Welcome to the
Masonic Yacht Club
 Incorporated 24 August, 1964

“A Family Club of International Distinction”

For information about Masonry and Masonic Lodges please visit the
New York State Grand Lodge web site.

The MASONIC YACHT CLUB is cruising into adventurous waters that promise FUN and FROLIC for ALL members and their families.

See our upcoming Social Activities page.
     

We are fully registered with the Yacht Clubs of America so you can visit other yacht clubs with reciprocity.  We have full reciprocity with the Glen Cove Yacht Club.  We also have a Courtesy Card for our ladies to use when they wish to go to a yacht club for lunch or dinner.  We have Rendezvous and social gatherings throughout the year.

Because we are registered with the American Yacht Clubs, you & your partner can enjoy the facilities of any club listed in the AYC's Reciprocity Guide with your valid membership card.

Dues are ONLY $50 per year.
Initiation Fee is $50.

Where else can you get, literally, a million-dollar club reciprocity for the
meager sum of $50.00 annually?

 

“We are on the move – We are going places”

The Officers of the 20010-11 Masonic Yacht Club

 

 
 

Robert Stein, Commodore; Christopher Dunne, Vice Commodore; Anthony Cancemi, Rear Commodore
 Jeffery Arist, Fleet Captain; Manfred Luebke, Port Captain and Special Events Coordinator;
Edward Forman, Fleet Surgeon; Richard Witthohn, Chaplain; Max Toth, Secretary; Al Li, Treasurer
 

Visit the Ship’s Store of the Masonic Yacht Club
     

 

See our upcoming Social Activities page.
 

      
The Commodore's Log 2009      

As we sail calmly toward the horizon, a breaking dawn brings a new season to the Masonic Yacht Club.

 I would like to extend my sincere appreciation for your support in electing me Commodore.  During my tenure, I look forward to working with each of you and anticipate an active and productive term.  As a team, we will continue to perpetuate and strengthen the Yacht Club with new members as we have been doing in recent years.  I am proud that we are recognized internationally as we have members in many parts of the globe.  I am excited about the prospect of continuing and expanding a strong and united Brotherhood.  Together, with our First Mates Club, I am eager to continue the fine traditions we have instilled and I appreciate and welcome any suggestions to strengthen and better our organization.

 We are motivated and continue to move forward as we strive for excellence.  I will continue the good works the Yacht Club has done such as donating life jackets and boats to Camp Turk, sponsoring fishing tournaments, and the Breast Cancer Walk at Jones Beach.  Together, “We are on the Move” and “We are going Places”.  Join me as we venture forth.  May we have calm seas and smooth sailing.

 Robert Stein, Commodore

         

      
       
     
       

  See our Application for Membership page
 (You MUST be Mason, however, owning a boat is not a prerequisite.)

2010 Opening Day Ceremonies

 
 
 

2010 Acquaintance Party at Verdi's of Westbury on March 13, 2010 with music by John Guida

A Brief History of our Club by Kathy Stein

In the spring of 1958, a group of nautical minded Masons gathered together and established a Masonic Boat Club. The first Commodore was Walter Price, and their meetings were held at the Hotel Astor. From this very small beginning, our membership has grown to include members from as far away as St Thomas. Since its inception, all Masons are welcome to attend and to bring their wives and friends. All of the club’s business and finances are taken care of by the officers and Board of Governors, and then submitted to the membership for approval. This system made the meeting very pleasant not only for the Masons but for their Ladies as well.

On September 20, 1958, Commodore Walter Prince led the first sea going trip. More than 12 boats, all commanded by Masonic skippers, sailed from the Hudson River through the Rockaways to Sandy Hook. The seas were rough but all arrived safe and on time with their distinguished guests M\ W\ Nathan Turk, R\ W\ William Rose, and his son, W. Charles Estey.

The Masonic Yacht Club was formed that Spring. Mason sailors who formed a club, coming together with families, friends and their ladies. You did not have to have a boat or be a skipper to become a member. The W\ Carl Terjung wrote their communications.

"Under the Fellowship program, there is an active club know as the Masonic Yacht Club, whose incorporation as been approved by the Grand Lodge of New York." We were granted a charter and since then we have had many rendezvous throughout the New York and Long Island areas.

Today, we have the addition of dedicated services of the member’s ladies known as the First Mates Club. They offer support and help whenever needed. The Masonic Yacht Club is part of the Yachting Clubs of America, which affords the Members reciprocity with other yacht clubs. Any Master Mason in good standing is entitled to become a member of the Masonic Yacht club.

 

PAST COMMODORES

                  
 

 

Some Handy WEBSITES

www.uscgboating.org  Recalls & Safety Defects.

www.yachtpaint.com  Interlux Site – Good Points.

www.boatdiesel.com  Everything about Diesels.

www.boatrite.com  Database on Product Reviews by Eric Sorensen.

www.soundingsonline.com  Classifieds: Nationwide source of boats for sales.

www.maptech.com  Navigation.

www.nws.noaa.gov  National Weather Service.

www.google.com  Good for searching anything.

www.boatpile.com  Every thing about boating.
 


For more information you may

Max Toth, Secretary
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