Overview
Stamford Yacht Club was organized on 16 October 1890 and sits on Shippan Point in Stamford, Connecticut, on Long Island Sound. It is the sponsor and host of the Vineyard Race, run since 1932 over the Labor Day weekend: a 238-mile course from Shippan Point out to the light tower at the entrance to Buzzards Bay and back, leaving Block Island to starboard both ways, with shorter 116 and 143-mile courses — sailors who finish ten or more join the Buzzard Society. The club also runs the Stamford Overnight Race, the Denmark Race, one-design and evening series and winter frostbiting, and has junior sailing and junior big-boat programs; the dock house handles launch and moorings.
- Founded
- 1890
- Federation
- US Sailing
- Phone
- +1 203 323 3161
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 Long Island Sound – 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.
- Vineyard Race238 nm offshore race Stamford – Buzzards Bay light tower – Stamford (also 116 and 143 nm courses), sailed since 1932, starting the Friday before Labor Day; often 100+ boats
- Stamford Overnight RacePHRF overnight race on Long Island Sound to Stratford and Port Jefferson, a Vineyard Race warm-up; free entry for junior big-boat crews
- Denmark Raceclub race with its own history page
- One Design Seriesclub one-design series
- Frostbitingwinter racing
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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History and achievements
- 1890The club is organized on Thursday, 16 October, by twelve Stamford incorporators
- 1932First Vineyard Race
Location
- Position
- 41°1.77′ N 73°31.78′ W
41.02944, -73.52972 - Address
- 97 Ocean Drive West
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Junior Sailing, Junior Big Boats and Women's Sailing.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound 911. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.
When was Stamford Yacht Club founded?
In 1890.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Vineyard Race, Stamford Overnight Race, Denmark Race and One Design Series.