Overview
Larchmont Yacht Club, founded in 1880, sits on its own point on the western end of Long Island Sound and has been housed in the same shingled clubhouse since 1888. Since 1896 it has run Larchmont Race Week, one of the oldest race weeks in the country run by a single club, with IOD, Shields, S-boat, Sonar and PHRF fleets, a Junior Race Week and the Execution Rocks distance race. In winter the club frostbites in Interclub dinghies every Sunday, a tradition now in its 93rd season. Guests of members and reciprocal-club yachts can take a guest mooring with launch service; the fuel dock has gas and diesel and a free pump-out, all on VHF 72.
- Founded
- 1880
- Clubhouse
- in the present building since 1888
- Federation
- US Sailing
- Phone
- +1 914 834 2440
On the water with VesselSOS
- Family see you from shoreA live link in any browser – they don’t need the app.
- One tap to the right rescue centreHere Coast Guard Sector New York – the app switches centre as you move, with your position and call script even without signal.
- Return-time checkIf you’re not back in time, your people know.
- Shared hazard mapRocks, nets and other hazards reported by other boaters.
Regattas and series
Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.
- Larchmont Race Weektwo weekends of fleet and team racing in July (IOD, Shields, S-boats, Sonar, Ideal 18, Z420, Melges 15, PHRF), held since 1896; 128th edition in 2026
- Larchmont Junior Race Weekthree days of racing for RS Fevas, ILCA 4/6/7 and C420s plus an Opti day; a Junior Day replaced Ladies Day in 1926, making 2026 the 100th edition
- Execution Rocks Distance Raceevening distance race for PHRF yachts during Race Week
- LYC Frostbite seriesSunday winter racing in Interclub dinghies from November, classes A, B and C; charter boats available; 93rd season 2026–27
Live map, a start clock on every phone and results — when the club runs a race on VesselSOS Racing, it shows up here. Racing is a pilot with clubs for the 2027 season.
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Boat classes
History and achievements
- 1880Larchmont Yacht Club is founded
- 1888The club moves into the clubhouse it still uses today
- 1896First Larchmont Race Week
- 1926A Junior Day is added to Race Week — the start of Junior Race Week
- 1930sWinter frostbite dinghy racing begins (93rd season in 2026–27)
Location
- Position
- 40°55.43′ N 73°44.63′ W
40.92389, -73.74389 - Address
- 1 Woodbine Avenue
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Junior Sailing.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: Coast Guard Sector New York 911. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.
When was Larchmont Yacht Club founded?
In 1880.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Larchmont Race Week, Larchmont Junior Race Week, Execution Rocks Distance Race and LYC Frostbite series.