The purposes of this Association shall be to assist and support the cause of sail education, and in particular the sail education programs of the Mystic Seaport Museum. Founded in 1993, Anderson Island Irregulars is a non-profit group supporting the Community Sailing Program at Mystic Seaport Museum. All A.I.I. members are Mystic Seaport members and some are volunteer instructors. Mystic, Connecticut

Formed in 1948, BYC offers club cruising, some racing, junior sail training and social activities. The Club holds many on-the-water events, including a two-week annual cruise, in the waters of Eastern Connecticut (Fisher's Island and Long Island), Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The Club has several moorings available in CT, NY and RI for our members' use. Old Saybrook, Connecticut

The Belle Haven Club, a private club in Greenwich, CT, was founded in 1889 as The Belle Haven Casino. The name was changed in the early 1900’s. It is a family Club located on the shore of Long Island Sound within the private neighborhood known as The Belle Haven Land Company in Greenwich CT. The Club boasts of great facilities from their classic shingle style clubhouse, the excellent kitchen, fantastic Staff, superior tennis facilities (the only clay court around), a wonderful pool and beach facility, and a lovely harbor. Greenwich, Connecticut

Our mission is to preserve and enhance our Club's reputation and prestige by encouraging and supporting yachting and yacht racing; to offer athletic programs that build community sportsmanship and team skills among members of all ages; and to foster a collegial dining and social environment. Black Rock Yacht Club offers a wide range of programs and activities for adults and children. Bridgeport, Connecticut

Founded in 1909, the Branford Yacht Club is located near the mouth of the Branford River. The marina consists of five docks and twenty-three river stakes that can accommodate yachts as large as sixty feet. The club offers membership to those residents of New Haven County at least twenty-one years of age. The club offers activities ranging from regattas and rendezvous to fishing tournaments. Parties and dances are also sponsored throughout the year. And if your schedule permits, there is always the Lunch Bunch that meets every Wednesday. Branford, Connecticut

Offers some of the most competitive yacht racing on Long Island Sound. We have a blast both on and off the water! The "Irregulars" in our name means the fleet includes a broad range of sailboats and sailors. Today's faster divisions include some impressive "racing machines," but the Breakwaters' backbone has always (i.e., since 1967) been the cruiser. Stamford, Connecticut

The CYC is a private family oriented club, with focuses on sailing, fellowship and member racing. A wide variety of boats are sailed and raced, including a fleet of Flying Scots for class racing, and a cruising fleet for the rest. There are year round social activities for members and their families to enjoy......the lake, our picnics, swimming and play areas, and of course, the camaraderie of fellow sailors! New Fairfield, Connecticut

The Candlewood Yacht Club (CYC) has been dedicated to sailing for over 70 years. It is located in a town called New Fairfield, in western Connecticut, U.S.A. Situated on the west side of Candlewood Lake at Chatterton Point, it faces Turtle Bay from the New Fairfield town park. The CYC is a private family oriented club, with focuses on sailing, fellowship and member racing. A wide variety of boats are sailed and raced, including a fleet of Flying Scots for class racing, and a cruising fleet for the rest. There are year round social activities for members and their families to enjoy......the lake, our picnics, swimming and play areas, and of course, the camaraderie of fellow sailors! New Fairfield, Connecticut

We are a members-only boat club offering a carefree alternative to boat ownership. Carefree Boat Club was founded in Virginia in 2002. Since then Carefree Boat Club has become the premier boat club operator in the US and Canada and we are continuing to grow. Everything we do is based on operating at the highest standards in the industry. Our membership ratios are strictly maintained (ten members for every one boat), as are the quality and upkeep of our boats. Our goal is to provide our members with the highest quality boating experience, to provide a safe and easy intro into boating for new boaters and to offer the best variety of boats and ports possible. Our ultimate goal is to make boating fun, easy and affordable. We spend our time taking care of all the hassles of owning a boat, so that our members spend their time creating new memories with family and friends. We've got over 90 locations throughout the United States and Canada to serve you, affording you unparalleled flexibility.

