Newburgh Yacht Club

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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

A New England Treat Is Coming to the Newburgh Yacht Club

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Just like they do down east along the coast of Maine the members of the Newburgh Yacht Club are going to set aside a day and enjoy the fruits of the sea.  That means Steamed Lobsters as the top catch on the bill of fare on a great day of socializing and culinary enjoyment. They're calling this a Lobster Fest.   It's not just a little sit down meal.  After all what kind of … [Read more...] about A New England Treat Is Coming to the Newburgh Yacht Club

“Salute to Freedom” Flotilla Gets Flag Waving Welcome at the Newburgh Yacht Club

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The lead boat upon seeing our flag wavers and hearing our cheers gave a loud "Thank You Newburgh" over it's public address/hailing system. 15 or more boats took part in the flotilla on Saturday afternoon July 12, 2014. The boats arrived at our club right on time at 1:00 pm.   They approached from the south making a wide turn towards our club in front of the Newburgh Beacon … [Read more...] about “Salute to Freedom” Flotilla Gets Flag Waving Welcome at the Newburgh Yacht Club

Finishing Touches to “D” Dock

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"D" Dock, the big boat's dock at the Newburgh Yacht Club received a major upgrade this year. Four new 30 to 35 foot long finger docks were added.    These replaced older finger docks or were new additions allowing for additional boat slips.   Club Board of Directors Member, Dan Galage , on the right in the above picture , headed the construction project.   Club Purser, Frank … [Read more...] about Finishing Touches to “D” Dock