Hudson River Boat & Yacht Club Association

March 2023 Membership Meeting is Cancelled. Next Meeting is May 30, 2023.
2023-03-28 | NY

HRBYCA Commodore's Jazz Brunch
2023-03-12 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Thayer Hotel West Point, 674 Thayer Road, West Point, NY, 10996
2023 Brunch invitation and form

Marlboro Yacht Club Summer Bash
2022-08-20 10:00 - 22:00 | Marlboro Yacht Club, 144 Dock Road, Marlboro,, NY, 12524, United States
2022-5 Marlboro Summer Bash pdf linked (2)

Plein Air Paint Out and Auction
2022-08-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Shattemuc Yacht Club, Westerly Road, Ossining, NY, 10562, United States
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Christmas in July
2022-07-30 20:30 - 22:30 | Washington Irving Boat Club, 238 Green Street, Tarrytown, NY, 10591, United States
WIBC Christmas in July 30- 2022

HRBYCA Rendezvous
2022-07-23 | Shattemuc Yacht Club, Westerly Road, Ossining, NY, 10562, United States
Shattemuc Yacht Club to host our third Rendezvous. Come by land or sea. More information to follow.

Striped Bass Derby
2022-04-16 - 2022-05-15 | NY
Hudson River Fishing Association will hold their annual Striped Bass Derby April 16 – May 15, 2022.
Check out the web site www.thehrfa.org for registration, rules and more.
Click for more information

HRBYCA Membership Meeting March 29 Cortlandt YC
2022-03-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Cortlandt Yacht Club, 238 King's Ferry Road, Montrose, NY 10548, NY, 10548, United States
Dear Members and Friends,
Commodore Fred Schwark and the members of the Cortlandt Yacht Club
invite you to join us for our March general meeting. The meeting starts at 6:30pm with a meet and greet followed by a delicious dinner served by the CYC galley crew. Cortlandt Yacht Club offers beautiful sunset views at this time of year so be sure to join us Tuesday March 29th.
Cortlandt Yacht Club
238 King’s Ferry Road
Montrose, NY 10548
Guest Speaker: Vin Daquino. Author of many books and guest lecturer. Vin Daquino will speak about his book on several ghosts of New York. In Hauntings of the Hudson River Valley: An Investigative Journey. Vin will tell us about the confession of George Denny, hanged in Putnam county in 1844; tales of the haunted Smalley’s Inn, still open to diners in Carmel, New York; the tale of Chief Nimham, massacred in Van Cortland Park in 1778: and more. Signed copies will be available. Don’t miss this entertaining presentation.
Agenda;
* Pledge of Allegiance followed by a short history of CYC.
* Roll Call of attending clubs.
* Treasurer’s report.
* Secretary’s report.
* Gov’t Affairs.
* 2022 Online Journal. Is your club listing up to date?
* Reciprocity cards.
* The Happenings. Monthly publication.
* New business.
* Unfinished business.
* Good will.
* Motion to adjourn.
I hope to see you all on the 29th.
Regards,
Jerry Silverman/President HRBYCA
President@hrbyca.org

The State of Hudson River Fish
2022-02-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Ossining Boat & Canoe Club, 1 Westerly Road, Ossining, NY, 10562, United States
The State of Hudson River Fish
Dr. George Jackman, Senior Habitat Restoration Manager from Riverkeeper, will
discuss striped bass population and management, information on what caused the
menhaden die-off in recent years, and information on local restoration projects for
herring and eel, including the Furnace Brook dam removal.
Doors open at 7pm, talk will begin around 7:30pm
The best option for parking is Metro North – and lots are free after 6pm
Drinks and snacks will be available
Masks recommended, but not required if vaccinated
Anyone with questions, please contact commodore@obcc.org

HRBYCA General Meeting
2021-11-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Ossining Boat & Canoe Club, 1 Westerly Road, Ossining, NY, 10562, United States

HRBYCA Rendezvous
2021-08-07 - 2021-08-08 | Shattemuc Yacht Club, Westerly Road, Ossining, NY, 10562, United States

