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Welcome aboard to Agamenticus Yacht Club, the ultimate destination for all boating enthusiasts! Nestled in the picturesque town of York Harbor, Maine, our marina offers a unique and unforgettable experience for sailors, yachters, and anyone seeking a taste of the ocean breeze. With our state-of-the-art facilities, breathtaking views, and a vibrant community, Agamenticus Yacht Club is the perfect place to embark on your nautical adventures.

Unparalleled Facilities and Amenities

At Agamenticus Yacht Club, we take pride in providing our members with top-notch facilities and amenities. Our marina boasts spacious and well-maintained docks, equipped with modern utilities to ensure a smooth sailing experience. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a novice, our friendly and knowledgeable staff is always ready to assist you with any boating needs.

Our clubhouse is the heart of our community, offering a comfortable and welcoming space for members to relax, socialize, and share their love for the sea. With panoramic views of the harbor, it's the perfect spot to unwind after a day on the water. We also have a fully stocked bar and restaurant, serving delicious meals and refreshing beverages to satisfy your cravings.

Sail Away with Stunning Views

Prepare to be mesmerized by the stunning views that surround Agamenticus Yacht Club. Located on the shores of York Harbor, our marina offers breathtaking vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, rugged coastline, and the charming town of York. Whether you're enjoying a sunrise sail or witnessing a vibrant sunset, the beauty of nature will leave you in awe.

As you sail away from our marina, you'll have the opportunity to explore the nearby islands, hidden coves, and secluded beaches. Feel the wind in your hair and the salt on your skin as you navigate through the crystal-clear waters. With each journey, you'll discover new wonders and create unforgettable memories.

A Vibrant Community of Water Enthusiasts

Agamenticus Yacht Club is more than just a marina; it's a thriving community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for the sea. Our members come from all walks of life, united by their love for boating and the ocean. Whether you're a solo sailor or a family of yachters, you'll find a warm and welcoming atmosphere at our club.

Throughout the year, we organize various social events, regattas, and educational programs to bring our community together. From lively parties to informative workshops, there's always something happening at Agamenticus Yacht Club. It's the perfect opportunity to make new friends, learn from experienced sailors, and create lasting connections.

Discover the Charm of York Harbor

Beyond the marina, the town of York Harbor offers a charming and idyllic setting for your stay. Explore the historic streets lined with quaint shops, art galleries, and cozy cafes. Indulge in fresh seafood at the local restaurants or take a leisurely stroll along the sandy beaches. York Harbor is a destination that captivates visitors with its New England charm and rich maritime heritage.

For those seeking adventure, nearby attractions such as the Nubble Lighthouse and Mount Agamenticus provide opportunities for hiking, biking, and exploring the natural beauty of the region. Whether you're a landlubber or a water lover, York Harbor has something for everyone.

Membership Options for Every Sailor

Agamenticus Yacht Club offers a range of membership options to suit every sailor's needs. Whether you're a full-time resident or a seasonal visitor, we have a membership plan that fits your lifestyle. Our flexible options include individual, family, and corporate memberships, ensuring that everyone can experience the joys of being part of our vibrant community.

As a member, you'll have access to all the club's facilities and amenities, as well as exclusive discounts on boat rentals, lessons, and social events. Joining Agamenticus Yacht Club is not just about gaining access to a marina; it's about becoming part of a close-knit family that shares your passion for the sea.

Safety First - Our Commitment to Boating Excellence

At Agamenticus Yacht Club, safety is our top priority. We are committed to promoting boating excellence and ensuring the well-being of our members. Our experienced staff conducts regular safety training sessions and provides guidance on best practices for navigating the waters. We also have a well-equipped rescue team on standby, ready to assist in case of emergencies.

Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a beginner, you can sail with confidence knowing that Agamenticus Yacht Club has your back. We believe that by prioritizing safety, we can create an environment where everyone can enjoy their boating adventures to the fullest.

Plan Your Visit to Agamenticus Yacht Club

Ready to set sail and experience the wonders of Agamenticus Yacht Club? Planning your visit is as easy as a gentle breeze. Simply reach out to our friendly staff, who will be delighted to assist you with any inquiries and guide you through the membership process. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway or a long-term stay, we'll ensure that your time at Agamenticus Yacht Club is nothing short of extraordinary.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to become part of our vibrant community and create memories that will last a lifetime. The ocean is calling, and Agamenticus Yacht Club is ready to welcome you with open arms!

