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The RYC was founded in 1927 as a community yacht club supporting activities in the Rockland area. A lot has happened since then. Presently there are about one hundred seventy-five members representing about eighty boats. The club sees itself as relaxed, informal group of boaters. The RYC rents a room at the Atlantic Challenge Foundation in Rockland for meetings and some general functions such as cook-outs after the Tuesday night races. The club also has a dinghy dock at the ACF including use of their main dock for temporary tie ups.
Activities include:
Cruising:
There are generally two to four cruises a season. Some are as close as Penobscot Bay and others as far Canada. Some are long weekends and some are as long as a week +. The club has seen as few as three boats on a cruise to more than ten boats. Participating members help pick locations to visit and join in for a day or for the whole trip.
Racing:
Harbor races Tuesdays June through September starting at 5pm or so with boats participating for one to two hours followed by a wrap up at the ACF. Solstice Race in June on Penobscot Bay (three to five hours). Bayside/Rockland Race in July. Around Islesboro Race with Northport Yacht Club in September. Members also participate in the Digby Race (first place 2001), Downeast Race Week, and the Bermuda Race.
Social:
Progressive dinners with boats rafting at Broad Cove, Owl's Head. Lobster Picnic in September. Holiday party in December at the Samoset Resort - we tend to clean up for this one. Business meetings September through May with either educational programs or entertainment. Pot luck suppers after some club meetings during the winter (October - May). Spring picnic in May (at the Rockport Boat Club).
Club costs:
$100.00 for membership couple/family - $80 single
The club charges about $19.00 + for a burgee (depending on size)
The club has various clothing items etc.
Our membership chair is Al Hodsdon. He can be reached at: 207-873-5164, Fax:207-872-0645 or email: aeheng@prexar.com
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