Continuing a tradition that goes back to the earliest days of our club's history Commodore Greg Dombroski is inviting all members and their guests to our annual Blessing of the Fleet on Sunday June 11 starting at 10:00 AM. It begins with a Boat Parade, members can participate by piloting their boats past the reviewing area at the north flagpole. Next we have our … [Read more...] about Blessing of Fleet June 11, 2017
Blessing of the Fleet
Blessing of the Fleet 2016
With a club history going back to 1895, having a special ceremonial flag program and the blessing of the fleet to officially start our boating season is important to the members of Newburgh Yacht Club. It's a tradition they enjoy continuing. They turned out in large numbers with many family members and guests in tow for the Blessing of the Fleet Ceremonies on June 12, … [Read more...] about Blessing of the Fleet 2016
You’re Invited to the Blessing of the Fleet
This year we're starting our Blessing Ceremonies with the boat parade. Commodore Greg Dombroski hopes many of our members will participate in the boat parade by bringing their boats out to pass by the reviewing area at the north flagpole, to receive a blessing and applause from members and guests on shore. By having the boat parade first, members participating will have … [Read more...] about You’re Invited to the Blessing of the Fleet
Blessing of the Fleet 2015
The Blessing of the Fleet and Boat Parade in pictures. The blessing ceremony was held on Sunday June 7, 2015. This year we had an outstanding participation in the boat parade with 14 or more boats taking part. The Deacon Peter Haight, of St. Andrews Church performed the Blessing Ceremony. Following the ceremony and boat parade, brunch was enjoyed at Pamela's … [Read more...] about Blessing of the Fleet 2015
Blessing of the Fleet — You’re Invited
Make your plans to attend the long standing start of the boating season at the Newburgh Yacht Club, the annual Blessing of the Fleet. Records show this event has been a part of our tradition since the early 1900's. Come out and be a part of it on Sunday morning, June 7, 2015 starting at 10:00 A.M., as the boats are blessed for the upcoming season and we have a memorial … [Read more...] about Blessing of the Fleet — You’re Invited
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