HRBYCA Membership Meeting
2020-03-31 18:30 - 21:30 | Washington Irving Boat Club, 238 Green Street, Tarrytown, NY, 10591, United States
General membership meeting will be held at Washington Irving Boat Club on March 31, 2020 at 6:30pm

HRBYCA Membership Meeting
2020-01-28 18:30 - 21:30 | Peekskill Yacht Club, 3 Travis Point Road, Peekskill, NY, 10566, United States
Hudson River Boat & Yacht Club Association Meeting
Tuesday Jan. 28, 2020

To be held at the Peekskill Yacht Club
1 Travis Pt.,
Peekskill, N.Y. 10566

Commodore Will Fahrety and the members of Peekskill Yacht Club invite you to attend the HRBYCA meeting on Jan. 28th. Meet and greet starts at 6:30pm followed by a superb dinner prepared by the PYC crew. It is the first meeting of 2020 so get there early to chat with friends and discuss your plans for the spring boating season.

Capt. Lada Simek is our featured speaker.
Lada will present a history of sailing ships up to steam vessels.
A wonderful speaker who will entertain us with his vast knowledge of maritime history. Don’t miss this.

Meeting Agenda;
1) Pledge of allegiance given by Commodore Faherty.
2) Roll call of clubs.
3) Treasurer’s report.
4) 2020 journal with club updates and ads needed.
5) Commodores’ Brunch The Thayer Hotel April 19th.
6) DEC workshop for preparation of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan.
7) Government affairs presented by VP Scott Croft.
8) Upcoming events to share with the membership.
9) Goodwill.

If you know of any members not receiving our notices please forward their email address to;
info@hrbyca.org

See you all on the 28th.
Regards,

Jerry Silverman/HRBYCA President

General Membership Meeting
2019-11-26 18:30 - 21:30 | Ossining Boat & Canoe Club, 1 Westerly Road, Ossining, NY, 10562, United States
Hudson River Boat & Yacht Club Association November 26 Meeting
Ossining Boat & Canoe Club
1 Westerly Rd., Ossining, NY 10562
Commodore A.C. Swan and the members of the Ossining Boat & Canoe Club invite the membership of the HRBYCA to attend the next meeting on Tuesday Nov. 26th. A meet and greet starts at 6:30pm followed by a delicious dinner prepared by the OBCC team members. It will be a full night with a special presentation and HRBYCA 2020 elections.
Our guest speaker, Mr. Bob Elliott, has served previously and is currently on many boards; Historic River Towns, Clearwater, Hudson River Foundation, and the DEC Hudson River Estuary Committee.
Bob’s presentation is titled “SS Columbia: Reconnecting Historic Infrastructure.” It presents to the audience again or for the first time the 116-year-old National Historic Landmark steamer SS Columbia that is currently docked in Buffalo. Bob will outline the multi-year restoration plan that will have her steaming again along the Hudson. All of this is part of a much larger effort to spur heritage tourism and economic development in waterfront cities and towns
Elections will be held for the board of directors. Nominations will be allowed from the floor. Please consider running and helping our organization further recreational boating for years to come.
Meeting Agenda:
* History of OBCC by Commodore Swan.
* Roll call of clubs
* Treasurer’s report.
* Government Affairs.
* Old/New business.
* 2020 elections.
See you on the 26th,
Jerry Silverman/HRBYCA president

The Ghosts of Undercliff
2019-11-06 08:00 - 19:30 | Shattemuc Yacht Club, Westerly Road, Ossining, NY, 10562, United States
Ferry Sloops
Fall Lecture Series:
The Ghosts of Undercliff
presented by Eric Nelsen
“There was a time when the Palisades riverfront bustled with diverse communities of rivermen and their families. Through images and narative, the program sheds light on these forgotten people and places – and how these settlements got romanticized over time – even as life if these forgotten river communities went on, oftentimes hidden in plain sight after the Interstate Park was crteated. The presentation also highlights the use of the river by sailboats and steamships, as well as the shad fishing industry into the 1980’s.”
More Information
Wednesday, November 6 at 7:30 pm
In the clubhouse at Shattemuc YAcht Club
Come with a dish to share at 6:30 and enjoy a potluck supper
Admission is FREE and open to the public.
Shattemuc Yacht Club Website

