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The Thousand Island Yacht Club On Welcome Island – Est. 1896

The Thousand Island Yacht Club’s home on Welcome Island began in 1895, when W. C. Browning , a director of the then named Thousand Island Club and head of the St. Lawrence River Real Estate Association, purchased Welcome Island with the intention of building a casino for the club.   At the time, many of the islands were being purchased for private purposes and Browning secured the five-acre island prior to the club’s approval in what was estimated to cost $50,000 for improvements and construction.  

Welcome Island, for years the summer home for Seth Pope who built many of the palatial cottages during the era, is conveniently located amongst many of the earliest pioneers’ islands including St. Elmo , owned by N. W. Hunt , Nobby Island , owned by H. R. Heath , Dewey/Friendly Island , owned by E. W. Dewey , and George Pullman ’s Castle Rest on Pullman Island.  

Members of the St. Lawrence River (later Thousand Island) Real Estate Association included William C. Browning of Hopewell Hall , with directors including Dewey, Browning, Charles G. Emery of Emery’s Castle and the New Frontenac , George C. Boldt of Boldt’s Castle , James H. Oliphant of Neh-Mahbin , E. R. Holden of Thousand Island Park, Charles L. Hudson, George Pullman of Castle Rest and Hon. James C. Spencer of Manhattan Island . The association originally eyed a point just north of the Thousand Island House, but one of the Crossmons who owned it refused to part with it.  

By late fall 1895, work had commenced on the new clubhouse with a large staff of men.   Club functions were held on Welcome Island in temporary quarters through the duration of construction with the new clubhouse’s dedication occurring in early July of 1897.  

The following year, the Thousand Island Club applied to have its name formally changed to “Thousand Island Yacht Club.”   James Spencer, the association’s vice president, also acted as its attorney during the petition process.

At the time, the Thousand Island Yacht Club was one of the most prestigious clubs in the United States with leading figures from a variety of backgrounds which represented a who’s who of the Thousand Island’s golden era.  Many of those same people would serve as Commodore of the club over the years.

After 45 years, the decision was made to close the Thousand Island Yacht Club on Welcome Island in 1941.   As reported in the Watertown Daily Times on June 2 by David F. Lane—

With the election of Nils S. Johanneson, prominent New York importer of Scandinavian chemical pulps, as commodore, the historic Thousand Island Yacht Club at its annual meeting held at the Barclay hotel in New York City last week decided to close its building in the Alexandria Bay region of the Thousand Islands.   It will probably be closed permanently, it was said.   The structure will remain intact, however, and the club, one of the most noted social organizations of its kind in the country will continue to function, transferring its activities to the picturesque home of the Thousand Islands Country club owned by Edward J. Noble , on Wellesley Island.   The Country club will be opened June 20. While the Yacht club and the Country club will maintain separate entities as to officers and administration there will be a bringing together of their activities in a way, in that the members and patrons of each will enjoy the benefits of common quarters.  

The Yacht Club continued operations from its new headquarters, at least before it partially sunk, aboard Mr. Noble’s large, two-deck houseboat “La Duchesse” anchored at the Country Club slip.   The boat was built for George Boldt at a cost of $225,000 but acquired by Noble, a former commodore himself, when he purchased the Boldt estate.  

Noble disposed of the boat to Andrew McNally prior to its partial sinking.   Nils S. Johanneson was the husband of Clover Boldt , daughter of George, who along with Noble, were previously elected Commodore of the Yacht Club as well.

As for the Thousand Island Yacht Clubhouse, it was purchased via unpaid back taxes totalling $3,791.50 and razed in late 1945 by Albert F. Madlener of Chicago. According to the Watertown Daily Times Dec. 29, 1945 article—

Mr. Maldener is the son-in-law of the late Gov. and Mrs. ( Florence Pullman Lowden) Frank O. Lowden of Illinois, and Mrs. Madlener is thus the granddaughter of George M. Pullman, internationally known as the sleeping-car magnate, for Mrs. Madlener’s mother was the former Miss Florence Pullman before her marriage to Mr. Lowden Aug. 29, 1896. The site of the Thousand Islands Yacht club, for so many seasons brilliantly enlivened by yachtsmen, adjoins Pullman Island, upon which stands the magnificent and dignified Pullman summer home, “Castle Rest.”

