fisher island ny yacht club

A symbol of timeless elegance and sophistication, Fisher Island Club is made up of approximately 216 acres and 800 residences, with Members representing more than 40 countries. Accessible only by ferryboat or private yacht, Fisher Island Club is an indulgent retreat for those who appreciate the ultimate in privacy and exclusivity.

For a world of exceptional luxury and pleasures, look no further than Fisher Island Club

The private membership-only club boasts a Beach Club with one of the country’s only truly private beaches; 15 all suite luxury accommodations (Members-only); a 9-hole, award-winning P.B. Dye championship golf course; 17 tennis courts featuring all four “Grand Slam” surfaces plus 4 pickleball courts, two deep-water marinas; a variety of casual and formal dining venues; a full-service spa, salon and fitness center; The Cove kids’ club; the Vanderbilt Theater; an aviary with over a dozen exotic birds; and an observatory for stargazing.

A Private Island Oasis

For over a century, Fisher Island has stood as a symbol of timeless elegance and sophistication. An indulgent retreat for a global elite who appreciate the ultimate in privacy and exclusivity, this magical islet is one of the few true private island sanctuaries. Safe and serene, Fisher Island Club offers a lifestyle rich in leisure and recreational activities – yet just minutes from Miami’s world-class commercial, cultural and culinary offerings.

Fisher Island Club is made up of 216 acres and approximately 800 residences representing over 40 countries. Accessible only by ferryboat or private yacht, Fisher Island Club is consistently ranked as one of the wealthiest zip codes in the U.S.

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Fishers Island Yacht Club offers a friendly, fully staffed marina with plenty of transient dockage. A small, covered veranda opens onto the lovely waterfront lawn where picnic tables and benches as well as a large charcoal grill are set up for your use. Showers and heads are available for Marina guests. The Marina is centrally located and makes a great starting point to explore a bit of this quiet picturesque island. Everything from the ice cream shop, bike rentals and the museum plus a grocery store, deli and restaurant are within easy walking distance. Fuel and ice are right next door. Don't feel like cooking? Ask the Marina Manager, John Evans, to arrange for a local lobster man to bring cooked lobsters or scallops directly to your boat. Then sit back and relax in the cockpit to watch the sunset and gathering dusk across our truly beautiful and tranquil harbor. No neon signs here! Please call the Marina office at (631) 788-7036 to make your reservation or for more information. We also monitor VHF channel 9.

2013 Rate: Up to '60- $3.25/ft/night60-80'- $4/ft/night80-150'- $4.50/ft/nightElectric:30 Amp- $5 per day.50 Amp is $10 per day.

This marina requires a credit card to hold your slip. Your credit card will only be charged if you leave the marina without paying. If you do not call and cancel your reservation within 3 DAYS of your arrival you will be charged for one nights dockage. Valid reasons for canceling a reservation less than 3 daysof your arrival are at the discretion of the marina.

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Fishers Island Yacht Club offers a friendly, fully staffed marina with plenty of transient dockage. The club is pleased to extend to its guests the privilege of using some member only spaces such as our covered veranda that opens onto a lovely waterfront lawn where picnic tables and a large charcoal grill are available. Likewise, marina guests may use our showers and heads. Uses of other FIYC spaces can be arranged on advance request. The Marina is centrally located and makes a great starting point to explore a bit of this quiet picturesque island. Everything from the ice cream shop, bike rentals and the museum plus a grocery store, deli and restaurant are within easy walking distance. Fuel and ice are right next door. FIYC also offers vessels 26' and under temporary dockage for a few hours. Sit back and relax in the cockpit to watch the sunset and gathering dusk across our truly beautiful and tranquil harbor. No neon signs here! …

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Fishers Island Club Review

Graylyn Loomis July 24, 2013 Course Reviews 5 Comments

Fishers Island is located just off the coast of Connecticut, but it is technically located in New York. The island serves as a summer getaway for the upper tier of society. It is a place of understated wealth, the “anti-Hamptons.” You do not see any overt statements of wealth on Fishers. Most of the families who spend summers on the island have been doing so for multiple generations. Fishers Island Club, or the “Big Club,” as it is colloquially known on the island, is one of the most exclusive clubs in the States. Its golf course is ranked #28 in GOLF Magazine’s Top 100 in the World list. A beach club and yacht club also serve as entertainment for those fortunate enough to be members.