Cedar Point Yacht Club - Organized in 1887, CPYC is a membership of sailors and their families who share a common interest in sailboat racing. In addition to our club racing and junior sailing programs we host an extensive regatta schedule including numerous regional, national and international championship regattas. CPYC is a participatory club with racing, social, cruising, and other sailing related activities which appeal to sailors of different skills, experience, and interests. Westport, Connecticut

City Point Yacht Club, Inc., is a private yacht club that was founded in 1895 in New Haven, Connecticut and is oldest continuously run operating yacht club in the United States. The Club is a not for profit social organization of men and women who enjoy boating, fishing and the many activities the Connecticut shoreline has to offer. The Club's marinas offer 182 slips to our Members as well as transient berths, fuel and pump-out services to the public. New Haven, Connecticut

Intercollegiate Sailing Team. New London, Connecticut

We are a group of enthusiastic ship model builders from Connecticut. We build models from scratch or from kits; both wood and plastic. The subjects range from wooden sailing ship to present day ships of steel. We meet on the second Saturday of the month from September to June in West Haven, Connecticut

The Boat Club offers a well protected anchorage for the membership's boats in a picturesque residential setting. The boat club has slips for 260 boats ranging in size from dinghies to 28' power and sail boats. Other facilities include a launch service, racks for inflatables, kayaks, sunfishes, & canoes, additional space for beached dinghies are secured by chain. The Boat Club also has a gas dock, fresh water on all docks, lockers for gear, and bagged ice for sale. Darien, Connecticut

One of the main goals of the Darien Sail & Power Squadron's education programs is "boating safety through education." We have identified courses for all levels of boaters. The Darien Sail & Power Squadron(DSPS) is dedicated to civic service and education in matters having to do with safety on the water. Chartered in 1953, DSPS is committed to achieving and promoting high standards of navigation, seamanship, and safety by our personal conduct and performance on the water. We're passionate about helping recreational boaters to develop the skills and confidence they need to have a safe, fun, and rewarding boating experience. And we're passionate about having fun together and giving back to our communities. As a member, you will be part of a group that continues to learn, laugh, and help others. By participating in our social and boating activities, education programs, and community you'll create lifelong memories and friendships. Darien, Connecticut

Founded in 1932, DIYC offers one-design racing, cruising events, junior sailing instruction and social activities. DIYC is a charter member of the Eastern Connecticut Sailing Association (ECSA) and has had an active racing program since the 1930's. The Club is now known for its racing, cruising and social activities. The member fleet consists of racing and cruising vessels ranging from 15 to 52 feet. Although DIYC earned its reputation as a racing club, many of our members are exclusively cruisers, while other members both cruise and race. Westbrook, Connecticut

In order to further encourage boating in all its forms, promote social recreation and interaction between its members, the Club was organized on May 21, 1912 as the East End Yacht Club Inc. To this day, the EEYC continues to bring together both social events and boating. Bridgeport, Connecticut

Serving Eastern Long Island Sound and Western Rhode Island. Sailors and yacht clubs from Bridgeport, CT to Watch Hill, RI participate in ECSA events and activities. ECSA promotes participation in junior, one-design and offshore sailing. ECSA is committed to promoting sailboat racing.

Fleet 34 is a fleet at large consisting of members and associates spanning the shoreline from Niantic, CT to Westerly, RI. Some of our members hail from Ensign Fleet 57 at Thames Yacht Club, New London, or Ensign Fleet 73 at Niantic Bay Yacht Club. Other members belong to one of the many individual yacht clubs that are found along our shores. Races occur primarily on weekends in Fishers Island and Long Island Sounds and are hosted by the parent yacht clubs of our members. We also participate in circuit races of the Eastern Connecticut Sailing Association.