Frank Lowden and Florence continued the Pullman family tradition of visiting Castle Rest for years after the deaths of George and Harriet Pullman.

Incidentally, Harriet Pullman once had a large mansion built in Washington, D. C., for her son-in-law Frank and daughter Florence in support of Lowden’s political ambitions while serving as a Representative.  Located a short distance from the white house, the 64-room mansion was barely used before Frank decided to take up farming back in Illinois for several years before re-entering politics and winning the race for Governor in his home state.  

The mansion was sold just a couple of years after its completion and became home to the Russian Embassy for a number of years before becoming home to the Russian Ambassador’s residence.  

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• Dining style Casual Dining
• Price $30 and under
• Cuisines American
• Hours of operation Tuesday - Thursday: 3-9 Friday & Saturday: 3-10 Sunday: 3-9 *The lounge opens at 3 & Dinner Service begins at 5*
• Phone number (315) 482-9999
• Website http://www.thousandislandsclub.com/
• Payment options AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
• Dress code Casual Dress
• Executive chef Charlie Bartosek & Lindsey Cook
• Location 21952 Club Road, Wellesley Island, NY 13640
• Neighborhood Alexandria Bay
• Parking details Docking & Parking available for the Thousand Islands Club Restaurant
• Additional Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Chef's Rotating Charcuterie Board

Crispy pastrami ribs $16.00.

Brined and Smoked St Louis Ribs, House Mustard, Honey, Puffed Grain

Calamari Steak $15.00

Breaded Calamari Steak, White Cheddar, Charred Lemon, Basil, Marinara

Pan Seared Seafood Cakes $15.00

Salmon, Grouper, Grilled Serrano-Dill Aioli

Jumbo Lump Crab Dip $16.00

Jumbo Lump Crab, Creamy Lemongrass Bechamel, Bread Crumbs, Parmesan, Toast Points

Fried Brussels Sprouts $13.00

Sweet Shoyu-Balsamic Reduction, Dukkah Spice

House Ground Ribeye Meatballs $15.00

(3) House Ground Ribeye and Chuck, Marinara, Parmesan Cheese, Toast Points

Artisan Homemade Bread $5.00

Herb Oil, Whipped House Butter

Soups & Salads

Featuring locally Sourced Greens from Cross Island Farms. Add Shrimp $9, Add Chicken $7, Add Salmon $9. Dressings: Smokey Ranch (Vegan / Gluten Free), Blue Cheese (Gluten Free), Yuzu Vinaigrette (Vegan / Gluten Free), Thai Vinaigrette (Vegan / Gluten Free), Caesar, 1,000 Island Dressing (Vegan / Gluten Free), Blood Orange Vinaigrette (Gluten Free)

Lobster Bisque $12.00

Fresh Lobster Meat Garnish

Chef's Seasonal Cold Gazpacho $8.00

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Fruit and Flower Salad $13.00

Local Greens, Toasted Almond, Edible Flowers, Seasonal Berries, Blue Cheese and Blood Orange Vinaigrette

Heirloom Tomato & Beet Salad $12.00

Roasted Beets, Heirloom Tomato, Sous-Vide Pear, Candied Pistachios, Feta, Yuzu Vinaigrette

Caesar Salad $9.00

Romaine Lettuce, House Caesar Dressing, House Croutons

Chopped Wedge $11.00

Iceberg, Bacon Lardons, Blistered Tomatoes, Dana Blue, Pickled Onions, Smokey Ranch

House Salad $9.00

Mixed Greens, Yuzu Vinaigrette, Pickled Onions, House Croutons, Kalamata Olives

Thai Chicken Salad $15.00

Chicken Confit, Shredded Cabbage, Napa Cabbage, Bell Pepper, Carrot, Mint, Cilantro, Thai Vinaigrette, Toasted Peanuts (Vegan option available)

Entree's

Tuna poke power bowl $23.00.

