ocean city yacht club new jersey

• Flag Officers
• Board of Governors
• Past Commodores
• Offshore Racing
• Lightning Racing
• General and Medical Release
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• Policies & Guidelines
• 2024 Course & Class Descriptions
• 2024 Junior Sailing Schedule
• Junior Membership
• Junior Sailing Activities
• Jr Sailing Private Lesson Request
• Adult Laser and Sunfish Racing
• Adult Sailing Lessons
• Saturday Boat Ride and Education
• Member Boat Sign Out
• Adult Sailing Education and Access
• Sporting Clay Dusters
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• Yoga By the Bay
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• Giggle & Putt Golf
• Fishing For Kids
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Ocean City Yacht Club

• Phone 609-457-7112
• www.ocyc.org
• Capacity: 220 people

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We had a 70th birthday party at the Ocean city Yacht club in November 2023. Venue is beautiful, food was excellent and staff was friendly and very helpful.

• Restaurant/Bar/Pub
• On-Site Catering Service
• Outdoor Function Area
• Max Number of People for an Event: 220

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Private Club, Ocean/Waterfront View, Beach, City/Skyline View, Outdoor

Guest capacity:

Accommodates up to 220 guests

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Indoor / Outdoor

100 Bay Road Ocean City, NJ 08226

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Having been positioned on the Green Egg Harbor Bay since 1901, the Ocean City Yacht Club boasts both rich history and picturesque views. The quaint blue building with white trimming already establishes a coastal vibe at first glance. Hold your ceremony right above the water with the view of the entire bay surrounding you, and let your guests mingle on the waterfront deck before the big celebration! Inside the club, a spacious dining room with hardwood floors awaits. With panoramic bay view windows, fantastic coastal cuisine, and enough room for a party of a lifetime, a festive and memorable reception is guaranteed. Surrounded by your friends, family, and the romantic sunset, you will start a lifetime of happiness the right way at the Ocean City Yacht Club!

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The rental fee is $1500 for the reception and includes 4 hours of event time excluding set up and clean up time. The set up fee for an indoor or outdoor ceremony is $500 with an extra hour of event time. Additional hours can be arranged for a fee of $400/hr. A non-refundable security deposit of $2,000 is required. Saturday receptions during the months of May, June, September and October, also including the Sunday’s of Memorial and Labor Day weekends, require an attendance of at least 150 guests. If attendance is less than 150, a service charge of $20.00 will be applied for each person less than 150. Please inquire with venue wedding coordinator for more details.

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- Wedding planning services

- Bride's dressing area

- Dance floor

- Tables and chairs provided

- Linens, silverware, glassware provided

- Venue set up and clean up

- Day-of coordinator

- Full kitchen facilities

- Large parking lot

- Ordained minister available onsite

Restrictions

- All food and beverage handled by venue

- Food & beverage minimum

- BYO alcohol

- Venue must approve all decorations

- Catering provided by venue

- Amplified music OK indoors only

- No smoking

- Alcohol must be served by licensed bartender/caterer

- Music must end by midnight

- No sparklers or any pyrotechnics

- Only votive and pillar candles are approved and must be contained

- No birdseed, confetti, glittler, rice, sparklers

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We stopped in the Ocean City Yacht club for a wedding over the weekend. While I didn't see any yachts on the dock, it was definitely a nice spot to have a wedding. With large plate glass windows on the west side of the room, the room has a fantastic view across the bay. As for the food, I'm not sure if they brought an outside caterer or used in house but it was pretty good as well. Looked like parking was iffy but there was plenty of parking in the neighborhood. Good times.

Wow. I recently attended a wedding reception here and while I really wanted to like this place the experience was ruined by interactions with the head chef and maitre de both of which were generally unhelpful and the head chef was plain rude and appeared to have a chip on his shoulder. Unfortunately the layout of the venue wasn't suitable for a wedding reception either as there is not enough room to separate a cocktail hour from the dining room. As a result some guests were seated at their dining tables while others were cramped into a tight separate bar-room area. Lastly the food was comparable to a Boston Market. Our dinner consisted of salty and powdery mashed potatoes, a few strands of string beans, a slice of carrot, and an uninspired piece of breaded chicken ((yawn)).

Picture this a warm summer day for a beach wedding and we arrive at the place and the air conditioner is not on, or maybe it had been turned on as we arrived. Ceiling fans were barely moving around and everyone literally was sweating. We were told they did not know where the controls were, really! Number of guests was 170 and they were packed into two rooms. I do not know how they could accommodate up to 200+ guests, ridiculous. There were not enough tables and chairs for all the guests, and it was a sit-down dinner. Appetizers were not replenished until the last morsel of food had been taken from the serving platters. Guests being kind did not want to take the last piece so it took some time to have stations replenished. Ran out of forks so guests were directed to sit at their seats to eat their appetizers and use the fork from their place setting. The initial contract was signed with the original caterer whom had wonderful reviews and once the contract was signed the caterer and additional caterers quit OCYC due to issues. Greate Bay was the last of the caterers and they were also a part of the total chaos. It really should not be this hard when you are paying so much money for such a special event.

