New York Yacht Club (NYYC) is based in New York City and Newport, Rhode Island, United States. It is one of the great names in world yachting, with its Manhattan clubhouse and Harbour Court sailing base in Newport.
Founded in 1844, it has become known for America's Cup history, elite regattas, offshore racing and a formidable place in the sport's old ledger.
On the water, The club's racing reaches from Newport one-design events to ocean work, with standards high enough to expose weak preparation quickly.
Ashore, Harbour Court gives the club a major waterside base, while the New York clubhouse preserves the institutional heart of the organisation.
For visiting sailors, Access is formal and event-led; crews heading to Newport should plan around regatta instructions, harbour bookings and club protocol.