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St. Petersburg Yacht Club
- Phone 727-892-6882
- www.spyc.org
- Capacity: 1,200 people
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St. Petersburg Yacht Club
Phone: 727-892-3873
Address: 11 Central Avenue St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
Website: http://www.spyc.org
Situated in a bustling arts community on the downtown St. Petersburg waterfront, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club has been a part of the sailing community for over 100 years.
We pride ourselves in creating a relaxed private club atmosphere with a warm, friendly, family-oriented environment. We offer a wide variety of social activities and our Clubs Within a Club meet a plethora of special interests for our members where they can mix and mingle.
Membership is by Invitation Only Founded 1909
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The Life & Lies of St. Pete’s Founding Mother, Part II Sarah Judge
The life & lies of st. pete’s founding mother, sailing into history: the st. petersburg yacht club.
Founded in 1909 by a small group of sailors, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club had no dock or clubhouse. What they did have was a common interest in boating and the belief that the waters of Tampa Bay were special. Their first outing consisted of twenty boats carrying about 100 members and guests to Blind Pass. That's a pretty impressive turn out for a city with a population of only about 4,000 citizens.
The lack of a proper yacht basin stymied the organization's growth for a few years until two local newspaper men called a meeting on the evening of May 30, 1916. Seven prominent local men rallied to lead the charge to incorporate the club and raise funds for a proper clubhouse. On June 23, 1916 articles of incorporation were drawn up and filed with the county clerk. Just shy of its first anniversary, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club formally opened their clubhouse on June 15, 1917.
Located on the northwest corner of Bayshore Drive and Central Avenue, the Spanish Mission style clubhouse was designed by architect George W. Stewart and was roughly 100 feet by 75 feet. The St. Petersburg Times marveled at the imposing waterfront structure stating that "its pleasing interior and spacious porches offer a center for the social activity of its members and guests."
The club did have a slight setback when on October 25, 1921 hurricane force winds damaged some porches and pushed several feet of bay water into the structure. As with other damaged structures in town, repairs were quick to happen and ready the city for the wintering tourist season.
As membership soared during the next few years, it was all too clear that an expansion was needed, and on December 21, 1922 the new wing was opened. The clubhouse more than doubled in size, offering the finest of amenities to its members and guests. And plenty of spacious porches to take in the beauty of clear bay waters. Additional clubhouse improvements occurred over the years, with a major renovation and construction of a multi-story garage in the early 1990s.
From card games, social meetings and dancing, a bevy of activities could be enjoyed off the water. Water-based activities taught boating and sailing skills to its members young and old. Events consisted of power and sailing races, regattas, and for the adventurous yachtsmen, The St. Petersburg to Havana Yacht races.
The first race to Cuba was organized by George Gandy, Jr. on March 30, 1930 with 11 yachts competing. With the Pier serving as the staring points, racers finished 284 miles later at the Morro Castle near the entrance to Havana Harbor. The races served as the forerunner to the Southern Ocean Racing Conference (SORC).
The St. Petersburg Yacht club has a rich history, and the membership rolls over the past century were literally a Who's Who list within the city. Today, the Yacht club is in the headlines with the news that Club leadership have a tentative goal to replace the current 51,000 sq ft structure with an improved facility to withstand major storms by 2028-29.
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Address: 11 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 2301 Pass-a-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706. Phone: 727-822-3873 Pass-a-Grille 727-360-1646
The Cow Hill Yacht Club is a non-profit organization focused on "lending a helping hand to those in need" in the Saugatuck and Douglas communities. Founded more than 30 years ago by a small group of friends, Cow Hill has grown to more than 160 members who have raised tens of thousands of dollars to help local families and individuals.
The first Cow Hill Yacht Club was formed in Clinton Connecticut in the late 1960's. The club met in a barn on Cow Hill Road, and, since most of the members owned yachts, the name was born. In the late 60's and early 70's, CHYC started raising money through bake sales and raffles to buy equipment for Little League and Rocket Football programs.
