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Yacht Racing & Cruising at its Best!

Since 1945, Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle has been  connecting members of our community to the sport of sailing and providing “Yacht Racing & Cruising at its Best!”

Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle was founded on January 26, 1945. The aim, both now and then, is to provide the very best in yacht racing and cruising for anyone who aspires to experience the best sailing has to offer.  Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle is, and always will be, a true sailor’s club.

In it’s first few years, Corinthian Yacht Club’s members met in an unused ice house near the ferry terminal in Leschi,organizing racing on Lake Washington. These were humble beginnings for what would become  one of the most decorated racing clubs in North America.

Racing through 1940s and 1950s was primarily in the six- and eight-meter classes, Star, Geary 18, Blanchard Knockabout, Lightning, Mercury, International 110, and International 14 classes.  By 1948 the club had erected a race tower and floated docks at Leschi on land leased from the Seattle Parks Department to further support it’s racing efforts on Lake Washington.

When the marina at Shilshole Bay was completed, club members designed, financed, and constructed a floating clubhouse that remains moored at the Shilshole marina to support racing on Puget Sound.

Countless major sailing championships have been held at Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle, including the 1971 Star World Championships, the 1990 Goodwill Games yachting competition and the 2010 J/24 North American Championships.

Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle has a strong tradition in competitive sailing and has  one of the nation’s top rosters of current and past champions .  Each year CYC welcomes many new members, from novice sailors to Olympic caliber one-design sailors.  Join us this season for what we hope will be an unforgettable year!

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Regular Membership

A Regular Membership is available to any person who is at least 21 years of age and owns a boat with an assigned mooring in Montrose Harbor. Applicants must be approved by the Board of Directors.

Associate Memberships

An Associate Membership offers the same rights and privileges as a Regular Membership, under the same requirements, but with lower initiation fees and dues.  These are only available to younger boaters.  Applicants must be approved by the Board of Directors.  Proof of age is required. An Associate-25 member must be no more than 25 years old during each full season that the membership is active.  An Associate-30 member must be no more than 30 years old.

Affiliate Membership

The Affiliate Membership is intended for people who do not have a boat moored in Montrose Harbor and are members of a boating organization that does not reciprocate with CCYC, such as a yacht club within 35 miles of Montrose Harbor. This includes members of the Freedom Boat Club who sail out of Montrose Harbor. An Affiliate Member may use the club facilities but cannot vote, serve on the CCYC Board of Directors, serve as the head of any club committee, or host an event at the club without sponsorship by a regular member.  Applicants must be approved by the Board of Directors.

Crew Membership

Crew Members must serve as regular crew for a sponsoring Regular or Life Member and must not have an assigned mooring in Montrose Harbor. The sponsorship must be renewed each year, with the sponsor confirming willingness to take responsibility for the Crew Member's behavior at the club.  This membership does not include voting privileges, but limited guest privileges are allowed.

Student Membership

Adult participants in Corinthian University programs, including parents of Junior Fleet sailors, are eligible to apply for a one year Student Membership with the same rights, privileges and costs as a Crew Membership. Enrollment in a Corinthian University program during the membership season is required. Applications must be approved by Corinthian University.

Social Membership

A Social Membership is available to a former member or surviving spouse who has been a regular member in good standing for five consecutive years but no longer moors a boat in the Chicago area, as defined in the by-laws. This membership does not have voting privileges; however, guest privileges are allowed.  Applicants must be approved by the Board of Directors.

Non-Resident Membership

Any member in good standing who moves, and whose current residence and principal place of business are more than 50 miles from Montrose Harbor, and who has no ownership interest in a boat in the Chicago area, is eligible to apply for a Non-resident Membership.  Applicants must be approved by the Board of Directors.

Life Membership

 LIfe membership is offered as a recognition of outstanding service to the club over many years of membership.  Applicants must be approved by the Board of Directors. For consideration to become a Social, Non-Resident or Life Member, please contact the  Commodore .

