The
New York Yacht Club is a
private social club and
yacht club based in
New York City and
Newport, Rhode Island. It was founded in 1844 by nine prominent sportsmen. The members have contributed to the sport of
yachting and yacht design. As of 2001, the organization was reported to have about 3,000 members. Membership in the club is by invitation only. Its officers include a
Commodore, vice-commodore, rear-commodore, secretary and treasurer.