The simplest way to access the island is via ferry from New London, Connecticut. Anyone can go to Fishers Island; however, one half of the island, the side containing Fishers Island Club and Hay Harbor Club, is private.

I was fortunate enough to spend four days on the island. In addition to golfing while on the island, I participated in a sailing race with the Fishers Island Yacht Club and my host, a world champion sailor and winner of the America’s Cup. A traditional Thursday night formal dinner at the Big Club, along with parties, meals, and many introductions, created a unique insight into an exclusive enclave that many will never see.

Now for the golf: Fishers Island Club is a Seth Raynor design and was opened in 1926. Many of the holes on the course are modeled off of famous hole designs. Of all the courses I have played in the US, Fishers played most similarly to a Scottish links course. Dry conditions allowed for low running shots. I loved using the bump and run that I have spent the last three years practicing in St Andrews. (Click on any of the photos to enlarge.)

Hole #1 – 396   yard – “Raynor’s Start” Raynor eases golfers into the course with a wide opening par 4.

The second hole is Raynor’s take on North Berwick’s famous Redan hole. In keeping with the traditional Redan hole, the green moves left and away from the player with a large slope on the right.

Hole # 3 – 335 yards – “Plateau” The third hole is a beautiful short par 4. The carry to the fairway is just over 200 yards, which leaves a wedge into a difficult, elevated green. It is a classic risk / reward hole. 

The 4th hole was one of my favorites on the golf course. It is a blind approach and reminded me of Prestwick Golf Club’s 17th hole, the “Alps.” The sheer size of the green is striking. The green truly is a bowl, and if you miss the bowl, a heavy price is to be paid. 

Hole #5 – 207 yards – “Biarritz” 

The 5th hole is an extremely strong par 3. Reaching the green can be a struggle with the hole playing over 200 yards and uphill. I had seen photos of this hole many times before visiting the course and it lived up to the photographs. The ocean and waves crash to your right as you strike the tee shot.

Hole #6 – 520 yards – “Olinda” The photo above is the hilly approach to the 6th hole. The 6th hole is one of the many blind tee shots on the course. Whereas blind tee shots are a mark of weakness on modern designs, they don’t detract at Fishers Island. They add to the quirk and strength of the design, harkening back to a Scottish or English links. The dry and firm condition of the course can be seen with the “burnt” look in this fairway.

Hole #7 – 363 yards – “Latimer” This tee box is one of the most stunning on the course. The “dinging” of the lighthouse seen in the distance can be heard across the course, lulling golfers into peaceful state. An iron off the tee takes the lake on the right out of play, and an extra half club is needed to reach the raised green.

Hole #11 – 164 yards – “Eden” This an extremely picturesque par 3. It would take an entire panorama of the scene to truly do this hole justice. The raised green is difficult to hit during the high winds typically found at the course. This is an “Eden hole,” based on the famous 11th hole at the St. Andrews Old Course.

Hole #12 – 389 yards – “Winthrop” The approach into the 12th hole is one of my favorites on the course. A severe left to right slope can be seen in the photo above and provided many options in terms of approach shot. During one of the rounds, I let my drive leak right, short siding myself to a front left pin. I was able to throw my approach into the slope, which took the ball back down towards the pin. I loved this hole and wanted to sit in the fairway all afternoon with a bucket of balls.

Hole #14 – 425 yards – “Cape”

 The 14th hole is unquestionably deserving of the number one handicap rating. Positioning in the fairway is crucial in order to have a manageable angle and length into the green. The design is a great use of the land in this area of the course. Legend has it that people have taken drives straight at this green over the water. It would take one hell of a carry. I shot my range finder across the lake. It would take a 340 yard carry to cross the water from the back tees.

Hole #16 – 146 yards – “Short” This hole rounds out four very strong par 3s at Fishers Island. The large green looks easily accessible, but once the wind starts whipping, the target becomes much smaller on this short hole.

Fishers Island had some great holes, especially the stretch of 3-7 on the front nine. One aspect of the course that immediate struck me as weak however, is the par 5 18th hole, measuring 452 yards from the back tees. The hole would make a good par 4, but is instead a weak par 5. Why not drop it to par 71 and make the last hole a par 4? Apparently, during tournaments, the hole plays as a par 4 from the championship tees – thank goodness. 

