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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. John Nicholas Brown was commodore of the NYYC from 1952-54.
The natural alliance between the New York Yacht Club and Newport, Rhode Island began three days after the club's founding on Friday, August 2, 1844, when a fleet of the founders' eight yachts got underway from the Battery bound for Newport on the first summer Cruise. Many summer Cruises – known as the Annual Cruise -- included a stop in Newport. Then beginning in 1930 the NYYC conducted the America's Cup in Newport -- first in J-Class yachts and then 12 Metres -- until losing it in 1983.
John Nicholas Brown died in 1979 while aboard the Malagueña. After his wife Anne Brown's death in 1985, her children put the property on the market. Meanwhile, some members of the New York Yacht Club were thinking that the club could benefit from owning a waterfront property. John Nicholas Brown had on occasion mused that Harbour Court would make a fine yacht club. The NYYC purchased the property in 1987.
Following the loss of the America's Cup, Harbour Court created a new energy and focus at the NYYC. The facility became the national- and international-focal point of many of yachting's premier events. 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. Address 5 Halidon Ave. Newport, RI 02840 USA Contact Phone: +1(401) 846-1000 Fax: +1(401) 846-0732
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Noroton Yacht Club Claims Victory at 2024 New York Yacht Club Grandmasters Regatta
In a stunning comeback, Noroton Yacht Club from Darien, Conn., reclaimed its title as champions at the 2024 New York Yacht Club Grandmasters Regatta. The club, which had been a dominant force since the regatta’s inception in 2010, saw its six-year winning streak end in 2016 and had struggled to regain its former glory. However, with a commanding 4-1 record on the final day of racing, Noroton surged past Day 2 leader Texas Corinthian Yacht Club to clinch the win. Newport Harbor Yacht Club finished third, while Southern Yacht Club secured fourth place.
“We are thrilled to have won the New York Yacht Club Grandmasters Team Race,” said Michael Rudnick, Noroton Yacht Club Team Captain. “We take it one race at a time. We checked the scores just before the last race to see where things stood, and it was a great feeling when we realized we had it.”
The New York Yacht Club has been a pioneer in adult team racing since the early 2000s, with the creation of several regattas, including the Invitational Team Race Regatta for the Commodore George R. Hinman Masters Trophy in 2000, the Morgan Cup in 2003, and the Grandmasters Team Race Regatta in 2010. The Grandmasters event requires skippers to be at least 60 years old and crew members to be over 50, ensuring a unique competition that draws top adult team racers from the United States and Europe. All three regattas are held over consecutive weekends in August at the New York Yacht Club Harbour Court, using the Club’s fleet of 22 Sonar keelboats. This year’s regatta was sponsored by Helly Hansen, Peters & May, Hammetts Hotel, and Safe Harbor Marinas.
One of the key distinctions between team racing and fleet racing is the strategic focus on competitors behind you. In team racing, the objective is to outmaneuver and control opponents early, often right after the start. “Everybody wants to chase,” explained Noroton skipper Tom Kinney. “Coach Karl [Ziegler] always says there’s a play, and it’s always behind you. In fleet racing, this mindset doesn’t work. But in team racing, it’s crucial.”
The strength of Noroton’s program lies in consistent practice. “We try to race every Thursday night from April until late August,” Rudnick shared. “It’s a great opportunity for sailors of all ages to mix it up and hone their skills. We don’t keep score; it’s all about training and getting everyone involved.”
Noroton’s familiarity with light-air conditions also played a significant role in their victory. The regatta was characterized by breezes rarely exceeding 12 knots, conditions that suited Noroton’s expertise. “We’re good in light air,” Rudnick said. “Western Long Island Sound is typically a light-air venue, so we knew the boat and conditions well. We practice with kites regularly, so the more kites, the better for us.”
As the dust settles on another successful regatta, questions arise about whether this victory marks the beginning of a new winning streak for Noroton. Texas Corinthian Yacht Club, winners in 2021 and 2022, will be eager for redemption next year. Meanwhile, the rest of the fleet continues to close the gap on the top teams, promising even more thrilling competition in the future.