Join the Agamenticus Yacht Club Family Today!

Are you ready to embark on a nautical adventure like no other? Join the Agamenticus Yacht Club family today and experience the joys of sailing, the beauty of York Harbor, and the warmth of a vibrant community. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a beginner, our marina offers the perfect setting for you to indulge in your passion for the sea.

Don't wait any longer - set sail with us and discover the magic of Agamenticus Yacht Club. Your seaside paradise awaits!

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York Harbor is a small, well-protected harbor about halfway between Cape Elizabeth and Cape Ann. The town is attractive with many well-kept historic buildings and inns around the waterfront. The harbor is often busy with limited mooring and dockage spaces. With no anchoring allowed, you are encouraged to call ahead.

Approach & Cautions

Photo: Joan Jarvis

From the north, head for Nun “2” and then turn west to enter the harbor. From the south, leave Nun “2SR” marking Stones Rock to port and follow the deepwater line until you get to Can “3” at the south side of the entrance, then turn west and follow the marked channel staying in the middle until you get to N “8” marking the southern tip of Stage Neck. There you will make a sharp turn to starboard. If the tide is running hard, watch that it doesn’t push you to one side or the other, and be alert for other traffic in the channel heading seaward. Leave G “9” to port, and you will be in the harbor.

CAUTION: The tide swirls around in the harbor, so boats go every which way. If there is a large boat on a mooring nearby, you might be wise to check the distance. We bumped in the middle of the night one time when our 44′ sloop bumped stern to stern with another boat swinging in the opposite direction. It resulted in quite a fire drill.

entrance to York Harbor, showing a float being sucked under by tide

An experienced local sailor tried departing the harbor before high tide. It didn’t work, and he ended up waiting for high tide anyhow. Then he departed for the Caribbean. Photo by Joan Jarvis, who took the picture and then called his wife.

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Docking, Anchorages, or Moorings

Anchoring is not allowed in the harbor, so you will probably need to pick up one of the town moorings. The town maintains several moorings available on a first-come-first-served basis. The moorings are right at the entrance, so they’re easy to find. Call the harbormaster, Forrest Brenske, at 207-363-0433 or VHF radio to check availability. See the town’s website for complete details.Dockage (up to 8-foot draft) may sometimes be available at Donnell’s Marina on the north side of the harbor, adjacent to the Agamenticus Yacht Club, but you must book in advance (207-363-4308). You can get gas and diesel at York Harbor Marine Service , though vessels with drafts over 6 feet will have to plan to fuel at mid- to high-tide. YH Marine has services for smaller, shallow-draft boats but not larger cruising sailboats.

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Getting Ashore

Getting ashore via dinghy is best arranged via the harbormaster or Donnell’s wharf or the Agamamenticus YC. AYC suggests if you are arriving by dinghy after 6 pm, please tie up on the back (street) side of the docks–to the right as you look at the shore–keeping the front of the dock open. Contact: AYC (207) 363-8510. This photo is looking from the Stage Neck condos across to York Harbor Marine and the Dockside Restaurant.

York Harbor, with York Harbor Marine and the Dockside Restaurant in the background and several boats moored in the harbor.

Photo: Courtesy of Hannaford stores

Provisioning

  • A Cumberland Farms store (next to Sundrop Restaurant) has groceries, ice, and beer/wine — about 1.25 miles inland.
  • Hannaford Supermarket on Route 1, is about 2.5-miles from the harbor. You’ll want to borrow a car or local taxi for that trip

Shearwater Restaurant at Stage Neck Inn, with ivory upholstered chairs and a view of the ocean.

Photo: Stage Neck Inn's Shearwater Restaurant used by permission

There are several good restaurants, all within easy walking distance. The Dockside Restaurant is next door to York Harbor Marine Service on the harbor’s south side. On the north side, within an easy walk from Donnell’s Marina, both the York Harbor Inn  and the Stage Neck Inn offer fine dining. The Sundrop American Restaurant is in York Village at 240 York St, offering an interesting menu from local farms and fisheries. Fat Tomato Grill , across the road at 241 York St, offers simple fare. The Bagel Basket , also in the village at 280 York St, is open for breakfast, lunch and coffee. And as you walk back to the boat, you just happen to pass Village Scoop Ice Cream .