The entire experience of Fishers Island was something that I will not forget. It is a special place. I am very grateful to my friends for hosting me at Fishers Island Club. I hope to go back to play more golf on the island, perhaps at Hay Harbor’s 9-hole course. My rounds at the Big Club also confirmed my interest in playing more Seth Raynor designed courses – the quest continues!

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5 Comments on “Fishers Island Club Review”

Thanks for the review and the pics. I suspect the pix, as nice as they are, do not do the place justice. I can only imagine how challenging that course is in the wind–and I suspect in that location there is wind most of the time.

That is a very good point – the photos don’t fully capture the grandeur or scale of some of the holes / views. It would take a pro photographer and lots of time to truly do the course justice. I never had strong winds during any of my rounds, which is a rarity out there. Hopefully I’ll go back at some point to experience some Scotland-esque winds!

The insight of the private resort is great and the review showcased the beautiful setting and course design. Any idea on membership criteria and cost? With this in mind is the ranking and the exclusive intrigue justified in your opinion?

A side note Graylyn – Your travels offer such variation which is great.

Thank you for the comment, Ru! Membership at Fishers are legacies in many cases, but I’m not sure of any criteria or cost. The course’s exclusive intrigue is certainly justified, especially with the remote island aspect of the course. The Seth Raynor designed course is definitely worthy of the ranking well within the top 100.

It is one of the best settings for golf I have ever experienced. I will never forget sitting on the tee waiting for the group in front to clear and taking in the beautiful clear and crisp views of the sound and the Connecticut shore with the tress in full fall color. The water was so clear that it was easy to watch the Stripped Bass patrolling the shore. The course hits you from both sides from both its design and fantastic location.

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Fishers Island Club Fishers Island NY | Membership Cost, Amenities, History, What To Know When Visiting

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Nestled off the northeastern coast of the United States, Fishers Island Club stands as a timeless retreat on the eponymous Fishers Island, New York. Renowned for its pristine natural beauty and exclusive allure, this private island sanctuary has earned its reputation as a premier destination for those seeking refined relaxation and world-class recreation.

Fishers Island Club seamlessly blends a rich history dating back to the late 19th century with modern amenities, offering members and guests an unparalleled experience in a setting of unparalleled serenity. With its manicured golf courses, picturesque waterfront, and luxurious amenities, Fishers Island Club is a haven where sophistication and tranquility converge, creating an idyllic escape for those seeking a respite from the ordinary. Welcome to Fishers Island Club, where tradition meets luxury in a secluded paradise.

Fishers Island Club History and Founding

Fishers Island Club boasts a storied history that traces its roots back to the late 19th century. Established in 1887, this exclusive retreat on Fishers Island, New York, was founded by a group of visionaries seeking to create a distinguished haven for recreation and socializing in an idyllic coastal setting.

Architect Seth Raynor played a pivotal role in shaping the club’s renowned golf courses. Known for his influential contributions to golf course architecture during the early 20th century, Raynor designed both the Links and the Pepper courses at Fishers Island Club. His unique approach blended strategic challenges with the natural contours of the island, creating courses that have stood the test of time and continue to captivate golf enthusiasts.

The club’s historic clubhouse, a graceful structure that exudes timeless charm, stands as a testament to the Gilded Age architectural influences prevalent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Over the years, Fishers Island Club has remained committed to preserving its rich heritage while evolving to meet the expectations of its discerning members.

Fishers Island Club stands as a premier destination, offering a seamless blend of tradition and modern luxury. The commitment to maintaining the original vision of the founders, coupled with the enduring legacy of Seth Raynor’s architectural genius, ensures that Fishers Island Club remains a cherished retreat for those seeking an unparalleled experience in a setting of natural beauty and refined elegance.

Fishers Island Club Membership Costs and Dues

The Fishers Island Club is a renowned private club located on Fishers Island, New York. Membership is highly coveted and notoriously difficult to obtain, with a long waitlist and stringent criteria. Due to the exclusivity and limited information available, precise figures on membership costs and dues are not publicly known. However, here are some estimates and rumors based on various sources:

Initiation Fee:

• Estimated to be in the range of $25 million to $50 million.
• This one-time fee grants you access to the club’s facilities and amenities, including the golf course, tennis courts, yacht club, and private beach.

Annual Dues:

• Estimated to be around $250,000 to $500,000 per year.
• These dues cover the cost of maintaining the club’s facilities and grounds, as well as staff salaries and other operating expenses.