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I remember a couple of weeks before their wedding day, Pamela asked me what would happen with their photos if it rained on their wedding day. While we hope it won’t rain on our couples’ wedding day, the weather is always a gamble, but one thing is certain: we will always work hard to get beautiful photos, no matter what the weather!

On Pam and Graham’s wedding, it started to rain during their ceremony but then the rain turned to a slight drizzle and our couple was on board for getting photos on the beach in spite of the weather so of course we jumped on the opportunity! The photos of them on the windy beach turned out so romantic and genuine!

With navy and white details, this coastal-inspired wedding came together beautifully. When I asked Graham and Pamela why they picked Ocean City Yacht Club for their wedding day, they told me it was because it was in OC – somewhere they love to go and just enjoy life. It’s a super welcoming venue and was the vibe they wanted for their whole day. Check it out in some of my favorite images below!

Congratulations, Pam and Graham! Thank you for allowing us to capture your beautiful wedding and best wishes for a life full of health, joy, and love!

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53 BAY RD OCEAN CITY, NJ 08226

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MLS# 242315

Welcome to 53 Bay Rd., one of the largest single family homes, on one of largest single family zoned lots in all of Ocean City. Located in the desirable north end Bay community of Ocean City, NJ this stunning home sits on a gigantic 107'x125' lot and is just a stone's throw away from the Ocean City Yacht Club, offering the perfect blend of luxury and coastal living. Step into your own private backyard oasis with outdoor features that are sure to impress! Enjoy cozy evenings by the gas fire pit while taking a dip in the refreshing pool, the inviting outdoor kitchen and BBQ areas are powered by natural gas and make entertaining a breeze, while the fenced in yard provides privacy and security. As you enter this lovely home, you will be greeted by beautiful new hardwood flooring and a grand chandeliered staircase that sets the tone for elegance. The vaulted ceilings add an airy and spacious feel to the living areas, while the 3 fireplaces, including one in the Master Bedroom, creates a warm and inviting ambiance. The chef's kitchen is a dream come true, boasting granite countertops, appliances that are custom matched to the cabinetry and a convenient breakfast bar. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or preparing a family meal, this kitchen has everything you need. With 7 bedrooms, 7 full baths and 2 half baths there is plenty of space for everyone to unwind and relax. The Master Suite features a gas fireplace, large walk-in custom closet, 2 additional closets for great storage and an en suite bathroom with a double shower. Each bedroom offers comfort and privacy, ensuring that everyone has their own retreat. One of the standout features of this home is the incredible media room located on the third floor with a wet bar and bathroom. Whether you're catching up on your favorite movies or enjoying a game night with family and friends, this space is perfect for entertaining. With a home this large (6718 sq ft) the added convenience of two laundry rooms, one on each of the first 2 floors, helps keep a tidy home. All of the indoor furniture (less some personal items) electronics and outdoor furniture are included. Parking will never be an issue as there are 2 separate driveways leading to two separate, epoxy floored garages. Another feature worth noting is the gas powered, automatic, whole house backup generator. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to own your own piece of paradise in America's Greatest Family Resort! Schedule your showings now!

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["Cathedral Ceilings", "Elevator", "Fireplace- Gas", "Handicap Features", "Wood Flooring", "Security System", "Skylight", "Smoke/Fire Alarm", "Storage", "Walk In Closet", "Fireplace- Wood", "Kitchen Island", "Beverage Refrigerator", "Security Camera"]

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• Flag Officers
• Board of Governors
• Past Commodores
• Offshore Racing
• Lightning Racing
• General and Medical Release
• Sailor Code of Conduct
• Photo & Social Media
• Policies & Guidelines
• 2024 Course & Class Descriptions
• 2024 Junior Sailing Schedule
• Junior Membership
• Junior Sailing Activities
• Jr Sailing Private Lesson Request
• Adult Laser and Sunfish Racing
• Adult Sailing Lessons
• Saturday Boat Ride and Education
• Member Boat Sign Out
• Adult Sailing Education and Access
• Sporting Clay Dusters
• Entertainment
• Yoga By the Bay
• Fleet Registration
• Junior Activities
• Giggle & Putt Golf
• Fishing For Kids
• Private Events
• Member Application
• Foundation Gift Policy
• Grant and Scholarship Applications
• OCYC Foundation Accomplishments

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© 2022 Ocean City Yacht Club | 100 Bay Road | Ocean City, NJ  08226-4420 39°17'34.4" N 74°33'54.0" W

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America's Cup sailing is around the corner. Did you know it has ties to North Jersey?

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The Olympics are over, but the oldest competition in international sports is just around the corner.

Founded in 1851, the America's Cup sailing event returns on Thursday with a preliminary regatta off the coast of Barcelona that sets the stage for a one-on-one final in October.

One of the challengers is a homegrown one — the New York Yacht Club.

Now headquartered deep in the heart of Manhattan, hosting club regattas out of Newport, Rhode Island and having its racing team training in Pensacola, Florida, the club and America's Cup originator was initially based on the Hudson River. Its first clubhouse was in North Jersey.

