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New Pilings Installed in Newburgh Yacht Club Marina

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Purchasing the Pilings Wasn't the Problem, Getting Them Delivered Through the Tunnel Was. ... The truck that was going to bring the pilings was not going to fit through the small tunnel under the railroad tracks that separates our club from the main roads. Here's how the club solved the problem. The club found a piece of equipment that could lift the long and heavy … [Read more...] about New Pilings Installed in Newburgh Yacht Club Marina

Club House Renovations and Work Program Underway

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Our club's work program got an early start with the renovation of our clubhouse meeting room. This past weekend members removed the old ceiling. A new ceiling, lighting and flooring is planned. Work is scheduled to be completed by the end of April. Work Program Chairman Joe Pilliterri Outlined Changes To Our Work Program. At the March General Membership … [Read more...] about Club House Renovations and Work Program Underway

Members Ready Club for Winter at Fall Clean Up Day

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All Hands Were On Deck for this Saturday morning work day. Commodore Greg Dombroski had announced the club board of directors made this a mandatory work session for all boating members. Work included cleaning up the club property and some big jobs in the marina. One of the biggest was hauling in the gas dock. In the video you'll see that one of our incoming … [Read more...] about Members Ready Club for Winter at Fall Clean Up Day

Saying Goodbye To Our Workboat

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When he was Commodore, Hans Peters, purchased the workboat for the club. He thought it could become the secret for easy dredging of the marina.  Especially with the boat’s big 36-inch propeller and the towing rake he bought to stir up the bottom.   He thought the silt could be whisked out of the marina with the help of the extra current generated by the … [Read more...] about Saying Goodbye To Our Workboat