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Discover the best yacht clubs in the world
Published 15 November 2023
Renowned for their historic sailing traditions, stunning locations and exclusive membership, the most prestigious yacht clubs in the world offer a unique social hub for like-minded yachting enthusiasts to enjoy. As social venues go, the worlds these clubs inhabit have the upper hand, particularly during some of their regattas. Burgess takes a look behind the scenes at some of the best yacht clubs in the world.
What is a yacht club: history.
Founded in 1720, the Royal Cork Yacht Club was a forerunner and became the first formally established yacht club in the world. Before this time, yachts were typically owned by royalty, but as non-royals began to purchase or build their own yachts to sail and race, clubs began to form to aid in the organisation of such races and regattas.
Then, and now, few institutions compete with the exclusivity and prestige of a yacht club. Whether founded by a prince, boasting a rich history and tradition, or as a recent addition to the most highly ranked yacht clubs in the world, being an esteemed member of any of these yacht clubs is the pinnacle of yachting for many. The majority of the clubhouses are located in iconic seaside settings (or in major cities, as is the case for the New York Yacht Club) and have world-class amenities. Upholding sailing traditions to this day, every yacht club will organise regattas and racing, and a few have also become training centres for young sailors.
Members can also benefit from club facilities which can include anything from grand and stately rooms for entertaining and socialising in, to swimming pools, concierge services, high-end restaurants, and, most importantly, a yachting community to socialise and network with. With all this typically comes a high joining and membership fee and a rigorous application process, including recommendations and meticulous screening, meaning that the resulting membership pool are a close-knit community of generally like-minded people.
What to wear to a yacht club?
Remaining traditional, most yacht clubs have specific guidelines for dress code inside their clubs. Depending on the time of day or event, the dress code for men is usually collared shirts or polos rather than t-shirts, with trousers rather than shorts and closed-toe shoes. Ties are not usually required for lunch, and, given the locations of most of the clubs, light colours and light fabrics are also advisable.
For ladies, tops should not be strappy or too casual, while skirts or dresses should be a suitable length. Trousers for ladies are also acceptable at most clubs, while footwear of any style, other than trainers or flip flops, are allowed. Hats of any sort are usually also forbidden inside.
The best yacht clubs in the world
There are thousands of yacht clubs in the world but only a handful are considered to be elite . Whether famed for their historic sailing traditions, their sumptuous settings or their excellent facilities, one thing all of our selected yacht clubs have in common is their exclusive and respected membership.
The Royal Yacht Squadron
Not quite the world’s oldest club, but one of the most famous of the historic ones, the Royal Yacht Squadron (RYS) was established in 1815. Originally set up as a local club by 42 original members with an interest in yachting, its royal association began just two years after its founding when the Prince Regent, later King George IV, became a member. Later on, when he acceded to become King, it was then renamed the Royal Yacht Squadron and its clubhouse is Cowes Castle on the Isle of Wight, UK.
The club has always attracted famous and illustrious members. As well as George IV, Nelson’s Captain at Trafalgar Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy was a founder member, and later the explorer Robert Falcon Scott (Scott of the Antarctic). These famous members and royal associations secured its reputation as one of the most influential yachting establishments. It was RYS’s commodore who originally challenged the New York Yacht Club and their racing yacht America to a round-the-island race in 1851 – a contest now known as the America’s Cup (see NYYC below). The RYS also initiated the regatta racing rule which mandates racing yachts to give way to the vessel on the starboard tack (a rule which must have saved countless accidents since its inception).
Today the club hosts several regattas, the most famous of which is Cowes Week. There are just over 500 members of the Royal Yacht Squadron, 75 of whom are Naval members and 60 of whom are Honorary members. Only British yacht club members are permitted to fly the White Ensign on their yachts – a unique privilege for Squadron members only those dates back to 1829 when it was gifted to them by King William, who was himself a member. Membership to the club is by recommendation from existing members and subject to a secret ballot.
New York Yacht Club
The New York Yacht Club (NYYC) was established in 1844 by John Cox Stevens. He was the owner of the schooner America, with which he triumphed against a fleet of British yachts in 1851 in what became the prequel to the America’s Cup race named after his vessel. Between 1857 and 1983 the NYYC then successfully defended the cup a further 25 times, before eventually losing it to the Royal Perth Yacht Club’s yacht AUSTRALIA II. This was and still is the longest winning streak (in terms of years) in any sport.
From transatlantic victories to its famous ‘cruises’, the club has been a founder of many of yachting’s great firsts. Since losing the cup to Australia in 1983, the club has welcomed younger sailors to its two clubhouses: one in a stunning Beaux-Arts building in Manhattan and the other in a grander waterfront location in Newport, Rhode Island. The former is a jacket and tie establishment, and the latter provides members with access to the ideal sailing conditions promised by the deep waters around Rhode Island. Today, the club’s burgee, which only club members are permitted to fly, is recognised the yachting world over.
Yacht Club de Monaco
Founded in 1953 by Prince Rainier III of Monaco, the Yacht Club de Monaco is a relatively new entrant to the scene which nevertheless holds a unique position in international yachting. Created from the old Société des Regates, its aim was to promote yachting within the Principality, and judging by the number of yachts which populate Monaco’s Port Hercule it has certainly succeeded. The Club is twinned with several clubs, including two of the world’s leading yacht clubs – the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda and the Real Club Nautico de Barcelona. Members are therefore able to participate in sporting activities held between clubs and access each other’s clubhouse and facilities.
The Yacht Club de Monaco’s major focus is racing, but the social scene is not far behind. This is a club with such an exclusive members’ list that although it is the place to be seen, the members remain discreet. His Royal Highness, Prince Sovereign Albert II, has been Club President since 1984 and is also responsible for the clubhouse that opened in 2014.
Located at the heart of the Principality overlooking Port Hercules, the futuristic-styled Norman Foster designed building resembles a yacht with a series of deck-like terraces, all offering spectacular views over the Mediterranean. A fantastic venue for socialising and entertaining with all manner of events for the yachting community, including exclusive parties and events throughout the Monaco Yacht Show , the clubhouse is also home to the 1909 Restaurant, the Sunrise Restaurant, the Aquarama Riva Bar, Observatory Deck, and the Ballroom. Members also have access to a large outdoor swimming pool and lounge deck area.