Quinoa or Soba Noodles, Sashimi Tuna, Edamame, Diced Mango, Avocado, Napa Cabbage, Cucumber, Shaved Radish, Soy Citrus Vinaigrette Wasabi Cream, Toasted Sesame Seeds. Vegan - option available

Pappardelle Bolognese $25.00

Ground Brisket-Tenderloin Bolognese, Wild Mushrooms, Pappardelle Pasta, Rich Tomato Demi Sauce

Chicken Riggies $23.00

Rigatoni Pasta, Vodka Sauce, Grilled Chicken, Mushrooms, Peppers, Grated Parmesan

Lobster Fra Diavolo $34.00

Lobster Meat, Charred Cherry Tomatoes, Spicy Tomato Lobster Sauce, Pappardelle, Parmesan

House Dry Aged Ribeye $36.00

14 oz Ribeye, Maple Cognac Demi, Saffron Potato Puree, Seasonal Vegetables

House Dry Aged Filet $39.00

8 oz Dry Aged Filet, Herb Pesto, Roasted Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables

Seasonal Fish

Forbidden Black Rice Pilaf, Seasonal Vegetables, Citrus Vinaigrette

Ginger Shrimp Scampi $28.00

Grilled Shrimp, Soba Noodles, Soy Butter, Ginger, Herbs

Grilled Salmon $34.00

Grilled Salmon, Seasonal Vegetables, Warm Tomato Vinaigrette, Parmesan Polenta

Cast Iron Chicken $26.00

Crispy Skin Sous-Vide Airline Chicken Breast, Roasted Brussels, Saffron Potato Puree Pan Jus, Herb Pesto

Vegan Beyond Burger $18.00

Vegan Patty, Chipotle-Onion Jam, Charred Serrano Vegan Mayo

House Brisket Burger $20.00

House Ground Blend of Brisket and Ribeye, White Cheddar, Chipotle-Onion Jam, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, House Fries

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Sport and Spectacle - Speedboat Racing on the St. Lawrence

By: martha grimes.

Speedboat racing provides sport and spectacle to boat enthusiasts worldwide. Alexandria Bay has been the site of many of the greatest racing events in speedboat history.

Shortly after the turn of the century, this area of the Thousand Islands hosted the fabulous Gold Cup Races nine times, in a span of ten years. An article published in a 1906 issue of The Motor Boat described the St. Lawrence River as “the home of the speedboat.” The Chippewa Yacht Club hosted the race from 1905 until 1908, but lacking their own clubhouse for entertaining, the race course was moved to the section of River between Alexandria Bay and Clayton. The Thousand Islands Yacht Club and the Frontenac Yacht Club were able to accommodate post-race socializing in their own club houses. Races were hosted by the Thousand Islands Yacht Club in 1909, 1910, 1912, and 1913, with the Frontenac Club doing the honors in 1911.  

PDQ II , sponsored by the T.I. Yacht Club, erased the 1904 record of 23.6 mph set on the Hudson River by Standard, with the astonishing new record of 36.8 mph in the 1912 Gold Cup Race held in Alexandria Bay.

The 1930s and 40s heralded the arrival of crowd-pleasing regatta events featuring 135 cu. in.  and 225 cu. in. inboards. Spectators lining the shores of Alexandria Bay were also treated to the thrilling maneuvers of outboard hydroplanes and service craft. Dr. Walter G. Robinson was a hometown favorite, who set records and won cups throughout the United States and Canada in his splashy 225 Hydroplane, Mr. Dockit . His speed of 83.00 mph shattered the 1941 world record of 73.170 mph set by Joseph Taggert on the five-mile course at St. Sulpice, Quebec in 1949.  

1949 saw the introduction of stock outboards to the summer-long regatta season.  Split into six classes according to engine and hull size, these “family” boats opened the field to prospective competitors from all over the Northeast. As their popularity grew, drivers were known to travel from distances as far as the Pacific Coast and Newfoundland, Canada.

The Chamber of Commerce racing committee predicted that Alexandria Bay would become the capital of stock outboard racing. In addition to being known as The Venice of America , the phrase The Yankee Stadium of Speedboat Racing was coined to describe the future of boat racing in the Thousand Islands.

Local marina owner Gerald E. Reed and a group of young racers from the surrounding area formed the Fishers Landing Racing Club in 1949. Races were held in the River communities of Clayton, Fishers Landing, Alexandria Bay, Gananoque, Ont. and Brockville, Ont.

As the popularity of stock racing grew, the idea was spawned to hold the Thousand Islands International Marathon, a hundred-mile course (round trip) stretching between Clayton, Alexandria Bay and Brockville, Ontario.

