Newburgh Yacht Club

Boating on the Hudson since 1885

Bill Chesser

Remembering Hurricane Sandy –10 years ago

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The major television stations in New York City this week have been doing features remembering the damage Hurricane Sandy brought to our area 10 years ago. These are pictures taken at our club following the winds, rain, and storm surge. If you'd like more information, we have 3 reports, made five years ago, on the damage and the rebuilding of the club. The reports are … [Read more...] about Remembering Hurricane Sandy –10 years ago

Highlights from our July 16, 2021 General Meeting

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Lifetime Achievement Award to Bill Chesser Bill Chesser a Past Commodore, now serving as club director was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award.  Commodore John Disciglio said he felt compelled to give this honor because of the many years of service Bill has given to the club and for the active role that he still maintains. Currently Bill is running our fuel … [Read more...] about Highlights from our July 16, 2021 General Meeting

Part Two — Newburgh Yacht Club Five Years After Hurricane Sandy

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Welcome to part two of our special report on the Newburgh Yacht Club 5 Years After Hurricane Sandy. Our guest for this segment is Past Commodore Bill Chesser. Bill became the Commodore in the January immediately following the Hurricane.  Highlights include planning to get the club back on the road to recovery from the damage from the Hurricane; upgrading the facilities … [Read more...] about Part Two — Newburgh Yacht Club Five Years After Hurricane Sandy

Special Reports on The Newburgh Yacht Club 5-years After Hurricane Sandy

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We are going to have three reports for you.  One with each Commodore who has served since Hurricane Sandy stuck the Newburgh Yacht Club on October 29, 2012. Our first report will be with Past Commodore Garry Dugan.   Garry speaks about the damage done to the club and member's boats; an all hands on decks meeting of our members to deal with the crisis; recovery of the boats … [Read more...] about Special Reports on The Newburgh Yacht Club 5-years After Hurricane Sandy

Our Lobster Fest Co-Staring Clams

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Clams on the half-shell started stealing the show at the Newburgh Yacht Club Lobster Fest as they made their first appearance on a brand new clam shucking station designed and created for the club by Vice Commodore Jim Distefano.  Jim is shown here setting up the new clam serving creation. Talk about a professional set up this is it.   Ice trays with drains for keeping the … [Read more...] about Our Lobster Fest Co-Staring Clams