Fisherman's Trail leading to Wiggly Bridge, a long stony path with a man running with his dog.

Photo: Bella Goldendoodle Gilfix, [email protected]

There are three delightful and easy walks in York Harbor:

  • Fisherman’s Walk is right on the harborfront near the town dock.
  • Cliff Walk is a continuation of the Fisherman’s Walk and heads east, overlooking the ocean. The footing here is a little less “friendly.”
  • Steedman Woods and the “Wiggly Bridge” can be accessed via the Fisherman’s Walk. The boardwalk leads to an underpass just under the road bridge and out to the woods, where you can return via the outbound path or the connecting roads.

All three walks start near the town dock — across the street, you’ll find a signpost marking the trails.

Old red house and barn in the Old York section of the village.

Photo: Old farmhouse and barn courtesy of Old York Historical Society

Other Things To Do

The Old York Historical Society has meticulously preserved numerous buildings and properties. The buildings are a short walk (1 mile) up York Street from the harbor.

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What CCA Members are saying:

If you need to pull in somewhere along Maine's southern coast, York Harbor is a very protected spot...but you need to plan ahead in order to obtain a mooring. The walk into the village is about one mile, where you can explore the historic district or get WiFi at the library.

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Jane Babbitt

York Harbor is a convenient place to stop between Cape Ann and Cape Elizabeth. The entrance sounds intimidating, but if you pay attention as you round Nun "8" and favor the east side as you pass daybeacon "9" you should have no trouble. I draw 7' and have entered at all tides. Once inside, the harbor is very picturesque, there's a restaurant right there and the harbormaster is friendly and helpful.

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Agamenticus Yacht Club was founded in 1937 and is a 501-(c)3 non-profit organization. The Club is ideally located at the end of Simpson Lane in York Harbor where it maintains a small clubhouse, wharf, floats and a fleet of boats. As a community based sailing program, AYC's mission has always been to create and sustain a community of families who relish the myriad joys of being on the water. We continue to invest time, money and effort developing the facility, staffing and equipment that enhances our members' enjoyment of our club, and that allows a diversity of options for safe boating activities in and around our beautiful harbor.

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As a community based sailing program, AYC's mission has always been to create and sustain a community of families who enjoy being on the water. We continue to invest time, money and effort developing the facility, staffing and equipment that enhances our members' enjoyment of our club, and that allows a diversity of options for safe boating activities in and around our beautiful harbor.

While our junior sailing program and racing team comprise the centerpiece of our programming efforts for kids, we offer many programs and opportunities for our adult membership, including:


: Includes use of facility, fleet, and participation in all “member-only” activities, for member and his/her immediate family; i.e., spouse and all children up to 23 years old. : For individual from age 24 - 30 years - Includes use of facility, fleet, and participation in all “member-only” activities : This is an inactive, supporting membership. Since AYC is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, flag membership dues are fully tax deductible.
Full Members of AYC are invited to join the YHRR for meals. (dates TBA) AYC Members need to make reservations (363-2450); Pay by check only.

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Once a week, from 5pm - 6pm,  join fellow members on the dock for an upriver cruise aboard  . Space is limited. If interested, stop by the clubhouse to sign up or give us a call (363-8510).
: 8 ft. sailing prams that are safe, dry, and simple to sail, ideal for teaching new sailors.

15 ft. double handed sailing dinghies that are rugged and easy to sail, with comfortable self draining cockpits, mainsail and jib.

: 14 ft. double handed sailing dinghies are used primarily by our advanced racing students, but provide a challenging experience for adults as well. Can be sailed by two under mainsail and jib alone, but also allow the use of spinnaker and hiking trapeze as well, for those who "dare to fly".

: 13 ft. single sail, single handed dinghies that can rig with either full sail or "radial rig" for the lighter sailor.

: 22 ft. full keeled sailboats, each with a small outboard on the back to get you in and out of the harbor safely. The cabin has sitting headroom, two sleeping berths, and a comfortable cockpit for up to four adults.  It sails with a main and jib, and can fly a spinnaker as well.

: We have many different sizes and styles of recreational level kayaks which are easy to use and stable on the water.