The mission of the Essex Corinthian Yacht Club is to promote friendships within the yachting community, and to enhance our ties to the sea. We provide a facility and an environment of good fellowship for active yachtsmen and women. Our club is open to members and their guests eleven months of the year. Essex, Connecticut

Essex Yacht Club, on the Connecticut River, was founded in 1933 on the principles of friendship and a deep love of yachting. Then as now, our hope is to foster a community of enthusiastic individuals and families brought together through their enjoyment of the boating experience. As our membership and fleet have grown over the years, our Club members have gained respect on the race course both locally and in national and international competition. Essex, Connecticut

Fayerweather Yacht Club is located on the narrow channel of Bridgeport's Black Rock Harbor on Long Island Sound. The Club has many amenities to offer it's members, their guests and visiting yachtsmen. The Fayerweather Dock is a full service dock offering tender service, fuel, ice, outdoor shower, and transient dockage. The Grounds are ideal for summer social events. Good food, friends, dancing on the patio, and harbor views all contribute to making an evening a night to remember under the stars. Bridgeport, Connecticut

Connecticut River Squadron, Inc. One-design frostbite sailing. Starting the first weekend in October, you may have noticed increased activity around the Club on Sundays. This is due to the Connecticut River Frostbite Squadron at Essex, better known as FBYC (Frostbite Yacht Club) fall series. Essex, Connecticut

The Greenwich Boat & Yacht Club (www.gbyc.org) was organized in 1938 making it one of the oldest boat clubs in this Connecticut town. The club was founded to encourage the sports of Yachting, Sailing, Boating, Fishing and related activities, to support the art of seamanship and navigation, and to make facilities available for its members in the pursue of such sport. Completed in 1970 with funds raised by the club, the marina berths 67 boats and yachts from 15 to 42 feet, and three moorings. The club assumes all maintenance and renovation responsibilities for the property, clubhouse, and marina. Greenwich, Connecticut

The Greenwich Sail and Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Power Squadrons®, has approximately 160 members who enjoy sailboats and powerboats in the waters of Greenwich, Connecticut, USA. USPS is a non-profit, boating educational and social organization dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable. We are part of nearly 35,000 members organized into over 350 squadrons across the country. Greenwich, Connecticut

The Greenwich Water Club offers a full working marina with a 250-slip capacity, on-site repair service, fueling dock, visiting slip privileges, winter storage facilities, and a ship’s store with everything to outfit your boat and ensure a great day of cruising on the water. We offer personal and team sculls, kayaks and a variety of sport power boats (18 to 26 ft.) that are available by the full day or half day. This unique, four-season, waterfront retreat and recreational facility for men, women, and children offers something for everyone. Located on the beautiful banks of the Mianus River in picturesque Cos Cob, Connecticut, the Greenwich Water Club embodies the pure bliss of life on the water. Cos Cob, Connecticut

The Groton Long Point Yacht Club was formed in 1934, becoming the successor to the Groton Long Point Club which had existed almost from "the beginning". Its purpose was to broaden the range of the original Club to include, primarily, sailing activities. GLPYC offers racing, junior sailing, tennis and social activities. Groton Long Point, Connecticut

The Guilford Yacht Club; nestled among vast, virgin salt marshes on the bank of the West River, Long Island Sound’s premiere yachting facility. To appreciate it fully you must experience it all, spacious floating docks, luxurious swimming pool, showers, Har-Tru tennis courts and new club house complete with an exquisite banquet facility for catered events. The Guilford Yacht Club is a full service facility providing yachting, swimming, tennis and various social activities in a true resort environment. Guilford, Connecticut

Our activities include promotion of local fishing derbies, family sailing, sail racing, regattas and cruises. Our on water activities include fishing, sailing (racing and cruising) power boating, and kayaking. We have an active social program that includes clam bakes, parties, dinners, and holiday celebrations. We also conduct educational programs and make our facilities available to the Power Squadron and Coast Guard for teaching and safety programs. Stamford, Connecticut

The Hamburg Cove Yacht Club is dedicated to bringing together people who have a love of boating and who enjoy sharing their boating experiences with each other through a variety of activities both on and off the water. Located in Lyme Conn on beautiful Hamburg Cove, Connecticut

