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VICE COMMODORE CLARE HARINGTON

The Future of Sailing

Clare Harrington, the first woman to reach the ranks of Vice Commodore at the New York Yacht Club, on the next generation of sailors and the innovative designs of the upcoming America’s Cup

Last fall, Clare Harrington was appointed the Vice Commodore of the New York Yacht Club, becoming the first woman to hold the second-in-command position of the historic institution.

“People have made kind of a big deal about it,” she says of becoming the first woman Commodore at the Club. “I like to think it’s not a thing, but of course, it is a thing.”

Harrington was raised on Long Island, and she first discovered her love for sailing on the Long Island Sound.

“I grew up sailing,” she says. “I started racing at some point. I was terrible when I started; I got better.”

She eventually found herself part of the Martha’s Vineyard sailing scene, where she skippered “Shields” out of the Edgartown Yacht Club — at a time when very few women were skippers. In 2000, she became a member of the New York Yacht Club.

“ I joined the race committee, and from there I was nominated to be the chair of the race committee,” Harrington says. At the time, 2017, she was the first woman to be nominated as the chair of any committee at the club. Now, two other women are chairs of different committees.

“We’re all trustees”

The New York Yacht Club was founded in 1844, and the Race Committee was established in 1845 (it was initially known as the Rules Committee). In 1987, the NYYC acquired Harbour Court in Newport, which is the former home of Commodore John Nicholas Brown. The Newport clubhouse opened in 1988. Today, the NYYC has about 3,400 members, hailing from around the world.

In 2021, Harrington was nominated and then voted in as Rear Commodore, the Number Three position at the Club. Positions are usually held for two-year terms, although you must be voted in annually. It’s all but expected that the person who becomes Rear Commodore will become Vice Commodore, and then Commodore — although formal voting must take place to ensure it’s all official.

The voting body is formed of trustees and the major committee heads. Nominations come from the nominating committee, which is made up of past commodores.

Once a person becomes chair of a committee, as Harington did for the race committee, they also become a member of the executive committee.

“We’re all trustees,” says Harrington, explaining that everyone is responsible for the health and well-being of the club and “staying true to the mission.”

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Founded in 2007, the New York Yacht Club Foundation has granted more than $13.9 million to fund much needed capital projects in both New York and Newport thanks to the generosity of nearly 1,500 individuals and families.

The care and maintenance of these historic properties requires constant attention and is made possible through the support of the New York Yacht Club Foundation.

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About the 44th Street Clubhouse

In 1897, Commodore J. Pierpont Morgan’s unexpected purchase and donation of a three-lot site on West 44th Street was the gift on which the New York Yacht Club would erect its first permanent Clubhouse. Designed by the celebrated Warren & Wetmore architectural firm and completed in 1901, the historic Landmark building—so designated by New York City’s prestigious Landmark Preservation Commission—is a preeminent example of Beaux Arts architecture.

About Harbour Court

Conceived by the Boston-based consortium of Cram, Goodhue and Ferguson, the Renaissance Norman-style mansion was completed in 1906, five short years after the 44th Street Clubhouse. The former residence of the late NYYC Commodore John Nicholas Brown, Harbour Court was acquired by the Club in 1988, and has since evolved into the internationally recognized Clubhouse and sailing center that it is today.

About Station 10

In 1845, Commodore John Cox Stevens commissioned architect Alexander Jackson Davis to design the New York Yacht Club’s first Clubhouse—a distinctive structure influenced by the Gothic Revival school. Originally erected in Hoboken, New Jersey, it was later moved to Glen Cove, New York, where it was known as Station 10. The structure was later moved to Mystic Seaport in Connecticut before a final journey to its lasting home at Harbour Court.

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Over the next decade, with multiple projects on the horizon, in the planning stages, or under way at both Harbour Court or 44th Street, major funding is required to ensure that these Clubhouses are preserved for future generations. The ongoing restoration and preservation of these historic properties is made possible by the New York Yacht Club Foundation through your generous support.

NYYCF Board of Directors

Harry t. rein.