Additional Costs:

• Food and beverage minimums:  Members are expected to spend a certain amount on food and drinks at the club each year. This minimum is rumored to be around $25,000 to $50,000.
• Cart fees:  Golfers are charged a fee to use a golf cart on the course.
• Event fees:  The club hosts various events throughout the year, such as galas and charity dinners. Members are typically charged a fee to attend these events.

Rumors and Inaccuracies:

• Some sources claim that the initiation fee can be as high as $100 million, but this is generally considered to be an exaggeration.
• There have also been rumors that the club is facing financial difficulties and may be forced to raise its dues. However, the club has denied these rumors.

Joining the Fishers Island Club is a very expensive proposition. Only the ultra-wealthy can afford the initiation fee, annual dues, and additional costs. However, for those who can afford it, the club offers a unique and exclusive lifestyle that is simply unattainable for most people.

Fishers Island Club Amenities

Fishers Island Club is known for offering a range of amenities that cater to the interests and preferences of its members. Here are some of the amenities commonly associated with Fishers Island Club:

• Golf Courses: Fishers Island Club is renowned for its two golf courses, the Links and the Pepper courses, both designed by the influential golf course architect Seth Raynor. These courses are known for their strategic layouts and scenic views.
• Clubhouse: The historic clubhouse at Fishers Island Club is a focal point for socializing and relaxation. It typically includes dining facilities, lounges, and spaces for events and gatherings.
• Tennis Facilities: Private country clubs often provide tennis facilities for members to enjoy. These may include well-maintained courts and opportunities for lessons or organized play.
• Marina and Water Activities: Given its coastal location, Fishers Island Club may offer access to a marina, boating facilities, and water-related activities for members who enjoy maritime pursuits.
• Dining: Exclusive clubs often feature dining options ranging from casual to fine dining. Members may have access to restaurants, bars, and private dining spaces within the club.
• Fitness and Recreation: Health and wellness facilities, such as fitness centers, swimming pools, and recreational spaces, may be part of the club’s amenities.
• Social Events: Private clubs frequently organize social events, parties, and gatherings to foster a sense of community among members.
• Spa Services: Some upscale clubs may offer spa and wellness services, providing members with additional opportunities for relaxation and self-care.

Fishers Island Club Event Information and Dining Options

Events at Fishers Island Club can vary depending on the time of year and the preferences of its members. Private clubs often host a range of social and recreational events to foster a sense of community among their members. While specific details may change over time, here are some types of events that private clubs like Fishers Island Club may commonly organize:

• Golf Tournaments: Given the club’s reputation for its golf courses, members may enjoy participating in or spectating golf tournaments held at the club.
• Social Mixers: Clubs often organize social mixers, receptions, and cocktail parties to provide members with opportunities to socialize and network.
• Holiday Celebrations: Special events and themed celebrations may be organized for holidays such as Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and New Year’s Eve.
• Dining Experiences: Exclusive dining events, wine tastings, and chef’s table dinners can be a highlight for members who appreciate culinary experiences.
• Family-oriented Events: Family-focused events, including family picnics, outdoor activities, and children’s parties, are common to cater to a diverse membership.
• Tennis Tournaments: If the club has tennis facilities, tournaments and events for tennis enthusiasts may be organized.
• Waterfront Activities: Events centered around the club’s coastal location, such as sailing regattas, fishing competitions, or beach parties, could be featured.
• Charity Events: Some clubs engage in philanthropic efforts by organizing charity events and fundraisers to support local causes.
• Concerts and Entertainment: Clubs may host live music events, concerts, and entertainment nights to provide members with cultural and recreational experiences.
• Themed Parties: From costume parties to themed galas, clubs may organize events that add a touch of excitement and creativity to the social calendar.

Private clubs like Fishers Island often provide a range of dining experiences for their members, including casual and formal options.

Here are common types of dining options that private clubs may offer:

• Main Dining Room: The club’s main dining room often serves as the primary venue for formal dining experiences, offering a refined atmosphere and a diverse menu.
• Casual Dining: Many clubs have more relaxed and casual dining areas, such as a grill room or pub, where members can enjoy a more laid-back atmosphere.
• Private Dining Rooms: Private dining rooms may be available for members who prefer a more intimate setting for special occasions, events, or business meetings.
• Outdoor Dining: Clubs with scenic views or outdoor spaces may offer outdoor dining options, allowing members to enjoy meals al fresco.
• Specialty Dining Events: Clubs may organize special dining events such as wine tastings, themed dinners, chef’s table experiences, or holiday celebrations.
• Clubhouse Bars: Bars within the clubhouse provide members with a place to enjoy cocktails, socialize, and unwind.
• Catering Services: Some private clubs offer catering services for private events, weddings, and other special occasions.