Membership is extremely limited and prospective candidates are rigorously vetted. Applications must be supported by two existing members and if successful, they are welcomed with a party and dinner in their honour. Given its exclusive nature, a formal dress code for day and evening wear is mandatory for all.
Yacht Club Costa Smeralda
Founded in 1967 by HH the Aga Khan, the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) is one of the leading yacht clubs in the Mediterranean. Amongst the world’s most eminent yachting destinations, Sardinia’s Porto Cervo and the surrounding waters are the club’s main draw. This coastline provides ideal conditions for sailing and as a result the club hosts some of the world’s most prestigious regattas, including the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup, the Rolex Swan Cup, and the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta.
Aside from its impressive racing calendar, the YCCS has become one of the most luxurious locations for superyachts throughout the summer season. With an impressive social scene, the clubhouse literally buzzes with high-profile members stepping ashore from their yachts to enjoy its many amenities. The clubhouse itself also offers a panoramic pool terrace, al fresco dining, a wellness centre and spa, and a member’s lounge and bar, while also located within walking distance is the Pevero Golf Club and Cala Granu Beach.
Membership is strict, with a new member having to be proposed by two current members. A Club Uniform is available for YCCS members and must be worn if participating in certain events when members are officially representing the Club. Evening attire also requires the typical clubhouse attire, with long trousers and a shirt (no t-shirts) and closed shoes for men, while ladies must wear a suitable length skirt or trousers. Along with the Yacht Club de Monaco, the YCCS is twinned with the prestigious New York Yacht Club and the Royal Yacht Squadron.
St Francis Yacht Club
The St Francis Yacht Club (StFYC) is one of the world’s most prestigious sailing clubs. It is also one of the oldest American yacht clubs, having been founded in 1927 when a few members from the San Francisco Yacht Club decided to move their clubhouse from Sausalito to Belvedere.
Today, the Mediterranean Revival-style clubhouse affords dazzling views over the San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the infamous Alcatraz. More importantly, it provides access to some of the most spectacular sailing waters in the world, with berthing on the shores of San Francisco Bay and access to the private Tinsley Island in the Sacramento Delta.
St Francis Yacht Club members enjoy a busy schedule of racing events, including the Rolex Big Boat Series. The Club also hosts a series of social events within its clubhouse dining and multiple event spaces. The dress code for social engagements is formal, with clubhouse attire post 6pm requiring jackets for men and the equivalent evening dress for ladies. Membership to the club is by invitation only, with nominations sponsored by between one and three existing members based on the level of membership required.
Dubai Marina Yacht Club
It may not hold the historic prestige of the other yacht clubs featured here, but what the Dubai Marina Yacht Club lacks in history it certainly makes up for in facilities and luxury. Located in the heart of New Dubai, the Club is one of the largest yacht clubs in the world, encompassing five marinas located along the Persian Gulf coastline. Enveloped by soaring skyscrapers on either side, the Club House Marina lies at the heart of the Dubai Marina Yacht Club, while the West Bay Marina is perfectly located for ease of access to the sea.
East Marina and the Marina Promenade offer an array of restaurants and shopping arcades, and the Marina Mall is the entertainment and retail hub. Member lounges are spread across the facility, including the Aquara Lounge and the Yots Sports lounge. Amenities across all marinas include several member lounges and a 24/7 concierge service. Being a Dubai Marina Yacht Club member allows for berthing perks, a 24/7 concierge service, access to water taxis, pools, and gyms, and invites to yachting events dedicated to showcasing the region’s geography and culture.
Grand Bahama Yacht Club
With its easily navigated deep-water marina on the island of Grand Bahama, the Grand Bahama Yacht Club in Freeport is one of the most prominent marinas in the Caribbean. Welcoming large yachts to its convenient location just to the north of The Bahamas archipelago, the Club is a designated Bahamas Port of Entry and often the first port-of-call in The Bahamas for yachts coming from Florida.
Membership of the Grand Bahama Yacht Club includes access to the turn-of-the-century modern clubhouse with its European architecture and lush tropical landscaping. It also has an Olympic-sized swimming pool, and 24/7 security.
Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
Founded in 1944, The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) has become Australia’s most prestigious yacht club. Host to the famous Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, the club has world-class facilities for both the sailing elite and its members, who also enjoy access to the club’s comprehensive sailing programme.
Nestled along the Rushcutters Bay foreshore, the modern clubhouse enjoys stunning harbour views, a large 213-berth marina, function rooms, and other clubhouse amenities including a bar and lounge. Membership to the CYCA is on a referral basis.
Barbados Yacht Club
The Barbados Yacht Club is located on Carlisle Bay and as such it provides access to stunning beaches and ideal sailing conditions that the Caribbean is known for. From the beach bar to tennis to a host of sailing programmes, members benefit from a wide array of both sailing and social activities.
Like many of the other clubs in this list, the Barbados Yacht Club hosts a variety of regattas, including the Mount Gay Rum Barbados Regatta along with recreational activities like tennis and sailing programmes, while the clubhouse also has a restaurant and bar for socialising. Membership to the Barbados Yacht Club is through a monthly ballot and is based on sailing performance.
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Etiquette & Traditions
Yachts and yacht clubs are great users of flags. They are colorful, festive and informative. Every yacht owner and yacht club member should be familiar with the customs that apply to all the types of flags typically flown on a vessel.
Unlike buildings and houses ashore, a vessel has a limited number of places from which to fly flags, and thus the yachtsman must be selective in the flags that he or she flies afloat. A yacht will ordinarily display three flags: one announcing her nationality, one announcing her owner’s club affiliation, and one announcing her owner’s status (private signal or club officer’s flag).
Yacht clubs traditionally follow nautical rather than shore practice. Their flagpoles have gaffs like the ones on a ship’s mast, and the flag is flown from the peak of the gaff, as it is properly done onboard ship. PYC follows this tradition with its gaff rigged flag pole.
National Ensign (50-Star US flag)
The familiar 50 star “stars and stripes” flag is also known as the national ensign afloat. It is the most important flag on board and identifies her national character. A vessel’s character is determined by her registration, which may differ from that of her owner. This is especially important abroad and on the high seas. SomePYC members’ vessels are federally documented or state registered and thus should fly the national ensign.
