A JUNIOR OLYMPIC FESTIVAL Houston Yacht Club, Shoreacres, Texas August 31 thru September 2, 2024 POSTED August 28, 2024 [Rev. 1 Posted 8/28/2024 – added/edited text in red with strikethroughs for deletions] The notation [DP] in a rule in the sailing instruction means that the penalty for a breach of that rule may,

Disclaimer: The Houston Yacht Club is a private membership organization with a Sec. 501(c)(7) Federal tax exemption. The facilities of the club are for the sole use of members and their guests. To contact the HYC Office, please call 281.471.1255.

Boat Christening – Each year on the day prior to Opening Day, HYC conducts a boat christening to welcome new boats into the club’s fleet. Boats to be christened are usually lined up at the guest dock, and the christening party (chaplain and officers) visits the boats in turn.

Origin of yacht clubs. In 1720 the Water Club of Cork (Ireland) was formed. It was actually a coast guard and cruising association. The club developed a formal protocol, including a dress code. In 1828 it become the Royal Cork Yacht Club. It is the oldest continually organized boating club.

As a member of the Bay Area business community, your company is invited to join the Corporate Affiliate Program at the Houston Yacht Club. The affiliation will give you the opportunity to entertain business associates, employees or even treat your family to …

Houston Yacht Club is a casual, comfortable, social and recreational private club where a community of families and individuals enjoy their own special resort on the waterfront of Galveston Bay. Founded more than 125 years ago, we're an oasis where you can connect with friends, learn something new, or just unwind.

Celebrate exclusive events for Members Only on holidays and throughout the year. An extensive social program is enjoyed by all ages with formal and casual parties, holiday celebrations, games, and more. Club facilities can also be reserved for your …

The mission of the Youth Program, also known as the Ragnots, is to develop knowledgeable young sailors while instilling in them the love for the sport of sailing that will serve as a foundation for the future of our club and our sport.

The Houston Yacht Club 3620 Miramar Drive Shoreacres, TX 77571 Phone: 281.471.1255 Fax: 281.471.9260 Latitude: 29 37.04' N Longitude: 95 00.02' W

In 1897, after a summer filled with boating excursions, sailing parties, and two hotly contested regattas, a group of yachtsmen organized what is today, the oldest yacht club in Texas, the Houston Yacht Club (HYC).