President & Chairman

Joseph F. Huber

Vice President - Development

Marie Klok Crump

Vice President - Marketing

David T. Guernsey, Jr.

Christopher l. otorowski, commodore david k. elwell, jr..

At-Large Member

Commodore Charles H. Townsend

William mathews (matt) brooks.

Chairman Emeritus

Lauretta J. Bruno

Amy h. ironmonger, ralph heyward isham, gary a. jobson, michael f. johnston, commodore philip a. lotz, mark mashburn, douglas l. newhouse, carol o’malley, charles f. willis iv, arthur j. santry iii, donald j. steiner, commodore paul m. zabatakis, executive director, andrew b. rose.

For more information or assistance with making a contribution, please contact the Foundation by calling 401-608-1125 or [email protected] .

New York Yacht Club - History

The New York Yacht Club was founded on July 30, 1844 by nine gentlemen. John Cox Stevens, the leader of this group, and a prominent citizen of New York with a passion for sports, was elected commodore. George L. Schuyler and Hamilton Wilkes were also NYYC founders that, together with Stevens and two others, created the syndicate that built and raced the great schooner-yacht, America . Wilkes served as the club’s first vice-commodore. Schuyler played a key role in the founding of the America's Cup regatta, and served as its unofficial consultant until his death in 1890.

In 1845, the club’s burgee was designed. The waters off Newport have been a key sailing venue for the NYYC since the beginning of its history. Indeed, the day the club was founded in 1844, its members resolved to sail from the Battery to Newport. Two days later they did, with several stops on the way, and trials of speed.

During the first decades of the club's history, racing for prize money was the objective among most members. In 1851, a syndicate of NYYC enthusiasts built and raced America , capturing the "One Hundred Sovereign Cup" at the annual regatta of the Royal Yacht Squadron. On July 8, 1857, the coveted trophy was donated to the NYYC, to serve as a challenge cup for sportsmanlike competition between nations. The "America's Cup Race," named for its first winner, played a central role in the history of the club.

In 1865, the Club was incorporated, adopting the motto: "Nos agimur tumidis velis" -- "We go with swelling sails." During this time, membership transformed from the "old guard" to a new generation of yachtsmen, who built large schooner yachts captained by professionals. Marking this transition was the 1866 resignation of Commodore Edwin Augustus Stevens, brother of founder John Cox Stevens and member of the America syndicate.

The year 1866 is remembered in club annals for the legendary "Transatlantic Race." In December, the NYYC schooners Henrietta , Fleetwing , and Vesta raced from Sandy Hook to the Needles, Isle of Wight for a $90,000 winner-take-all prize. The Henrietta , owned by 21-year-old James Gordon Bennett, Jr., and skippered by Captain Samuel S. Samuels, a professional, won the race in 13 days, 21 hours and 55 minutes. Bennett would be elected commodore in 1871.

In 1876, the Mohawk , a large centre-board schooner, capsized due to its sheets being "made fast" (fastened securely) when a freak squall struck. Vice-Commodore William T. Garner, his wife and crew died in the accident. It is believed that this tragedy led to the extinction of the great centerboard schooner yachts. The Mohawk was later sold to the U.S. Navy and recommissioned as the U.S. Eagre.

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THE NEW-YORK YACHT CLUB.; Its Organization, Founders and its First Cruise. Annual Regattas and Winning Yachts--Yachts Now Belonging to the Club--Charter of the Club--Rules and Regulations-- Honorary Members--Coming Regattas. OFFICERS. YACHTS OF THE CLUB. CHARTER OF THE CLUB. RULES AND REGULATIONS. HONORARY MEMBERS. THE ENSUING REGATTA, ETC.

On the 30th of July, 1814, there assembled on board the yacht Gimerack, off the Battery in this city, the following-named gentlemen, having for their ob ject the organization of club for the systematic fostering of the noble art of yachating: JOHN C. STEVENS, representing the yacht Gimerak; Hamilton Wilkes, yacht Spray; William Edgar, yacht Cygnet; John C. Jay, yacht La Coquille; George L. Schuyler, yacht Dream; James M. Waterbury, yacht Minna; Louis A. Depeau, yacht Mist; James Rogers, yacht Ida; George B. Rollins, yacht Petrel.