Please make arrangements with the staff for scheduling the use of these various crafts, and comply with the signup sheets in the clubhouse.  For certain sailboats you will have to be qualified by one of our sailing instructors for use of the craft.  Once certified, you will be able to use the boat on a first-come, sign-up basis.


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The mission of the New York Yacht Club is to attract and bring together a dedicated group of yachting and naval members to share and foster their interest in yachting and yacht racing; to sustain a leadership role in yachting, its history, its development, the preservation of its traditions, and the furtherance of good seamanship; to promote the highest form of Corinthian sportsmanship in national and international yachting forums and yacht racing competitions.

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On July 30, 1844, John Cox Stevens (1785-1857) and eight of his friends met aboard Stevens’ yacht Gimcrack, anchored off the Battery in New York Harbor. That afternoon, they established the New York Yacht Club (NYYC) and made three critical decisions that day: first, they elected Stevens as Commodore of the Club; second, they agreed to develop rules and regulations to govern the Club; and, third, they resolved to cruise to Newport, Rhode Island, initiating the enduring connection between the Club and New England. The Club’s young fleet of eight schooner yachts set sail from New York Harbor for Newport three days later, marking the Club’s first Annual Cruise. During the passage, they made stops at various ports on Long Island Sound and even held informal speed trials. Upon reaching Newport, the members met up with yachtsmen from Boston to socialize and engage in racing activities. On August 8, the Club hosted a fleet race around Conanicut Island, a popular racecourse today. The year that followed was a busy one for the Club. It adopted its Rules and Regulations, opened its first clubhouse and held its first Annual Regatta.

The New York Yacht Club held its first Annual Regatta–a fleet race for a prize cup–on July 17, 1845. Nine yachts started opposite the new clubhouse at 9 a.m. on the Hudson River. They sailed to a turning mark near Sandy Hook in the Lower Bay and returned—a 38-mile course. The yacht Cygnet won, earning fame as the first winner of North America’s longest-running sailing regatta. Today, the New York Yacht Club has its signature clubhouse, a National Historic Landmark, on West 44th Street in New York, and a waterfront clubhouse, Harbour Court, in Newport. The Club’s first clubhouse survives. It was installed on the grounds of Harbour Court in 1999, where it serves as a reminder of the Club’s origins.

The Club continues to run its Annual Regatta, presented by Rolex. The Club also hosts the biennial Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup, for international Corinthian sailors representing their yacht clubs and nations and the parallel event for U.S. yacht clubs, the Resolute Cup. The Club also hosts and participates in other national, North American and world championships.

rom 1884 to 1900, the clubhouse was a townhouse at 67 Madison Avenue. By 1898, it was chockablock with “models, members, and memorabilia,” according to the New York Daily Tribune. It was then that Commodore J. Pierpont Morgan stunned fellow members by announcing he would donate three lots on West 44th Street to build a new clubhouse. The building, brilliantly designed with nautical motifs by Whitney Warren, opened in 1901. It is famous for its Model Room and Library. The New York Times wrote of the clubhouse in 1906, “Except for the absence of motion, one might fancy oneself at sea.”

In 1987, the New York Yacht Club acquired Harbour Court, the former summer home of Commodore John Nicholas Brown, in Newport, creating a new energy and focus. The waterfront clubhouse opened in 1988 with 1,500 members and guests in attendance. In 2019, Harbour Court hosted the Club’s Dosquicentennial Celebration for members and friends to celebrate the Club’s 175 years of history.

The New York Yacht Club has hosted Race Week at Newport presented by Rolex since 1998 and many other regattas in recent years including world championships for the Etchells, J/70, Farr 40 and Melges 20 classes, the J Class Worlds, the Global Team Race Regatta, the Transatlantic Race, and the IC37 National Championships to name a few.

The Club is also highly active in team and match racing. In 2006, the Club purchased 14 Sonars in dedication of these activities. In 2014, the fleet was increased to 22 Sonars, and today, team racing at the New York Yacht Club offers some of the most intense competition in the country.

Since 2009 the New York Yacht Club has conducted the biennial Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup. After a successful decade of racing in the Swan 42, the eighth one-design class created by the New York Yacht Club since 1900, the Invitational Cup transitioned to using the Club’s fleet of 20 IC37 race boats in 2019. These purpose-built machines, combined with one-design sails from North Sails, identical gear and standardized rig tune, create a level platform for amateur big-boat racing. Yacht club teams worldwide and Corinthian (amateur) sailors flock to Newport to race in this competition. During the first Invitational Cup in 2009, 19 yacht club teams from 14 countries and four continents competed, and the New York Yacht Club emerged as the winner. Since 2009, more than 1,000 sailors, comprised of teams from more than 40 yacht clubs representing 21 countries and all six continents, have competed in at least one edition of the Rolex New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup.