However, the camaraderie and sportsmanship of the Grandmasters event are what truly set it apart. “The New York Yacht Club does an amazing job,” said Rudnick. “The atmosphere is always fantastic. Last night in the tent was a perfect example. We really enjoy coming here every time.”
2024 New York Yacht Club Grandmasters Regatta Winning Team from Noroton Yacht Club:
Final Results:
- Noroton Yacht Club, Darien, Conn. – 15 wins
- Texas Corinthian Yacht Club, Kemah, Texas – 13 wins
- Newport Harbor Yacht Club, Newport Beach, Calif. – 10 wins
- Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans, La. – 9 wins
- Storm Trysail Club, Larchmont, N.Y. – 9 wins
- New York Yacht Club – Altreuter – 9 wins
- Larchmont (N.Y.) Yacht Club – 7 wins
- Gamla Stans Yacht Squadron, Sweden – 7 wins
- Ida Lewis Yacht Club, Newport, R.I. – 6 wins
- New York Yacht Club – Whipple – 5 wins
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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.
Stories from New York Yacht Club
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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New York Yacht Club to replace, expand docks in Newport Harbor. Here's what to know.
NEWPORT ― After meeting with Newport’s Waterfront Commission, Planning Board and City Council and moving through the public comment period with no objections, the New York Yacht Club is only waiting for state CRMC approval to begin demolishing its existing docks and replacing them with larger concrete floating docks.
City of Newport spokesman Tom Shevlin explained that proposals involving docks and piers are generally controlled by the state because the CRMC has jurisdiction over the state’s waterways, although the city does have the ability to file an objection as part of the CRMC approval process.
Laura Dwyer, the CRMC’s public educator and information coordinator, responded to The Daily News’ request for comment via email saying, "I can tell you that the application is currently being reviewed by CRMC staff. That review is not yet complete, however, so I cannot provide any details on the rest of your inquiry.”
The fact that the CRMC is currently reviewing the New York Yacht Club’s application is of course widely available public information and the reason The Daily News contacted the CRMC for comment on this topic in the first place.
What is the City of Newport's role in approving the application?
Shevlin explained the city’s Historic District Commission has some say in applications regarding issues specifically related to the preservation of historic vistas or historic landscapes, and the city might object to applications for certain proposals such as the extension of a pier if it were to impact the city’s harbor operations. In this case however, said Shevlin, “From what the Waterfront Commission heard, they determined that there wasn’t any need for objection…it went from waterfront to planning to City Council without objection.”
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“From what we were told, it was the applicant’s desire to accommodate different types of vessels within the confines of their pier footprint," said Shevlin.
What does the New York Yacht Club proposal entail?
At a Nov. 10, 2022, Waterfront Commission meeting, Chairman Paul Harden recused himself because he is a member of the New York Yacht Club and Vice-Chair Fred Roy took the chair. Yacht club representative Ken Bacco, along with attorney Josh Parks and engineer Rick St. Jean described the plans, which consist of removing the existing docks and replacing them with a floating concrete pier with a wave attenuator.
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In an email reply to a Daily News question about what would change for the Yacht Club and its members, and what would change visibly or functionally for recreational boaters and other users of Newport Harbor, The New York Yacht Club said:
"The current timber pier is approximately 30 years old, and the frequency and cost of annual repairs is rising. Additionally, storms and high tides have resulted in significantly more frequent overtopping of the fixed structure than in recent history, and engineers have advised that it is only a matter of time until the force of the water demolishes the pier. Switching from a fixed pier structure to floating concrete docks alleviates these concerns and reflects current industry best practices."
A Newport Daily News examination of the renderings reveals the new dock would run north in the same manner as the current dock and would actually be shortened by approximately 12 feet. The Daily News also noticed the proposal would lengthen the L-dock which extends east from the end of that dock into the harbor from its current length of 60 feet to approximately 198 feet – more than three times longer than the current L-dock.