At this meeting the club was organized, by-laws and regulations adopted, and JOHN C. STEVENS unanimously chosen Commodore. In accordance with a resolution to that effect, the above yachts, with the exception of the Ida, made a cruise to Newport, R.I., stopping at Huntington, L.I., New-Haven, Gardner's Bay, Oyster Point, and arrived at their destination on a Monday afternoon, having had a very pleasant cruise. The night following their arrival at Newport, they were joined by the pilot-boat Belle, Capt. R.B. FORBES, and the yacht Northern Light, Capt. WINCHESTER, both of Boston. Thus the New-York Yacht Club, which is now known the world ever as one of the most prosperous, began its career.

The first regular election of officers of the club was held on the 17th March, 1845, when the following gentlemen were chosen.

Commodore, JOHN C. STEVENS; Vice Commodore, HAMILTON WILEES; Corresponding Secretary, GEORGE B. ROLLINS; Recording Secretary, JOHN C. JAY; Treasurer, WILLIAM EDGAR. So popular was this movement, that almost immediately members began to flock in, and hardly an annual meeting has since been held, that the club has not received accessions of gentlemen ranking high in the social and financial circles of the community. In 1845, the first meeting of the club was held in the club-house, in the Elysian Fields, Hoboken, which was erected for the purpose by the liberality of Commodore STEVENS, who owned the grounds, and gave the privilege of using the same to the club.

On the 6th June, 1848, the first annual regatta of the club took place. The following yachts were entered and started, viz.:

Second Class. -- 50 tons and under: allowance of time, 45 seconds per ton; measurement by displacement.

Sloop Lancet, 19 tons, R.R. Patton, started.....10 0 0.

Shcr. LA Coquille, 21 tons, J.C. Jay, started....10 0 30.

Schr. Dr[???]a[???], 281 tons, J.P. Hall, started...10 7 7.

Schr. Spray, 34 tons, H. Wilkes, started.......10 11 15.

Schr. Cygnet, 39 tons, D.L. Suydam, started...10 15 0.

First Class. -- Over 50 tons, allowance of time 35 seconds per ton.

Schr. Siren, 60 tons, W.F. Miller, started.......10 20 0.

Schr. Cornelia, 75 tons, Wm. Edgar, started....10 28 45.

Sloop Maria, 118 tons, R.L. Stevens, started....10 33 50.

The yachts arrived at the stake boat, off the Clubhouse, in the following order:

Schooner Carnelia................................. 3 12 40.

Schooner Siren..................................... 3 59 52.

Schooner Cygnet.................................... 4 14 35.

Schooner L[???]uille................................ 4 17 25.

Schooner Spray................................... 4 21 -- .

Schooner Dream........................... Time not taken.

Sloop Lancet...............................Time not taken.

The Maria was dismasted on her return, between Jersey city and Hoboken, and was, at the time, ahead of all except the Cornelia. The yachts had a head tide all the way, the wind west northwest and northwest, and part of the time very fresh.

The prizes were awarded as follows:

First prize, fast class, Cornelia.

Second prize, first class, Siren.

First prize, second class Cygnet.

Second prize, second class, LaCoquille.

