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V YC offers two exceptional private venues with breathtaking views of the Viaduct Marina, perfect for a wide array of events including dinners, corporate staff and customer events, meetings, birthday celebrations, and weddings.

VYC is spacious yet intimate, featuring a large bar and a cozy open fire. For a more private ambiance, The Black Door, located one floor above VYC, is ideal for smaller parties and dining. It has its own bar, bathroom, and entrance, yet can conveniently connect to VYC via an internal door, allowing seamless movement between the two spaces for larger events. 

Both VYC and The Black Door are versatile, effortlessly transforming from corporate workshop settings to vibrant party venues with DJs. Each event has 100% exclusive use of the venue, giving you complete control over décor, music, lighting, and setup. With a picturesque location and customisable features, VYC and The Black Door are perfect for creating memorable and unique events, and our friendly staff will make you feel right at home. 

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Our minimum food and beverage spend starts at just $47 per guest, and o ur diverse menus cater to all occasions, budgets, and dietary needs. Canapés, grazing tables, corporate breakfast to fine dining, we have every event covered. 

Our full bar offers a wide range of beverages and cocktails, and for corporate workshops, we provide a self-service tea and coffee station to keep attendees refreshed throughout the day.

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We have an experienced Event Planner, who is here to guide you through the planning process, taking care of every detail and providing a run sheet for a stress-free celebration.  We also offer a variety of services to simplify your event planning, including DJs, entertainment, decorations, flowers, cakes, and AV equipment.

Explore our gallery and video gallery to see the venue and some of the incredible events we've hosted over the years.

For full details, including specifications, capacity, rates, and our latest menus, click below to view our full information packs.

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Escape the day to day at the Viaduct Yacht Club. Set overlooking the boats in Auckland's vibrant Viaduct Harbour. If you can't be on the water the Viaduct Yacht Club is a great place to be to relax and spend time with family and friends. The VYC is chilled by day, kicking off as the sun goes down. Join us for a drink or stay for a longer session - we stock all your favourite drops along with a range of changing seasonal cocktails. Our chef has created a simple and delicious seaside summer menu using only the finest local ingredients. Our seafood is freshly delivered each morning so while you listen to the relaxed Balearic tunes enjoy a snack or a meal, all served with a side of fresh ocean breeze. We love live music, major sporting events and like to throw in a dose of spontaneous fun when you least expect it. We are happy to host your next function and have a range of spaces and menu options to fit the occasion. So, don't take our word for it, stop in for a drink and enjoy the fun at the Viaduct Yacht Club. …

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Unique private function space overlooking the boats of the Viaduct Harbour Marina

VYC is a unique function space over looking the boats of the Viaduct Harbour Marina. We have had the pleasure to host sit down dinners, birthday celebrations, corporate events, product & media launches, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th and 65th birthdays, cocktail parties, engagement parties and weddings. The space can host a sit down dinning event for up to 90 guests or be transformed into a party venue with high leaners and a fantastic sound system for DJs or live music for up to 200 guests. We do not have a cookie cutter approach to functions, we work with you to tailor the event to suit your needs. We have a range of Italian based function menus covering platters, canapés and sit down set lunch / dinner menus. But we are equally happy to create a bespoke menu catering to your preferences and dietary requirements. We have a full bar that is run by our fantastic cocktail mixologist Ariella, along with house wines and Tap beers. We can also help you organise entertainment, DJs, flowers, cakes, and AV equipment. You can download our full functions brochure at www.vyc.co.nz or email us at [email protected] to discuss your next special event.

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Meet Viaduct Harbour’s new Hamptons-style bar and eatery

A bustling new bar and eatery has landed in Viaduct Harbour just in time for the celebratory season, taking over what used to be Bungalow 8. Viaduct Yacht Club (VYC) has given the once-popular nightclub spot a modern and elegant reimagining, transforming it into a contemporary, black and white space with beechwood accents and a spectacular, 80-seater bar. Laidback but elevated, Viaduct Yacht Club is reminiscent of something one might expect to find in the Hamptons and is an exciting new addition to the waterfront area.

On the menu, South American flavours take centre stage with dishes like octopus salad with pickled potato and mint sitting alongside delicious Argentinian choripán chorizo. For those seeking something heartier, dishes like the lamb rump with mint jelly and the black ink spaghetti with Cloudy Bay clams and octopus ragout are the way to go. Here, the seafood dishes really shine — each a tasty reflection of the covetable Viaduct Harbour location. And if you’re after something sweet, the tiramisu is up there as one of the best in town.