A ship’s national ensign is immediately recognizable because it flies farthest aft (the place of honor), but not necessarily from the highest point in the rig. With the possible exception of battle flags, it should be the vessel’s largest flag.
Normally the national ensign is flown from a staff on the vessel’s stern. No other flag may be flown from this position. However, it is also permissible on a sailboat to fly it from the leech of the aft-most sail about two-thirds of the way up; or from the peak of the gaff on a gaff-rigged vessel. Sport fishing boats, which cannot fly the ensign from the stern when underway because of interference with fishing lines, fly the ensign from the aft end of the tuna tower on the centerline; and often leave it there when not underway. When not underway, the national ensign is only flown from the stern staff on all vessels.
Club Burgee
Yacht and sailing clubs have flags to distinguish them, called a burgee. Most yacht club burgees are pennant (three sided) shaped like the PYC burgee, but a few clubs use swallow-tailed flags, while a very few use rectangular flags. Our club has a collection of burgees from many other clubs around the United States and World that are displayed in The Upper Deck.
Flying the burgee is an important part of belonging to a yacht club and a vessel owned by a member of PYC should fly our burgee with pride. Our burgee has appeared in its present form since 1890.
The burgee is flown from the bow staff on a powerboat, while most sailboats fly the burgee from the starboard spreader. The traditional position at the top of the mast is no longer used because of interference with wind sensors and antennas. Normally a vessel displays only one burgee at a time. Exceptions are made for opening day and other special occasions when owners will string together all burgees of clubs to which they belong, with the PYC burgee at the top of the string for PYC functions.
Officers Flags
The yacht ensign’s circle of 13 stars surrounding an anchor forms the basis for the officer flags used by PYC and many other yacht clubs for the commodore, vice commodore, rear commodore, and fleet captain with the background being blue, red and white respectively. Other officers, such as secretary, treasurer, and past commodore, etc., have their own flags. The 13 stars represent the original 13 colonies found on the “Betsy Ross” flag with a fouled anchor in the union. The medallion configuration, was entered into official use in 1848, following an act of Congress that made it the official signal for U.S. pleasure sailing vessels. On sailboats the officer flag is flown immediately below the burgee. On powerboats, the officer flag is flown from the mast, with the club burgee keeping its place flown at the bow staff. Officer flags are flown only when the officer is aboard.
PYC tradition provides that when an officer is on the PYC premises or is aboard their vessel in local waters, the officer’s flag shall be flown on the PYC Yacht Club Mast. All officer flags shall be flown during national holidays (such as 4 th of July) and Regatta’s during the boating season.
PYC has 4 Flag Officers; Commodore, Vice Commodore, Rear Commodore and Fleet Captain, plus 2 other Officers, Secretary and Treasurer,each of which has their own Flag of designation that flies in accordance with PYC tradition.
The club burgee should be flown at the masthead, ensign on the gaff, and when you add additional flags, you start with the halyard on the right (from the land side, facing pole) and move inward with flags of lower status.
Commodore’s FlagVice Commodore’s Flag
Rear Commodore’s FlagFleet Captain’s Flag
Treasurer’s FlagSecretary’s Flag
PYC Gaff-Rigged Flag Pole
“What is the proper way to fly flags on a gaff-rigged pole?” That is probably the most frequently asked question received by the USPS Flag & Etiquette Committee. Gaff-rigged poles are used by navies,boaters and yacht clubs around the world. Onshore, the”yacht club style flagpole” with a gaff represents the mast of a ship. A gaff-rigged pole may, or may not, have a yardarm or cross tree. A gaff-rigged pole with ayardarm is illustrated above flying the Ensign, PYC club burgee and an officer flag. (Gaff-rigged pole flyingUSPS flags)
Many people are confused about the proper way to fly the national ensign from a gaff-rigged pole. As depicted in the drawing above, the national ensign should beflown from the gaff and the club or organization burgee should be flown at the masthead.
The gaff-rigged pole had its origins at sea. Because of all the sail carried by the rigging of these vessels, the flag of a nation could not be clearly viewed if it was placed at the top of the mast. The stern of the vessel was the position of command and the captain’s quarters were located aft. Early boats also had the nobleman’s banner,king’s banner, or English ensign staff fixed to the stern rail. As sails changed, long booms sweep across the stern rail every time the ship tacked, so the ensign staff had to be removed when the ship was under way. Since the captain and other officers were still aft, the nearest position from which they found it practical to fly the ensign was the gaff. Over time, this became the place of honor to display the national flag.When the ship was moored, the ensign staff was set up again on the stern rail.
This was the practice in the eighteenth century, when the U.S. Navy was created. Now that warships are made of steel and thesignal mast no longer carries a boom, our navy still flies the ensign at the gaff peak when under way and at the ensign staff when not underway. There is no law specifying how a flag should fly on a gaff-rigged pole, instead it is based on longstanding nautical tradition.
The usual argument given by those that think it is wrong to fly the national ensign from the gaff is that the national ensign is flying below a club burgee or other flag contrary to the Flag Code. Notice that even when the national ensign is flown from the stern of a ship, it is lower in height than other flags flying on the ship. When the ensign is flown from a gaff-rigged pole, a flag flown at the top of the mast is not considered above the ensign because it is not being flown directly above the ensign on the same halyard.
The ensign should be flown from the highest point of honor, and over time, that has become the peak of the gaff. Flying the national ensign from the top of the mast while flying another flag at the gaff would be flying another flag in a position of superior honor since the peak of the gaff is the highest point of honor.
Colors (the raising &lowering of our American flag)
When making morning colors, the ensign is hoisted first, then the club burgee, officer’s flag, and private signal; at evening colors, the reverse is followed with the ensign being lowered last. Colors are hoisted smartly and lowered ceremoniously.
The time-honored naval tradition of Evening Colors each day at sunset is followed by PYC. Evening Colors at PYC begins with the ringing of a ships bell and the command, “Attention to Colors” followed immediately thereafter by a cannon shot. Upon hearing the cannon shot, or the command “Colors,” all those on Club property in sight of the flag will stand and face the flag, in silence, with their right hand over their heart, until the flag is fully lowered. At that point, the command, “Carry on” will be given.
