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BRISTOL YACHT CLUB

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Bristol Yacht Club had a modest birth in 1877 when a group of Brown University students got together and formed Zephyr Boat Club "for the purpose of mutual interests and the practicing of rowing on our harbor, the principal object of the club being however to have a good time."

That same year, Zephyr Boat Club became Neptune Boat Club, and in 1899 we became Bristol Yacht Club. Our initial purpose, having a good time, has continued on for more  years. We've updated this mission to "encourage and promote yachting, seamanship, aquatic sports and social activities among our members." We've had several Clubhouses in several locations around the harbor but our desire to have fun has helped us survive fires, floods, hurricanes and two world wars.

Today, Bristol Yacht Club sits on the west side of Bristol Harbor in the old Red Crest Estate. In 1955 some forward thinking members saw an opportunity, purchased the site and the rest is history. 

Our facilities and active waterfront make it easy to have fun. Members actively volunteer to maintain the house, grounds and waterfront. We might host an informal clambake on the lawn one day and a formal dinner dance the next. Our competitive but friendly Wednesday race series often draws more than 40 boats on the line; we are active in the NBYA (Narragansett Bay Yachting Association), MOHOSA (Mount Hope Sailing Association), and Newport to Bermuda races. 

Over the years our members have raced fleets of Herreshoff 12 1/2s, Herreshoff S boats, International 110s, Thistles, Dyer Dhows, Pearson 26s, Sea Sprites, 420s, Lasers, Optis, Mercuries and A-Cats. Our Penguin frostbite fleet is one of the oldest continuously operating frostbite fleets in the country.

Our annual cruises in and out of the Bay are perfect opportunities for developing life-long friendships. Visiting yacht clubs on their cruises find Bristol Yacht Club a convenient place to visit, as we are close to so many shore side activities, museums and restaurants.

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Bristol Yacht Club

• 101 Poppasquash Rd., Bristol, RI 02809
• (401) 253-2922

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VHF: Channel 68 VHF: Channel 16 for help VHF: Channel 14 for pump-out

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Rates 2010 Rates: Rates are $40 / night and includes launch service to and from the club.

Policies This marina does not require a credit card to hold the slip or any type of deposit. As a courtesy please notify the marina if you need to cancel your reservation at least 24 hours in advance.

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• Fax: 401-253-3283
• Latitude:  41.67836
• Longitude:  -71.28923

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Bristol Yacht Club

VHF 68 Tel: (401) 253 2922 [email protected] www.bristolyc.com

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Full service and reputed full service boatyard, located in the protected northwest corner of Bristol Harbor on the port (west) side when entering the harbor. Several moorings available for transient boats. Adjacent to the beautiful Colt State Park and an easy bike/boat ride away from the town’s center. Reservations are recommended ahead of time.

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Bristol's reasonably protected harbor is home to over 800 boat moorings in seven mooring fields that adjoin Narragansett Bay and offers easy access to Narragansett Bay, Cape Cod, The Elizabeth Islands, and Long Island Sound.

Bristol Marine VHF Channel 68 website - www.bristolmarine.com phone - 401-253-2200 address - 99 Poppasquash Road, Bristol, RI 02809 Bristol Yacht Club The Bristol Yacht Club (BYC) is pleased to offer its facilities and moorings to visiting yachts on a space available basis. You do not need to be a member of another yacht club stay as a guest. website - www.bristolyc.com phone - 401-253-2922 address - 101 Poppasquah Road, Bristol, RI 02809 Herreshoff Marine Museum Dockage and moorings are available at the Museum's waterfront in Bristol, RI. Reservations are recommended and may be made by calling the Museum at (401) 253-5000, or you may hail us on VHF Channel 68. The Herreshoff Marine Museum and America's Cup Hall of Fame is dedicated to the education and inspiration of the public through presentations of the history and innovative work of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company and the America's Cup competition. website - herreshoff.org phone - 401-253-5000 address - 1 Burnside Street, Bristol, RI 02809

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