Special General Membership Meeting
2019-09-24 18:30 - 21:30 | Pirate Canoe Club, 140 Rivercrest Road, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601, United States
Dear HRBYCA members,
Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 24, from 6:30 – 9:30 at the Pirate Canoe Club located at 140 Rivercrest Road, Poughkeepsie, 12601 – see page 25 of the HRBYCA Member Clubs directory.
A special memorial service will be held for Frank Bergman who generously served not only as president of the HRBYCA and commodore of the PCC, but notably served in many organizations for the preservation and wise use of our Hudson River – see page 5 of the HRBYCA Member Clubs directory.
Our guest speaker shall be Skip Doyle, PCC representative to the HRBYCA presenting a slide show on his exploration of the entire Hudson River – by foot and by paddle – from its source atop Mount Marcy, to its beginning at Lake Henderson, to the first buoy at Fort Edwards, to the beginning of the tidal estuary at Troy dam, to its terminus in New York City harbor.
I ask that you make a special effort to attend this evening dedicated to the accomplishments of Frank Bergman which we continue to benefit from. And the hospitable Pirate Canoe Club located on an eastern promontory overlooking the Hudson River is particularly scenic at sunset.
The HRBYCA Board members

Hudson River Day at Croton Yacht Club
2019-09-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Croton Yacht Club, 6 Elliot Way, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, 10520, United States
The Croton Yacht Club will be sponsoring its annual “Hudson River Day” celebration on Saturday, September 7th, from 11 AM – 4 PM at the Croton Yacht Club located at 6 Elliott Way in Croton-on-Hudson. The mission of the event is to promote interest in the history and ecology of the river, to cultivate future local environmental leaders and to promote, enhance and protect river related recreational resources.
There will be events and exhibits throughout the day targeting both children and adults, focusing on the history and ecology of the river.
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Events and exhibits will include: a seining exhibition where local marine life will be captured, displayed and later released; viewing tanks where local marine life can be identified and observed; hands-on exhibits for children such as toy sailboat making, fossil making; sail boat rides, and local artist displays and sales. Also, educational seminars will be conducted by NYSDEC Fisheries Biologist, Amanda Higgs on the Hudson River Sturgeon and Riverkeeper’s Nicholas Mitch who will speak about the ecological impact of the controversial proposal to build storm surge barriers at the mouth of the Hudson River.
Free sailboat rides, will be offered by Ferry Sloops aboard their 22’ sloop-rigged Catboat the “Whimbrel” on a first come first served basis. The sails will depart at 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 2PM and 3PM. Guests can sign up at the Ferry Sloops table in the tent beginning at 10:00AM for any of the day’s scheduled sail times. Limit of 4 passengers per sail. Passenger age requirement: must be at least 12 years old, under 18 years old must be accompanied by parent or adult guardian.
There will also be a youth fishing clinic and contest sponsored by the Hudson River Fisherman’s Association and the Yacht Club. Volunteers will be present during the hours of 11:30 PM and 3:30 PM and provide the use of fishing equipment and bait, free of charge. Fishing rod and reel combinations will also be awarded as prizes. All youths wishing to fish at the Yacht Club must be accompanied by an adult.
The Croton Yacht Club looks forward to coordinating this event annually because it provides the membership and local exhibitors the opportunity to share their river related knowledge and expertise with the community, especially the children. The organization realizes that only through this transfer of knowledge can it safeguard the future of this great resource, the Hudson River.
Food and beverages will be available including the best fish chowder on the Hudson. Admission is free so please come and join us in a fun filled, educational and family focused event you will surely enjoy. Environmental organizations, local craft vendors and artists are welcome. For additional information please contact Dennis Kooney at dennis@kooney.net or call 914-271-6384.