The tradition is naval; it began with the British Royal navy, and continues with the U.S. Navy. Cannons or guns are fired at sunset when the flag is taken down, as a sign of respect. In the days when sailing ships were armed with cannon, it could take as long as twenty minutes to load and fire a gun. When a ship fired her guns in salute, she rendered herself powerless for the duration. By emptying their guns, the ship’s crew showed shore batteries and forts that they were no threat. Over time, this gesture became a sign of respect, with both shore and ship gun batteries firing volleys.
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Members and visiting yachtsmen are encouraged to follow the Flag Etiquette and Traditions that apply to their respective vessels. For more information, we suggest researching the book “Chapman Boating Etiquette”.
Source: Some information in this article was borrowed from the Houston Yacht Club website, http://www.houstonyachtclub.com/ for history and more detailed information, see Yachting Customs and Courtesies by J.A. Tringali. Other sources are United States PowerSquadron (USPS), Wicked Local Article 7.19.2016 – Marblehead 101: The Tradition of sunset cannons and the Plymouth Yacht Club Handbook.
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In their travels across the country and around the world, PYC members exchange and collect burgees from all nature of yacht and sailing clubs. Our collection includes burgees from 19 states and 18 countries, and a burgee from the oldest yacht club in the world founded in 1720, the Royal Cork Yacht Club, Crosshaven, County Cork, Ireland.
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Southern Yacht Club is proud to display the signals of established yacht clubs in recognition of our mutual friendship and common pursuits. These burgees have been exchanged and collected by the membership during their travels and competitions, as well as, presented by sailors visiting our club.
Are the flags in any particular order?
Generally speaking, there is no particular order. However, the inner row of flags hanging vertically are the Gulf Yachting Association member clubs and are hung in the order in which they joined the GYA.
Where is the Southern Yacht Club burgee?
Flying at the top of the mast on the North Lawn! The burgees displayed in the bar serve as a sign of hospitality and respect for our fellow yachtsmen from across the country and around the world. The SYC burgee may be displayed in the bar during certain events that celebrate the club, itself, such as the Annual Meeting or Commodore's Ball.
Can I add a burgee to the collection?
Absolutely! All members are encouraged to bring an SYC burgee or two with them on their travels and to make an exchange with any yacht club they may visit. Also, visitors to SYC may offer to make an exchange at the front desk. Note that the prefered size for display is 12"x18".
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One wonderful benefit of membership is being able to visit other Yacht Clubs when travelling. Members each receive one of our club burgees (flag) and can exchange it with another club when visiting. All of the beautiful burgees that members have exchanged over the years are proudly displayed in the clubhouse. The link below takes you to the list of other club burgees from around the world that we've received by visits from our members.
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Capital Yacht Club, located in the heart of the nation’s capital, is a private club that offers a comfortable and friendly atmosphere, as well as waterside and landside amenities, to members and guests from around the world.
Capital Yacht Club’s clubhouse is a welcoming place to relax over a cocktail, a tasty meal, or cup of coffee. The clubhouse has a full service bar and restaurant, captain’s room, library, shower facilities, laundry room, the Ship’s Store, and an upper and lower balcony. The clubhouse also offers free wireless Internet access.
The full service bar and restaurant, with panoramic views of the marina, are open five days per week, Tuesday (Bar Only), Wednesday – Saturday (Bar and Restaurant). This is the club’s social center and features hundreds of yacht club burgees from around the world.
The captain’s room, a place to grab a coffee from the self-service coffee bar, utilize the shared kitchen space, use the club computer and printer, or spend time with fellow members.
The library offers an area for meetings, reference materials for use on-site, and games, as well as the Sharkey memorial exchange library.
The laundry room has 5 coin and card operated washers and 5 coin and card operated dryers.
The shower facilities have a private changing area and lockers available for day use.
The Ship’s Store, open Friday evenings during happy hour, is the place to buy CYC branded outerwear, shirts, and tableware.
The upper and lower balconies are terrific places to enjoy the sunset.
Please reach out to the general manager for information.
The marina consists of concrete floating docks and can accommodate vessels from weekend cruisers to yachts up to 160 feet. Slips are available to members and visiting guests. Reservations are required for guest yachts.
Electrical power includes 30 and 50 amp service for all slips and three phase 100 amp on the T-heads. Wireless internet is available to all members and guests of the club.
Visiting boaters choosing to anchor at The Wharf mooring balls may arrange for use of our transiting dock and club facilities for a small fee by contacting the Dockmaster, hailed on VHF channel 16 between 9am and 5pm daily. The Wharf moorings are available through The Wharf Marina .
Note: With the development of the Southwest Waterfront anchoring is no longer permitted north of the Harbor Patrol dock.
If you have a question or would like to learn more about the Capital Yacht Club, please call us today at 202-488-8110 or e-mail us at [email protected] .
