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  Yacht clubs are a way for boating and yacht enthusiasts to socialize and discuss issues affecting yacht culture and the community. In New York, where so many people are surrounded by water, yachting and yacht clubs are a popular hobby. While most hold offices in the city there are yacht clubs in all areas of the state. For a full list of yacht clubs in the state, see resources.
  
  

New York Yacht Club

• The New York Yacht Club is the oldest yacht club in New York, founded in 1844 by John Cox Stevens. It is the largest yacht club in New York state and hosts the most popular boating activities. Each year the club puts on multiple boat and yacht races and social cruising outings for members. There are two clubhouses: one in New York City and another in Rhode Island. Both have large ballrooms and guest bedrooms. In 2010 there were 3,200 members with 54% being yacht owners. Those interested in joining should contact the club for pricing and admittance.
  
  New York Yacht Club
  
  37 West 44th Street
  
  New York, NY 10036 USA
  
  212-382-1000
  
  nyyc.org
  
  

Manhattan Sailing Club

• Manhattan Yacht Club was founded in 1987. An inclusive club, the requirements for joining are a love for sailing and payment of the membership dues. As of 2010, the initiation fee was $250 with regular dues of $1,340 and yacht owner dues of $490. "Skipper privileges" are $800 in addition to regular dues. Members under the age of 25 or over the age of 65 receive a discount of half off. Members benefits include organized racing, education, cruising, access to the clubhouse and use of the club fleet.
  
  Manhattan Yacht Club
  
  385 South End Ave #7G
  
  New York, NY 10280
  
  212-786-3323
  
  myc.org/
  
  

Huguenot Yacht Club

• The Hugeunot Yacht Club was founded in 1894 in New Rochelle. Members in the club enjoy social boating, racing, frostbiting and fishing. The club places a strong emphasis on socializing, so there is a social event every month in the official clubhouse. In 2010 the club dues were $2,350 annually not including additional fees for initiation, docking and restaurant and bar usage.
  
  Huguenot Yacht Club
  
  Club House
  
  Neptune Island
  
  Harbor Lane West
  
  New Rochelle, NY 10805
  
  914-636-6300
  
  huguenotyc.com
  
  

Babylon Yacht Club

• Founded in 1903, Babylon Yacht Club promotes members' proficient handling of yachts and social bonding through recreation. Located in Babylon, the yacht club includes both a boatyard and a clubhouse. The clubhouse has rooms for guests to sleep in as well as a pool and dining hall. Admissions are based upon sponsorship.
  
  Babylon Yacht Club
  
  P.O. Box 614
  
  Babylon, NY 11702
  
  631-661-2777
  
  babylonyachtclub.org/