Ossining Boat & Canoe Club - Labor Day Regatta
2019-09-02 | Ossining Boat & Canoe Club, 1 Westerly Road, Ossining, NY, 10562, United States

2019 HRBYCA Rendezvous at Shattemuc Yacht Club
2019-08-16 - 2019-08-18 | Shattemuc Yacht Club, Westerly Road, Ossining, NY, 10562, United States
Dear HRBYCA Clubs:
On behalf of your HRBYCA Board and in support of our goal to promote inter-club activity, the HRBYCA Summer Rendezvous and Barbecue at Shattemuc Yacht Club (SYC) will be held on Saturday, August 17 in Ossining, NY.
The Rendezvous will give us the opportunity to enjoy cruising on the river and the camaraderie of fellow HRBYCA club members, and we hope spark renewed interest and enjoyment in gathering as a group each summer.
The plan is to for HRBYCA club members to cruise to SYC on Saturday and enjoy the club’s great amenities, including a protected marina, Olympic style pool (lifeguard) and kiddie pool, sandy beach, fabulous shaded veranda, clubhouse, and clubhouse bar. We greatly encourage you to bring family members as the club has something for all ages. Saturday evening we’ll gather for a barbecue including hors d’oeuvres and cash bar.
One night’s dockage is provided complimentary (reciprocal) to HRBYCA club members. Anyone wishing to travel early and arrive on Friday is most welcome but dockage is additional.
Here’s the schedule of events:
Friday, Aug. 16:

Early bird arrivals (overnight dockage fee required); on your own to enjoy nearby restaurants (The Boathouse, No3 Westerly Bar and Grill are both very walkable; reservations recommended)

Saturday, Aug. 17:

All day: Arrivals at will to SYC and freedom to enjoy amenities at your leisure. Complimentary (reciprocal) dockage offered and RSVP registration is required.
5:00pm: Social Hour: Hors d’oevres served on the SYC clubhouse veranda; cash bar.
6:00pm: Barbecue dinner to include burgers, chicken, hot dogs, salads, sides, non-alcoholic beverages; $20 per person; cash bar; you MUST register for Barbecue.
Evening: Party with SYC members at clubhouse and docks; SYC floating dock project showcase (short informational discussion on docks).

Sunday, Aug. 18:

Morning TBD: potential raft-up at Croton Point (great sandy beach)
Departures for home

RSVP: Deadline to register is August 15. 1.) Go to Shattemucyc.org and on the right side midway down see calendar: HRBYCA Summer Rendezvous and Barbecue at SYC. 2.) Click to register for the Barbecue, $20 per person, to be paid by mail or online, and 3.) Use the slip coupon code provided on registration page to proceed to the club’s Dockwa.com website slip reservation page. One night’s complimentary dockage is provided courtesy HRBYCA reciprocity and compliments of SYC. Regular rate is $2.50/foot is charged for any other nights.
Additional Trip Planning info:
SYC website: http://www.shattemucyc.org/
Address: Westerly Road, Ossining, NY 10562
Telephone 914-941-8777
Lat 41’09’45″N, Long 073’52’15″W
Fuel: 1.) Panco Fuel Dock, Stony Point: located 0.3 miles north of red buoy #26 along southern shore of Stony Point Bay (Adjacent to Penny Bridge Marina). Look for the large white fuel tanks with a sixty-foot long sixteen-foot high red “Panco” sign on the side. 41º 13.30 N – 73º 57.56 W; 2.) Haverstraw Marina Fuel Dock, Haverstraw: located 260º Off Red Buoy #26, about 11 nautical miles north of the Tappan Zee Bridge, monitors VHF Channel 09.
Things to do and see in Ossining:

http://www.hudsonriver.com/river-towns/westchester-county/ossining-ny
A short walk up the street from SYC is the really cool Sing Sing Kill Greenway: https://www.inossining.com/parks/sing-sing-kill-greenway
Ossining Heritage walking tour
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic park

Local restaurants (very walkable):
The Boathouse, https://ossiningboathouse.com/ (2 min walk)
No. 3 Westerly Bar & Grill: https://www.3westerly.com/ (5 min walk)
Rain Date: At this time we are unable to schedule a rain date, so this event will only be cancelled if there is snowstorm, hurricane or earthquake.
Your board is also welcoming for volunteers to join the Rendezvous planning committee so please email dscroft3@gmail..com if interested.
We thank you in advance for your support and look forward to seeing you! Our thanks to SYC for being gracious hosts, donating their members time, and working to ensure the event is a success!
Sincerely-
HRBYCA Summer Rendezvous Planning Committee
S. Croft, C. Young

Shattemuc YC Fund Raiser for Junior Sailing Academy
2019-08-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Shattemuc Yacht Club, Westerly Road, Ossining, NY, 10562, United States
All are welcome to the Shattemuc YC Plein Air Paint Out and Auction.