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The explosion of a nuclear reprocessing facility in Tomsk-7 dispersed large amounts of radioactivity over an area of 120 km² , exposing tens of thousands of people to increased levels of radiation and contaminating air, water and soils for many generations to come. It is considered the most serious Russian nuclear accident after Chernobyl and the Kyshtym accident at Mayak.

Tomsk-7 was a “secret city” in Siberia until 1992, when it reverted to its historical name of Seversk. It housed several nuclear facilities for large-scale production of plutonium and uranium for nuclear fuel and weapons, including reprocessing of spent fuel. The closed city was home to about 100,000 workers and their families. One of the worst accidents in the history of the Russian nuclear industry occurred at the Tomsk-7 reprocessing facility on April 6, 1993. That day, workers were pouring nitric acid into a tank in order to separate plutonium from spent nuclear fuel. It is not clear whether the accident was caused by human or technical error, but it is believed that a lack of compressed air caused the mixture of nitric acid, uranium and plutonium to overheat and reach critical temperatures within a few minutes. The ensuing explosion knocked down walls on two floors of the complex, started a fire and released about 250 m³ of radioactive gas, 8.7 kg of uranium and 500 g of plutonium to the environment. This amounted to about 30 Tera-Becquerel (Tera = trillion) of beta- and gamma-emitters and about 6 Giga-Becquerel (Giga = billion) of plutonium-239. An area of 1,500 m² around the plant was severely contaminated, while the radioactive plume covered a total area of 120 km², where increased levels of radioactivity could be detected. The explosion at Tomsk-7 was ranked level 4 of the International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale (INES), comparable to the Tokai-mura nuclear accident in Japan in 1999.

Health and environmental effects

Most acutely affected by nuclear fallout were the villages of Georgievka and Nadezhda. Radioactive snowfall in the days after the disaster created hot-spots with radiation levels of up to 30 µGy/h – approximately 100 times normal background radiation. Soils in the areas affected by radioactive fallout showed significantly increased levels of long-lived radioisotopes such as cesium-137 or strontium-90. Cesium-137 can cause solid tumors and genetic defects in offspring when inhaled or ingested through food or water, while strontium-90 is a known cause for leukemia.

With the help of foreign specialists, initial clean-up operations were able to collect and remove about 577 g of plutonium from the area around Tomsk-7. Interestingly enough, only about 450 g of plutonium had been present in the basin before to the explosion, suggesting unreported prior plutonium leaks from the facility. Even months after the explosion, snow samples continued to show increased levels of radioactive isotopes such as plutonium, uranium, zirconium, ruthenium, cerium, niobium and antimony, continually exposing the population to radioactivity. According to the Bellona Foundation, a Norwegian environmental NGO, about 30 major accidents occurred at the Tomsk-7 nuclear facility, releasing about 10 g of plutonium into the atmosphere each year. The NGO also documents large quantities of nuclear waste from 50 years of plutonium production, which have accumulated on the confines of the nuclear facility. Dumped into underground depots or pumped into uncovered holding pools, they pose a continued threat to health. In 2008, a study found increased levels of plutonium and cesium-137 in soils and water samples, suggesting further leaks.

Some reactors at Tomsk-7 were shut down in June 2008, following the 2003 agreement between Russia and the U.S. concerning the elimination of weapons-grade plutonium production. The reprocessing of spent fuel and the dumping of nuclear waste on the premises of what is now called the Siberian Chemical Combine continue to this day, however. Despite the findings of increased levels of plutonium, strontium, cesium and other radioactive particles in soil and water, no meaningful medical studies were performed on the local population. In 2001, a county court in Tomsk ruled on a lawsuit by contaminated inhabitants of the village of Georgievka against the Siberian Chemical Combine, deciding that the company was to pay each claimant a compensation sum equivalent of 860 US-Dollars. During the hearings, 14 of the 26 claimants passed away, according to the Bellona Foundation. Their health was compromised for the production of nuclear fuel and nuclear warheads. They, and everyone else in the area whose health was affected by the catastrophe at Tomsk-7, are also Hibakusha.

