THE CORINTHIANS STONINGTON TO BOOTHBAY HARBOR RACE

ABOUT THE STONINGTON HARBOR YACHT CLUB

Our Mission

The mission of the Stonington Harbor Yacht Club is to promote excellence in boating activities among its membership and throughout the community. To accomplish this mission, we have developed a broad range of year-round, inclusive activities and programs both on and off the water.


History of Our Club

In the Fall/Winter of 2001/2002, a number of boating residents of Stonington began discussing the possibility of forming a new yacht club. After sending questionnaires to individuals with boats in Stonington Harbor, it was determined that sufficient interest existed to pursue the formation of a club. The result was the incorporation of the Stonington Harbor Yacht Club, Inc in May 2002. After an open admissions period of six weeks, the club had attracted 174 Founding Members. This number grew to almost 300 by the end of 2003.

The Club's Certificate of Incorporation states in part that: "...the purpose of the Corporation is to: encourage and support the sport of yachting, the art of yacht design and building, the science of seamanship and navigation; and to help maintain the quality of the waters on which we boat." Reflecting on these guidelines the Board of SHYC established the following Mission Statement for the Club:

The mission of the Stonington Harbor Yacht Club is to foster in our membership a spirit of excellence in boating activities.

The three key word/phrases are: Membership which we want to be family oriented and diverse with a demonstrated interest in boating; Excellence where we want to be recognized for our professionalism and integrity; and, Boating Activities where we will emphasize racing, cruising, safety, and environmental responsibility.

The Club has established itself as a member of US Sailing and the Eastern Connecticut Sailing Association and has established a Race Committee for Club sponsored events as well as for the Race Rock Regatta in 2003. The Club sponsored a junior and adult sailing program that began in the Summer 2003 that is available to member children and youth from the Stonington community. This junior program will initially involve instruction in Optimist prams, but will expand to other racing boats as demand dictates. Additionally, the Club is attempting to place moorings in other harbors for use by our cruising members.

During its initial season the Club hosted a Commissioning Ceremony; several cruises, rendezvous and picnics; and several Fall social events and sailors evenings during the Winter months.

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STONINGTON & MYSTIC REGION YACHTSMENS' SERVICES
INFORMATION

Harbor Master:          CH.12                        860-303-5046      

U.S. Coast Guard:     Ch. 9, 16, 21

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Emergency:    (911)
L & M Hospital           New London                860-442-0711
Seaport Walk-In  Med.        Mystic               860-572-8282

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YACHT CLUBS

Stonington Harbor Yacht Club: 
General Mgr. Scott Johnson                         860 535-0112
Restaurant, dockage, moorings, ice and water.

MARINAS

 (Services Key) 
D = Dock Space                                           M =Moorings 
F = Fuel                                                           W= Water 
I = Ice                                                         S = Showers
L = Laundry                                                        T=Trash 
P = Pumpout                                                 R = Repairs 
C = Chandlery

                     ( Area Code 860 )
Dodson’s Boat Yard         Stonington Harbor  535-1507  Ch 9     DMFWISLTPRC

Noank Shipyard               Mystic River          536-9651  Ch 9     DMFWISLTPRC

Noank Village Boatyard    Mystic River          536-1770  Ch 10   DMWISTRP

Mystic Shipyard               Mystic River         536-6588   Ch 16   DFWISLTPR

Brewers Yacht Yard         Mystic River          536-2293   Ch 16   DFWISLTPRC

MARINE SUPPLIES

West Marine                   Mystic                          536-1455
Wilcox                           Mystic                          536-4206
Dodsons                        Stonington                    535-1507

SAILMAKERS & SAIL REPAIR

UK/Halsey                     Stonington                   536-4235
Farrar Sails                   New London                 447-0382

STONINGTON SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS, & SERVICES

RESTAURANTS

Stonington Harbor YC     Stonington Village          535-0112
Noah’s                           Stonington Village          535-3925
Zach’s Bar & Grill           Stonington Village           535-0301
Skippers Dock               Stonington Village           535-0111
Water Street Café          Stonington Village           535-2112

GROCERIES

A&P Supermarket            Mystic                         536-5813
McQuades Market            Mystic                         536-2054
Stop & Shop                    Pawcatuck                   599-2433
Therea’s Catering            Foods to go                  535-8502

WINE & LIQUORS

A&P Liquors                   Mystic                           572-8446
Windjammer Liquors       Mystic                           572-0531
Cask ‘N Keg                   Mystic                           536-0708
Cove Ledge Liquors        Stonington                     599-4844

LODGING

The Inn at Stonington     Stonington                     535-2000
Inn at Mystic                  Mystic                           536-9604     
Stonington Motel             Stonington                    599-2330
Sea Breeze Motel            Stonington                    535-2843
Hyatt Place Mystic           Mystic                           536-9997

TRANSPORTATION

Enterprise Rentals          Mystic                            536-6829

Yellow Cab                    Stonington / Mystic          536-8888

Amtrak:                         Mystic Station            800 872-7245