But a visit to VYC would be incomplete without trying at least one of its many creative cocktails. The Drake’s Demise, for instance, comprises a heavenly mixture of smoky gunpowder rum, sweet pandan, aromatic coconut, sour guava and refreshing notes of citrus and pineapple. Otherwise, the VYC Espresso Martini takes the classic drink up a notch, with the addition of buttered Cognac and indulgent Oreo crumb.

Viaduct Yacht Club is open now and will remain so from Wednesdays to Sundays, midday until late. Although the long bar seats 80, the whole place can comfortably accommodate 200, so you can expect an environment humming with activity. The menu will change according to seasonal availability, so we recommend getting down there as soon as possible to ensure you get a taste of that octopus ragout (it’s seriously delicious). But setting aside all its other attributes, VYC is the perfect place to make the most of the bustling Viaduct Harbour this summer — and that’s reason enough to get us down there STAT.

Opening hours: Wednesday — Sunday: 12pm until late 

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This classy harbourside newcomer serves seafood with a South American slant. 

The packed Viaduct bar and eatery scene has welcomed a classy newcomer with the Viaduct Yacht Club. Tucked just on the edge of the strip, VYC pays homage to its harbourside location with a South American-inspired (mostly) seafood menu and a tasteful ocean-inspired bar with plenty of seaside paraphernalia (think a model boat, black and white photography and decorative oars) dotted around the place.

Starting our VYC feast, we ordered the kingfish ceviche ($21), which isn't really anything like any traditional ceviche I've had, but I'm not mad about it either. Typically in a ceviche you'd find accompaniments like toasted corn, sweet potatoes, plantain chips, some onion and so on included (it's not a very aesthetically pretty dish, but it tastes insane), but VYC's chef has stripped all that back to lemon-cooked diced kingfish cubes with pomegranate. It's a nice, sharp opener and the pomegranate seeds were a bright counterpoint to the kingfish.

For our next dish, I was coaxed by my plus one to order the $25 heirloom tomato salad, which I normally wouldn't go for because I've been scarred by too many disappointing buffalo cheeses that chew like cheap tofu. But I've gone through some growth since then and I was ready to embrace the heirloom salad once again. It's not a main to have on its own, but it works really well as a nice, fresh addition to a shared menu with its sharp green, yellow and red tomatoes, and the gorgeously soft buffalo cheese. My only critique would be that it's a bit hefty on the wallet for what is oddly described as a 'bigger' dish alongside heavyweights like the lamb rump and beef lamito [sic] steak sandwich.  

What I really want to spend time writing about is the Argentinian choripan ($18), which is a deceptively simple yet gorgeous sausage in a bun, and is so much more than the sum of its parts. For one, it is damn near authentic. When I lived in Buenos Aires I used hoon down choripan almost on a daily basis along the famous Puerto Madero choripan strip (taking this opportunity to make a belated apology to my arteries), so I feel like I qualify as a bit of a chori conniseur and can spot the contenders from the pretenders. The upmarket Viaduct Yacht Club's choripan would easily slot right in amongst the Puerto Madero stalls. The L'Authentique chorizo is stunning and complex, the chimichurri has that nice vinegar bite without being overwhelming and the slightly toasted bun just elevates the chori even further. 10/10 stunning, it would pair amazingly with a cold beer.  

We also had a spaghetti nero ($35) and grilled fish tacos ($18). The spaghetti nero's Cloudy Bay clams were high quality (as per anything from Cloudy Bay), but the peppery aspect of the dish hit like a freight train. The fish tacos were pretty delicious and showed some true avocado generosity (a regrettable rarity in the restaurant scene) but would've loved to see a crunchy element in there to elevate it a bit further.  

Drinks-wise, I think VYC may potentially just knock all their cocktails out of the park, but I'm currently on a detox so I had to practice some self-control. Instead, I started with the 'Kelpie' mocktail ($12), a really crisp apple, lemon and ginger honey mix that could've been complemented well with gin, but I didn't really miss it either. This was followed by a 'Packham Highball' ($12), a nice, warming pear, orgeat, lime and mint number. My plus one had the 'Bosun's Call' ($16), consisting of vodka, hibiscus, rosehip, pomegranate, pineapple, lemon, whey and rooibos tea. Our bartender excitedly explained that this was one of the first prohibition-era drinks and that it included a type of spiced and reduced milk (hence the rooibos) which was invented in that era.

