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Yacht Clubs in Maryland: A Guide to the Best Places to Dock Your Boat

Why Join a Yacht Club?

Yacht clubs are much more than just a place to dock your boat. They are a community of like-minded individuals who share a love for boating, sailing, and all things nautical. Yacht clubs are where you can enjoy the camaraderie of fellow boaters, participate in regattas and races, and receive education and training on boating techniques and safety. Most yacht clubs offer a range of amenities and activities, such as fine dining, swimming pools, tennis courts, and social events. By joining a yacht club, you become part of a community that shares your passion for boating.

The Benefits of Joining a Yacht Club

There are many benefits to joining a yacht club, including:

• A sense of community and camaraderie
• Access to educational and training programs
• Opportunities to participate in regattas and races
• Access to boating facilities and amenities
• Discounts on boat rentals and services
• Social events and activities

Yacht Clubs in Maryland

Maryland has a long and rich history of boating and sailing, with a coastline that stretches for over 3,000 miles. The state is home to many yacht clubs, each with its unique history, culture, and amenities. Here are some of the best yacht clubs in Maryland:

Annapolis Yacht Club

Founded in 1886, the Annapolis Yacht Club is one of the oldest yacht clubs in the country. The club’s location in the heart of Annapolis makes it an ideal place for boaters to dock and explore the town. The club’s facilities include a marina, swimming pool, dining room, and bar. The Annapolis Yacht Club is known for hosting some of the most prestigious regattas and races in the world, including the Rolex Annapolis-Newport Race and the J/22 World Championship.

Baltimore Yacht Club

The Baltimore Yacht Club was founded in 1892 and is located on the banks of the Middle River in Bowleys Quarters. The club’s facilities include a large marina, a pool, a picnic area, and a grill. The Baltimore Yacht Club is known for its family-friendly atmosphere and its commitment to promoting boating safety and education.

Chesapeake Bay Yacht Club

The Chesapeake Bay Yacht Club is located in a picturesque cove on the eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The club’s facilities include a large marina, a swimming pool, a restaurant, and a tiki bar. The Chesapeake Bay Yacht Club is known for hosting a wide variety of regattas and races, as well as its commitment to environmental sustainability and conservation.

Gibson Island Yacht Squadron

The Gibson Island Yacht Squadron is located on Gibson Island, a private island on the Chesapeake Bay. The club’s facilities include a marina, a swimming pool, a dining room, and a bar. The Gibson Island Yacht Squadron is known for its commitment to boating education and safety, as well as its active social calendar.

Eastern Shore Yacht and Country Club

The Eastern Shore Yacht and Country Club is located on the banks of the Pocomoke River in Marion Station. The club’s facilities include a marina, a swimming pool, a dining room, and a bar. The Eastern Shore Yacht and Country Club is known for its family-friendly atmosphere and its commitment to promoting the sport of sailing.

How to Choose a Yacht Club

When choosing a yacht club, there are several factors to consider, including:

• Location: Choose a yacht club that is conveniently located to your home or where you usually dock your boat.
• Amenities: Look for a yacht club that offers the amenities you need, such as a marina, swimming pool, or dining room.
• Community: Choose a yacht club that has a community that matches your interests and values.
• Price: Consider the cost of membership and any additional fees or expenses.

Joining a yacht club is a great way to become part of a community of boating enthusiasts and to enjoy all the benefits that come with membership. Maryland is home to many great yacht clubs, each with its unique history, culture, and amenities. By considering the factors mentioned above, you can choose the yacht club that is right for you and enjoy all the benefits of membership.

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     Seeing the close interaction among neighboring clubs and multiple club social events fostered by strong local yachting organizations in the Mid-Atlantic Region as well as a desire among local clubs for frequent meetings entirely dedicated to state and local activities of creating such an organization for yacht clubs in Maryland. Foremost in their minds were the nearby Delaware River Yachtsmen's League (DRYL) and the Potomac River Yacht Clubs Association (PRYCA), both of which had long histories of success and excellent cooperation of mutual benefit with regional and national yachting organizations.

     On March 23, 2005, individuals from Red Eye Yacht Club, Belvedere Yacht Club, Riverside Yacht Club, and Marley Boat Club formed and Exploratory Committee to meet and discuss the need to have an organization that would represent Maryland boaters on local issues and foster more beneficial interaction among yacht clubs in Maryland. This meeting was held at Riverside Yacht Club of MD. An agenda for the formation of a new organization and proposed by-laws were discussed and developed. In addition, the committee believed that temporary leadership was needed to facilitate the meetings, take notes, and ensure that the meetings were run in accordance with parliamentary order. Jill Cashman (Red Eye) was appointed Chairperson, Faye Broseker (Riverside) was appointed Secretary, and Joe Hellner (Belvedere) was appointed Parliamentarian. The duties of these individuals would end upon the founding of the new organization and election of the first Officers and Board Members. Subsequent to the meeting of the exploratory committee, letters were sent out to all Maryland yacht clubs inviting them to attend a meeting on March 30, 2005 to discuss the feasibility of establishing a new organization.

