Harbour

Stamford Yacht Club

Name: Stamford Yacht Club
Address: Stamford, US
Telephone: +12033233161

Stamford, United StatesLong Island Sound

Type: Harbour

Members' yacht club at Westcott Cove on the Shippan peninsula, Stamford, Connecticut, with 134 floating berths for sail and power craft up to 35 feet.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Westcott Cove lies east of the main Stamford Harbour entrance, off Long Island Sound. The cove is reached on its own approach and is open to the south-west; the dock area carries around 14 feet of water. Visiting boats book ahead through the club.

Practical

Shore power at most berths in 30A, 50A and 100A, fresh water hook-ups and complimentary Wi-Fi. Clubhouse with dining and showers, reserved for members and their guests.

History

The club was founded on 16 October 1890 and held its first race in August 1893, a 25-mile course from Shippan Point to Matinnecock Point and Eaton's Neck. It is the starting point of the Vineyard Race, run every Labor Day weekend since 1932.