  • “The radiological accident at the reprocessing plant at Tomsk.” International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), October 1998. www-pub.iaea.org/mtcd/publications/pdf/p060_scr.pdf
  • Alimov R. “People vs. Siberian Chemical Combine.” Website of the Bellona Foundation, February 10, 2001. http://bellona.ru/bellona.org/english_import_area/international/russia/nuke_industry/siberia/seversk/22031
  • Gauthier-Lafaye F. “Radioisotope contaminations from releases of the Tomsk-Seversk nuclear facility.” Journal of Environmental Radioactivity 2008 Apr;99(4):680-93. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17996340
  • Goulet M. “Siberia Nuclear Waste – Case 393.” American University Washington. www1.american.edu/ted/sibnuke.htm

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  1. Agamenticus Yacht Club

    The Agamenticus Yacht Club is a non-profit yacht club and junior sailing program located in York Harbor, Maine. Our junior sailing program offers the finest sailing instruction in the area to sailors ages 8-18, and our youth race team represents AYC at regattas all across New England. Adult members of the club have access to AYC's sailboats ...

  2. Agamenticus Yacht Club

    Prepare to be mesmerized by the stunning views that surround Agamenticus Yacht Club. Located on the shores of York Harbor, our marina offers breathtaking vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, rugged coastline, and the charming town of York. Whether you're enjoying a sunrise sail or witnessing a vibrant sunset, the beauty of nature will leave you in awe.

  3. Agamenticus Yacht Club

    In 1937 members of York's summer community created Agamenticus Yacht Club. They... Agamenticus Yacht Club, York Harbor, Maine. 171 likes · 84 were here. In 1937 members of York's summer community created Agamenticus Yacht Club. They named it for the nearby mountain- an important...

  4. York Harbor

    Call the harbormaster, Forrest Brenske, at 207-363-0433 or VHF radio to check availability. See the town's website for complete details.Dockage (up to 8-foot draft) may sometimes be available at Donnell's Marina on the north side of the harbor, adjacent to the Agamenticus Yacht Club, but you must book in advance (207-363-4308).

  5. Agamenticus Yacht Club, Maine, United States

    Agamenticus Yacht Club was founded in 1937 and is a 501- (c)3 non-profit organization. The Club is ideally located at the end of Simpson Lane in York Harbor where it maintains a small clubhouse, wharf, floats and a fleet of boats. As a community based sailing program, AYC's mission has always been to create and sustain a community of families ...

  6. opportunities and benefits

    Agamenticus Yacht Club was founded in 1937 and is a 501- (c)3 non-profit organization. The Club is ideally located at the end of Simpson Lane in York Harbor where it maintains a small clubhouse, wharf, floats and a fleet of boats. Annual dues are $600 for full club privileges extended to the member and everyone in his/her immediate family.

  7. York Harbor in York Harbor, ME, United States

    York Harbor, York Harbor, ME, United States Marina. Find marina reviews, phone number, boat and yacht docks, slips, and moorings for rent at York Harbor. Marinas.com. Map; ... Portsmouth Yacht Club: 51 reviews: 50.0' 78: Low 10.0' G $4.10. D $3.69--Back Channel Marina-----Navy Yacht Club-0.0 m-Low 0.0' High 0.0'----Kittery Point Yacht Club: 1 ...

  8. Home

    The New York Yacht Club established a set of objectives for the new Clubhouse and sent it to more than a dozen architects with invitations to compete for the commission. On Friday, June 10, 1988, 1,500 New York Yacht Club members and guests attended the first commissioning of Harbour Court, the Club's first permanent waterfront facility. We ...

  9. York Harbor

    York Harbor Town Dock (Harbormaster David Hutchenson: Ch. 09, 16; 207-363-0433). In addition to transient moorings, the town has two town docks, the first by the bridge over the York River and the second along the causeway to Harris Island. There is no water or trash disposal. Agamenticus Yacht Club (207-363-8510).

  10. About Us

    The first challenger was the Royal Thames Yacht Club which raced its yacht Cambria against the New York Yacht Club in New York Harbor on August 8, 1870. The New York Yacht Club won that race and every match for the Cup after that until 1983—a feat described by journalists as "the longest winning streak in sports."

