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Yacht Clubs: Then and Now

Nowadays, clubs such as the Port Washington Yacht Club, Manhasset Bay Yacht Club, and the North Shore Yacht Club continue the long time tradition of creating social communities in Port Washington. Since the early 1900s, these clubs have marked the area as symbols of affluence where the wealthy have the opportunity to not only boat together but to swim in pools, play tennis, attend dinners, parties and lectures. From the early days to the present, these places come alive in the summertime providing their members an exclusive opportunity to relax, socialize and enjoy the great outdoors along the bay.

If you are interested in discovering more about this subject, the library has additional material on the various yacht clubs including old postcards which are available online. https://www.flickr.com/photos/pwpl/sets/72157621386835082/

Additionally, the library has inherited the records of the Knickerbocker Yacht Club, a 135 year old club located in Port, which shut down in 2009. View the digital collection at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pwpl/collections/72157624969389409/

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A Centennial History of Manhasset Bay Yacht Club - 1891-1991 Hardcover – January 1, 1991

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• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Manhasset Bay Yacht Club; First Edition (January 1, 1991)
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1906 Manhasset Bay Yacht Club Regatta

Manhasset Bay, Port Washington, New York, May 31, 1906

At Manhasset Bay

The racing season in the Metropolitan District for this year opened most inauspiciously at Manhasset Bay on Memorial Day. The Bay, as we all know, is the rendezvous of the Manhasset Bay Yacht Club, a classic organization, given much to sailing but of late quite interested in the motorboat end. Last year, on the same date, the affair was a gala occasion, the clubhouse was crowded, a big number of boats turned out, including some stars of the first magnitude, and the whole thing went with a great swing. This year, however, there seemed to be but little interest in the two events run off, and only five boats showed up, of which two came to grief.

The only notable thing of the day was the performance of Suanoy , owned by Arthur E. Miller, of the Columbia yacht Club. Suanoy is 27 feet 6 inches in length, of the extreme racing type, very lightly built — a mere shell, in fact — and, driven by a 4.9 h. Giant engine, he negotiated 9 nautical miles in 47 minutes, showing a pace of 13.4 statute miles per hour. This looks like the best ever for a boat of those dimensions.

Two classes of races were on the carpet, one over a 15-mile and the other over a 9-mile nautical course, the boats being classified for the big course on a racing measurement of 50 feet or more, and, for the shorter course, under 50 feet. Although these races had been given a fair amount of publicity, only five boats turned out, the only known one in the lot being White Fox , which performed so reliably last year. Of the five, two started over the short course, Nanita and Suanoy , while three started over the long course, Buddie II, White Fox and Katy Did. Katy Did didn't and was towed home, while White Fox went over the course splendidly, showing a pace of 15.3 statute miles, winning in her class. As she rounded the flagship her pilot said she was "a good old water wagon after all," and she is, and the folks round about remarked how certainly White Fox always does her work.

In this long event, Buddie II was towed home, having broken down two miles from the finish. Over the first half of the course, and before she got into trouble, her builder, who managed her and who carefully clocked her, stated that she was doing upward of 20 miles an hour. Buddie II was built by W. P. Atkin, an amateur, at his home in Montclair, N.J., was carted six mile to the Passaic and put overboard there. This was her debut. She is a smart boat and will be heard of a great deal during the season, as Mr. Atkin intends to enter her in all the important meets. The table shows what was done, which was very little.

The flagship of the day was Ardea , Captain Clarkson Cowl, which also served in the same capacity last year. On board Ardea there were a number of yachtsmen. besides the members of Captain Cowl's family, there was Col. Frederick A. Hill, who bossed the races, Alexander S. Williams, Fleet Captain Francis and a number of others. They whiled away the hour or more which the races occupied in pleasant badinage, reminiscence, etc. The day was, however, uneventful except for the pleasant time on Ardea and the absolutely glorious weather.

(Transcribed from The Motor Boat , June 10, 1906, p. 26 )

[Thanks to Greg Calkins for help in preparing this page. — LF]

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Manhasset Bay Yacht Club offers elegant settings for those special occasions in the lives of it's members, member sponsored friends and business associates.

From an intimate birthday dinner for 20 in the appropriately named Trophy Room, to a gala wedding reception for 200 with cocktails on the upper terrace and dancing in the main lounge overlooking beautiful Manhasset Bay. The graceful Colonial Revival style building, with its magical memories of parties past, makes today's parties memorable too. Flexible room arrangements lend themselves to a variety of events.

On the second floor overlooking the bay, is the elegant Georgian room, with French doors opening to a balcony for views of the water. With fireplaces at either end, high ceilings, tall windows and colonial-era decorative details, this spacious room can be set up for a wedding or cocktail reception, meeting or dining room.  

Accommodates With dance floor | 140 Dining only | 175 Reception | 200

The glass enclosed, year-round terrace provides near-panoramic views and an informal atmosphere, yet is an efficient venue for meetings and conferences.

Accommodates Lunch or Dinner | 75 Cocktail Reception | 125 Meeting | 90

Dining Room

Warm and welcoming, this gracious room with its traditional decor, conveniently adjacent to both the Lounge and Bay Room. Decorated with Chippendale furniture, it is suitable for banquets, meetings and mid-size parties.

Accommodates Seating dining | 60 Cocktail Reception | 90

Upper Terrace

Off of the Lounge the outdoor terrace can be set up for cocktail or informal dining. It can be used alone or in conjunction with the Lounge or Bay Room.

Accommodates Cocktails | 75 - 100

Trophy Room

Located on the first floor off of the Grill Room, it is decorated with ship models and trophies won by Club members. Pine paneling, captain's chairs and pine tables make it suitable for meals, small meetings and cocktail reception.

Accommodates Dining | 20 Meeting | 20 Cocktails | 25

Trustees Room

For business meetings, client entertainment, offsite planning and company celebrations, we offer state of the art facilities. MBYC recently renovated the "Trustees Room" for small business gatherings. The room is equipped with AV and IT equipment, speaker phone and 55" flat screen TV for video conferencing.

Accommodates Dining | 10 Meeting | 12

Grill Room & Bar

The Grill Room is open year-round Wednesday through Sunday for lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch. The room is decorated with half models, member burgees and nautical artwork. The warm wood paneling and large fireplace make it a great place for cocktails and food service.

Accommodates Lunch or Dinner | 90

Lower Terrace

Located outside the Grill Room, the Lower Terrace is open for lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday. Enjoy your favorite cocktail or meal overlooking the pool and bay. Great sunsets are supplied at no extra charge.

Accommodates Lunch or Dinner | 60

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