On the 5th of June, 1849, the Maria, 119 tons, Cornelia, 75 tons, Siren, 65, tons, Ultra, 68 tons, Sybil, 37 tons, and Spray, 34 tons, were entered. They were started together at 10 A.M., and the result of the race was -- sloop Ultra, first prize, schooner Siren, second prize. On the 6th of June, 1850, the Maria, Bre[???]e, Cornelia, Ultra, Una, Spray and Undine were entered, and the race won by the Maria, but in consequence of her fouling the Ultra, she was ruled out, and the prize of her class given to the latter yacht; the Una and the Undine won the prizes in the second class. On the 5th of June, 1851, the Co[???]k, Ultra, Una, Sport, Ariel and Alpha were entered, and the first and second prizes of the first class were was by the Una and Undine, and the first and second prizes of the second class, by the Sport and Alpha. On the 3d of June, 1852, seven yachts were entered in three different classes, the first being over fifty tons, the second under fifty, but over twenty-five, and the third twenty-five and under. The prize for the first class was awarded to the Sylvie, and the prize for the second class to the Sport. No prize was awarded the third class, as the Alpha ran foul of one of the stake-boats, and the Ariel gave to the contest; the two yachts were the only entries in the third class: wind S.W. On the 2d of June, 1853, eight yachts were entered and started, and the prizes were won and awarded to the following: Una, 54 tons, first class; Undine, 30 tons, 2d class; Alpha, 17 tons, third class. On the 1st of June, 1854, fourteen yachts were entered and started, and the prizes awarded to the Una, L.M. Rutherford, first class; Ray, F.M. Ray, second class; L'Esperance, W. Langdon, third class. On the 8th of June, 1855, sixteen yachts were entered, and the prizes won by the Julia, 70 tons, J.M. Waterbury, first class, beating the Una 3 minutes 17 seconds; Ray, 30 tons, second class, beating the Undine 1 minute 15 seconds; Alpha, 17 tons, D.M. Edgar, third class, beating the Ceres 8 minutes 24 1/2 seconds. On the 5th of June, 1856, twenty-one yachts were entered in three classes, the first containing yachts carrying 3,300 square feet of canvas and upward; the second carrying 2,300 square feet and upward, but less than 3,300, and the third, carrying less than 2,300 square feet. The prizes were won and awarded to: First class, Julia, 83 29-95 tons, 3,307.45 square feet canvas; second class, Una, 70 9-95 tons, 3,142.43 square feet canvas; third class, Richmond, 27 45-95 tons, 1,845.61 square feet canvas.

In August of 1856, the squadron assembled at White-stone, L.I., for its annual cruise, which was made to New-Bedford. The entries for the race which then took place were thirteen, and the results of the race were that the Julia, J.M. Waterbury, beat all of her class; the America, R.T. Loper, all of her class; and the Richmond, Chas. H. Mallory, all of her class. On the 4th of June, 1857, twenty-one yachts were entered, and the prizes were won by the Julia, first class: Rowena, M.W. Bacon, second class; and the Lucky, C.F. Morton, third class.

On the 3d of June, 1858, twenty-three yachts were entered, and the prizes were awarded to the sloop Julia, first class; sloop Hasewell, C.H. Mallory, second class; sloop Edgar, H.A. Dennison, third class. In the Autumn regatta of this year fifteen yachts were entered, and the prizes were won by the sloop Rebecca, 77.6 tons, first class; sloop Manersing, 42.8 tons, second class; sloop Narragansett, 29.6 tons, third class.

On the [???]d of June, 1859, nineteen yachts were entered, and the prizes awarded to the schooner Madgie, R.F. Lo[???], 111.4 tons, first class; schooner Dawn. H.L. Tassi[???], 41.8 tons, second class, and to the Deer, Thos. Co[???]yer, 68 tons; in first-class sloops Hasewell, Cha[???]Butler, 38.6 tons, second class; and third class, Flying Cloud, L.B. Senat, 25.5 tons.

On the [???]th of June, 1860, sixteen yachts were entered, and the prizes were won and awarded to the Favorita, A.C. Kingsland, first-class schooner; Haze, W.B. Duncan, second-class do.; Rebecca, (no competition,) J.G. Bennett, Jr., first-class sloop; Manersing, C.T. Cromwell, second-class do.; Glengarry, C. Macalester, Jr., third-class do. Aug. 15, of this year, the yachts rendezvoused at Clark's Point, New-Bedford, where a race took place, in which the Madgie, Julia, Manersing, Haze, Bonita and Narragansett won the prizes. The annual Regatta for the year 1861 was, by resolution of the Club, postponed.