The new configuration, in tandem with Shevlin’s comment about the yacht club seeking to accommodate different types of vessels, seems to suggest the Yacht Club anticipates being able to accommodate much larger vessels once the docks are replaced. The proposal would also replace the existing floating docks, which also jut east-northeast into the harbor, with longer concrete floating docks for dinghies and racing sailboats.
The yacht club representatives at that November Waterfront Commission meeting indicated there would be no effect on the nearby mooring field, with the closest mooring 180 feet away. They also mentioned the yacht club intends to conduct some major repairs to its seawall – a separate CRMC application and city permitting process which also seems to be moving along smoothly – before starting the dock replacement.
The New York Yacht club explained in an email that while the two projects are separate, they do share motivations including rising sea levels and rising annual maintenance costs for both the sea wall and the docks.
The CRMC did not respond to any follow-up questions regarding their timeframe for rendering and publicizing a decision about the yacht club’s application, although the harbormaster’s report at that November Waterfront Commission meeting said, “Overall, CRMC has been very positive and cooperative. The pier is in Type II waters and normally this would be a hard NO, but they want an articulable need, and we can do this…”
A CRMC document titled “Guidelines for the Development of Harbor Management Areas” indicates Type II waters are “Low Intensity Use Areas” where “The Council's goal is to maintain and, where possible, restore the high scenic value, water quality, and natural habitat values of these areas, while providing for low-intensity uses that will not detract from these values.”
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It continues:
“Fishing, swimming, aquaculture, conservation areas, non-commercial recreational mooring areas, maintenance of existing navigational channels, transient anchorage areas, residential boating facilities, and launching ramps are allowable uses in Type 2 waters. Commercial mooring areas, improvement dredging, and marinas are prohibited uses in Type 2 waters.”
How did the Newport Waterfront Commission vote?
The yacht club representatives stressed to the Waterfront Commission in November that the new dock would not entail a use change, would not make the yacht club a marina, and would not offer overnight dockage. The Waterfront Commission at the conclusion of that meeting voted unanimously to approve the project as presented.
The New York Yacht Club's emailed comments explained that while it would be premature to be specific about a timeline right now given the project's dependency on receiving the necessary government approval, the construction would need to be completed in the October through April time frame in order to accommodate the need for a working pier during the regatta season.
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The City by the Sea was treated to the unveiling of a new cruise ship, the U.S.-themed American Liberty , which graced Fort Adams State Park on Tuesday with a ceremony that featured the musical trio, the Victory Belles, wonderfully reminiscent of the Andrews Sisters. The ceremony included officials from Sail Newport and Fort Adams, Charles B. Robertson, President & CEO of American Cruise Lines and Rhode Island State Representative Lauren Carson. American Liberty’s godmother , New York Yacht Club Vice Commodore, Clare Harington, officially christening the Coastal Cat ship with a bottle of champagne on the top deck.
“We are honored to be able to host this event in Fort Adams State Park with our fantastic partners from the community and Sail Newport. We are especially honored to have Vice Commodore Clare Harington of the New York Yacht Club serve as godmother of American Liberty. We look forward to further developing our longtime partnerships in Newport and many other historic coastal towns along the Eastern Seaboard,” said Charles B. Robertson.
The sun-dappled weather couldn’t have been more glorious, perfectly matching the elegant design of the third new Coastal Cat ship from American Cruise Lines . As part of its New England cruise—traveling roundtrip from Providence, R.I., American Liberty docked at Fort Adams, a popular destination among American’s small ships when visiting Newport. Cruise and invited guests were treated to a tour of the tastefully-designed vessel, including the stateroom, which happened to offer expansive views of Fort Adams and Narragansett Bay. The celebration continued to entertain with 1940’s-50’s themed renditions sung by the talented Victory Belles and a delicious lobsterbake within the fort. The lobersterbake was not only mouth-wateringly good, but included a live demonstration of the region’s ancient Native American cooking process.