Hartford Power Squadron is dedicated to the advancement of Boating education, safety and the camaraderie of recreational boating. Our members meet 1 to 2 times a month (except July and August) for general and or executive meetings in the Hartford area. We plan and discuss upcoming events, educational classes and enjoy various programs that are held. HPS is a fun organization of members with the same interests and concerns about our waterways. If you are looking for THE BEST boating certification classes that qualify you for your Connecticut Safe Boating Certificate you have come to the right place. If you like boating, water sports, cruises, picnics, new friends, social gatherings, or learning about nautical information, once again, this is the right place. Hartford, Connecticut

Founded in 1887, the Housatonic Boat club is the oldest active yacht club in the state! The Club is primarily a family oriented sailing organization that organizes sailing races, Club cruises, a sailing instruction program for children (of members and non-members) who pass a swimming test and other boating activities. There are also a number of non-boating activities throughout the season, including suppers, lunches, dances, and special affairs. Stratford, Connecticut

The Housatonic Model Yacht Club sailed informally for several years before being organized more formally in Stratford, Connecticut in October 1983. It was then sanctioned into the American Model Yachting Association (AMYA) as club #117 on November 18, 1983. The four classes we sail are Soling One Meter, Star 45, SeaWind, and US One Meter. Races are held each Thursday and Sunday with two classes sailed each day. Hop Brook Lake, Middlebury, Connecticut

Organized in 1892, the club offers racing, sailing lessons for juniors and adults, and social activities. The purpose or object of Indian Harbor Yacht Club is to "encourage and foster the sport of yachting, the art of yacht design and construction, the science of seamanship and navigation, and to provide for the amusement and recreation of its members." Greenwich, Connecticut

Ischoda Yacht Club is a non-profit club providing its members and guests with food, friendship and a welcoming gathering place. Ischoda is the longest running Yacht Club on Long Island Sound founded in 1886. We operate on a completely volunteer basis for the upkeep and welfare of the club. Ischoda Yacht Club is a family-oriented club and we welcome guests for lunch, dinner or a drink. South Norwalk, Connecticut

Whether you have an interest in traditional boat building, messing about in small boats, or helping to preserve our maritime heritage -- come join us and share the camaraderie of kindred spirits. We invite you to attend one of our meetings, go for a row, or help with our next boat building project. We are a chapter of the Traditional Small Craft Association, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization working to preserve and continue the living traditions, skills, lore, and legends surrounding working and pleasure watercraft whose origins predate the marine gasoline engine. Groton, Connecticut

The Lake Candlewood Power Squadron is a Unit of District 2 of the United States Power Squadrons®. Boating can be Safe and Fun... The Lake Candlewood Power Squadron will show you how. The Lake Candlewood Power Squadron offers Safe Boating Classes to the public. These classes have been tailored to be completed in one 8 hour day. These classes teach navigational aids, the rules of the road, how to anchor, different kinds of anchors, basic piloting, knots, docking, and basic seamanship. The Lake Candlewood Power Squadron also offers its members the use of Squadron Park. This is undoubtedly the best kept secret on the lake. This private, for members only sanctuary is some 1500 feet of lake frontage, boasting dockage for 12 boats, picnic tables, BBQ grills, a covered pavilion, beach and swim area. Our members have worked very hard over the years to develop and maintain this little piece of paradise. Lake Candlewood, Connecticut

LISCA is open to current and past owners of Catalina sailboats of all sizes. We offer sailing events both on and off the water, educational seminars, forums with resources for the care use and retrofitting of your Catalina yacht, as well as crusing activities for our members.

The Madison Beach Club has been operating in its current Island Avenue location for more than 75 years, and provides a place where families can enjoy a variety of social and recreational activities, including dining, dancing, music, and informal and organized sailing, tennis, and swimming. Madison, Connecticut

The Mason's Island Yacht Club (MIYC) is located on the southeastern end of Masons Island in Mystic, Connecticut. Founded in 1928, MIYC is a family oriented club that provides social and athletic events for its members and guests. Athletics include instructional and competitive programs in sailing, swimming, tennis, and bocce.

