Welcome to 
Westhampton Yacht Squadron

 

The story of the Westhampton Yacht Squadron, since it’s founding in 1890, is of people dedicated to sailing and of families passing their enthusiasm as well as their boats from generation to generation.

It is the story of youngsters who learn the sport of sailing, swimming and tennis. Many go on to win honors in local and national competition. It is a wonderful and unique spirit, one of camaraderie and giving.

We also offer a welcome and safe haven to yachtsmen and yachtswomen who visit our bay. We are located on the beautiful Moriches Bay in Remsenburg, NY. Our members and guests enjoy the scenic view of the bay from our well stocked bar and dining facilities. It is rich in history which we proudly pass on to the new generation of sailors.

New Members

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Commodore's Corner 

Dear Fellow WYS member,

We have just completed our fall sailing series, honoring Fran Graham, who initiated the series more than 20 years ago. The Fall Series is particularly important because it features our youngest sailors in Opti’s, who are the future of the Yacht Squadron. 420’s, Sunfish, Lasers and Vanguards round out the fall mix. We have also completed a successful Summer Series, featuring Flying Scots and Sunfish. We added a late winter/early spring Defrost Series several years ago and it has steadily gained in popularity. We are “on the water” for eight months each year.

Our sailing programs and racing series rely upon a dedicated staff and volunteers, without whose efforts none of this would be possible. The importance of volunteer support is even more evident when we look at the scope and complexity of the programs of the Yacht Squadron. This year we have 291 families enjoying the programs and facilities. We have an operating budget of 1.2million dollars. That money goes toward maintenance of our 45 sailboats, 5 powerboats, tennis court, pool, physical plant, etc. It also pays the salaries of our three full-time employees and 24 part-time staff. Volunteers give us the means to have consistently excellent sailing, social, and recreational activities for all our members and their families.

All of us have an opportunity to volunteer on October 26^th, which is Fall Clean-up day. From 9am to 1pm we’ll be putting away equipment and making sure that everything is shipshape and ready for the Spring. I hope to see you there.

Fair Winds,

 

Dave Hale

56th Commodore
Westhampton Yacht Squadron

Flag Officers:

Commodore: David Hale                        
Vice Commodore:  James Schultz              
Rear Commodore:  Peggy Jayne         
Treasurer:  Julie Pomroy                              
Secretary: Jennifer Truscott

Board of Directors:
Michael DiSario
Timothy Feil
Matson Hard
Jim Hulme
Dave Kisla
Anna Morchel
Sundy Schermeyer
Russel Skeris
Kristen Smyth 
Aram Terchunian
                    
Board Participants:                                                                                                                                         
Nancy Schultz
John Sheehan
Ed Surgan