Riverside Yacht Club
Stories from the Riverside Yacht Club
102 Club Road Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637.1706
Website: www.riversideyc.org
Located on Cos Cob Harbor in Riverside, Connecticut, RYC is one of the oldest yacht clubs in America, founded in 1888. Their racing heritage includes the Annual Stratford Shoal Race, which celebrated its 80th race in 2011.
RIVERSIDE YACHT CLUB BECOMES NSHOF FOUNDING MEMBER
From the commodore:.
"Members of Riverside Yacht Club take pride in our sailing tradition dating to 1888 and are happy to be part of the National Sailing Hall of Fame's effort to bring recognition to those who have excelled at the sport and set markers that bring out the best in sailors today," said RYC Commodore.
Walton W. Alder, Commodore
On the evening of May 25, 1888 George I. Tyson, a prominent summer resident of Riverside and an enthusiastic yachtsman, invited 10 of his friends to meet with him at his home to consider and act upon his plan to establish a yacht club in the community. George Tyson provided an acre or so of waterfront land, and he offered to finance the construction and equipping of a clubhouse. In return for this, a token rental was charged. According to the Lloyd's Registry of American Yachts, Riverside Yacht Club (RYC) became the second yacht club to be established in the state of Connecticut and the eighth on Long Island Sound in order of seniority among those that have survived to the present day.
George Tyson served as Commodore for eight consecutive years. With his yacht, Nirvana , he led the cruising fleet on its annual runs to the eastern end of Long Island Sound.
Commodore Tyson was a self-made man, and a captain in New York's famed Seventh Regiment during the Civil War. It is Commodore Tyson's history with the Civil War and his regiment's flag, that led to the design of the RYC burgee.
During the winter of 1892-93, some of the members conceived the idea of establishing winter quarters in New York City. William Bagg, became an enthusiastic supporter of the idea and generously offered the use of his rooms at 39 West 31st Street for this purpose. The RYC annual meetings were held here up until 1895 after which they were then held back in Riverside.
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Riverside Yacht Club
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Gary B. Ashley
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The Riverside Yacht Club is, in all its years and in every way, indeed a grand club. According to the Lloyd's Registry of American Yachts, Riverside Yacht Club (RYC) became the second yacht club to be established in the state of Connecticut and the eighth on Long Island Sound in order of seniority among those that have survived to the present day.
102 Club Rd
203-637-1706
203-698-1431
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[email protected]
http://www.riversideyc.org
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About RYC. Founded in 1888, Riverside Yacht Club, the second oldest Yacht Club in Connecticut, has a distinguished sailing history. RYC is a year-round neighborhood club with a membership composed of primarily Riverside, Old Greenwich and Cos Cob residents. The club has a strong culture of volunteerism and encourages sailing and boating by ...
Founded in 1888, Riverside Yacht Club is the second oldest in Connecticut. Possessing a rich sailing heritage, our Club today offers year-round activities, including cruising, racing, one-design and frostbite sailing. Among recent notable regattas hosted by the Club were the World Etchells in 2003, and the U.S. Disabled Sailing Championship in ...
Riverside Yacht Club | 102 Club Road, Riverside, CT 06878 | (203) 637-1706 | [email protected]
Short name. RYC. Founded. 1888. Location. 102 Club Road, Riverside, CT 06878 United States. Website. www .riversideyc .org. The Riverside Yacht Club, Connecticut is a private, recreational yacht club located in the Riverside neighborhood of Greenwich, Connecticut, with access to Long Island Sound.
Riverside Yacht Club. 102 Club Road. Riverside, CT 06878. (203) 637.1706. Website: www.riversideyc.org. Located on Cos Cob Harbor in Riverside, Connecticut, RYC is one of the oldest yacht clubs in America, founded in 1888. Their racing heritage includes the Annual Stratford Shoal Race, which celebrated its 80th race in 2011.
Riverside Yacht Club Rate Information. Printable View. Rate Information. Riverside Yacht Club. 2023 Waterways Summer Guest Rates. Effective April 15, 2023 through November 15, 2023. Slips: $5.00/ft/night plus tax. Moorings: $85/night plus tax.
Riverside Yacht Club Directions View. Contact & Directions. Surrounding Map Area: View Larger Map. Riverside Yacht Club. 102 Club Road. Riverside, CT 06878. Phone: (203) 637-1706. Fax: 203.698.1431. Email: [email protected]. Latitude and Longitude. 41 degrees 01 minute 25 seconds North. 73 degrees 35 minutes 30 seconds West.
Founded Year. 1888. History. The Riverside Yacht Club is, in all its years and in every way, indeed a grand club. According to the Lloyd's Registry of American Yachts, Riverside Yacht Club (RYC) became the second yacht club to be established in the state of Connecticut and the eighth on Long Island Sound in order of seniority among those that ...