Fishers Island Club Dress Code and Guest Policy

Private clubs like Fishers Island Club typically have specific dress codes and guest policies to maintain a certain level of decorum and uphold the club’s atmosphere.

Here’s a general overview based on common practices at private clubs:

Dress Code: Private clubs often have a dress code to ensure that members and their guests adhere to a level of formality and respect for the club’s traditions. Common dress code guidelines may include:

• Golf Attire: Proper golf attire, including collared shirts and tailored shorts or pants, is typically required on the golf course. Golf shoes may also be a requirement.
• Casual Wear: In casual dining areas or during daytime activities, casual and neat attire may be acceptable. However, certain items like flip-flops, beachwear, and torn clothing may be discouraged.
• Formal Wear: The main dining room and certain events may have a formal dress code, requiring members to wear business casual or more formal attire.
• Swimwear: Proper swim attire is usually restricted to designated pool or beach areas, and members are expected to cover up when moving through other parts of the club.

Guest Policy: Private clubs typically have policies regarding guests, and these policies may include:

• Member Sponsorship: Guests are often required to be sponsored by a club member. The member is usually responsible for ensuring that their guests adhere to club rules.
• Limitations on Guest Visits: Clubs may have limitations on how frequently the same guest can visit within a given period.
• Registration and Check-In: Guests may be required to register upon arrival, and some clubs may issue guest passes.
• Guest Fees: Depending on the club, there may be guest fees associated with certain activities or amenities.

Fishers Island Club stands as a timeless haven, seamlessly blending a rich history with modern luxury on the picturesque Fishers Island, New York. With its renowned golf courses, including those masterfully designed by architect Seth Raynor, the club offers a sanctuary for those seeking refined recreation and exclusive tranquility. The historic clubhouse, diverse amenities, and a commitment to preserving tradition underscore Fishers Island Club’s position as a premier destination.

Whether navigating the manicured fairways, savoring exquisite dining experiences, or participating in curated social events, members find themselves immersed in an atmosphere of sophistication and natural beauty. Fishers Island Club continues to embody the essence of an elite retreat, inviting individuals to partake in a lifestyle where tradition, luxury, and a sense of community converge in a secluded paradise.

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Fishers Island Yacht Club is one of the oldest sailing clubs in Second Life. Founded in 2008 at Sailors Cove, it has become one of the most venerable institution on the Blake Sea. Our members are sailors, racers, cruisers and stewards of the sea.

With our main clubhouse directly on the shore of Blake Sea Arabian as well as facilities in the Rainforest at Cerrado, the tropical Cut Water and a training centre at Fudo, our members enjoy year-round on-water activity and camaraderie ashore.

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The Fishers Island Yacht Club is set in tranquil West Harbor on the north side of Fishers Island. It consists of a clubhouse, recently renovated annex office building and operates a top-notch marina for powerboats, keelboats and dinghies. The clubhouse has a small veranda overlooking the docks and yard. There are bathrooms, showers and an ice maker for use by members and marina guests. Members are welcome to borrow the club Stand-up Paddle boards, use the corn hole set or warm-up after a wet day out on the water around the club fire pit.

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Shelter island’s menantic yacht club is setting sail into 2024.

By Robert Harris

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The Menantic Yacht Club (MYC) is back for another season of fun Sunfish racing and camaraderie.

Our membership has increased over the years, with an average of 25 sailors participating every weekend. There will be one major change this year as the MYC’s long-time Commodore Pete Bethge has retired; he and Sallie are now enjoying life full-time in Florida. The MYC leadership now consists of yours truly as commodore, Steve Shepstone as vice commodore, Melissa Shepstone as treasurer, and Betsy Colby as secretary.

I hope everyone had an enjoyable winter and spring. I know some of our sailors, including Peter Beardsley, Alicia Rojas and Lee Montes, did their share of frostbiting over the winter.