VYC is a nice addition to the scene, I'm grateful to them for reinstating my trust in buffalo cheese, and I'd happily come back for their choripan on a semi-regular basis (sorry in advance, arteries) as well as to do a more thorough investigation of their intriguing cocktail menu, particularly the VYC espresso martini which comes with vodka, buttered cognac, coffee and Oreo crumb.

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Seaside bars (actually, bars in general) don't get much better than this. Now focused on large group bookings, corporate meetings and private events. Nestled close to Auckland's stunning Viaduct Harbour, VYC combines sophisticated, Hamptons-style vibes with a carefully-curated drinks list and mouthwatering, South American-inspired cuisine. 

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Escape the day to day at the Viaduct Yacht Club. Set overlooking the boats in Auckland’s vibrant Viaduct Harbour.

If you can’t be on the water the Viaduct Yacht Club is a great place to be to relax and spend time with family and friends.

The VYC is close enough to the action but set back enough to offer an oasis from the crowds. Join us for a drink or stay for a longer session - we stock all your favourite drops along with a range of changing seasonal cocktails.

Our chef has created a simple and delicious seaside summer menu using only the finest local ingredients, with a distinct South American flavour. So while you take in the Jazz and relaxed Balearic tunes enjoy a snack or a meal, all served with a side of fresh ocean breeze.

We love live music, major sporting events and like to throw in a dose of spontaneous fun when you least expect it.

We are happy to host your next function or Corporate event and have a range of spaces and menu options to fit the occasion.

So, don’t take our word for it, stop in for a drink and enjoy the fun at the Viaduct Yacht Club.

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This Brand-new Ship Has One of the Largest Yacht Clubs in Its Fleet, Endless Adventure, and a Glass-bottomed Bridge

MSC Seascape just set sail — here's what it's like on board.

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The MSC Seascape may share many similar — or even identical — features with its predecessors, but when it comes to luxury, the fleet’s newest vessel certainly leveled up. The new ship sailed on its inaugural journey with guests from Rome to New York City this past weekend and will go on to sail out of Miami to the Caribbean for future trips.

While the European cruise line has become known for its luxury ship-within-a-ship concept, called Yacht Club , the Seascape boasts one of its largest clubs with 131 suites — with five categories to choose from — taking up 32,000 square feet. Located at the front of the ship, most exclusive Yacht Club spaces, like the private dining area or pool deck, are afforded sweeping ocean views.

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In addition to a private restaurant with a regularly changing menu, and both indoor and outdoor lounge space, passengers who make a Yacht Club reservation are treated to expedited embarkation, 24-hour butler and concierge service, and access to the spa’s Thermal Suite where a sauna, steam room, and whirlpool awaits. Members will also have access to the ship's Top Sail Lounge for coffee, tea, and light bites at any time of day.

Yacht Club guests also enjoy the ship's premium drink package, an unpacking or packing service, a morning newspaper delivery of their choice, and the ability to select a specific pillow for customized comfort.

Sailing the blue water of the Caribbean while tucked in a super-exclusive setting may seem exceptionally relaxing, but the MSC Seascape also offers just the opposite for those looking for a bit of an adrenaline rush — with an extreme thrill ride and virtual reality experiences.

Adrenaline junkies can take a ride on the ship's Robotron , an attraction unique to the ship that will bring riders nearly 175 feet above water and flip upside down, moving in all directions to offer unobstructed 360-degree views. 

Those looking to keep their feet on the ground can still get their adventure fix with a walk across the Bridge of Sighs, a 72-foot-high glass-bottomed bridge.

The MSC Seascape is also home to a variety of virtual reality experiences. Riders can choose from Formula 1 racing, a flight simulator, and motorcycle riding.

“ MSC Seascape is an exciting addition to our fleet of Seaside Class ships with its elevated onboard experiences that will surprise and delight all ages," Ruben Rodriguez, President, MSC Cruises USA exclusively told Travel + Leisure. " From one of the largest and most luxurious Yacht Clubs in our fleet to interactive, high-tech experiences like the first Robotron at sea and immersive VR experiences, MSC Seascape brings unparalleled entertainment and thrills to our guests.”

Elsewhere on board, the ship’s interior is very similar to that of MSC’s other vessels, like the line's one-year-old MSC Seashore, including its Times Square–inspired décor, Swarovski crystal–adorned staircases, and Atrium space where live entertainment takes place.

