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On the following pages are the yacht club burgees historically enrolled with the Register.

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Eastern Yacht Club

In 1870, the eastern yacht club was formed when twelve men created an organization dedicated to the promotion of yachting. over the years, the eastern has established itself as one of the most distinguished yacht clubs in america.  overlooking marblehead's breathtaking harbor, the eyc offers its members and guests a wealth of opportunities to enjoy activities on sea and on land. .

In 2015, we completed a major renovation of the entire Clubhouse which we are quite proud of.  Along with our formal Henderson Dining Room, we have the outdoor Samoset Porch informal dining facility. These dining settings are situated with a panoramic view of the harbor. We also cater to first class private events and world class regattas (e.g., the Sonar Worlds, IOD Worlds, Viper and Etchell’s NA). Our campus includes an aquatics facility, three paddle tennis courts, six tennis courts, a junior sailing program, children’s summer camp, two full-service bars and of course, access to the harbor for a number of sailing related events and activities. The Eastern is a member of the International Council of Yacht Clubs, a world-wide yachting organization that includes some of the most prominent clubs in their respective regions. There are clubs from North America, Europe, Scandinavia, England, Asia, New Zealand, Australia and Africa. The primary purpose of the ICOYC is for Leading Yacht Clubs to Work Together to Share Experiences. One way in which this knowledge is shared is by holding Commodore’s Forums with panel presentations. These panels offer insights into how other clubs operate and provide a unique opportunity to have access to information that is closely guarded and not generally available. The opportunity to discuss these issues with officers of other clubs is invaluable. For a list of the clubs and to find other information about the ICOYC please click  HERE . 

Among the oldest and most distinguished yacht clubs in America, the Eastern Yacht Club embodies the very essence of the history of ‘yachting’. When yachting in Massachusetts was in its infancy, a group of gentlemen from Boston organized themselves as the Eastern Yacht Club for the purpose “of encouraging yacht building, and naval architecture, and the cultivation of nautical science.” Twelve successful businessmen, “imbued with the true yachting spirit,” according to a contemporary newspaper account, met in March of 1870. Within a month they had enrolled 110 members with 23 yachts. Construction of the clubhouse on Marblehead Neck was completed in 1881. Already known as the “Birthplace of the American Navy”, Marblehead became the homeport to some of the most beautiful schooners and steamers to be built during this time establishing itself as ‘the yachting capital of the world.’ From the beginning, the Club took a leadership position in every facet of yacht racing. The 94-foot sloop Puritan, flying the Eastern colors, successfully defended the America’s Cup in 1885 against challenger Genesta of the British Royal Yacht Squadron. This victory marked the first of three successful Cup defenses against the British by Eastern yachts in as many years- an extraordinary feat. Mayflower answered the challenge of Galatea in 1886, sending her packing in light air off New York. And in 1887, steel cutters Volunteer and Thistle engaged, and Volunteer, owned by Eastern member General Charles Paine, gained victory for America once again in a stunning defeat. Committed from its incorporation to superior naval architecture, the Eastern’s membership has included such celebrated designers and builders as Edward and Starling Burgess, Nathanael and L. Francis Herreshoff, Ray Hunt, and Ted Hood. The club’s roster of members boasts such revered names across the ages in yacht racing as Charles Francis Adams, skipper of Yankee; Chandler Hovey, whose J Class Yacht Rainbow and Twelve Meter Easterner graced America’s Cup trials; Bradley Noyes, whose Tiogas gained multiple victories and the legendary Ted Hood, yacht designer, sail maker and winning skipper of the 1974 America’s Cup aboard the 12 Meter Courageous. Hood was elected to the America’s Cup Hall of fame in 1993. In recent years, our club has been proudly represented around the world by seven-time Etchells Worlds champion Dave Curtis; Jud Smith, two time winner of Rolex Yachtsmen of the year and 10 time World Champion in multiple classes, and Dru Slattery, internationally ranked in women’s sailing. The club’s history is so full of characters and achievements, however, that for every one mentioned, there are literally dozens of others deserving attention. Of most recent note is Rich Wilson, who recently completed his second Vendee Globe solo around the world race in Great American III as the only American and oldest entrant, finishing in 107 days. Rich’s record-breaking voyages around Cape Horn about his trimaran Great American II captivated 300,000 thousand schoolchildren through his Sites Alive education portal. Aboard Great American II, he also set two new records between New York and Melbourne, and Hong Kong-New York, and finished second in the Transatlantic Race in 2004. From the Sonder class regattas that preceded World War I to the competitive one-design and performance handicap (PHRF) races of today, the Eastern has played host to a multitude of major sailing events, local, national, and international. In 2019, we will host both the IOD Worlds and the Laser Masters North American Championship. Other major regattas have included the 2018 J70 Worlds, the Etchells Worlds, Soling Worlds, Star Worlds, IOD Worlds, Olympic Classes Regattas, Viper 640 North Americans, Sonar North Americans, and Shields Nationals, as well as the Soling North Americans, a preliminary race for the ‘96 Olympics. In 1994 the club received the coveted St. Petersburg Yacht Club Trophy, awarded for the Race Committee’s outstanding management of the Star North Americans. A visit to the Eastern is a walk through yachting history, from the glorious days of the huge racing yachts to the present-day streamlined one designs. The trophy cases display such treasures as the Puritan Cup, the Lambert Cup, the Cleopatra’s Barge trophy, even a trophy once carried on Admiral Nelson’s flagship, as well as an array of Olympic medals. One hundred and fifty years of yachting history reside here! A digital copy of our “The Eastern Yacht Club, A History from 1870-1985” by Joseph E. Garland may be accessed  via this link . Click  HERE  to view interviews/contemporary history of the Club, and follow the "Did You Know?" links below to learn some interesting facts about the Eastern Yacht Club.