Castleton Boat Club "Horsepower on the Hudson"
2019-08-03 | NY
Our friends from the Hudson-Mohawk Council of Yacht Clubs invites you to join an event at the Castleton Boat Club on Aug. 3rd. All HRBYCA members can use the reciprocity agreement to dock at any of the Hudson-Mohawk Council boat clubs north of our Pirate and Canoe Boat Club.
Call ahead to reserve your transient slip.
Click below for the flyer and details.
Castleton Event 061419
www.mohawkhudsoncouncil.org

General Membership Meeting
2019-07-30 19:00 - 21:30 | Minisceongo Yacht Club, 83 Grassy Point Road, Stony Point, NY, 10980, United States
HRBYCA JULY MEETING
TUESDAY JULY 30th
MINISCEONGO YACHT CLUB
Commodore John Verrengia, and the members of the Minisceongo Yacht Club, invite all HRBYCA club members to our next meeting on Tuesday July 30th. Meet and greet starts at 6:30 pm followed by dinner served by the MYC team. The outside pavilion seating fills up fast so come early. Don’t miss this event.
Minisceongo Yacht Club
83 Grassy Point Rd.
Stony Point, NY 10908
Guest Speaker: Capt Paul Kesick

Paul Kesick is a United States Coast Guard 100 Ton Master Captain and has over 25 years of experience working in the marine towing and salvage business. At Marshall & Sterling Insurance, Paul is able to apply his real world marina knowledge to the Marine Insurance industry.Well schooled in Ocean Marine Insurance, Captain Paul specializes in all commercial aspects of the marine industry, such as Marinas, Yacht Clubs,Ship Yards, Commercial Towing, Yachts and Charter Boats, while also handling other types of Marine related insurance, including personal boats and watercraft. Is your club’s insurance up to date? Paul is available to answer all your questions.
New Website:

Please take a minute and visit our new website; www.hrbyca.org Add this new site to your club’s list of web links. Send any upcoming club events, photos, or comments. Future HRBYCA meetings will also be listed. A special thanks to Keira Burtch from MYC for her help in developing this new website.
Meeting Agenda:
1) Roll call of clubs.
2) Treasurer’s report.
3) Website
4) Gov’t affairs reported by V.P. Scott Croft
5) Meet-up at Shattemuc Yacht Club Aug. 16th.
6) Old business.
7) New business.
8) Club events. Let us know of your club’s summer events.
9) Good will
The officers and board of directors thank all of you for your continued support.

New Hamburg Yacht Club 150th Anniversary
2019-07-19 - 2019-07-20 | NY
The New Hamburg Yacht Club will be celebrating its 150th. Anniversary on July 19 and July 20, 2019.
For info please visit our Web site NHYC1869.com then access our Social Calendar and scroll down to 150th Anniversary week end.

General Membership Meeting
2019-05-28 18:30 - 21:30 | Washington Irving Boat Club, 238 Green Street, Tarrytown, NY, 10591, United States
Join us at Washington Irving Boat Club on May 28, 2019

Croton Yacht Club Annual College Scholarship Fundraiser
2019-05-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Croton Yacht Club, 6 Elliot Way, Croton-On-Hudson, NY, 10520, United States
The Croton Yacht Club will hold its annual college scholarship fundraiser on Saturday, May 18 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at their clubhouse located at 6 Elliott Way in Croton-on-Hudson.
The event will include an all you can eat pasta night, with various pasta dishes, salad, coffee and dessert. A silent auction will be conducted during the evening as well as a 50-50 fund raising raffle. A donation of $20 for adults, $10 for teens is requested; children 12 and under are free. All net proceeds will go to the Croton Yacht Club College Scholarship Fund.
The mission of the scholarship grant is to promote studies in the marine, maritime, environmental science and/or environmental engineering fields; to cultivate future local environmental leaders and advocates; to develop future stewards of local marine resources and to enhance, promote and protect local river related recreational resources.
A one-time grant(s) totaling two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) will be awarded to a 2019 Croton-Harmon High School graduate(s) who is pursuing undergraduate college accredited courses in the aforementioned fields of study. The Yacht Club has awarded $15,000 in grants since the scholarship’s inception in 2011.
If you would like to donate items for the silent auction or if you would like to donate to the scholarship fund directly, please contact Dennis Kooney at dennis@kooney.net or call 271-6384.

