The Raritan Yacht Club provides activities for the entire family, and a sharing of inter-club activities with member yacht clubs around the bay. Our anchorage extends from the old ferry slip at the front of Smith Street, to the South Amboy railroad bridge and is dotted with over 250 yachts and our yard hold several dozen dry-sailing vessels. Want to learn more about sailing at RYC? RYC offers a wide variety of ways to go sailing for all age groups. Send a note to [email protected] to learn more!
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The late season hurricane in the early 1950's packing 90 mile per hour winds and seven foot waves, destroyed the entire Raritan Yacht Club gear and locker rooms, and severely damaged the bulkhead and dock. The 1960;s brought Hurricane Donna, and in 1979, Tropical Storm David destroyed 48 boats in our fleet.
Established in 1865, and as one of the oldest yacht clubs in the country, Raritan Yacht Club has a rich history both on and off the water. With our spacious clubhouse, large yard, extensive mooring field, active and competitive racing fleet and myriad of social activities for all ages, RYC is a club run by members for members.
Raritan Yacht Club, established in 1865, is one of the oldest yacht clubs in the United States. The Club has maintained a strong maritime heritage of member participation and enjoys a reputation as a very friendly yacht club. Enjoy the benefits of membership at Raritan Yacht Club. Convenient location with easy access from NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, Interstate 287, and Routes 1 & 9.
If sailing is your passion, whether it's racing, cruising or improving your skills, Raritan Yacht Club has it all. As you cruise around this web site, we are hopeful that our ever expanding photo library will give you a sense of the "on the water" experience at Raritan Yacht Club. For racers, we have one of the most active fleets in the Northeast.
The PERFECT program for sailors who want to sail but don't own their own boat! There's just no better way to explore the endless rewards of sailing than being your own skipper ~. Raritan Yacht Club hosts an innovative and exciting program that allows you to enjoy sailing without the cost and maintenance of owning your own boat.
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Joe S.
Aug 05, 2017
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"Memberships Available" is an absolute understatement. Ask for the FACTS about the Club's Membership and Finances. These facts probably will not be volunteered- The number of Members just can't support operations, so they keep "trying" to get more Members and raising dues (without Membership approval) and charges (just came out with a new menu-same hamburger goes up 30% in price, and you are required to spend a monthly minimum).
Money is sorely needed to carry on the "traditions" of the Club, including Command dinners with officers dressed in Naval uniforms
Money is sorely needed to carry on the "traditions" of the Club, including Command dinners with officers dressed in Naval uniforms
Jack B.
Jul 18, 2015
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This Place is horrible, this place changes chef way too frequently! To top it off The new chef Jonathan is horrible. I went in one night & he wouldn't even serve me a burger . His excuse was it was dinner time, what kind of Restaurant doesn't serve burgers? A couple weeks ago I went in to have dinner the sizes of those dinners are ridiculous thought it was an appetizer. Don't get me started on the new waitresses, so horrible it's pathetic. WOULDN'T RECOMMEND EATING HERE TO ANYONE!!
Mitch A.
Jul 03, 2008
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Had a great time racing here with my sister and her husband again. We came in third and it was pretty competitive. The food is typical high-end bar food but I had the Wednesday menu which is different then the one on the weekend. Everyone loves to drink here, and the Rebovitch's are always a blast to hang out with. I met some fun people and they are pretty down to earth.