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 Over the years I have belonged to several “prestigious” yacht clubs and I still belong to a couple. Nothing particularly meritorious in this. When you grow up around an old and established yacht club junior sailing program and then race a bunch, both inshore and offshore, these memberships come your way as long as you have put in the required miles and have the required experience. And, although I’m not really much of a joiner, and, as the years go by, tend to prefer small gatherings around meals more than the larger cocktail parties that clubs seem to thrive on, I do still value my membership in the two clubs remaining. But, having said that, there is an aspect of these clubs that is really starting to annoy me. And, as regular readers know, I’m not one to suffer in silence, so here goes. The subject of today’s rant is burgee etiquette. You see, both clubs would prefer members to fly the burgee at the top of the mast on one of those totally impractical devices that are generally referred to as “pig sticks”. And the senior (in age) of the two clubs is…well…just plain rabid about this. To the point that one of the first interactions a friend of mine had with another member after joining was being read off publicly on VHF radio for having the nerve to fly the revered bunting at the port spreader, as has become common practice among less snooty clubs. Luckily, said friend is a far nicer person than I am, and so quietly complied rather than telling the officious jerk to shove his pig stick you know where, as I would have. I mean really, in this age of paraphernalia covered mastheads, flying the burgee at the top of the mast on a stick that must be run up on a halyard is about as practical as mandating that every member should, upon election, re-rig his or her boat with a gaff. On our own boat the mast is crowded with:
Pray tell, how the hell am I supposed to fly a burgee in amongst all of that stuff, much of which is not only expensive but fragile and just waiting to get broken by an errant pig stick. And even if I could, I value my sleep too much to haul something up there that is inevitably going to tap against the mast all night. Yes, I know, there are ways to get around all this. In fact, in a moment of uncharacteristic conformism I even spent a silly amount of money building a sort of sheppard’s crook device to get the burgee away from the other stuff—you can see it in the opening photo. But this spring, when I was putting the mast back together, I looked at said device that takes a 15 minute epic struggle in a bosun’s chair to take off prior to unstepping and the same to reinstall after stepping (it will get in the way of the crane) and rebelled. Screw it, if I can’t fly the burgee at the port spreader, like any sane sailor of the 21st century, then I won’t fly it at all. Now all of that may seem like much ado about nothing from a curmudgeonly old bastard, but actually, I think there’s a larger point here: Both clubs are constantly bemoaning the difficulty of attracting younger members. There might be a clue to the root of that problem in the flag thing. The next time you see a cruising boat with people under 40 on it, take a look at the port spreader. In many (maybe most) cases you will see not just one but several club burgees there and maybe a couple of state or province flags as well. Kind of like social media. Flag-Facebook if you like. And really, isn’t that what yacht clubs are really about? A way to meet and spend time with nice people that share our interests? Wait, let’s think a little more. Is this burgee thing the only place where our clubs project an out of touch from the last century vibe? Want young members? Might be time to think about a lot of stuff: Do we really need to wear pink pants, blazers and club ties? Time to look at the dress code too, I would suggest. And as for those captain’s hats that the flag officers of some clubs are wont to sport…wait John, don’t go there—one thing at a time. Let’s at least make a start at becoming more approachable and relevant by getting rid of the burgee at the top of the mast rule and just be grateful and welcoming when qualified—both clubs have qualification criteria that I would not dream of diluting—sailors want to join us and show our flag, no matter where they fly it. By the way, the Commodore of the junior (in age) of the two clubs I’m still a member of said pretty much the same thing as the last paragraph in a recent letter to the membership—good on him, I say. Please Share a Link: More Articles From Cruising Etiquette:
 Those of us who sail Freedoms don’t even have a spreader. Not having a good place to fly a burgee, I instead fly the battle flag of the nuclear carrier Harry S Truman (CVN 75). Sending photo via email.  Yes – I am a member of couple yacht clubs and a couple of sailing associations. Flying their burgee and where to fly it, is something else. Burgee etiquette brings you quickly into flag etiquette. A mind field in some part of the world. From my yacht master theory, I remember that courtesy flag, and the Q flag must be flown on the starboard side under the speeders. The port side is for your bungee and other private flags. This keeps it simple. I would not keep flags anywhere else – except for the ensign that got its teak pool at the stern. Keep your burgee flag under port spreader – period. I keep my RORC flag under the port spreader. Normally, I know the director of wind by heart. A quick look at the bungee quickly tells me direction and an indication of strength of the wind. To help me with the wind direction I only need one bungee. Your snob, you might be thinking. An RORC member over 50! Terje  We have had several club burgees. We have a private signal. We have a house flag. We have found they make an annoying racket from either the pig stick whacking the mast or the halyard doing a rumba to the wind’s tempo. In forty years of cruising, one person has approached our boat (socially) because of a pennant in the wind. We found the best solution is to not fly any of them except the national ensign and a courtesy ensign — if required. One less thing to get down in a blow.  Dear John, First of all, suffering in silence is vastly over-rated. I very much second all you said. Archaic and tradition bound practices have their place in the world, especially when their function is connecting us with our heritage through ritual, but when they undermine function (flags as communication devices) by not having members fly their flags and potentially do masthead damage, common sense should prevail. Dick Stevenson, s/v Alchemy  Call me whatever, but as a Yank, I’ve enjoyed belonging to two yacht clubs with a Royal prefix. I must say that the burgee of each one looked splendid flying from the masthead. Moreover, I always felt I was paying proper homage when I, a nonresident, sailed in and moored with the burgee flying in the proper spot. Especially when hardly any local members of “my” clubs followed tradition. I managed this with a pig stick fashioned from the tip of a carbon fiber fishing rod. It had a dedicated halyard, and was long enough, barely, to clear the antenna array. It was a bear to set this. It had to be done in little or no wind and typically took a half dozen tries before pig stick and burgee poked through the masthead gear and flapped, triumphantly, above it all. You’ll notice this is written in past tense. Last year, one of said handsome burgees, slightly frayed from months aloft, had a thread become tangled around an antenna. No amount of gentle pulling from various angles would dislodge it. After many tries, the attachment with the pigstick gave way and the burgee was left dangling from the antenna, no better than a piece of red rag. Shocking! Out came the bosun’s chair. Amazing how long it took to cut it away. I think now, that each burgee will look fine tucked beneath the port spreader. If you’re OK, I’m OK.  Well that’s interesting. I expected to get a lot more push back. Given that (so far) I have not, it really does seem as if this is an idea that’s time has come. Thanks to all for the input. Please keep it coming, the more we opinions we get, both for and against, the better.  