NYYC Files Amicus-Curiae Brief on 33rd America's Cup

The New York Yacht Club files amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief to the Court of Appeals State of New York adjudicating issues involving the 33rd America’s Cup. View More

New Year's Eve at Harbour Court

The weather outside was frightful -- nine inches of new snow and 35 mph winds from the north -- but inside, 125 members and guests gathered for New Year's Eve at Harbour Court. Dan Nerney photos. View More

January Means Marine Art and History Month

To Feature Exhibit on Stevens Family

The Fine Arts and Model Committees together with Curator Lindsay Totino are gearing up for another Marine Art and History Month at 44th Street beginning on Jan. 7, 2009 with an exhibit on John Cox and Edwin A. Stevens and their family. The elder Stevens was one of the club’s founders who became its first commodore. His brother Edwin was elected to fill a vacancy in 1859 and served as commodore until 1865. In addition to the exhibit, NYYC Historian John Rousmaniere -- pictured here -- will kick off the month with a lecture on the founding fathers on January 7. Two other presentations are offered, “Built for a Commodore: The History of Harbour Court” with Diana Waite on January 22nd and “Carleton Mitchell: Poetry in Motion” with Mary Anne Stets on January 28th. To sign up, go to calendar on the Members side.

Annual Meeting 2008

On Thursday December 4, 2008 David K. Elwell Jr., center, became the 61st Commodore of the NYYC at the Annual Meeting. Left is the new Vice Commodore Robert C. Towse Jr. and right is the new Rear Commodore Thomas J. Harrington. Dan Nerney photos.. View More