Fans of the ship's fleet will also recognize its signature restaurants including Butcher's Cut steakhouse, Ocean Cay seafood restaurant, and more. Its lively sports bar is the perfect spot to catch any game around the world — and there are 18 other bars and lounges on board, some of which offer live music.

MSC Seascape journeys set sail from Miami to the Caribbean where passengers can visit the company's private Bahamas island, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.

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From Norwich take the A1151 to Wroxham. Entering Wroxham, and after crossing the railway bridge and immediately before passing Shell station on the left, turn right at mini roundabout and take road towards Salhouse. After 100 yards, follow the road round to the right and in 250 yards take a left hand turn, signposted to The Avenue and Wroxham Broad. At the T-junction, there is a sign to Norfolk Broads Yacht Club where you turn right into a private drive to the Club. Follow this road until you reach the Club premises. Norfolk is connected to the rest of the United Kingdom by a efficient and modern road network. The M11, A11, A12 and A14 are the major trunk roads from the South, East and London, and the A14, A17 and A47 from the Midlands, the North and Scotland. The journey time by rail from London to Norwich or King's Lynn is around 1 hour 40 minutes, and local services connect Norwich with Great Yarmouth, Cromer and Sheringham. Car and passenger ferries operate daily between Harwich and the Hook of Holland, and Hamburg and Esbjerg, and Norwich International Airport offers flights to / from Amsterdam, Paris, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Manchester, with connection to more than 300 destinations worldwide between them.

Norwich History

Norwich is a city located in the eastern part of England and has a rich history dating back to the Roman times. Here are some key points about Norwich's history:

• Roman Era: Norwich was originally a Roman settlement called Venta Icenorum, which was founded in the 1st century AD. It served as the capital of the Iceni tribe, which was led by Boudica, a famous warrior queen.
• Anglo-Saxon Era: After the Roman Empire's decline, the Anglo-Saxons took control of Norwich in the 5th century AD. It became an important trading center due to its location on the River Wensum.
• Norman Era: In 1066, William the Conqueror invaded England and took control of Norwich. He built a castle and a cathedral, which still stand today. Norwich became a prosperous city during the Middle Ages due to its wool trade.
• Industrial Revolution: In the 18th and 19th centuries, Norwich became a center for textile production, especially for the production of worsted wool. The city's population grew rapidly during this period.
• World War II: During World War II, Norwich was heavily bombed by the German Luftwaffe. Many historic buildings were destroyed, but some, such as the cathedral, survived.
• Modern Era: Norwich has continued to develop and prosper in the modern era. It has become a center for education, with two universities located in the city. It is also known for its cultural attractions, such as the Norfolk and Norwich Festival, which is one of the oldest arts festivals in the UK.

Norwich Top Tourist Attractions

There are many tourist attractions in Norwich, here are some of the top ones:

• Norwich Cathedral - A magnificent cathedral that was built over 900 years ago. It is a popular attraction due to its stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows.
• Norwich Castle - A historic castle that was built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century. It now houses a museum with exhibits on the castle's history and the city's past.
• The Norwich Lanes - A network of narrow streets that are lined with independent shops, cafes, and restaurants. It is a great place to explore and find unique souvenirs.
• The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts - A museum that houses an impressive collection of modern and contemporary art, including works by Picasso and Bacon.
• The Norfolk Broads - A network of rivers and lakes that are located just outside Norwich. It is a popular destination for boating, fishing, and wildlife watching.
• The Plantation Garden - A beautiful Victorian garden that is located in the city center. It features a wide range of flowers, trees, and ornamental features, including a Gothic fountain.
• Norwich Market - A historic outdoor market that dates back to the 11th century. It is a great place to find local produce, crafts, and gifts.
• Strangers' Hall - A museum that is housed in a 14th-century building. It offers a glimpse into what life was like in Norwich during the Tudor and Stuart periods.
• Elm Hill - A historic street that is lined with Tudor-style buildings. It is a popular spot for taking photos and exploring the city's past.
• Blickling Estate - A grand country house that is located just outside Norwich. It was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, one of King Henry VIII's wives, and now houses a museum and beautiful gardens.