I was taken in by the gracious design and refreshing patriotic theme of American Liberty. This wasn’t your Princess cruise line with a million pools and monster slides. The clientele looking to book this type of American Cruise Line is likely to be sophisticated, but also environmentally conscious with the focus of the ship design incorporating several sustainability components. As an appreciator of classical music, I was also delighted to find out about with the classical music-themed line, such as American Symphony, among the company’s groundbreaking series of 100-passenger ships. American Liberty features the traditional swing and-boogie-woogie music performed by the Victory Belles and is a refined example of American Cruise Line’s Project Blue Series, a line of 12 new, small ships.
“My mom is here today,” said Robertson. “[ACL] is very much a family company, as my brother Clark is also here [as well],” he continued, while greeting guests in the elegant first floor lounge. “We are all very excited to be here. We are still very much a family business, and that extends to our entire crew, who are very much part of everything we do.”
What was also impressive to me was the focus on American design and experience. It seems like U.S. destinations don’t get the kind of attention that a Vikings cruise receives traveling through Europe, and that is a shame. As many of us know in New England, there is a massive amount of fascinating history and beautiful tourist terrain throughout this region and the country. American Cruise Lines knows that and has focused its tourism on some of the most beautiful areas of the United States.
“American cruise lines and the Robertson family have redefined small ship cruising,” said Brad Read, Executive Director of Sail Newport. “These new designs are efficient. They’re thoughtful in their approach to guests as well as the harbors that they visit. Congratulations to ACL and the shipbuilding operation for creating the next generation of coastal cruise ships. Charlie and his teams are fully invested in the areas that they visit. They’re a true partner to the community.”
American Liberty will continue operating the company’s New England islands cruises into September. Additional East Coast cruise itineraries will include Hudson River Fall Foliage cruises, roundtrip from NYC, to popular Historic South & Golden Isles cruises, between Charleston, South Carolina and Amelia Island, Florida (November 2024 through spring 2025). The American Cruise lines operate just like river cruises, sailing in sight of land and visiting only U.S. ports of call.
The latest design and shallow draft of the American Liberty allows us to offer guests the opportunities to experience the charm into smaller coastal New England towns from the sea,” said the ship’s captain, Eric Sullivan. “Newport and the New England coastal region is rich in maritime history and traditions. I and thrilled to be here with each and every one of you and continue maritime tradition to christen the American Liberty.”
The third Coastal Cat ship for American Cruise Lines, American Liberty follows the launch of American Eagle, on Buzzard’s Bay, Massachusetts (August 2023); and American Glory’s christening, in Key West, Florida (November 2023). The extremely popular series of small cruise ships—which accommodates just 100 guests—continues to expand, with a fourth Coastal Cat, American Legend, that will launch in November 2024. To date, most of American Liberty’s trips are almost sold out.
The cruise line is very proud of its made in America philosophy. According to its website, it states, “American Cruise Lines is an all-American family company. Every itinerary is domestic, every crewmember is American, the company is 100 percent American-owned, and each ship is designed and built here in the U.S.”
“I’d like to welcome fellow admires of the American entrepreneurial spirit,” said Harington to the crowd gathered on the top deck, before she smashed the bottle of champagne to officially christen the vessel. “We gather to add one more link between the public and our maritime history. With American Liberty about to join the fleet of the American Cruise Line, the only U.S.-owned, U.S.-operated first fleet, exclusively using U.S.-built ships.”
Furthermore, American Cruise Lines operates the largest river cruise line in the country, exploring the Mississippi River and domestic waterways around the U.S. They reach 35 states that “explore the history, spirit, and culture of the United States.” They even have a cruise that sightsees Alaska (which is now on my bucket list)!
All four Coastal Cat ships include four decks, a unique catamaran bow, private balconies, a stunning top deck where you can take in amazing views, spacious indoor and outdoor lounges, a walking track and fitness center, and the kind of elegant features that suits a small, sophisticated footprint.
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