The first marathon was held in 1954 and the final contest took place in 1972. Top racers of the United States and Canada converged on Alexandria Bay to compete for generous cash prizes and coveted trophies. The Thousand Islands Bridge Trophy was presented to the driver with the most improved time. The Alexandria Bay Chamber of Commerce Trophy was presented to the racer who traveled the greatest distance. The youngest driver was awarded the Carmen Basilio Trophy.

The Thousand Islands International Marathon was recognized as having the largest cash prizes on the circuit. The Chamber of Commerce race committee secured the sponsorship of Mennen Corporation, the producer of popular men’s products, for the 1954 race. The company’s advertising department provided bi-monthly publicity releases from March until the race date, as well as producing a film clip telecast at the Gold Cup races held in Seattle, WA. and aired on national networks. A total of $5000 in cash and prizes were available to the winners, including Mercury motors, Samsonite luggage, Longine watches, and ornate silver serving pieces and accessories.  Perhaps the most unusual prize was awarded in 1956. Carl Frink, owner of Frink Snow Plow in Clayton, N.Y. and pioneer of the snow plow industry, donated a snow plow as one of the prizes.

Many local men made a name for themselves as competitors in this grueling race. Some of those who caught the racing bug were David Putnam, Bobby Tait, Danny Hale, Louis Badour, Bill Turgeon, and father-son team Hunter Grimes II and Hunter Grimes III. Fishers Landing was well represented by Doug Reed, Riggs Smith, and Floyd Waterson.  A number of other contenders from St. Lawrence, Lewis, and Jefferson County also participated.

Members of the community and Fishers Landing Racing Club showed their support as committee members. Score keepers, time keepers, referees, inspectors, pit crews and chief starter were some of the jobs taken on to run the race. Sponsors of the race over the course of eleven years included Mennen Corporation, Atlantic Refining Company, A-C Spark Plug Company Division of General Motors, WWNY Radio and WCNY TV, and Radio Amateurs of Greater Syracuse (RAGS).

The event was produced by the Alexandria Bay Chamber of Commerce, in co-operation with the 1000 Islands International Council, Clayton Chamber of Commerce, and Brockville Chamber of Commerce. The race was sanctioned by the American Power Boat Association (A.P.B.A).

Rescue and patrol boats and their crews were coordinated by the United States Coast Guard, Griffiss Air Force Campsite personnel, Watertown Power Squadron, and the Brockville Power Squadron.

Drivers required much skill and endurance to pilot this challenging course while resting on their knees on the floor of the boat.  One hand gripped the steering wheel while the other maintained speed with the hand lever on the side of the boat. Safety equipment was minimal. Helmets, foam rubber knee pads and optional elbow pads were the only protection from constant bouncing off side rails and floor boards. The physical punishment was so debilitating that drivers often had to be lifted from the boat by the pit crew at the end of the race. Wind speed and direction, and water conditions were only part of the challenges to these drivers.

Frequently, pleasure boats lined the course or invaded the lanes, throwing dangerous wakes into the path of the drivers.  Drivers were often ejected. In 1959 Hunter Grimes II managed to hook one leg over the side of his boat after being thrown out, pulled himself back in while still underway, and finished as a winner. He beat the odds again in 1964 by hiding behind an island to secure a prime starting spot, not hearing the starting gun, and entering the race twelve minutes late. He managed to make up the time and cross the finish line in first place, flauntingly waving several boa t ribs broken during the exhausting run. Johnny Johnson of Kenosha, Wisconsin proved to be equally agile, when he was ejected during the 1963 marathon, but managed to get back in the boat and win the race. Veteran racer Craig DeWald of Reading, Pa., made every newspaper in Northern New York and Southern Ontario when he was photographed paddling his upside-down BU class boat off the course, shortly after flipping at the start of the 1964 marathon.

Marathon week-ends usually kicked-off with a drivers’ meeting and dinner dance at the popular Monticello Hotel. The surge of business was a welcome start of the summer season for local economy. Hotels, motels, cabins, and tourist homes were filled to capacity. Restaurants and stores enjoyed the added clientele as well. The annual return of most of the same drivers, crews and their families led to many new friendships in the community.

The award ceremony at Convention Hall wrapped up the exciting week-end for drivers, pit crews and race fans. The highly regarded Thousand Islands Bridge Trophy was presented to the driver with most improved time over the previous year’s standing, but was always returned for the next marathon event. The racer traveling the greatest distance was awarded the Alexandria Bay Chamber of Commerce Trophy. The youngest driver received the Carmen Basilio Trophy.