Morning John & Phyllis: You know we are not “joiners” either, but in this case, we have to respectfully disagree. Re-visit the book NOWHERE IS TOO FAR and tell us those adventurers and their stories aren’t inspiring? Observing proper burgee etiquette is simply a way of connecting us to a few of the powerful traditions of the past (and the achievements of past members). We do not care for officious rule enforcement…but it’s nice to see it done right. Anchor properly? Stow your lines properly? Sail off your mooring with a flourish? Then you’d probably enjoy investing in flying your burgee properly and not like some vehicle that looks agricultural . Now. Want to talk about supercilious Yachties? Let’s discuss those overfed overgrown adolescents with a drink in their hand firing off those @#$ cannons at sunset?! ? Faithfully, Pete & Kareen Worrell S/V PATIENCE Portsmouth, NH USA I totally agree that if someone wishes to fly the burgee from the top of the mast they should be allowed to do so, and even applauded for their efforts. But, on the other hand, mandating that difficult and out of date position for the burgee in the written club rules, as some clubs still do, and worse still berating a new member for non-compliance is simply silly in my view. By the way, I’m totally with you on the cannons…might make me jump and spill my sundowner.  What about an AAC burgee to join the collection?  Crossed that bridge a decade ago. I just don’t fly anything unless I’m in foreign waters. Sailing to me is is about freedom. The prestigious yacht clubs are about status, snobbery, and exclusivity. The prime rib is great, but the social complications are mind numbing. A) the snobs are soul-sapping and B) if the vessel hasn’t marked you as Mr. Deep Pockets, the burgee surely will.  What a coincidence…yesterday, I saw an Alberg 30 with a wooden mast hoisting a club pennant (long and skinny compared to our YC’s isosceles triangle-shaped spreader burger) on a pigstick. Of course, it looked great, because there was NOTHING (no VHF, not even a Windex or a light) up there. In such cases, it does create a festive effect, and you can even hoist it in moderate breezes. But for a modern vessel requiring trilights, anchor lights, weather equipment, wind indicator equipment and one or more antennas, dissapators, and maybe a strobe? Forget it.  I organized a 2 week OCC rally this year in Southern New England and for the occasion I decided to rig a pig stick. I also bought myself a slightly bigger burgee – wanted to make a splash with the 18 attending boats! While I thought about making my own stick, I found a local guy that actually sold them – so I went for it – $75. The new burgee arrived shortly after – $38 and with the new halyard $65, I was ready to go – since fortunately there was already a suitable block in place at the top of the mast. I have to say, when rigged, she looked great! I do think that the effect of a good looking burgee at the top of the mast is great – really dresses the boat nicely! Being a nice long pig stick (to clear all the masthead paraphernalia), I found that I had to keep massive tension on the halyard to ensure it kept everything vertical. We now had a slapping halyard to tie back at night! However, the stick itself would tap tap away against the mast and since the mast comes right into our berth, it was, to say the least, rather annoying. Still we persevered… The windex was the first casualty. She got entangled and lost an arm. No big deal – the arm was never set right anyway. When we unstep this winter, we’ll put a new one up there ($47). The VHF was the next casualty and the last straw… I noticed the antenna off to a 45 degree angle one day – the following day it was altogether gone. So, having suffered through 2 weeks cruising with a splendid burgee atop the mast the Admiral called it! We brought the pig stick down and replaced the VHF antenna ($65). I think you’ll agree, $290 is enough of an effort made to justify flying the flag from it’s rightful spot – the spreader! (Anyone interested in a lightly used pig-stick, please let me know!) Yikes, what a story…well told too! But having said that, you are only a silver medal winner in the most-money-to-fly-burgee-competition. I claim the gold medal for what I spent on the damned shepherd’s crook in the picture. Maybe we could make someone a bundled offer: pig-stick and shepherd’s crook.  I’m with Brian. Flags are almost as useless as neckties. I never fly one, unless I really have to – a Q flag, or the UK flag in foreign waters only, and even then, only if I’m persuaded to.  I loath them just as much as corrupt politicians that drape their offices with them. Much easier to show “patriotism” this way while lining their pockets than actually doing something meaningful for their countries. Neither could I be bothered with silly flag rules, salutes, considering it a “living thing” (honestly now), dipping of or burning flags – be it for protest or for disposal (“The approved method of disposing of unserviceable flags has long been that they be destroyed by burning.”). The latter would be easy – if I actually owned a flag, which I currently don’t, where a I live, garbage is incinerated anyways. Never mind the carbon footprint …. In short, if people derive happiness from such things, good for them. For myself, the less I see them, the better. Hence my question to all of you? While ensign, host county and Q flags must be flown, what is the bare minimum in size to remain legal? Would the size of half a sheet of paper be enough to stay out of trouble? Can it be painted on metal, permanently put on the backstay and then forgotten about it? Many thanks Hi all, Just to be clear: from my perspective flags are just communication devices. As such they can convey the range of information that any communication is capable. Some communication is required: courtesy flags, quarantine flags and ensigns when in foreign waters. Flying burgees are (generally) just a social invitation and I have met some wonderful people and had some great opportunities with people who recognize a flown burgee and approached Alchemy. But like all communication, it can be encumbered with dis-agreeable meaning and trappings. My best, Dick Stevenson, s/v Alchemy  If a club of old men in silly suits wants to alienate young sailors and slowly die off, then that works for me. I wouldn’t dream of joining a club that would insist on a pig stick or a dress code. The problem to me is that they then tarnish all of sailing with this elitist image and drive new sailors away. I raced with the Royal Victoria Yacht Club in Canada for years and didn’t have to put up with any of that nonsense. They were a very down to earth and accepting group of people. Sounds like I just got lucky or maybe things are better in the colonies. Perhaps it’s Freudian…the old men in silly suits who can’t “fly the burgee” anymore insist on “proper hoisting”? John — You wanted more push back. Here you go. For the record: I am guilty of being old. I’m decidedly not guilty of being an old man in a silly suit who rues the invention of Fiberglas, thinks it’s been all downhill since the Gilded Age, and feels that no yacht without a club burgee displayed in the proper manner is worthy of hanging on a mooring anywhere near the Clubhouse. In my experience, such fussbudgets are more likely to be seen in a New Yorker cartoon then anyplace I sail. I have, until recently (see above), chosen to fly a club burgee from the masthead. I don’t do it out of some sense of entitlement. I don’t feel it marks me as an elitist with deep pockets. One look at me and my beloved but very utilitarian sloop will dispel that thought. I do it partly because it looks terrific. More important, I do it because, in a small way, it ties me to tradition. As a youngster, I had endless lessons in the proper way to do things on boats; rules on how to stay safe at sea. They were taught to me by my sailing mentors. I try to pass them on. And yes, something as innocuous as the proper way to display a flag is part of the mix. Without tradition, great and small, the sailing life would be shallow indeed. Well argued, and your comment brings up an interesting point: the role of tradition in seamanship. I guess my thoughts on that are a bit different: while I agree there is a lot to be learned from the past, I also believe that the best seaman are those that constantly evaluate the ways we have done things in the past in the light of new information, knowledge, and technology. In fact I would go so far as to say that paying too much homage to tradition is undesirable. For example we all used wire reel winches for halyards—one of the most dangerous pieces of sailing gear ever invented—for years after they no longer made sense (if they ever did) just because the traditionalist told us that was the right way to do things. Ditto boom roller reefing and CQR anchors.  