Norwich Climate

Norwich has a temperate maritime climate, which means that it experiences mild to cool temperatures throughout the year. Here are some key points about the climate in Norwich:

• Temperature: The average temperature in Norwich ranges from 2°C (36°F) in winter to 21°C (70°F) in summer. The hottest months are July and August, while the coldest months are December and January.
• Precipitation: Norwich receives an average of 650mm (26 inches) of rainfall per year. The wettest months are October and November, while the driest month is May.
• Sunshine: Norwich enjoys an average of 1,620 hours of sunshine per year. The sunniest months are May and June, while the least sunny months are December and January.
• Wind: Norwich is relatively sheltered from strong winds, although it can experience gusty conditions during the winter months.

Overall, Norwich has a mild and pleasant climate that makes it a great place to visit throughout the year. However, visitors should be prepared for some rain, especially in the autumn and winter months.

Norwich Geography

Norwich is a city located in the eastern part of England, in the county of Norfolk. Here are some key points about Norwich's geography:

• Location: Norwich is located about 100 miles northeast of London, and is situated on the River Wensum. It is surrounded by a mix of rural countryside and small towns and villages.
• Size: Norwich covers an area of approximately 39 square miles (101 square kilometers). The city center is relatively compact, and most of the main attractions are within walking distance of each other.
• Landscape: Norwich is situated on a relatively flat plain, with some gently rolling hills to the north and east. The surrounding countryside is characterized by fields, hedgerows, and small woodlands.
• Waterways: The River Wensum flows through the heart of Norwich, and is an important feature of the city's landscape. The river is navigable for small boats, and is popular for activities such as canoeing and fishing.
• Parks and Gardens: Norwich has several parks and gardens, including the popular Eaton Park, which covers an area of over 80 acres. There are also several smaller parks and gardens located throughout the city.

Overall, Norwich is a relatively small and compact city that is surrounded by picturesque countryside. Its location on the River Wensum gives it a unique character and charm, and its parks and gardens provide plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation.

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Board of Directors ~ The affairs of the PWYC are managed by our Board of Directors, made up of our elected Flag Officers and nominated Fleet Captains. These are the voting members of the Board. Our Immediate Past Commodore and all Past Commodores are non-voting members of the Board.

Bridge ~ Our Board is also complemented in leading our club by our Dock Representatives, Delegates, and other appointed Committee Chairs. All these volunteers together make up the Bridge.   

Commo dore ~ Jim Khoury ~ [email protected]

Please reach out to me or any of the club’s Flag Officers, Fleet Captains or Dock Representatives if you have any questions.  We are always interested in ideas and volunteers that will make the boating season more enjoyable!

Vice Commodore ~ Mike Strano ~ [email protected]

Rear Commodore ~ Jason Leydig ~ [email protected]

Secretary ~ Sabrina Salter ~ [email protected]

Treasurer ~ Michelle Gordon ~ [email protected]

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Membership ~ Beth Lu ~ [email protected]

Social  ~ Shannon Leydig ~ [email protected]

Newsletter  ~ Vicky Carr ~ [email protected]

Safety  ~ Bob Schwartz ~ [email protected]

Immediate Past Commodore ~ Rick McHarg ~ [email protected]

Webmaster ~ Mike Manning ~ [email protected]

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What Is A Yacht Club? 8 Interesting Facts (For Beginners!)

Yacht clubs can seem intimidating but they don’t have to be. The purpose of a yacht club is to celebrate boaters and the sport of yacht racing, sailing, and cruising.

What Is A Yacht Club? A yacht club is a social membership sports club for boaters. Yacht clubs are typically located near lakes or the sea with local members that are boat owners or people, leasing or renting boats. There’s a monthly or yearly membership fee.

Here’s everything you need to know about yacht clubs.

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1. What is the purpose of a yacht club?

Yacht clubs are a type of sports club which is centered around boating. They are located seaside, but you can find the occasional yacht club near a river or lake, depending on your area. They are normally located in a building on the water, with a section of the water delimited for club activities, normally roped off with buoys.

Clubhouses often have cafes, bars, or a restaurant so members can socialize in an informal setting. At certain clubs, the restaurant can be open to the public for certain hours of the day but are closed during yacht club festivities.

They are generally run and operated by memberships and are used to promote cruising, racing, and socializing for yacht aficionados.

People refer to yacht clubs by their initials.

The New York Yacht Club is colloquially referred to the abbreviation NYYC. Just like that, another name for the Kamini Yacht Club is the KYC. Some yacht clubs have been established under royal patronages, like the Royal Yacht Squadron or the Yacht Club de France .

