to the manor born

[Paul G.]

Ahem,

How does one join the New York Yacht Club, anyone here a member?

Just curious to see whether you have to have a name like Dorian Waldorf Astoria the third and a bank account with more zeros than the entire WW2 Japanese airforce. Or can you just rock up and be seconded and youre in?

[WX]

Well old chap it depends, are you old money or new?

[bamamick]

on Sailing Anarchy, and there apparently ARE NYYC members there. The guys who are members of the NYYC defend the club as having an unearned reputation for snobbery and such that all stems from their handling of the America's Cup over the years. It may not be a coincidence that they don't seem to be that interested in participating any more.

Mickey Lake

[Figment]

The "reputation for snobbery" may have stemmed from their handling of the cup, but the continued conduct of the membership does little to amend this reputation. In particular, I'm thinking of the membership that embarks annually on "The Cruise" to Block, Newport, MV and beyond.

[George Roberts]

If you have to ask ....

[JimD]

Membership is by invitation only. They asked me to join but I'm too busy.

[mmd]

I have been fortunate enough to have had two clients whom were members of the NYYC, and as Lunenburg is one of those "beyond" destinations for the annual NYYC Cruise I have met maybe a half-dozen other members. To a man they have been kind, polite, and interesting people who are very concious of the social and cultural differences between our world and theirs.

Sorry if this next line offends, but NYC tourists who arrive in their Cadillacs and BMWs are a whole different kettle of fish...

[rbgarr]

To a man they have been kind, polite, and interesting people ...

My experience, too. I race with a member from time to time. He'd never raced before last summer and picked up the nuances of racing faster than anyone I've ever met, all the while seeking instruction, ideas and exploring implications with intelligence and grace.

[Hughman]

ITo a man they have been kind, polite, and interesting people who are very concious of the social and cultural differences between our world and theirs.
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I can imagine you've never had the task of operating the launch at one of their cruise destinations....:rolleyes:

[elf]

They've been very courteous to me when I go there to shoot. Those who sail competitively do take it very seriously. I don't drink, so usually come home after the races to process the shoot, rather than hang around for the festivities.

Isn't there something on the site about membership?

[mmd]

"I can imagine you've never had the task of operating the launch at one of their cruise destinations....
" - Hughman

No, but I have rowed numerous dinghies from boat to boat and to shore. Never had any issues. 'Course good commnications and fendering removes a lot of their worries about topsides dings.

[Hwyl]

I've met a number of members and worked for a few. There is a little snobbery, but not overwhelming. I worked for the late Commodore Frank Snyder who pushed the Harbour Court purchase. One of the best moves ever.

If anyone wants to race a Swan 48 (some cost involved) in the Swan Regatta at Harbour Court (Newport) Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday next week, PM me (no financial advantage to me)

[rbgarr]

Or look here: http://nyyc.org/index.cfm?menu=268&openitem=268

[Hughman]

No, but I have rowed numerous dinghies from boat to boat and to shore. Never had any issues. 'Course good commnications and fendering removes a lot of their worries about topsides dings.

Mike, I wasn't referring to your experience with NYYC, but to mine, even though I quoted you. No inference was intended.