The increase of St. Lawrence Seaway shipping traffic and popularity of bigger, faster boats and jet skis all contributed to the end of this popular event. Providing adequate safety became an issue. It was noted in an article published by the Watertown Daily Times on June 15, 1964, “thousands looked on as smart-alecks sped high throttle up and down the St. Lawrence River Sunday afternoon, challenging the marathon racers in their frail craft…….High speed craft, many filled with youngsters, disregarded all appeals for safety, to challenge the racers in this high speed spectacle….  Racers traveling 50 mph is better than 100 mph on a highway.”

Racing changed dramatically in the following years. The fourteenth marathon was run in 1967. There was no race scheduled in 1968 due to Seaway repair projects. The 1969 race was scheduled, but cancelled when the Coast Guard did not provide required permits. Three years elapsed before the final race took place in 1972. This closed course race ran in front of Alexandria Bay but excluded stock outboards, due to the danger of their size, speed, and ability to maneuver safely in the restricted area.

Sixty-three years of spectators lining the shores of Alexandria Bay, to view the excitement and comradery of boat racers vying for titles, trophies, and personal goals drew to a close.

The Fishers Landing Racing Club went into semi-retirement in 1980, due to the rising costs of insurance, fuel, and upgrading equipment, as mandatory safety regulations were put in place. Today’s drivers are required to wear Kevlar lined “cut suits”, full helmets with face shields, and regulation life jackets. Recently adopted A.P.B.A. rules will require Kevlar gloves, socks, and boots in the 2019 racing season.

Some of the original members joined a new generation of racers to reorganize the club in 1992. The club hosted the first Crystal Lake Regatta in 1997. This closed course race has become an attractive event held the second week-end in September; at the end of the racing season which begins in Florida in mid-winter and gradually moves north as the weather warms. 2018 marked the twenty second year at the Redwood, N.Y. race site.

The club presents the following trophies:  The Donnie Reed Memorial Trophy, The Eric Wolf Memorial Trophy, The Bill Turgeon Memorial Trophy, The Hunter F. Grimes II Memorial Trophy, and the Gerald Reed Memorial Trophy.

The Cornwall Brothers Store Museum will pay tribute to the Thousand Islands International Marathon as the first exhibit to be featured in the newly opened cellar exhibit gallery in the summer of 2019. This marks the 110 th anniversary of the first Gold Cup Race hosted and viewed from the shores of Alexandria Bay, and the 70 th anniversary of the first stock outboard racing in the 1949 Regatta.

By Martha Grimes

Martha Grimes was born and raised in Alexandria Bay. She and her late husband Hunter, raised a son and daughter to love and appreciate the River as much as they do. During her career as an educator, Martha taught various Primary Level grades at Alexandria Central School. Since retiring she has been actively involved with the Alexandria Township Historical Society and the interpretation of the Cornwall Brothers Store & Museum, in Alexandria Bay, NY.  

Posted in: Volume 14, Issue 3, March 2019 , Sports , History , People

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The rich and famous are not merely looking for the best place to anchor their yachts; they are also seeking out exclusive memberships in stunning destinations, all offering luxury amenities and, of course, bragging rights. These exclusive yachting clubs with often outrageous initiation fees, provide luxurious clubhouses, and provide accommodations for yachties who want to get their land legs. Most of them provide high-end concierge service to its members as well as Michelin-star quality restaurants and more.

Yacht Clubs have been recognized in the Platinum Clubs of America elections for more than 20 years. According to the Platinum Club, “Recognition in the following categories is important in the selection of Platinum status; Tradition, history, and heritage, a respected membership, excellence in amenities, exceptional service, adapting to changing times, and overall experience.

I spoke with the President of Club Leaders Forum, David V. Smith, about the selection, and he says, “we created an alphabetical selection this time as opposed to by rank because we felt that it was challenging to compare a yacht club in Ireland with a yacht club in Singapore, as amenities, location and facilities do vary quite a lot. The yachting and boating world is a different and unique culture, typically a little more relaxed and not as formal as country clubs and golf clubs. However, many of the world’s finest yacht clubs have wonderful history and traditions, with a great sense of camaraderie among their members. Certain yacht clubs were selected by the Panel not necessarily for their facilities and amenities but in their recognition of hosting world class sailing regattas and events.”  