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Elizabeth W. Parker, Chair Email: [email protected] A Complete List of Committee Members Can Be Found Here

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A Club for Yachting Enthusiasts

History In April 1978, a group of locals interested in reforming the yacht club as a social club, founded the Point Yacht Club which soon grew to be " a great place for boaters ." The growth of the boat population was astronomical and Lake Erie soon became  a "Great Lakes Premier Boating Location"  and Point Yacht Club has grown from a membership of 4 in 1978 to membership in 2022 of over 250. Located in the Cedar Point Amusement Park Marina, members have access to the beauty of Lake Erie as well as the most amazing amusement park in the world! Cedar Point is known as Americas Roller Coast!

Something for Every Boater Join Today!

Getting Involved Are you interested in getting involved in yachting? Whether you would like to join a race crew, become a captain, request an area skipper to do a presentation for your organization or just purchase a boat ride, the Point Yacht Club can help you get started. We work hard to promote boating on Lake Erie . Membership Includes:

•  Exclusive access to special club events
•  Annual Membership fleet Roster
•  I-LYA Affiliation
•  GCBA Affiliation
• Discounts on Boat US memberships
•  PtYC Burgee
•  PtYC Membership Card

Friendship & Freedom to Boat Join Today!

Our Mission The  Point Yacht Club is a non-for-profit organization that promotes boating safety through education and encourages sociability and friendship among its members while stimulating a greater interest in boating among outdoor enthusiast. We look forward to sharing the friendly waters with you!

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Ptyc is located on lake erie adjacent to the cedar point amusement park, in the sandusky bay and is only minutes to the city's most popular points of interest by land or water. ptyc was chartered in 1978 as a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the sport of boating. ptyc is a member of the inter-lake yachting association (i-lya) and the greater cleveland boating association (gcba).  the club's diverse group of members and the pleasant atmosphere contribute to its reputation as "the friendliest club on the lake"..

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Burgee Sizes

Here are some suggestions for you to consider when trying to determine the appropriate burgee size for your boat.  Much of this information is provided by the U.S. Power Squadron.   There is no one-size-fits-all policy for nautical flags. Flag size on boats is determined by the size of the boat - either overall vessel length, or the height above the waterline of the tallest mast. This practice is based on longstanding nautical tradition.

A national ensign flown at the flagstaff should be one inch on the fly for each foot of overall length of the vessel. So a 30 foot vessel should fly a national ensign that has at least a 30 inch fly.

All other flags on power boats should be 5/8 inch on the fly for each foot of overall length. On sailboats, however, they should be 1/2 inch on the fly for each foot above the waterline of the tallest mast on the boat. (That is, if the top of the mast is 30 feet above the waterline, these other flags should be 15 inches on the fly.)

When purchasing a flag, the size of the flag is usually rounded up to the next larger commercially available size because more often than not the flags worn by a boat are too small.   While a large number of boaters operate a boat that requires a 12 x 18 inch burgee, that burgee would be way too small for a 50' boat. Since proper flag display is one measure of a good seaman, boaters should obtain and fly properly sized flags on their boat.

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Experience the charm of the Eastern Point Yacht Club

Located on a secluded property on Gloucester's outer harbor, overlooking Lighthouse Cove and the Atlantic Ocean, Eastern Point Yacht Club (EPYC) is a stunning venue to host your wedding. Breathtaking views, manicured grounds, elegant atmosphere, incredible culinary team, and attentive service ensure a perfect experience for your most important day. EPYC is the ideal setting for wedding receptions for up to 50 guests inside or up to 180 guests under a beautiful tent on the grounds. Our venue is available for anyone to host their wedding festivities, not just yacht club members.     From stellar service to a passion for delicious and artfully presented food, EPYC's experienced staff will attend to every detail. The culinary team will customize a menu to fit the requirements of your special event. Our passionate team makes it their mission to provide superior, refined service to ensure your wedding is everything you've dreamed it would be.

The Hidden Gem of the North Shore of Massachusetts.

• Elegant New England Ceremony by the Sea
• Personalized Hors d'oeuvers and Plated Dinner
• Waterfront Photo Opportunities
• Wedding Party Accommodations 
• Bridal Suite

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