hello all. I agree a lot with Eugene. I belong to a “royal” club in Australia where there is no rule to fly the burgee from the masthead but I am one of the few who do so ( most choose the starboard spreader here) because I think it looks fantastic. It shares the masthead with tricolour, vhf antenna and TV antenna (sorry about that one) , doesn’t interfere with any of them, is a nuisance to hoist unless the wind is over the starboard bow a bit, (it’s on the port side), doesn’t rattle (much) at night because the halyard is led to the toe rail and in any case we are centre cockpit and sleep aft, and I subscribe to the view that it is up when the owner is on board, day or night. I love it. Quick last words from me. John — Wire halyards weren’t traditional when I learned to sail, which just shows I’ve got some years on you. It was an “improvement” on tradition that eventually hit a dead end, thank the Lord. You’re right about boom roller reefing and CQRs. You could add in-mast reefing to that list. I certainly don’t feel like a slave to the past, burgee fetish notwithstanding. I’m glad I learned celestial but it’s been a long time since I’ve taken a sextant out of the box. Boy, do I love my chart plotter. I could go on. Let me say, BTW, how grateful I am for AAC. It’s the smartest, most informative forum I know on boating lore, old and new. A wonderful mix of common sense and new ideas. I’ve learned a ton. Thank you. Clive — I’ll bet your Royal burgee does look fantastic. It’s worth the effort, isn’t it. Maybe I should try again, with a slightly longer pig stick. Older than me? Wow you are old! 🙂 Thanks for the kind comments on the site, makes it all worth while.  I think a traditional daysailer looks smart with the burgee at the masthead. On our live-aboard cruising boat we (sometimes) fly our burgees at the port spreader: less windage aloft and no rattling halyards. In many places we don’t fly burgees. When visiting a country where the average annual income is roughly the price of a new tender, it feels inappropriate to display yacht club memberships. A very good point on the keeping a low financial profile in many places. Thanks for the great comments and civilized discussion. I guess the bottom line is that burgee position should be optional, and not mandated, at least if a club wants to make itself more approachable, particularly by younger people. On the other hand, I agree with those that say that a burgee at the mast in a pig-stick looks best, and if you can figure out how to do that, well then more power to you—I should have made that more clear in my post.  I agree that people should be able to do whatever they feel is most appropriate. While I don’t have a ton of experience with the issue having never been asked to join a yacht club, I have had a few bad experiences with flags beyond silly stuff like annoying noises. One of my most memorable was having a long name pennant on a pigstick jam in the peak blocks of a 2000ft^2 main that really needed to come down in a building breeze. Climbing out on the peak halyards in a strong breeze to try to free them up is not an experience I will forget anytime soon. One time while racing in light airs, we were sailing alongside another boat who took down all of the flags that they were flying and proceeded to sail away from us. A good pigstick and short flag can do wonders for keeping birds off of your masthead though. I have no problem with people who fly flags and actually think that they look great. However, just like wood on deck, you won’t normally find them on our boat. For that matter, when I took down the Q flag after clearing US customs on Friday night, I also took down the American flag which won’t go up again until we are back in foreign waters (hopefully this doesn’t offend anyone).  to watch people complicate their lives for small returns is an endless wonder to me  I go sailing to get away from that kind of crap! Good on you John for calling it the way it is and to all the old brigade…wake up…it is 2015.  I have sailed on biggish boats since I was 16 and often as the youngster aboard. Guess what duty I had every morning and evening (yes, we took down the burgee every evening). Now as an oldster, I wouldn’t think of sailing without a burgee at the masthead. It just looks so darn great up there. It’s like the last stroke of the brush on a beautiful painting. I must admit, after 50 or so years of pigsticking, I am pretty good at getting the darn stick by the back stay in any kind of wind. Long live the pig stick. I can see that. That said, even for those of us that are on your side of the debate, do we want to give people on my side a hard time? I say not—live and let live.  I was away from sailing(rock climbing) through my twenties and thirties, so when I tried racing again it was torturous. An acquaintance had an etchells, and invited me to crew, so I thought it would be fun. During pre start, I suggested a trick for checking favored end of the line, and he was interested, but after lingering past the committee boat for too long he got caught barging, yelled a lot, then throughout the whole windward leg he very solemnly explained why it was my fault. After suffering through the post race social, when I was driving home, he pulled over in front of me and beckoned. I pulled over and he ran to my window with a watch he borrowed from another member. He was leaving town in the morning and wouldn’t be able to return it. I agreed to take it to the club the next morning, and so I did first thing. The next day I was unable to check my phone in the morning, and there were several messages from him that went from a friendly reminder to not so friendly. Throughout the day he kept calling and I never picked up, more curious how far he’d go than anything. By the end of the day he was very disappointed in me, and how disrespectful it is to not return the watch. I think I just picked up in the end and told him I returned it that morning, and said goodby. It’s too bad, I know I probably got unlucky, but on the other hand, most racing I’ve done has been with very unpleasant people. I know that interacting with people who are better than you is how you get better at anything, but I can’t bear it. Hi Michael, Wow, what a terrible story. Please don’t let one, or even several a-holes put you off racing. While I agree that racing does attract some real jerks, some of the best fun with the nicest people I have ever had occurred while racing. One tip, it’s very often the people who are not very good at racing that behave that way, so it’s worth seeking out better sailors and being totally up front about what a rotten experience you have had to date. If you do that I’m betting that someone will make it their business to turn things around for you. One other thought, suggesting a new technique during the high stress pre-start your first time on the boat might not have been the best approach to setting up a good relationship. When new on a boat it’s often best to just keep your head down and access the personalities until you have made your bones. second that! Normally, it is a seller’s market for crew, and good skippers will happily take them on and treat them very well. Don’t be discouraged by a rotten egg!