Here are the top 50 most exclusive yacht clubs worldwide being awarded the ultimate Platinum Status for 2021.

Annapolis Yacht Club

Surrounding the Spa Creek Bridge in Annapolis, the Club boasts over 75 wet slips and dry dockage. The club began in 1886 as an informal canoe club, and today has 1600 regular members active in social, racing, and cruising programs.

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Beach Point Club

Beach Point Club is a member-owned, family-oriented private club. The elegant and spacious clubhouse was built in the 1890s by an industrialist as a private home. In 1925 the property was purchased by the founding members with the purpose of establishing a club on the water. The club now has more than 600 members with a full service marina.

Chicago Yacht Club

Founded in 1875, Chicago Yacht Club is one of the oldest and most respected yacht clubs in the world. The Club is home to more than 1,400 members, including a winning America’s Cup skipper, and Olympic medalists.

The stunning Grosse Pointe Yacht Club

Grosse Pointe Yacht Club

Grosse Pointe offers a 261-slip certified Clean Marina, state-of-the-art Marine Activity Center, newly renovated Bowling Recreation Center and Family Recreation Center, new Fitness Center, and Olympic-sized pool. The 75,000-square-foot Clubhouse features Italian Renaissance architecture and has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2015. Initiation fees can go as high as $12,500 with $650 monthly dues

Larchmont Yacht Club

Located in Westchester County, New York, the Club has been in existence since 1880 when it was purchased by Benjamin A. Carver, a railroad magnate. The original Carver residence was much smaller than the present clubhouse – the east and west wings were added following the purchase. The Junior Clubhouse was the Carver stable: the basement was the cow barn, while the first floor housed the horses.

Lauderdale Yacht Club

Founded in 1938, Lauderdale Yacht Club is invitation only and host to 65 dock slips that wrap around the marina. The club is also home to one of the most elite junior sailing programs in the nation.

Naples Yacht Club

Founded in 1947 and situated on Naples Bay, the Club has the proud distinction of being the city’s first and oldest private club and its marina has 75 concrete floating docks. Membership has grown from three founding yachtsmen to over 530.

Newport Harbor Yacht Club

Established in 1916, the club is located on the Balboa peninsula in Southern California. A newly remodeled clubhouse was also created to replace the original building. Initiation fees range upwards of $20,000

Palm Beach Yacht Club

Palm Bea ch Yacht Club

Founded in 1890, the marina has 45 slips to accommodate boats up to 150 feet. All annual dockage contracts (from $1 per foot per day), include a membership to the prestigious Yacht Club.

Pelican Isle Y acht Club

With 190 wet slips and direct access to the Gulf of Mexico, the club can accommodate vessels up to 55 feet. Equity social membership is by invitation only with an initiation fee as high as $15,000, and annual dues at $5,500.

Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club

Founded in 1959, the club has been part of the Boca Raton landscape for over 50 years with membership by invitation only. The state-of-the-art Marina boasts a TimberTech floating dock system, accommodating vessels up to 130 feet. 

Sailfish Club of Florida

The Sailfish Club of Florida was built in the early 1900s. It is the oldest continuously operating private club in the town of Palm Beach.

San Diego Yacht Club

In June of 1886 a group of local boating enthusiasts joined together to found what has become this cornerstone yacht club. The racing history of SDYC is as significant as the history of its location. Several members were winning races all over the country in the early to mid-20th century, however, SDYC reached a turning point starting in the 1980s when Dennis Conner won the America’s Cup. In the early 1980s, Dennis Conner won the cup once and then lost it the next time to New York Yacht Club. In 1987, Dennis won again on behalf of San Diego Yacht Club. The America’s Cup was won a third time by SDYC in 1992 by Bill Koch on the yacht,  America .

With 600 wet slips and 100 dry slips, initiation fee is upwards of $24,000 plus $200 monthly dues.

Aerial view of the San Francisco Yacht Club

San Francisco Yacht Club

In the summer of 1869, a group of active, local yachtsmen formed the San Francisco Yacht Club. The oldest yacht club on the Pacific Coast, it’s one of the most elegant and exclusive yacht clubs in the U.S. The harbor consists of 190 berths and 50 dry-storage spaces, as well as a large youth sailing dock. Membership is by sponsor referral only.

