Overview
Edgartown Yacht Club was founded in 1905 on Martha's Vineyard and since 1926 has had its clubhouse on Osborn's Wharf at the foot of Main Street, once the town's main whaling wharf. It runs the Edgartown Race Weekend, whose 'Round-the-Island race around Martha's Vineyard — about 55 nm past seven lighthouses, first sailed in 1938 — is its centerpiece, along with the annual regatta held since 1924 and a 12 Metre regatta. The Edgartown Junior Yacht Club, formed in 1923, sails on Katama Bay and the outer harbor from a waterfront base on Dock Street and a sailing center on Chappaquiddick. Visiting yachtsmen from accepted clubs can use the clubhouse and the club launch on VHF 72 for up to three days a season; moorings come from the town harbormaster.
- Founded
- 1905
- Federation
- US Sailing
- Phone
- +1 508 627 4361
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Regattas and series
Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.
- 'Round-the-Island Raceabout 55 nm around Martha's Vineyard past seven lighthouses, the main event of Edgartown Race Weekend; first sailed in 1938
- Edgartown Yacht Club Annual Regattaannual regatta for cruising and one-design classes since 1924; 104th edition
- 12 Metre Regatta12 Metre class regatta (next 6–8 August 2027)
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Boat classes
History and achievements
- 1905The club is founded; its first clubhouse and pier stand on rented land
- 1923The Edgartown Junior Yacht Club is formed, among the first of its kind
- 1924First Edgartown Regatta
- 1926The club acquires Osborn's Wharf at the foot of Main Street, the town's old whaling wharf
- 1938 · 1944Wharf and clubhouse weather the 1938 hurricane and the even more destructive 1944 hurricane
- 1996New junior club waterfront base at 11–19 Dock Street commissioned on 6 July
- 2008The Sailing Center on Chappaquiddick Point opens, with a deep-water pier
Location
- Position
- 41°23.30′ N 70°30.66′ W
41.38836, -70.51104 - Address
- 1 Dock Street
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Edgartown Junior Yacht Club.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England 911. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.
When was Edgartown Yacht Club founded?
In 1905.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: 'Round-the-Island Race, Edgartown Yacht Club Annual Regatta and 12 Metre Regatta.