On a sad note, Dave Olsen, a long-time, much-loved member of the MYC passed in December. Dave was a top notch sailor who was more interested in giving a helping hand to anyone in need, on or off the race course, than in finishing first. Dave hand-made a number of the MYC’s most beautiful trophies; some of his handmade trophies reside at the Shelter Island Yacht Club as well.

Dave, with his green helmet and helping hand, will be missed by the entire Shelter Island sailing community, and especially by the MYC.

On Sunday June 23, Vice-Commodore Steve Shepstone will hold a Race Committee “Tune-Up Practice” at 1 p.m. at his home at 5 Wheeler Road. He will review RC duties, including safety procedures, sailing instructions, mark placements and communications. Review will be both on shore and on water. Volunteers and sailors are  invited and should attend. RSVP to Steve Shepstone ( [email protected] ). You will learn about the finer points of conducting sailboat races. Steve is a judge with US Sailing.

Charlie Modica has a special treat in store for everyone this summer — stay tuned.

Betty Bishop and Matt Fox will captain the stake and mark boats, and hopefully our dedicated crew of volunteers will return: Debra Mintz, Amy Cococcia, Dave Daly, Ben Gonzales, Melanie Coronetz, Rita Gates, Ed Goble Elsie Rose, Mike Donlon, Susan Donlon, and all the others who volunteer from time-to-time.

And, of course, Betsy Colby will be race PRO, hopefully assisted by Marion Thomsen, Ed Hydeman and others. Non-sailors from the Shelter Island community are also invited to volunteer. Charlie, as usual, will loan the MYC his inflatable for use as the stake boat, and Jonathan Brush’s powerboat will be used by the Race Committee. Tom NcMahon’s BW will be used also.

Prior to the first race on Sunday, June 30, there will be a skippers’ meeting at our “clubhouse” at Commodore Pete’s Landing, i.e., the North Silver Beach Town landing, starting at 12:30 p.m., with the first horn going off at 2 p.m.

We will all have a chance to catch up with each other after a long winter, and to answer any questions about the upcoming season. If you have not already returned your waivers and membership forms, please bring them. They will also be available at the meeting.

The MYC was started in 1933, continued until the early 1950’s, and then had a hiatus until Commodore Pete reactivated it in 1968. Back in the day, Commodore Pete sailed Cape Cod Rockets; later he switched to Sunfish, which we sail today. In the words of Commodore Pete: “Menantic Yacht Club has a wonderful history of being a welcoming club. We are very proud of our two “C’s — camaraderie and Corinthian sailing.”

The MYC is a family-oriented club, and we would love to have some younger sailors join us. In previous years we have had families sailing together and as teams sharing the same boat.

We are a very congenial club, open to all. We may not have a clubhouse, but the sailing is great, the camaraderie is superb, and we just have tremendous fun. All sailors, novice to expert, are welcome. Just show up in West Neck Harbor at 2 on any Sunday starting on June 30 and going through September 1 the Sunday of Labor Day weekend.

Check in with the Race Committee giving them your full name and sail number, and be sure to bring your life jacket. Non-sailors are also welcome to assist with the Race Committee and stake boats. You can get more information about the MYC from our Facebook page: Menantic Yacht Club, or from Bob Harris at [email protected] . Steve and Melissa Shepstone have a fleet of loaner boats available on a first to reserve basis. Contact Ellen Leonforte at 914-450-1450 or at [email protected] to reserve your boat.

The MYC is a Shelter Island tradition. Let’s keep up the tradition, so please join us this summer for some of the best fun you will ever have.

See you on the water.

On a another note: congratulations to Peter Beardsley, Lee Montes, Paul Zinge, Rich Prieto and others on their participation in the Sunfish North American Championships this past weekend. Peter and Lee qualified for the Worlds. No small feat against 105 other competitors.

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WJAR made television history in 1983 in the waters off Newport. We produced the first live telecast of an America's Cup race.

It was the seventh and deciding race between the Royal Perth Yacht Club's Australia II and the New York Yacht Club's Liberty.

Broadcast live worldwide, everyone was eager to see if the Americans' 132-year win streak would end.

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Australia II won the race, with credit given to a secret keel design that was not revealed until after the race.

Reluctantly, the U.S. handed over the trophy.

"According to the wishes of syndicate head Alan Bond, the trophy, no matter what turf it rests on, will still be called the America's Cup," NBC 10's Beverly Schuch reported.

American teams have since won back the cup, but the marquee race has never returned to Newport.