Sarasota Yacht Club

Saraso ta Yacht Club

Sarasota Yacht Club was organized in the summer of 1907 and located on the north end of Siesta Key. Facilities include a 110-slip marina, fitness center, heated pool, two indoor bars, a pool bar, multiple meeting rooms, a grand dining room, waterside terrace, and lunch dock. Membership is by invitation only.

Savannah Yacht Club

The Savannah Yacht Club was originally organized on June 14, 1869. The private, members only club is by invitation only with only 1,000 members. Amenities include a figure 8 pool, an Olympic size swimming pool, as well as floating docks.

St. Francis Yacht Club

This club was founded in 1927 when the members of the San Francisco Yacht Club decided to move their clubhouse out of San Francisco to Belvedere, California. The 2,300 member club is considered to be the most prestigious yacht club in the western U.S. and has hosted over 40 regattas on San Francisco Bay. The Mediterranean Revival-style clubhouse is in close proximity to the Golden Gate Bridge and enjoys views from the Bridge to Alcatraz Island and beyond.

Tampa Yacht & Country Club

Founded in 1904 as a place to race sailboats, ride and show horses, the marina now holds 31 covered slips and 50 open slips. Membership is sponsored and by invitation only.

Yacht Club Costa Smeralda

Circolo Canottieri Aniene

Circolo degli Esteri

Compagnia della Vela

Playing host to 10 prestigious regattas this year, including the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, the Yacht Club Costa Smerelda has been tied to the Italian Sailing Federation since the 1960s. Offering a wellness center and spa, the clubhouse overlooks the Marina and the Italian coast. The club has a panoramic pool terrace, al fresco dining, and a member’s lounge and bar. There are also 24 residential suites, including the popular Presidential suite that opened in 2016.

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Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club

Cruising Yacht Club of Australia

Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club

Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron

Royal Perth Yacht Club

The Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron

Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron

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Republic of Singapore Yacht Club

Real Club Nautico de Vigo

Royal Bermuda Yacht Club

The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club has its marina close to the bustling Front Street at the heart of the historic city of Hamilton. It began as a meeting place for British military officers and Bermudian sailing enthusiasts.

Membership in the club extends to over 850 resident and non-resident members. The 130 berth marina has a full-service staff and can accommodate vessels of up to 150 feet in length.

Nassau Yacht Club

Royal Bombay Yacht Club

Royal Canadian Yacht Club

Royal Vancouver Yacht Club

Royal Victoria Yacht Club

Royal Cork Yacht Club, the oldest yacht club in the world.

Royal Cork Yacht Club

Sometime in the early 1600s, sailing for private pleasure started to to become popular in the Netherlands. Later that century, during the Cromwellian years, King Charles II of England was in exile in the Netherlands and while there he became aware of this new and exciting pastime. According to Royal Cork Yacht Club, “By 1720, interest in the sport had progressed so much that his great-grandson, the 26 year old William O’Brien, the 9th Lord Inchiquin, and five of his friends got together to formalize their activities and in so doing established ” The Water Club of the Harbour of Cork.”

This club is known today as the Royal Cork Yacht Club and it is the oldest yacht club in the world. It was originally located on Haulbowline Island before moving to the town of Cobh and finally establisged in it's current location in Crosshaven.

Royal Irish Yacht Club

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Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron

Royal Southern Yacht Club

Royal Thames Yacht Club

The Royal Thames Yacht Club is one of the oldest yacht clubs in the world, founded in 1775. The exclusive Knightsbridge Clubhouse has two bars, an acclaimed restaurant, and accommodations for those staying overnight. Anyone looking to join must be recommended by current members.

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Monaco Yacht Club

Yacht Club de Monaco

Founded by Prince Rainier III in 1953, the Yacht Club De Monaco is a prestigious club that holds a unique position on the international yachting scene with more than 1600 members drawn from 66 nationalities.

The reigning Club President since 1984 has been His Royal Highness, Prince Sovereign Albert II, and a suitably formal dress code for day and evening wear is enforced at all times. Membership is limited and very, very exclusive: prospective candidates must submit an application form to the club committee and be introduced by two sponsors, both of whom must be existing members. The successful applicant will be welcomed with an ice-breaking cocktail party and gala dinner in their honor.