General Membership Meeting
2019-03-26 18:30 - 21:30 | NY

Commodore's Brunch
2019-03-24 | Thayer Hotel West Point, 674 Thayer Road, West Point, NY, 10996
Commodore’s Brunch will be held on March 24, 2019 at The Thayer Hotel located at West Point, NY. Reservation forms with details will be sent out by the event chairwoman Lynn Glassman. Save the date !!! 2019 Brunch Invitation order form pdf
Click the flyer to download

USCGA Boating Safety Class
2019-02-23 08:30 - 16:30 | Minisceongo Yacht Club, 83 Grassy Point Road, Stony Point, NY, 10980, United States
USCGA will present the Boating Safety Course at Minisceongo Yacht Club on Sat, Feb 23 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The class will cost: $30.00 per person, including lunch, payable at the door. You must be 14 or older to take the class.
Please email Keira Burtch at info@minisceongoyc.org if you plan to attend. (click on “find out more” for links)
This course leads to the NY State Certificate and is a good way to sharpen and refresh your skills.
NY State Rules and Regulations:
https://www.boat-ed.com/newyork/boating_law.html
Everyone born after May 1, 1996 must have certificate to operate a boat with a motor. All people over age 14 must have this certificate to operate a PWC.

General Membership Meeting
2019-01-29 18:30 - 22:00 | Peekskill Yacht Club, 3 Travis Point Road, Peekskill, NY, 10566, United States
THE HUDSON RIVER BOAT & YACHT CLUB ASSOCIATION
CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW – rescheduled for Tuesday, February 19
The Hudson River Boat & Yacht Club Association invites you to attend our next meeting to be held at the Peekskill Yacht Club, 1 Travis Point, Peekskill, NY 10566 January 29, 2019. The meet and greet starts at 6:30 pm followed by a great dinner prepared by the PYC membership. In case of bad weather Rocky Colandra will decide if it is necessary to postpone our meeting.
Featured Speaker
Thom Johnson, from PYC, will present a history of
The Hudson Highlands and Bannerman’s Island Arsenal
This presentation will present information on three of the historical sites in the Hudson Highlands. The old Cornish Estate ( also known as Northgate ), the Northgate ( Breckneck and Storm King) and Bannerman’s Island Arsenal. This will be illustrated with historic photos of the sites and their place on the Hudson.
Thom Johnson is a lifetime resident of the Hudson Valley, co-founder of the Bannerman Castle Trust, co author of the book on Bannerman’s who has studied ruins in the valley for over 50 years.
Meeting Agenda;
* Introduction of the new 2019 HRBYCA officers and new board members
* Treasurer’s report
* Journal update: Ad forms can be found on our web site, www.hrbyca.org Reserve your space now!
* Commodore’s Brunch: March 24, 2019 at the Thayer Hotel
* Government Affairs: Grant money available. VP Scott Croft will explain what clubs are eligible, and more news
* Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan: Clubs **must** submit water sample results to the NYSDEC by February 15, 2019. If your club has not yet prepared a SWPPP you may receive a hefty fine from the DEC. Discussion to be held.
* Club Events: Please let us know of any upcoming events for 2019. We will post to our Facebook page and here.
See you on January 29
Jerry Silverman/HRBYCA President
info@hrbyca.org

Keyport Yacht Club New Year Toast
2019-01-01 14:00 - 17:00 | Keyport Yacht Club, 115 First Street, Keyport, NJ, 07735
Toast the New Year with our traditional Egg Nog Party, at 2pm on Tuesday, January 1st!
