PROSPECTIVE MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
History
Postcard depicting HYC in the 1930s.
Postcard aerial of HYC from the 1970s.
In 1903 Hampton's boating enthusiasts founded the Virginia Yacht Club and in 1906 issued stock and erected a clubhouse on pilings at the foot of Victoria Boulevard. Interest dwindled during the Great War and the clubhouse fell into disrepair. In 1926, six men, not associated with the Virginia Yacht Club, formed the Hampton Yacht Club (HYC) and were ceded gratis the property of the old club. Since that time, HYC has been a yachting and social center of the Virginia Peninsula.
Powerboat racing as well as sailboat racing were featured competitive activities in the early years with the Virginia Gold Cup being awarded for powerboat racing from 1933 to 1949. The club sponsored sailing events from small boat regattas featuring its own Hampton One design sailboat to ocean racing events such as the 1941 Storm Trysail Club- HYC race from New London, CT to Hampton. In 1995, the club sponsored the fifty-fifth running of the Virginia Cruising Cup from Annapolis to Hampton. Currently HYC is regatta host every June to the Southern Bay Race Week which is one of the largest and most prestigious sailing events on the Chesapeake Bay.
However, HYC is considerably more than a Yacht Club for racing sailors. Sailing is truly a family affair, from the family of crew who laugh and party with each other after the Wednesday night and weekend races to the families who cruise for a day or a week or more to explore life on the Chesapeake and beyond.
Facilities and Services
- A two story modern building with a formal dining room seating 108 and an informal dining area and lounge seating 84. The lounge is equipped with two cable TV systems for viewing the weather channels and sporting events such as the America's Cup Races (and UVA, VA Tech, and Redskins games).
- Excellent physical location has close proximity to Hampton Roads, Chesapeake Bay, the Intercostal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean.
- Close by marine chandleries, boating supplies and services.
- Extensive dockage on the Hampton River with 192 floating concrete slips equipped with power and water. Storage racks available for dinks and parking with launching facilities available for boats that are kept on trailers.
- Dockside Pump out Station.
- Auxiliary building used for Junior Sailing activities.
- Private parking with special efforts made to reserve parking for members during high activity periods such as Hampton Bay Days.
- Credit dining is available without the need of a credit card. However, VISA and MasterCard credit cards are honored.
- The Club's facilities are available to members for private parties.
- Purchase of sports clothing with emblem of HYC burgee.
- BYOB privileges with bottle lockers available for members.
- Boat US membership dues reduced.
Programs and Activities
An active sailing and general boating program includes:
- Wednesday Night Races (April thru September)
- Keelboat races throughout the season
- Active dinghy racing programs
- Racing events throughout the season
- Race Management Seminars for those interested in race committee work
- Junior Sailing Program from beginner to advanced (age 9 and up)
- Sail training for adults using the club's one design Junior sailboats
- Organized Club cruises for both sail and power boats. In addition, many spontaneous cruises with associated parties are enjoyed by the members
- HYC hosts the Hampton Model Yacht Club which races a fleet of East Coast 12 Meters. These radio controlled model yachts are often raced on Sunday afternoons at HYC during the winter months.
Active social activities include:
- Monthly theme oriented buffets or dinners.
- Lectures and general interest programs are periodically presented after the monthly membership meetings
- Two annual clam digs followed by a clam bake on the docks
- Annual Rockfish tournament and fish fry
- Special dinner dances on select holidays each year, such as Halloween or Valentine’s Day
- Children's Christmas Party
- Members and their guest are invited to two large parties sponsored by the club each year, the annual Christmas Party and the spring Flag Raising party
- The Mainsheet is a monthly newsletter sent to all members that provides timely news on the club's activities, treasurer's report, dining room specials, racing results, etc.
Membership
To join the Hampton Yacht Club a prospective member should have an interest in boating, be recommended in writing by a member in good standing and have his or her application approved by a majority of the Board of Directors. Visit our ABOUT page for additional information.
APPROXIMATE FEES*
|
Initiation Fee |
Monthly Dues |
Cap'l Improv. |
Stock |
Qtr Food Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active |
$2,000.00 |
$85.00 |
$10.00 |
$10.00 |
$75.00 |
Active Military |
$1,000.00 |
$85.00 |
$10.00 |
$10.00 |
$75.00 |
Young Adults |
$1,500.00 |
$42.50 |
$5.00 |
$0.00 |
$75.00 |
Legacy |
$750.00 |
$42.50 |
$5.00 |
$0.00 |
$75.00 |
Non-Resident |
$1,000.00 |
$42.50 |
$10.00 |
$10.00 |
$0.00 |
Retired |
N/A |
$42.50 |
$10.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Corinthian |
$0.00 |
$5.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Junior |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
Honorary |
N/A |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$10.00 |
$0.00 |
* Rates and Fees may change without notice. Check with the club office for current fees. |
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Please view the detailed table of fees, dues and charges.
Contact Information
For more information please contact:
TEL: (757) 722-0711 FAX: (757) 722-4700 Email: The Hampton Yacht Club
Hampton Yacht Club
4707 Victoria Boulevard
Hampton, VA 23669
Note: All membership terms are subject to change without notice