New Haven Yacht Club

Regular boat launch good rates

NHYC is a good, affordable, down to earth sailing club. The club members do their own work here to keep costs down. Keelboats and small or medium centerboard sailboats are welcome here. Dry sailing is possible as well.

They quickly run out of mooring buoys during the season, but their launch service doesn't mind taking you to and from the nearby anchorage. Their clubhouse is very spartan, but you find there a shower, a restroom, a dumpster and a place to chill out. Short walk to the grocery store and other facilities. People there are friendly, launch service is quick, what else to wish for?

Great club, great people, they are all very helpful. The races are super fun.

We anchored out past the yacht club for a while and they offered water taxi service to us anytime we needed it. One time we didn't ask and instead decided to give them a break and row in. About halfway in they motored past and asked us if we wanted a tow the rest of the way! They also let us use the showers and restrooms on multiple occasions. I was thoroughly impressed with their hospitality. My only regret is that we didn't have the chance to pick up a mooring and stay with them long-term. A hidden gem, for sure.