  11. Honorable William Wall

    The upper deck is open to Members and the public. The Clubhouse is an important public-outreach program of our Club and helps introduce many more people each year to sailing in New York Harbor. The launch fee to ride out to the Honorable William Wall is $20 per person. Manhattan Yacht Club Members receive 50% off drinks onboard.

  12. New York Yacht Club

    The New York Yacht Club (NYYC) is a private social club and yacht club based in New York City and Newport, Rhode Island. It was founded in 1844 by nine prominent sportsmen. ... Harbour Court - New York Yacht Club. To better host regattas, in 1988, the club purchased an impressive water front property in Newport, Rhode Island. [15] History

  13. New York Yacht Club

    Safe Harbor Marinas is proud to partner with the New York Yacht Club Regatta Association and invites New York Yacht Club members to explore the Safe Harbor network. Through our partnership, New York Yacht Club members receive a preferred rate at any Safe Harbor location and access to Safe Harbor Membership Concierge, an exclusive service ...

  14. New York Yacht Club

    In 1987, the New York Yacht Club acquired Harbour Court, the former summer home of Commodore John Nicholas Brown, in Newport, creating a new energy and focus. The waterfront clubhouse opened in 1988 with 1,500 members and guests in attendance. In 2019, Harbour Court hosted the Club's Dosquicentennial Celebration for members and friends to ...

  15. Arabella

    Arabella is an incredible step forward for our club, especially in terms of quality. After sailing next summer, you will be able to step aboard this 150-foot mega-yacht and relax and socialize with members and friends. Arabella will also be an unmatched platform for entertaining clients, business associates, family and friends.

  16. Harbour Court

    Harbour Court. On Friday, June 10, 1988, 1,500 New York Yacht Club members and guests attended the first commissioning of Harbour Court, the club's first permanent waterfront facility. Standing on eight acres overlooking Brenton's Cove, the Renaissance Norman-style mansion was completed in 1906 for the John Nicholas Brown family.

  17. Home

    Sag Harbor Yacht Club is a colorful fixture on the waterfront of the historic village of Sag Harbor. Established 1899. SHYCs mission is "To serve our members, the yachting community and the Community at Large."

  18. Come Aboard The Arabella, a 157-Foot Mega-Yacht in New York Harbor

    Owned by the Manhattan Yacht Club since 2013, the three-masted 157-foot mega yacht (technically a staysail schooner) can now be found anchored in New York harbor during the summer months.

  19. Home

    About Oak Harbor Yacht Club. We are a private Club with a waterfront event venue adjacent to the Oak Harbor Marina. Members enjoy a variety of boating and non-boating social, recreational and educational activities. Our ballroom is rentable for special events, and memberships are available too, even if you don't own a boat.

  20. NUCLEAR-RISKS

    History. Tomsk-7 was a "secret city" in Siberia until 1992, when it reverted to its historical name of Seversk. It housed several nuclear facilities for large-scale production of plutonium and uranium for nuclear fuel and weapons, including reprocessing of spent fuel. The closed city was home to about 100,000 workers and their families.

  21. Siberian Chemical Combine (SKhK)

    This page is part of the Facilities Collection.. Established in 1953 in Tomsk-7 (now known as Seversk), the Siberian Chemical Combine (SKhK) played an important role in the Soviet nuclear weapons program. The facility produced plutonium and highly enriched uranium (HEU), and fabricated HEU and plutonium warhead components. 1 Five plutonium production reactors, a reprocessing facility, a ...

  22. Ej Atlas

    Founded in 1949, the city of Seversk was known as Tomsk-7 closed city in Tomsk Oblast until 1992 [1-3]. The production of plutonium took place in the reactors I-1, EI-2, ADE-3, ADE-4, and ADE-5, which were brought into operation in the period from 1955 to 1967. The first three reactors were shut down between August 1990 and August 1992.

  23. Ej Atlas

    It is the site of the Siberian Chemical Combine (SCC) (codenamed Tomsk-7 ), founded in 1954 by Russian Nuclear Regulatory. It comprises several nuclear reactors and chemical plants for separation, enrichment, and reprocessing of uranium and plutonium [1] . On April 6, 1993, an explosion occurred at the Tomsk-7 uranium and plutonium reprocessing ...