 Nautical BurgeesNautical Burgees are the types of flags that are used on boats which bear the colors or an emblem of a particular sailing club. Burgees are generally triangular shaped and they are mostly displayed on the top of the masthead which is the vertical pole that supports the sails in the centre. The burgees that are on the back of the boats are called the ensigns. According to the sailing rules, there could only be one burgee on the mast, at a time, but these days we can see that some boats display several burgees. Some burgees are also used for signalling and for messaging. They can be also displayed on the anchor of a boat but this does not happen during racing. Power boats display their burgees on the bow of the boat. The place where you display the burgee on your boat will depend on the type of boat that you have. It is necessary to follow the sailing etiquette. One of the famous burgees known is the burgee of the world’s oldest yacht club, The Royal Cork. Also, burgee of the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron which was found in 1862 in Northern Sydney is another famous one as well. The type of the flag that a captain could display on his boat will depend on the ranking of that person. This will depend on his experiences according to sailing hierarchy. For example a Commodore could display a burgee which could be the swallow tailed version of the original burgee. The same rule applies to the Vice Commodores and Rear Commodores as well. When purchasing a Nautical Burgee one must make sure to choose producers who are experienced to sell you a quality product. Firstly, the burgee should be produced from very strong material, so that it remains in good condition during strong winds and wet storms. 
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While older sailing vessels fly the burgee from the main masthead. Power boats fly their Burgee off a short staff on the bow. Yachtees love "Opening Day" when they get to parade their yachts and fly their Burgees. To Register Your Burgee -- send an email to [email protected] and include your web address, or an image of the burgee.
Yacht Club Burgees. On the following pages are the yacht club burgees historically enrolled with the Register. It is generally accepted that any new burgee or change to an enrolled burgee will not be accepted by the Register if it too closely resembles another enrolled burgee. Kindly contact us in the event of changes. A - C. D - L.
Today, the club's burgee, which only club members are permitted to fly, is recognised the yachting world over. Yacht Club de Monaco . Founded in 1953 by Prince Rainier III of Monaco, the Yacht Club de Monaco is a relatively new entrant to the scene which nevertheless holds a unique position in international yachting.
Burgee of the New York Yacht Club. Burgee of the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron. Burgee of KNS, The Royal Norwegian Yacht Club, (1884−1904). Burgee of KNS, The Royal Norwegian Yacht Club, adopted in 1906. Burgee of International 5O5 Class Association. A burgee is a distinguishing flag, regardless of its shape, of a recreational boating organization.
Yacht and sailing clubs have flags to distinguish them, called a burgee. Most yacht club burgees are pennant (three sided) shaped like the PYC burgee, but a few clubs use swallow-tailed flags, while a very few use rectangular flags. Our club has a collection of burgees from many other clubs around the United States and World that are displayed ...
Yacht Club Burgees Beginning with G from Yacht Clubs Around the World -- Group G. Gainesville Sail & Power Squadron, FL, US. Galapagos Yacht Club, Ecuador. Galeb Sailing Club, Croatia. Galloway Yacht Club, MD, US. Galma Stans Yacht Sallskap, Sweden. Galveston Bay Power Squadron, TX, US.
Yacht Club Burgees. A burgee is a small flag found on many yachts to indicate a yacht club affiliation. Yacht club burgees may be found in many shapes, but are most commonly either triangular or swallow tail. Most clubs have unique burgees that immediately identify their member's boats. If you are a yacht club member and there's a bit of ...
PYC Burgee Collection In their travels across the country and around the world, PYC members exchange and collect burgees from all nature of yacht and sailing clubs. Our collection includes burgees from 19 states and 18 countries, and a burgee from the oldest yacht club in the world founded in 1720, the Royal Cork Yacht Club, Crosshaven, County ...
The Manhattan Yacht Club Burgee. The Manhattan Yacht Club burgee has been flying high above New York Harbor for more than thirty years as a living proof that, after a long absence, recreational sailing was back in New York Harbor. Photo: the Manhattan Yacht Club burgee is a blue star in the center of a white field wrapped with a red band.
International Burgee Registry - Yacht club burgees from around the world at The Burgee Shoppe. Prestige Flag & Banner Inc. - Custom and stock burgees, flags & banners. Register of Burgees Collected by SYC. Southern Yacht Club is proud to display the signals of established yacht clubs in recognition of our mutual friendship and common pursuits.
Members each receive one of our club burgees (flag) and can exchange it with another club when visiting. All of the beautiful burgees that members have exchanged over the years are proudly displayed in the clubhouse. The link below takes you to the list of other club burgees from around the world that we've received by visits from our members.
The ceremony of hoisting the flags at 8.00 am and dousing at sunset is call "making colors". When shorthanded, the national ensign should be hoisted first, followed by the club burgee and the officers flags if they are present at the club (on deck). All officers' flags are hoisted on the same starboard halyard, highest rank on top.
This is the club's social center and features hundreds of yacht club burgees from around the world. The captain's room, a place to grab a coffee from the self-service coffee bar, utilize the shared kitchen space, use the club computer and printer, or spend time with fellow members.
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Flying their burgee and where to fly it, is something else. Burgee etiquette brings you quickly into flag etiquette. A mind field in some part of the world. From my yacht master theory, I remember that courtesy flag, and the Q flag must be flown on the starboard side under the speeders. The port side is for your bungee and other private flags.
These are the oldest yacht clubs in the world that are not located in the United States. Flotilla of the Neva, Russia, 1718. Royal Cork Yacht Club , Ireland, 1720 Founded as Water Club of Cork. Lough Ree Yacht Club , Ireland, 1770, Founded as Killenure Yacht Club / Athlone Yacht Club. Starcross Yacht Club, UK, 1772.
One of the famous burgees known is the burgee of the world's oldest yacht club, The Royal Cork. Also, burgee of the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron which was found in 1862 in Northern Sydney is another famous one as well. The type of the flag that a captain could display on his boat will depend on the ranking of that person.
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The International Burgee Registry publishes yacht club burgees as a free service to the yacht clubs to help protect their copyright to their burgee. By displaying their burgee here, they reduce the possibility of other organizations adopting their design. Along these lines, we recommend yacht clubs display the following image on their web sites.
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Founded 1886. Annisquam Yacht Club, MA, US. Founded 1896. Antigua Yacht Club, Antigua. Antique & Classic Boat Society, US. 2. Yacht Club Burgees beginning with letter A From Around The World including links to the major Yacht Clubs.
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