Port

Varuna Boat Club

New York, United StatesLong Island Sound
Type
Harbour

Private members' boat club on Emmons Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, south Brooklyn, the oldest club on the bay.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Reached through Rockaway Inlet and into Sheepshead Bay, where the fishing fleet moors along nine concrete piers built in 1936. The club is private; visiting yachts should contact the club before arrival.

Practical

Member-run club geared towards motor boats rather than sailing yachts. There is a clubhouse with a bar and a dining hall overlooking the water. Shops and restaurants line Emmons Avenue.

History

Varuna Boat Club was founded in 1875 and is the oldest of the boating clubs along the Sheepshead Bay waterfront.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
40.58319, -73.94075 (40°34.99'N 73°56.44'W)
Town
New York
Country
United States
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Varuna Boat Club lies at 40°34.99'N 73°56.44'W, that is 40.58319, -73.94075 in decimal degrees.

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