Manhattan Yacht Club is the largest and most active community of sailors in New York Harbor. Sailors like to meet and hang out together. We organize many events through the year. During our sailing season from May through October, most of the events occur at our club docks. During the off-season from November through April events occur at various locations. Below are some of our important Annual Events.
January
De Caribbean Regatta – Our annual Caribbean sailing vacation, one week of fun, sun and sailing.
Winter Members Nights – In the winter when the boats are put away, we gather at various places every few weeks.
February
Blue Water Society Dinner – The February dinner to celebrate and encourage significant ocean passages.
Ring of Fire Gathering – An educational flare demonstration held after the first snow each winter.
April
Spring Launching – Members gather in the boatyard to paint the bottoms and the first BBQ of the season.
The Annual Sailors Ball – The big black tie fundraiser organized by the New York Harbor Sailing Foundation (created by MYC members) which celebrates the return of the new sailing season and raises money for Foundation projects.
May
The Commissioning Ceremony – The ceremony which officially starts the new sailing season.
Tuesday & Wednesday Membership Racing – Racing is held every Tuesday and Wednesday evening from May to October.
Member Nights on the Honorable William Wall – Every Tuesday, Members get to go out for free to the Honorable William Wall and have 50% off drinks from May through September. Members can bring up to 4 guests each week.
June
Freedom Fridays – Once a month, there is a women’s sailing event at the club to grow participation..
Full Moon Flotillas – Once per month members light up their boats and sail out past dark to see the Statue of Liberty. And yes, there is also a competition to see which team lights up their boat the best!
The Full Moon Party – The signature event of our floating clubhouse in the harbor. This is a loud event with thumping rock n roll music. Get ready to HOWL.
July
The Annual Cruise on Arabella – Once a year, Arabella offers a special cruise for members.
The Lucky Dog Races – An informal and fun pick up series every Friday during July & August.
August
The Shorthanded Championship – Every August, sailors test their true mettle by racing with just 2 people.
The Women’s Championship – Every August, there is a women’s only race.
October
John LaGrassa Memorial Regatta – Our October season ending regatta where Tuesday & Wednesday teams can compete together.
Decommissioning of the Fleet – The October day when Members help clean boats and drop masts.
November
Drink the Bar Dry Party – The November gathering which finishes all the extra drinks left over from the season.
December
The Annual Dinner – The boisterous dinner when we celebrate the friendships of the previous summer and present trophies and awards to members.