The futuristic clubhouse was redesigned in 2013 and overlooks Port Hercules, it offers up very popular cocktail bar and Mediterranean restaurant.

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The moorings within the Moscow Ring Road allow regular sailing even for those who, due to high employment, cannot often travel out of town

Passenger river transportation is being actively revived in Moscow. Already in June, for the first time in 17 years, the authorities promise to launch river buses. Maybe that's why the idea of ​​owning a yacht is increasingly coming up among wealthy Muscovites, and there are more and more yachtsmen who would like to live close to the place of attraction of like-minded people. Next to the yacht clubs there are 21 projects in the primary market of Moscow. More than half of these projects are premium. The experts of the Elitnoye.ru portal, using the data of the Metrium company, decided to talk about the leading metropolitan centers of yachting and tourism, as well as about the premium-class complexes adjacent to them.

Dream Island Marina on the Nagatinsky Peninsula

Dream Island Marina is located on the Nagatinsky Peninsula, in the harbor of the Northern Landscape Park of the Dream Island entertainment center. This is the only modern yacht club (opened in 2021) in the central part of the capital's water area. Moreover, its port stands at the source of a large-scale deep-sea system of the European part of Russia, which unites the whole country. The club has two berths with a capacity of up to 40 seats. The water area is designed for boats and yachts of any size. There is a school of navigators, which teaches how to operate a small vessel. You can rent catamarans, boats and yachts. A restaurant with a grill area is open. Nearby is Dream Island Wake Park, where you can go water skiing and wake surfing.

The closest new building to Dream Island Marina is the Dream Towers residential complex (pictured). Apartments in the project cost 484.2 thousand rubles on average per sq. m. meter. The houses are planned to be put into operation in the next month.

Moscow Imperial River Yacht Club on Balchug Island

The Moscow Imperial River Yacht Club is located in the center, next to the monument to Peter the Great on Balchug Island. The founders of the yacht club restored an old building on the banks of the Moscow River. Today it hosts social events. The development of the club mainly depends on the implementation of the new quarter “Red October”, adjacent to the water. The developer of the project – Guta Development – is going to restore the berths for ships and river taxis.

Not far from the yacht club, sales are carried out in four projects: Residences Zamoskvorechye, Sky House, Golutvinsky, 10 and Vernissage. In “Residences Zamoskvorechye” “square” will cost an average of 517.1 thousand rubles, in Sky House – 401.5 thousand rubles. Both complexes have already been put into operation. In “Golutvinsky, 10” the average price per square meter. meters is 1.3 million rubles. Keys have to wait until the end of the year. In Vernissage, a “square” costs 634.2 thousand rubles. The house will be completed in the second quarter of 2024.

Berth of the Moscow City business center

The pier is located on the territory of the Moscow City business center, which and gave it a name. Charter and pleasure flights depart from the Moscow-City pier. Here you can rent cruise and pleasure yachts even for a few days.

The Oko and Neva Towers skyscrapers are being built in the business center itself. Both are ready. In the first quarter a meter will cost an average of 679.3 thousand rubles, in the second – 660.3 thousand. Also, the Onest quarter is being built nearby, where prices are higher: an average of 724.9 rubles. However, delivery is scheduled only for the second quarter of 2025.

Estate Park on Serebryany Bor Island

Manor Park is the largest yacht club on Serebryany Bor Island. The yacht port has a berth designed for 36 vessels up to 15 meters long. Rowing boat rental, boating and jet skiing, on the “banana” are available. The pier is combined with the Manor restaurant.

The nearest complexes are Capital Coast and Wellton Spa Residence. In the already finished project “Coast of the Capital” sq. meter is estimated by the developer at an average of 767.6 thousand rubles. In Wellton Spa Residence, the average “square” costs 481 thousand rubles. The project is going to go live in about a month.

Radisson Royal Moscow flotilla near Ukraine Hotel

The Radisson Royal Moscow flotilla is a transport company, and its largest berth is located on the embankment near the Ukraine Hotel. River trams, yachts and motor ships constantly start from here. You can rent the ships of the flotilla, but you won’t be able to rent a place for your own yacht on this pier.

Less than a kilometer from the base of the Radisson Royal Moscow flotilla, the Badaevsky complex is being built. You can buy an apartment here for an average of 1 million rubles per sq. meter. The project will be commissioned at the end of 2025.

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