The Masons Island Yacht Club is a private club located in the historic seafaring town of Mystic, Connecticut. The Yacht Club is on the southeastern side of Masons Island, located at 41 19'33'' N by 71 57'52''W, and enjoys one of the most scenic tri-state waterfront vistas in New England. Mason’s Island Yacht Club (MIYC) is a social organization that encourages the sport of yachting, provides a place for community entertainment, and promotes recreational activities for the enjoyment of all of its members and their guests. Mystic, Connecticut

The Mattabesett Canoe Club was organized January 7, 1896 by a group of canoe enthusiasts and what became of that is now The Middlesex Yacht Club. Chester, Connecticut

Middletown Power Squadron Meets September to May at the Cypress Restaurant, Middletown Connecticut of each month unless special activities are planned. We offer boating safety courses on a regular basis to boaters in our community These courses are open to the public and there is no age limit for participants. The Middletown Power Squadrons has offered these courses for over half a century. USPS squadrons have educated more than 3 million boaters to date. Successfully completing a USPS boating safety course meets the educational requirements for boat operation in Connecticut. Participating both on-the-water and off with fellow members who are skilled in boating is a rewarding and enjoyable experience. On-the-water activities include cruises, rendezvous, sail races, navigation contests and even fishing derbies. Activities ashore include meetings with marine programs, parties, dinner-dances, picnics and field trips. Middletown, Connecticut

Founded in 1903. Milford Yacht Club maintains the charm of an old fashioned boating club while providing modern amenities such as a full service restaurant, swimming pool and marina. Members and their guests enjoy coming in from a day of yachting, then cooling off in the pool before relaxing on the deck with drinks before dinner. Often the clubhouse is jumping with the excitement of a weekend regatta or grooving to the live music on a Sunday afternoon. Milford, Connecticut

The club offers PHRF racing, which is intended to be fun racing, family events and social activities. MYC is the premier social-boating organization for Westport boaters providing year-round, on-and-off-water events designed to increase boating and boater enjoyment. Westport, Connecticut

The club promotes camaraderie and fun among members by encouraging competitive sailing, managing quality races, fostering member participation in racing at all levels, and hosting memorable social events. West Mystic, Connecticut

The purpose of the Mystic River Yacht Club shall be to promote the participation and enjoyment of Yachting, both Sail and Power; to encourage Racing, Cruising, and all other activities related to Yachting and contributing to its pleasure and the promotion of its future; to foster a knowledge of Seamanship, an understanding of Rules of the Road and Yacht Etiquette; to encourage an active interest in Juniors Sailing. To maintain suitable Quarters for the enjoyment of its Members and maintain a Yacht Club run by its Members, for its Members. Mystic, Connecticut

We are part of America's Boating Club™, the largest nonprofit boating organization in the country. Our home port is in New Haven, Connecticut, USPS: District 1. We are beyond boating with our dedication to safe boating through fellowship, education, and civic service. We are all about the practice and skills of pleasure boating, under sail, power, or paddle. Members and guests participate in membership meetings, social activities, on the water events, and classroom training. The New Haven Squadron activities involve the three primary objectives of USPS: community service; continuing education; and enjoying the friendship and camaraderie of fellow members. New Haven, Connecticut

Chartered by a special Act of the Connecticut Assembly in 1882, the New Haven Yacht Club is one of the oldest chartered yacht clubs in the nation. We are a co-operative of sailors and sailing-oriented folks. We are an informal group dedicated to helping each other spend as much time on the water as possible. New Haven, Connecticut

Come for the Boating Education...Stay for the Friends. The New London Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Power Squadron, serves the public in Southeastern New-England. Locally, we teach the boating courses and seminars, perform vessel safety exams, and are involved with the community to encourage safe and responsible boating. New London, Connecticut