Built in Hoboken in 1845, the Gothic cottage first stood by the waterside at Elysian Fields near the bluff that holds the Stevens Institute of Technology. John Cox Stevens, the club's first commodore, donated the land at the foot of 11th Street. His brother, Edwin Augustus Stevens, founded the university. Both were involved with the creation of the first winner of the America's Cup, a yacht named America.

America's Cup's founders

The brothers came from one of the most distinguished families in U.S. history. Their grandfather served in the Continental Congress, and their father, John Stevens, was a Revolutionary War colonel who became a pioneering entrepreneur and inventor of steam engines and boats.

From their mansion overlooking the Hudson River and Manhattan Island, the colonel and his sons developed the first steam ferry to cross the Hudson. When Robert Fulton secured a monopoly on Hudson River steamship navigation, the Stevens family shifted their focus to other lucrative ventures. In 1809, their vessel Phoenix became the first steamer to operate offshore when it began service in Philadelphia.

Five years earlier, in 1804, a 19-year-old John Cox Stevens piloted the first propeller-driven boat. Shortly thereafter, he built a sailing yacht called Diver and raced it against fishing and ferry boats in New York Harbor for wagers. In 1844, he and his friends founded the New York Yacht Club aboard his yacht, Gimcrack.

The modest clubhouse, relative to the club's current Beaux-Arts landmark in New York City, served as the center of club activities for 23 years, according to club records. That span covered the development, construction and trials of the yacht America.

America's Cup has North Jersey origins

America was designed by George Steers, a self-taught innovator of yacht design, to challenge the best in the United Kingdom. Its cotton duck sails were sourced from John Colt's mill in Paterson. When the yacht made it to the Isle of Wight, the Royal Yacht Squadron organized a fleet race on Aug. 22, 1851. The winner received a silver trophy valued at 100 pounds sterling. They called it the Hundred Guinea Cup. It is now known as America's Cup, after the yacht that won it.

Within two months John Cox Stevens and the syndicate that owned America had sold it and given the trophy to the club. The cup came with conditions. According to its formal Deed of Gift, it must serve as an everlasting prize for “friendly competition between foreign countries.” The cup's holder must welcome challengers.

The first challenger was the Royal Thames Yacht Club and a yacht called Cambria. The competition held in New York Harbor on Aug. 8, 1870, was won by the New York Yacht Club. The club went on to win every America's Cup match thereafter until 1983.

By then, the clubhouse was long gone. It survived calls for demolition in the early 20th century and in 1904 moved from its home just north of Castle Point in Hoboken to Glen Cove, Long Island to serve as "Station 10." At a time, there were 11 stations along the club's racing and cruising route for members to land and load.

The clubhouse moves from NJ to Long Island

For the second half of the 20th century, the clubhouse was on loan and on display at Mystic Seaport, the maritime museum in Connecticut. Since the start of this century, it has sat on the grounds of the club's racing base Harbour Court, in Newport, Rhode Island. The club's America's Cup yacht, called Patriot, was built and designed in Rhode Island.

A far cry from America, a 101-foot schooner that was used by the U.S. Navy during the Civil War, 75-foot-long Patriot relies on a pair of hydraulic hydrofoils on either side of the hull to seemingly fly above the ocean's surface at speeds of more than 50 miles per hour. Due to that technology, the modern America's Cup is a vastly different competition than it was just 20 years ago. Still, at its core, the cup remains an event where wind-powered vessels must chart an ocean course to victory.

The last cup was a disaster for the New York Yacht Club, which in team American Magic had one of three challengers for the title held by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. That cup's Patriot capsized in the round-robin qualifiers and, following major repairs, finished last in the event.

America's Cup 2024

This year, five challenger teams are taking on the cup holders from New Zealand. That includes American Magic and the new Patriot led by Olympic gold medalists Tom Slingsby (AUS) and Paul Goodison (GBR). The first look at them in action comes during the final America's Cup preliminary regatta on Aug. 22-25. The match racing event will feature four races per day, with the top two yachts, technically classified as AC75s, advancing to a one-race, winner-takes-all final.

The results of the preliminary regatta have no impact on the America’s Cup standings. Still, they are crucial for shaping team strategy.

The New Zealand team, as the cup defender, has a straight path to the America's Cup on Oct. 12-21. The five defenders, however, must face off in the Challenger Selection Series from Aug. 29 to Oct 7. for the fight to compete in the America's Cup best-of-13 match race final.

The races will be streamed free on the event’s website, YouTube and Facebook. Coverage is also available in the U.S. on ESPN+.

Challenger Teams for the 37th America’s Cup

• INEOS Britannia (GBR)
• Alinghi Red Bull Racing (SUI)
• Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team (ITA)
• NYYC American Magic (USA)
• Orient Express Racing Team (FRA)

Remaining Preliminary Regattas

• August 22-25, 2024: Barcelona, Spain

2024 Challenger Selection Series

• August 29-September 8: Double Round Robin
• September 14-19: Semi-Finals (Best of 9)
• September 26-October 7: Finals (Best of 13)

2024 America’s Cup

• October 12-21: 37th Match (Best of 13)