On the 5th June, 1862, eighteen yachts were entered, and the yachts that were awarded prizes were: schooners, first class, Favorita, 138.1 tons; second class, Restless, 95.4 tons; third class, Bonita, 34.9 tons; sloops, first class, Scud, 79 tons; second class, Mallory, 44.2 tons; third-class, Glengarry, 25 tons.

On June 11, 1863, there were fifteen yachts entered, and the prized were won by the sloops Minnie, C. Morrow; Fanny, E.H. White; and White Wing, R. Stuyvesant.

On June 3, 1864, there were twelve entries, viz:

Names. Owners. Area. Start.

Alarm.............A.M. Cahoone........ 675.5........4 00.

Nautilus..........A. Wagstaff.......... 689.6........3 41.

Narragansett.....F.G. Dexter.......... 740.6........3 32.

Richmond........J. Van Schaick........ 768.6........ 1 54.

Annie.............L. Livingston......... 805.4........1 05.

Plover.............T.B. Hawkins........ 853.3........_____.

Julia..............H.S. Fearing and os. 1.432.2........_____.

Juanita............J.W. Grigg...........1,393.0........ 53.

Nettle.............L.D. Senat and oths. 934.2........5 43.

White Wing......R. Stuyvesant.........1,000.4........4 37.

Geraldine.........J.S. Dickerson.......1,277.5........_____.

At the time of starting, the Alarm, Nautilus and Plover had not reported, hence but nine sailed over the course. The times of sailing from the clubhouse, Hoboken, to the buoy, southwest spit and returning were as follows:

H.M.S. H.M.S.

Magic..............5 37 29 Narragansett.....5 53 56.

Annie..............5 41 50 Richmond........5 54 25.

Julia..............5 50 26 Geraldine.........5 54 45.

Nettle.............5 51 56 Juniata...........5 59 --.

White Wing......5 52 08.

The prizes were severally awarded to: sloops, first class, Nettle; second-class, Annie, Schooners, first-class, Magic; second-class, Julia.

In the year 1855, after having filled the position with honor for eleven years, Commodore STEVENS tendered his resignation to the club in a letter wherein he said:

"The conviction of my inability longer to perform the duties that Commodore should be both willing and able to do, renders this determination on my part if not absolutely necessary, at least advisable. I do not want the will, but I lack both the health and spirits to enable me to make the attempt. Old ago and hard service have worked with me their usual and inevitable results, and I cannot but sigh to think 'I shall never more be fit for the sea.' That I am fairly entitled to my discharge, I trust you will admit, when I tell you that I have been a yacht-owner for more than half a century, commencing in 1892 as builder, captain, cook and all hands of the celebrated yacht Diver, nine feet long, three feet wide, and three feet deep, and ending as Commodore of a squadron whose flag-ship (Maria) carries her pennant 150 feet above the surface of the sea."

Mr. WILLIAM EDGAR, one of the founders of the Club, was then elected Commodore; but after retaining the office for four years, he also resigned. Mr. MOSES H. GRINNELL, was next tendered the honorable position, but declined to accept it, because of a contemplated visit to Europe.

The following officers were then elected in 1860:

Commodore, Edward A. Stevens; Vice-Commodore, Ambrose C. Kingsland; Secretary, Hamilton Morton; Treasurer, Robert S. Hone; Measurer, Charles H. Haswell; Surgeon, Dr. G.F. Woodward; Regatta Committee; Charles H. Haswell, J. Howard Wainwright, John C. Jay.

Messrs Wainwright and Jay resigned from the Committee, and Messrs Westray and Rollins were elected to fill their places.

These gentlemen retained their positions until the last election, held in February this year, when the following officers were chosen:

Commodore, Edwin A. Stevens; Vice-Commodore, Wm. H. McVickar; Rear-Commodore, Alex. Major; Secretary, Hamilton Morton; Treasurer, Robert S. Hone; Measurer, Alfred W. Craven, Regatta Committee -- George L. Schuyler, Wm. W. Shippen, U.P. Hosack.

The subjoined is a complete list of the yachts at present belonging to the New-York Yacht Club;

Length of boat required -- ft.

