About
Located on the waterfront in Essex, Connecticut, overlooking the beautiful Connecticut River our clubhouse is only six miles up river from the Old Saybrook Light on Long Island Sound, and a short cruise to beautiful Hamburg Cove.
Activities
ECYC sponsors a variety of fun social events and activities throughout the year. Please check our EVENTS page for updates!
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The club also conducts a wide selection of boating activities for both novices and experienced boaters and sailors. Corinthians are actively involved in springs and fall Frostbite Racing, the Ideal 18 Summer Series, the Essex 12 Meter Challenge, the Essex Rum Challenge, the Tri Club River Series, including our own Thomas Clark Memorial Race, and the new ECYC Cross-Sound Challenge, which celebrated its premiere in 2013, as well as a number of ECSA sanctioned PHRF races throughout the season. Check the RACING page for details!
Corinthians regularly cruise socially all over Southern New England and Long Island Sound. We own four Ideal 18 Sailboats for our members to use in racing, social sailing and sailing instruction. We maintain two moorings in Essex Harbour, as well as one in Hamburg Cove. (Rules and regulations for mooring use.)
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Please see the VISITORS page for details.
Club Hours
The Essex Corinthian Yacht Club is open to members on the following days:
(the clubhouse is closed on Mondays)
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FEBRUARY - COMMISSIONING:
Tue, Wed, and Thu: 9 am to 5 pm Fri: 9 am to 9 pm Sat and Sunday: 9 am to 5 pm
COMMISSIONING - MEMORIAL DAY:
Tue, Wed, and Thu: 9 am to 5 pm Fri: 9 am to 9 pm Sat and Sun: 9 am to 9 pm
MEMORIAL DAY - LABOR DAY:
Tue, Wed, and Thu: 9 am to 9 pm
Fri: 9 am to 10 pm
Sat and Sun: 9 am to 9 pm
LABOR DAY - YEAR END:
Tue, Wed, and Thu: 9 am to 5 pm Fri: 9 am to 9 pm Sat and Sun: 11 am to 5 pm
Facilities
Our second floor dining room and deck offer a spectacular setting overlooking the Connecticut River. The dining area features lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch with weekly changing specials. Please see our DINING page for galley opening hours.
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We are pleased to be a BYOB club.
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The first floor River Room provides space for smaller gatherings and is equipped with a wide-screen TV. We also maintain a large, outdoor gas grill on the lower deck.
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Both levels are available for private functions on a limited basis. Please contact us for details, or refer to the DINING page.
For specific dining hours, please refer to the DINING page as well.
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Please note: ​ The Club is closed for maintenance in January. The Club may also be closed during inclement weather without prior notice! Special hours for events will be announced separately.
2024 Bridge Officers
Commodore: Bill Robinson
Vice Commodore: Joe Pelletier
Rear Commodore: Scott Beckwith
Secretary: Elizabeth Nocera
Treasurer: Dave Furtak
Fleet Captain: Jon Gibbs
Click here for complete list of ECYC Board of Governors