Some clubs are focused more on memberships (meaning that they have more of a commercial focus). Others provide a service for the community. Others are associated with particular ports or marinas. However, while the objectives might vary, one of the common themes in all yacht clubs is their emphasis on socialization with one another.

2. Why join a yacht club?

Yacht clubs are great ways for you to be able to learn about various yacht expeditions, trips, destinations, and events. If you are planning to go on an adventure on your yacht, a club is a great way to find details for your trip, from experts or veterans who have made many of those trips in the past.

Other yacht enthusiasts and experts like to brag about their adventures. This is a great way to find out about things you may want to try in the future.

In addition to that, there are other, more tangible advantages, such as:

• Getting access to planned activities and cruises organized and planned out by the board members.
• Having access to the facilities of the yacht club, like the exercise room, dining rooms, and the meeting rooms.
• You will be able to have your children join the youth or junior programs. These are often at a reduced price or even free for yacht club members.
• You can get a boat slip for your yacht on the premises, or if not at the marina, then at a dry storage area.
• You can race under their US sanctioned burgee (the flag of the yacht club). Often, racing at national or international competitions requires membership to a qualifying yacht club.

3. Do you have to own a yacht to be in a yacht club?

While it isn’t always mandatory to own a yacht, boating and sailing knowledge is a must when joining a yacht club. Some clubs offer yacht rentals (or you can rent a yacht from a marina).

After all, one of the ways that a yacht club can attract new members is by getting in touch with new boaters and with fledgling yacht owners.

If you are interested in joining a yacht club, consider going to yacht racing events and socializing with some of the regular faces there. You may find that they will invite you to their yacht club as a guest.

Most yacht clubs leave it up to the members to figure out what the club’s objectives are when it comes to satisfying membership regulations and attracting other likeminded individuals.

What is a commodore at a yacht club?

Like most clubs or organizations, yacht clubs often have committees, chairmen, directors, and other forms of leadership. However, because of the nautical focus in activities, the chairman or the CEO of the yacht club is known as the Commodore.

4. What is an example of the different roles of officers in yacht clubs?

Yacht clubs are run differently. An example of that is how each officer does things differently depending on what club you are in.

Generally speaking, a breakdown of the roles is as such:

• Committee (General) – Each member of a committee is elected and–together–they fill these following roles:
• Commodore.  A commodore sets the direction which the club will follow and manages the club. This person also chairs the committee meetings
• Vice Commodore.  This person is second in command and organized and manages either the sailing or land activities of the club.
• Rear Commodore.  This is the third person in command and manages what the vice commodore does not (either sailing or land). Whoever manages the land activities, manages the social events (dinners, galas, mixers, and other gatherings).
• Secretary. Port captain or fleet captain is another name for a secretary in a yacht club. They are officers who handle the club records and maintain all of the legal documentation in accordance with the law. This might include licenses, rules, rates, health and safety certificates
• Treasurer. P ort captain or the fleet captain can be another name for the treasurer, depending on the title of the secretary. Treasurer handles all of the finances and also submits legal documentation in accordance with the law. They are required to keep the committee apprised of the financial situation of the club.

In the United Kingdom, there is also an Admiral , who is ranked above a Commodore. He is the senior officer and makes sure that everything within the club runs smoothly.

Depending on the club, other members of the committee might include the titles of:

• Sailing secretary
• Training principal
• Sailing yacht coxswain
• Powerboat coxswain
• Harbormaster
• Class captains
• House secretary
• Bar secretary
• Catering secretary
• Club welfare officer

5. What is the difference between a marina and a yacht club?

The difference between a yacht club and a marina is the purpose in which it operates. A yacht club is a private club. It is organized and assembled to aid in the support of the sport of sailing/racing. It also supports its members in various ways.

Boaters will dock and house their yachts in Marinas.

The marinas themselves are either privately or publicly owned.

6. What are the best or the top 10 yacht clubs in the world?

There are hundreds of organizations in the United States alone. With as many harbors or seaside towns are in the world, just imagine how many yacht clubs there are on earth.

Each of these clubs has its own target members and specialty. Some clubs specialize in racing. Others in sailing education programs.

Some clubs focus on cruising. While others focus on rentals. Because of the differences, it can be difficult to rate yachts on a “top ten best” list.

Of course, that’s why the Platinum Clubs of America lists exist.