No. of crew....

Tonnage.......

Area in square feet..........

Port............

Owner.........

Name..........

Actea......D. Sears. Jr.....Boston....1,585 98 20 12.

Azalia......J.M. Forbes....Boston.... 934.6 44.3 12 12.

Breeze.....A.C. Kingsland, Jr. N. York. 658.2 25.7 9 10.

Calypso.....Jno. H. Bache...New-York. 1,694 10[???].7 22 12.

Dawn......G. Griswold.....New-York. 811.2 41.8 11 10.

Edith......G.W. Forbes....N. Haven..1,107.6 47.9 14 10.

Escort.....J.A.H. Bell....New-York. 850.9 33.8 11 10.

Fleetwing. Geo. A. Osgood. New-York. 2,208.7 206.1 28 12.

Haze......J. VanSchaickdot's, N.York. 1,382.6 91.1 18 12.

Hearietta.J.G. Bennett, Jr. New-York. -- 230 -- 12.

Idler......Thos. C. Durrant. New-York. 1,934.6 183.5 25 12.

Josephine. Daniel Devlin....New-York. 1,935 143 25 12.

Julia......H.S. Fearing....New-York. 1,432 85.3 18 12.

Juliet......T.B. Bayley....Boston....1,481.9 87.6 18 12.

Juanita....Jno. W. Grigg..Philadel'a. 1,393 81.9 18 12.

Magic......W.H. McVicar.New-York.1,870 112.5 21 12.

Maria......E.A. Stevens..Hobokon 3,068.6 231.4 39 12.

Minnia.....C. Morrogh.....NBrunw'k.1,445.6 74.6 19 12.

Mystery....G.W. McLean..New-York.1,022.6 59.3 13 12.

Nettle......D.H. Follett...Boston....1,540.7 109.9 20 12.

Phantom...H.G. Stebbins.New-York. _____ _____ -- --

Rambler...U.S. Fear'g &os.New-York.1,791.3 164.4 23 12.

RESTLESS....W.R. Travers.New-York.1,478.6 95.4 19 12.

Sea Drift..A. Major........New-York.1,204 64.3 16 12.

Silvia.......E. Dodge......New-York.1,807.8 106.2 23 12.

Widgeon...F. Osgood. . .New-York.1,616, 105.9 21 12.

Zenza......W.H. Thomas. New-York.2,181.5 136.6 28 12.

Annie......A. Living's and others.....New-York. 805.4 26.9 9 18.

Bonita.....R. Center........New-York.1,941.2 52.5 11 12.

S.E. Day..N.B. Palmer....Stoning'n. 641.2 32.5 7 10.

Geraldine..J.S. Dickenson..Stoning'n.1,277.5 55 13 12.

Haswell....Henry Butler....Pawtuset. 920 38.6 10 10.

Jessie......E.A. Lawrence..Flushing.. _____ _____ -- 10.

Kate........C.H. Mallory....Mystic, Ct. _____ 33.1 9 10.

Narragan't.T.G. Dexter....Boston.... 743.6 30.2 8 10.

Nantilus....A. Wagstaff.....Islip, L.L. 689.6 26.4 7 10.

Nettle......L.D. Senat &oth's Philadel'a. 934.2 43.1 10 10.

Plover......P. Phoenix......New-York. 853.3 40 9 10

Bijon.......J.A. Robinson, New-York. 785 30.7 -- -- .

C. Clarita...L.W. Jerome...New-York.2 754.9 231.8 -- -- .

The total number of yachts at present belonging to the club is twenty-eight schooners, eleven sloops and two steamers. Many familiar names are not in the list this year, they having been sold for various purposes, such as pilot boats, roasters, &c.; but many new names appear, and it is anticipated now that the club is on a firmer footing than ever, that the number of its yachts will steadily increase until it numbers its hundreds.