     On March 30, 2005, the Initial Exploratory Meeting was held at Red Eye Yacht Club to investigate the level of interest of Maryland yacht clubs in forming a state based yacht club organization. The meeting was well attended by 15 yacht clubs and lively discussion ensued. A second exploratory meeting, attended by 20 Maryland yacht clubs was held at Red Eye Yacht Club on April 27, 2005. The concept of the new organization was further refined and details were settled to form the basis for a set of bylaws. The Bylaws Committee consisted of Faye Broseker (Riverside), Lou Konopacki (Ventnor), Anna Davis (White Rocks), John Cashman (Red Eye), and Jerry Cramblett (Ventnor & Chesapeake Commodores Club). The Bylaws Committee met weekly for three weeks at Sis and Lou Konopacki's home to complete the proposed bylaws to be voted on at the founding meeting and the formation of a Maryland Corporation. The revised by-laws would be presented to the Maryland yacht clubs in attendance at the next meeting to be held on May 25, 2005 at Belvedere Yacht Club. In addition, a name for the new organization was also voted on at the April 27 meeting, whereby the 17 clubs in attendance selected Yacht Clubs of Maryland (YCM).

     Yacht Clubs of Maryland was founded on May 25, 2005 at Belvedere Yacht Club by vote of 20 founding yacht clubs, which were Baltimore Yacht Club, Belvedere Yacht Club, Boumi Yacht Club, Bush River Yacht Club, Chesapeake Commodores Club (CCC), Crescent Yacht Club, Galloway Yacht Club, Goose Harbor Yacht Club, Kent Island Yacht Club, Key Yacht Club, Marley Yacht Club, Maryland Yacht Club, North Point Yacht Club, Outcast Yacht Club, Red Eye Yacht Club, Riverside of MD Yacht Club, Sue Have Yacht Club, Ventnor Yacht Club, Wellwood Yacht Club, and White Rocks Yacht Club. Jill Cashman of Red Eye Yacht Club was elected to be the Founding Commodore. The Founding Bridge was V/C Faye Broseker of Riverside Yacht Club, R/C Lou Konopacki of Ventnor YC, LAO Joe Hellner of Belvedere Yacht Club, Secretary Anna Davis of White Rocks Yacht Club, Treasurer Dan Miller of Belvedere Yacht Club, Board Members: Dennis Lunsford of Maryland Yacht Club, Conrad Ragone of Baltimore Yacht Club, and Acting IP/C Jerry Cramblett of Ventnor Yacht Club and Chesapeake Commodores Club. The official year of YCM was voted to run from October 1st to September 30th. The Founding Bridge served an extra four months during the summer through September of 2005 to complete the many details needed to get the new organization up and running.

     The first ear saw the creation of several new all yacht club events including the popular Annual Yacht Clubs of Maryland Golf Tournament, the Commodores Night Out, the Annual Fleet Captains Meeting, Christmas at Laurel Race Track, and an all club boat cruise and raft up. In addition, a network of volunteers with local knowledge and interest was developed under YCM to dig into local boating and waterway issues, assist organizations such CBYCA, MTAM, and the Dundalk Alliance, and to increase dialogue with our elected representatives and government officials. On the communications front, the BAY BREEZE monthly newsletter and an internet web site were started to help member clubs with stories, advice, and upcoming yacht club events around Maryland. Monthly alternating Board and General Membership Meetings were initiated, which feature and informal relaxed atmosphere emphasizing free and open discussion.

     Publications have become an interest area, with creation of the SHIP'S LOG, a member club directory and yearbook featuring general interest information about member clubs and their activities. The newsletter includes a regular column on yacht club protocols, practices, and practical advice call Protocol Matters, which has been very well received.

     On the silly fun side, a YCM Skunk Flag award was created by Salty Sam the Sea Dog to "honor" members with special nautical or yacht club adventures. Salty also helped find pins for members of the notorious "Can Man" group while Santa Claus continues to do his bit to honor Maryland's horse racing tradition.

     2019 is the 14th year of existence for YCM. It has welcomed 33 clubs and continues as a place for yacht clubs in the State of Maryland to share ideas, to communicate, and to foster friendship. In or around 2006 Kate and Jerry Cramblett jumped into the organize a VIP visit by the Queen of the Chesapeake and her princesses to attend the Delaware River Yachtsmen's League Queen's Pageant; and this tradition continues to exist. In 2008, the YCM met with organizers and voted to add YCM support and endorsement to the Yacht Clubs of the Bay Family Picnic. The year 2013 gave way for sister clubs' participation in the Queen of the Chesapeake Pageant and the formation of a "Queen's Pageant Committee", which member clubs are now serving on that committee; as well as representatives from YCM. YCM holds the annual: Fleet Captain's Dinner, Rocky Point Golf Outing, and Christmas at Laurel Park. We are always looking to add events, and hope, too, that they will become longstanding traditions. Others may be only one time events. No idea is a bad idea. What's next? Let us hear from you! A fishing tournament? A poker run? The Raft-up? Let us hear your ideas!!!! Remember "YCM provides services to your clubs".

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In 1979, friends Gunnar Ginters and Andy Anderson decided to form a new yacht club. Bylaws were soon written and Galloway Yacht Club was opened for membership. While the first meetings were held in Ginters’ restaurant, members were soon able to rent and renovate an old bathhouse on the property of Galloway Creek Marina. Unfortunately, expenses became too much for the small club and so began a series of different meeting places from Ginters’ home and front lawn to various other yacht club facilities. Galloway’s home for meetings is now at Middle River Yacht Club’s clubhouse. Although Galloway Yacht Club is small, its members have lots of fun thanks to the inspiration of Gunnar and Andy.

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Thanks to the generosity of the members of Middle River Yacht Club, Galloway Yacht Club holds their monthly membership meeting at 7:00 pm the first Thursday of every month at the Middle River Yacht Club located at 200 Nanticoke Road, Essex Maryland.

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