7. What are the top ten Platinum Yacht Clubs in America?

The Platinum Clubs of America chooses clubs based on their recognition and excellence. The people on the committee give the title of “Platinum Club of America” to clubs based in the US, which meet each of the seven criteria:

• Universal recognition
• Excellence in amenities and facilities
• The caliber of staff and professional service levels
• Quality and commitment of membership
• Governance and prudent fiscal management
• Adapting to changing times
• Overall experience

Based on those criteria, here are the top ten yacht clubs on their list:

• Francis Yacht Club (out of San Francisco, Cali, rated at 83.55/100 points)
• San Diego Yacht Club (out of San Diego, Cali, rated at 81.82/100)
• Grosse Pointe Yacht Club (out of Grosse Pointe Shores, Mich., rated at 74.23/100)
• Annapolis Yacht Club (out of Annapolis, Md., rated at 70.18/100)
• Chicago Yacht Club (out of Chicago, Ill., rated at 69.86/100)
• Naples Yacht Club (out of Naples, Fla. rated at 67.49/100)
• Pelican Isle Yacht Club (out of Naples, Fla., rated at 63.57/100)
• Sailfish Club of Florida (out of Palm Beach, Fla. 68/100)
• Beach Point Club (out of Mamaroneck, N.Y., rated at 59.41/100)
• The San Francisco Yacht Club (out of Belvedere, Calif., rated at 59.37/100)

8. What are some of the oldest yacht clubs?

The ten oldest yacht clubs are the:

• Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron, based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia (and established in 1837)
• Detroit Boat Club, based out of Detroit, Michigan (established in 1839)
• The New York Yacht Club, based out of Newport, Rhode Island (and established in 1844)
• Mobile Yacht Club, based out of Mobile, Alabama (established in 1847)
• Biloxi Yacht Club, based out of Biloxi, Mississippi (established in 1849)
• Southern Yacht Club, based out of Louisiana (established in 1849)
• Springfield Yacht & Canoe Club, based out of Springfield, Massachusetts (established in 1850)
• Royal Canadian Yacht Club, based out of Toronto, Ontario (established in 1852)
• Carolina Yacht Club, based out of North Carolina (established in 1853)
• Maryland Club, based out of Baltimore, Maryland (established in 1857)

Final Thoughts

There are some major advantages to joining an organization like a yacht club. The tangible benefits of being a club member include boat slips, access to facilities, discounts on services, etc. In addition, there are social benefits like the sense of community which comes with the club.

It is always best to sail, race, and cruise with experienced, like-minded people. Now, this doesn’t mean that you should sail with a big group all the time. Sailing with a limited crew, out on the open water can be quite relaxing. The sense of community is a great experience that everyone should be exposed to, no matter what their hobby is.

Yacht clubs focus on different things, find the one which best speaks to you on a personal level. Why did you start boating? What do you enjoy about boating? What are you looking for in a yacht club?

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Ukraine steps up strikes into Russia as Moscow pushes ahead in the east

As Ukrainian forces fight to isolate a large group of Russian soldiers caught between a river in Russia’s Kursk province and the Ukrainian border, Ukraine has launched a series of strikes at airfields, ports and oil depots in other regions of Russia aimed at degrading the Kremlin’s war effort.

A Ukrainian missile strike on the Black Sea port of Kavkaz hit a large cargo ferry laden with fuel Thursday, triggering a towering blaze at the facility, according to Russian and Ukrainian officials as well as video posted to social media channels. Kavkaz is one of the country’s largest passenger ports and the main ferry terminal connecting Russia with Crimea.

“This ferry is one of the key links in the Russian military logistics chain, primarily for supplying the occupying forces with fuel and lubricants, but it also transported weapons,” a Ukrainian navy spokesperson, Dmytro Pletenchuk, said in a statement.

The strike on the port is the latest in Ukraine’s effort to step up its attacks inside Russia as the two countries pound each other with a series of punches and counterpunches, using both direct assaults and more precision-guided drone and artillery attacks.

As Russia presses on in eastern Ukraine, threatening to take a strategic city, Ukraine holds more than 490 square miles in southern Russia – an area about the size of Los Angeles – and is launching attacks into other areas of Russia to bring the fight to its adversary.

The attack on the transit hub came after strikes on the only bridge linking Crimea to Russia over the Kerch Strait left it partly damaged, according to Ukrainian officials and military analysts, limiting the weight of cargo that could be carried by train across the span, forcing Moscow to increasingly rely on large ferries capable of carrying rail cars to support its occupation forces on the peninsula, which it annexed in 2014.