How to Apply:

To apply to join CCYC please visit our  New Member Signup  page.  The various types of memberships offered by the club are described below.  If you have any further questions about membership at CCYC, or if you have any difficulty using the application forms, please e-mail our  Membership Committee

Membership Renewal:

Current members of CCYC will receive automated renewal notices.  When renewing, please make sure that all of your profile information, including address and email address are current.  If paying by check, mail the payment to:

Welcome Visitors

The Essex Corinthian Yacht Club warmly extends a cordial welcome to skippers, crews, and visitors. Visiting yachtsmen and women who are members of a recognized and reciprocating yacht club are welcome with proper identification.

For information on mooring availability, arriving yachts should call the office at 860-767-3239 Tuesday through Friday before their travel to request a mooring reservation ($25/night). If the Essex Corinthian office is closed, call Safe Harbor at 860-767-8267. On the day of travel, Safe Harbor Dauntless Marina can be reached on VHF Channel 68 when approaching the mooring field; the staff will direct you to a Corinthian Club mooring, or the launch will guide you out if necessary. Launch service is available by calling Channel 68. Dinghies may land on the inland end of the southern floating docks or at the dinghy dock behind the main fuel dock. Ice is available on the Fuel Dock. ECYC and Safe Harbor accept VISA and MasterCard as the only means of payment. 

Please click  HERE  for Essex Harbor and Hamburg Cove Mooring Rules and Regulations.

Dining Room

The Essex Corinthian Yacht Club offers a lunch and dinner menu. Please refer to our Dining  page for hours of operation and menu information. We do not have a bar facility. Visitors are invited to supply their own beverages. Visiting yachts persons and members of reciprocating yacht clubs may enjoy dinner at the Dining Room once per quarter and lunch or brunch three times per quarter. (For special brunches please inquire about availability). Please be advised, we do not take reservations for regular dining. Please identify yourself to the club manager or galley staff as a visitor, present your yacht club's membership credentials for verification, and sign our guest book. The dining room accepts VISA and Mastercard for your convenience.

Casual dress is acceptable for all evenings, however, attire and footwear appropriate to a yacht club are expected at all times. Bathing suits, sleeveless shirts for men, and cut-offs are not appropriate attire. No denim at our special events, please.

General Information

ECYC and Safe Harbor are both green/recycling compliant. You will find containers marked for this purpose at various facility locations. 

ECYC is a non-smoking facility. Smoking is not allowed in and around the clubhouse, on the decks or the adjoining dock facilities. Smokers may use the area near the dumpsters, but are asked to dispose of cigarette butts in the trash, not on the grounds.

Fuel and pump-out stations are available at Safe Harbor Dauntless, located at the head of the dock.

ECYC is open 11 months out of the year (closed in January). Please refer to the About  page for business hours.

Reciprocal Yacht Clubs

We welcome members from recognized clubs listed in the Register of American Yacht Clubs. 

Please check the Register of American Yacht Clubs for a complete list of reciprocal club information at  www.ycaol.com.

The Town of Essex, Connecticut

The Town of Essex consists of three villages: Essex, Centerbrook, and Ivoryton: each a part of the whole, yet uniquely different. Essex Village is just a short walk from the dock area and offers many unique shops and wonderful restaurants. Visiting Essex Village does not require transportation arrangements, however Ivoryton and Centerbrook do.

Please use these websites to familiarize yourself with our lovely town :  www.essexct.gov   or   http://essexct.com.

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The ECYC Galley at the Essex Corinthian Yacht Club:

ECYC, 9 Novelty Lane, Essex 

Offers take-out during dining hours or upon special order

Olive Oyl's Deli:                  

77 Main Street, Essex  

(860) 767- 4909   www.oliveoylscarryout.com

That's The Spirit:                

19 Plains Road, Essex Tel

(860) 767-8979  

ECYC Members receive a discount on their purchase at That's the Spirit!

Essex also offers a variety of stores selling clothing and accessories within walking distance.

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The top 50 most exclusive yacht clubs in the world honored with platinum status.

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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.

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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

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Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron

Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron

Raffles Marina

Republic of Singapore Yacht Club

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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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After 6:00 PM, Business Casual attire is required throughout the Clubhouse and on the Porch, seven days a week.

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Collared shirts, khakis, resort shorts, skirts, or slacks, resort shoes, and dressy jeans (jeans that are not ripped, frayed, patched, or otherwise distressed). Tennis whites are acceptable.

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