At the last session of the Legislature this club was incorporated. The act reads as follows:

SECTION 1. Edwin A. Stevens, Ambrose C. Kingsland, Alexander Major, Robert S. Home, William H. McVickar, Anson Livingston. Hamilton Morton, and such other persons as are now associated as a Yacht Club in the City of New-York, or may hereafter become associated with them, are hereby constituted a body corporate by the name City of New-York, for the purpose of encouraging yacht building and naval architecture, and the cultivation of naval science.

SEC. 2. The said corporation shall have power to make and adopt a constitution, by laws, rules and regulations for the admission and government of its members, as well as for their suspension and expulsion; for the election of its officers and defining their duties, and for the safe keeping, management and disposition of its property and funds. It may also, from time to time, alter or repeal such constitution, by-laws, rules and regulations.

SEC. 3. The trustees of said corporation shall consist of all the members of the club who are, or shall be for the time being, owners of yachts duly enrolled or entered on the records of the club, and shall continue to be trustees so long as said members are the owners of such yachts.

SEC. 4. For the transaction of the business of the corporation, the owners of seven yachts, duly enrolled or entered on the records of the club, shall constitute a quorum; and every decision of a majority of said owners duly assembled as a board or meeting for the transaction of business, shall be valid as a corporate act, unless otherwise provided in the constitution or by-laws.

SEC. 5. The said corporation may purchase and hold or lease any real or personal estate: but the value of the real estate so held, or to be held by it, shall not exceed one hundred thousand dollars.

SEC. 6. The said corporation shall also possess the powers and be subject to the restrictions and liabilities contained in the third title of the eighteenth chapter of the first part of the Revised Statutes.

SEC. 7. This act shall take effect immediately.

Each candidate for admission to the club must be proposed and seconded in writing by some member of the club. Each member, on his election, shall pay the sum of $25, which will include his dues for the current year. Each subsequent annual payment to be $25, and to become due at the first general meeting of the year. Foreigners, members of Yacht Clubs in their own country, and not residing in the United States, shall be exempt from all payments, except the first, of $25. No yacht shall be represented in the club, unless by her design and construction she is well suited to accompany the squadron on a cruise. Any yacht which may be let or hired shall be debarred all rights and privileges of the club during the time in which she may be so let or hired, and the owner of any yacht infringing this rule shall be liable to expulsion.

The distinguishing signal of the club shall be a pointed burgee, its width being two-thirds of its length; the device, a white five-pointed star in the centre of two red stripes, they being in width one-fifth of that of the signal, one running lengthwise through it, in the middle; the other running crosswise through it, at one-third the length of the signal from its head -- all on a blue field.

The model of every yacht entered for a regatta shall be the property of the club, and retained in its possession, and no person other than a United States naval constructor shall be permitted to copy it, except he shall have obtained written authority from the owner or builder of the yacht.

The following is a list of the honorary members of the club:

Secretary of the Navy, Admiral of the New-York Station, Commander of Navy-yard, Brooklyn, exofficio; Silas H. Stringham, U.S.N.; James Glynn, U.S.N.; Laurence Kearney, U.S.N.; His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales; the Earl of Mount Charles, Great Britain; Lord Dufferin, Great Britain; R.W. Hillas, Vice-Commodore Royal Western Yacht Club, Ireland; J. O'Connell, Rear-Commodore Royal Western Yacht Club, Ireland; Hugh Tennant, Esq., Great Britain; Andrew Arcedeckne, Commodore Royal Harwich Yacht Club; the Commodore, Vice-Commodore, Rear-Commodore and Secretary of the Royal London Yacht Club, and the Commodore, Vice-Commodore, Rear-Commodore and Secretary of the Royal Harwich Yacht Club, ex-officio.

The next regatta of the New-York Yacht Club will be an ocean regatta, from Owl's Head around the lightship, and will take place on Thursday, June 8; and on the 13th, the yachts will be anchored in the Horseshoe, Sandy Hook, where they will receive the ladies of the members of the club, and cruise about inside until their fair guests are satisfied, or the Commodore hoists the signal of recall. A club steamer that will accompany them will then receive the ladies and members, and they will partake of a sumptuous repast. We trust that neither wind nor weather will mar the pleasure of the ladies upon that day.