Newport Yacht Club

Newport Yacht Club was organized in April, 1894, and chartered in May of that year. At the first meeting, with nine men present, the objective of the club was stated: "This Club shall be known as the Newport Yacht Club and shall have for its objective the encouragement of yachting in and around Newport. " The first regatta organized by the new club was held July 4, 1894, under the Herreshoff Rule. From this beginning, club membership grew rapidly and Newport Yacht Club became increasingly active... more