Why Join Cow Hill Yacht Club?Membership Dues go straight back to support local people in the community in need. We have a lot of fun.You can absolutely afford to give back to the community. What's more... you've also got time, and we'll gladly take that too. Now run along and join our club and then invite your friends to do the same. We promise you'll have fun helping others with CHYC!
Sailing Center Website. 250 2nd Avenue SE. St. Petersburg, FL 33701. Office: 727-822-3113. Office Hours: Weekdays 12:00pm - 8:00pm. *Hours Dependent on Weather & Practice Schedules. Email Us. Sailing Center Website. Location, contact info, arrival plan & dock plan for Downtown Marina, PAG Marina, Snell Isle Marina.
Address: 11 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 2301 Pass-a-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706. Phone: Pass-a-Grille 727-360-1646. The St. Petersburg Yacht Club offers something to entice every member of the family every day. With two clubhouses, three marinas, full service catering, a fleet of sailboats, live entertainment weekly and ...
About St. Petersburg Yacht Club. Your Dream Event Can Become A Reality At The St. Petersburg Yacht Club In the Heart of Downtown, with breath taking views of the Water, set against the Club's traditional grandeur, you and your guests will experience an unforgettable event filled with special memories and attentive service. Website.
Please complete the form below to request visiting the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. Please note that completing the form does not guarantee reciprocal privileges. Questions contact: SPYC Front Desk: [email protected] or (727) 822-3873. SPYC Membership: [email protected] or (727) 892-6888. Full Name:*.
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Situated in a bustling arts community on the downtown St. Petersburg waterfront, the St. Petersburg Yacht Club has been a part of the sailing community for over 100 years. We pride ourselves in creating a relaxed private club atmosphere with a warm, friendly, family-oriented environment. We offer a wide variety of social activities and our ...
The St. Petersburg Yacht club has a rich history, and the membership rolls over the past century were literally a Who's Who list within the city. Today, the Yacht club is in the headlines with the news that Club leadership have a tentative goal to replace the current 51,000 sq ft structure with an improved facility to withstand major storms by ...
A historic Yacht Club in the center of Downtown Saint Petersburg, Florida. We are right in the heart of the city, close to many different hotels, restaurants, shops and nightlife. We are within walking distance of the majority of downtown activity, which makes it the perfect destination for your wedding weekend.
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Cow Hill Yacht Club is a silly name for a group of friends who banded together for one common goal… to help the less fortunate in the Saugatuck/Douglas area communities. Cow Hill Yacht Club (CHYC)...
Cow Hill Yacht Club is active year-round. We hold several Fun fundraising events throughout the year. Keep an eye on our home page and this page for upcoming events and updates. Come join the fun and find your Big Heart! All proceeds go to C ow Hill Yacht Club! Please RSVP to Janice 1-616-886-9907.
The St. Petersburg Yacht Club was founded in 1909. Following the reclamation and completion of the waterfront, the clubhouse was inaugurated on it's current site in 1917. Two years later, 6 Fish Class sailboats were acquired and one design racing began. Several classes have returned annually for over 60 years.
The Cow Hill Yacht Club is a non-profit organization focused on "lending a helping hand to those in need" in the Saugatuck and Douglas communities. Founded more than 30 years ago by a small group of friends, Cow Hill has grown to more than 160 members who have raised tens of thousands of dollars to help local families and individuals.
Address: 11 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 | 2301 Pass-a-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706. Phone: 727-822-3873 Pass-a-Grille 727-360-1646
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Cow Hill Yacht Club's Chili Cook Off! October 8 from 1-5 pm. Wick's Park. Featuring the best chilis from local restaurants and tickets can be purchased. for drinks. ** Vote for your favorite chili! **. Live Music from Rock Shop! Bring your appetite and spice up your life with a bowl of chili!