Edgartown Yacht Club facts for kids
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| Short name | EYC |
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| Founded | January 5, 1905 |
| Location | 1 Dock Street, Edgartown, Massachusetts 02539  United States |
The Edgartown Yacht Club is a private club for boating fans. It is located in Edgartown, Massachusetts. This town is on Martha's Vineyard, an island off the coast. The club started on January 5, 1905. Edward H. Raymond was its first leader, called a commodore. The main building, or clubhouse, was finished in 1927. It stands on Dock Street in downtown Edgartown.
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Learning to Sail: The Junior Yacht Club
The Edgartown Yacht Club has a special program for young people. It is called the "Junior Yacht Club." This program began in 1923. It was one of the first of its kind. The goal is to help young people learn about sailing. They learn important skills like how to handle a boat. They also learn racing rules and strategies.
What Junior Sailors Learn
Young members of the Junior Yacht Club have their own clubhouse. They also elect their own leaders. They take part in races and other fun activities on the water. The club owns many different types of sailboats. These include over 30 Optimist dinghies. They also have 22 420s, and some Rhodes 19s and Lasers.
Expert Sailing Instructors
The summer sailing program is led by experienced staff. There are usually 10 or more instructors. A Sailing Director guides the whole program. This helps young sailors become skilled and confident.
Sports at the Club: Tennis and More
Besides sailing, the Edgartown Yacht Club offers other sports. It has a very popular tennis program. The club has seven special clay courts called Har-Tru courts. It also has four courts that can be used in any weather.
Tennis Competitions
Tennis teams from the Edgartown Yacht Club play against teams from other clubs. One of their main rivals is the Nantucket Yacht Club. These matches are exciting for the players.
Famous People Who Were Members
Over the years, several well-known people have been members of the Edgartown Yacht Club. These members come from different fields.
- Journalist, Walter Cronkite
- Actress, Diana Muldaur
- Author, William Styron
- Congressman, Charles Bass
- Congressman, Frank Ikard
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