“The ferry sank, effectively blocking the operation of this part of the port,” Pletenchuk said. “They still have one platform left for loading rail cars onto ferries. However, there are no ferries available.”

The RIA state news agency of Russia, citing emergency services, said that a fire sparked by the attack had “practically” not affected the port’s infrastructure but that the ferry struck by Ukraine was half submerged. It was not possible to independently assess the extent of the damage.

Ukraine’s stepped-up targeting of sites in Russia is part of an attempt to counter Moscow’s decided advantages in the east. In recent days, Moscow’s troops have seized at least three settlements, closing in on Pokrovsk, a logistics hub for the Ukrainian army in the region. With the city of roughly 60,000 people under threat of Russian artillery, Ukrainian officials have urged civilians to leave.

While the Kremlin is moving reinforcements to the Kursk area in hopes of blunting the Ukrainian advance, it has made clear that it will not relax its assault in the east around the cities of Pokrovsk and Toretsk and the town of Niu-York.

“They have a firm position not to withdraw troops” from these offensive operations, Roman Kostenko, the secretary of the defense and intelligence committee in Ukraine’s parliament, told Ukrainian journalists. “This is a strategic direction for them, and we now see that even though they realize they have no reserves to recapture Kursk, they are still focusing on the territory of Donetsk.”

Ukraine’s attack on the ferry depot was part of a long-running effort to isolate Russian forces on the peninsula, which served as one of the launchpads for Russia’s full-scale invasion and continued to play an important role in supporting Russian occupation forces in southern Ukraine.

The Ukrainians also targeted the Marinovka military airfield in Russia’s Volgograd region before dawn Thursday, using long-range drones to hit the base around 180 miles from the Ukrainian border.

The strikes damaged hangars and other facilities at the base, according to satellite imagery verified by military analysts and data from NASA that tracks fires, as well as videos and photographs circulating on social media that have been geolocated by military analysts. A precise damage or casualty toll could not be independently verified.

Andrey Bocharov, the governor of the Volgograd region, claimed “most of the drones” were destroyed and the damage was caused by falling debris.

The assault came as Ukraine increased its attacks on Russian airfields, striking four in western Russia last week.

At the same time, a giant blaze at the Proletarsk oil storage facility in the southern Rostov region of Russia continued to burn Friday, nearly a week after a Ukrainian drone strike Aug. 18. While local Russian authorities have declared a state of emergency in the area, Russian state media quoted local officials urging people “not to give in to panic.”

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Ukrainian campaign to seize land inside Russia and the long-range strikes were part of a coordinated effort to bring the war to Russians in a way they have not felt to date.

“We must all understand that to drive the occupier from our land, we must create as many problems for the Russian state as possible on its own territory,” he said Thursday at a forum for military veterans. “This heroic work is becoming more precise, more long-range and more effective.”

President Vladimir Putin of Russia has sought to distance himself from loss of hundreds of square miles of Russian territory. Speaking during an online meeting with politicians, including the governors of the Kursk, Belgorod and Bryansk regions Thursday, the Russian leader described the territorial losses there as “security issues,” asserting that the “problems” in Kursk “are the responsibility of the security forces.”

Alexei Smirnov, the acting governor of Kursk region, reported that around 133,000 civilians had evacuated from border areas of the region, while around 20,000 still remained.

Ukrainian officials hope the battlefield calculations for the Russians will become more complicated as Ukraine’s forces threaten to encircle a large grouping of Russian soldiers now caught between the western reaches of the Seym River and the Ukrainian border.

This week, the last of three bridges spanning the meandering waterway was destroyed. Russia has responded by building temporary crossings, but they have been quickly targeted by Ukrainian artillery and drones, according to combat footage verified by military analysts.

Ukrainian officials have speculated that as many as 3,000 Russian soldiers could be trapped in a 270-square-mile pocket. It is impossible to independently verify how many Russians might be in the area.

Lt. Gen. Mykola Oleshchuk, the commander of the Ukrainian air force, said for the first time Friday that Ukraine was using its warplanes to fire guided bombs supplied by its Western allies to hit targets inside Russia as part of the Kursk operation.

He released one video showing the destruction of two of the crossings over the Seym this week and another showing an attack on a Russian base.

“This is what the air force airstrike with high-precision American GBU-39 bombs looks like on a platoon base in the Kursk region,” he wrote.

This article originally appeared in The New York Times .

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