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    Our Club

    Located in Wilson Cove, and protected by Sheffield Island, Tavern Island, and Bell Island, Norwalk Yacht Club is a casual and family-oriented sailing club. Established in 1894, the Club is well known for a highly regarded junior sailing program, an active adult sailing program, and a long tradition of racing and cruising. The Club features a newly renovated clubhouse and well protected mooring field with launch service. In commissioned season, from May to October, the Club operates a full calendar of racing and social events for its members.

    Handicap big boat racing takes place on Wednesday evenings and many weekends. Adult sailing in Ideal 18s occurs several times each week, and an active junior sailing program is carried out in a multiple of sailing classes. The junior program has produced many fine racers who have gone on to success in college sailing and beyond. There is also an annual Club cruise.Some of the popular social activities for members include weekly Friday night grill nights, the Commodore's Bash, Fourth of July and Labor Day parties as well as weekly Sunday coffees during the winter frostbite racing season. The Club can be hailed on VHF channel 78A.

    While generally relaxed, the Club prides itself on the customs and traditions of proper flag etiquette. Members come to attention when the national colors are raised at 0800 hours each morning and when lowered at sunset. Members can always tell when a flag officer is "on deck" by checking for the appropriate flag. This combination of history and tradition, with modern sensibilities regarding yacht club life, make Norwalk Yacht Club an enduring value and attractive choice for a leisure lifestyle.

    • Facility

      • Waterfront

        • Large mooring Field with Launch Service
        • Ideal 18 Fleet (8 club-owned boats)
        • Club Big Boat Program (Jeanneau 36i)
        • Paddle and Kayak Share Program
        • Fuel, Ice and Water on the North Dock
        • Dry Sailing Storage during the open season for Lasers, Optis, Kayaks, SUPs, and Dinghies
        • Boat ramp for member use

        Beautiful Clubhouse and Deck

        • Open year-round to members and their guests
        • Full galley and several large gas grills for member use
        • Picnic tables on deck and south dock available for casual dining
        • Indoor and Outdoor Shower Facilities
    • Clubhouse Hours

      • Commissioned Season(Mid May - Mid October)

        Monday through Sunday: 0800 to 2300

        After Labor Day Weekend: 
        Monday through Thursday: 0800 to 2100
        Friday through Sunday: 0800 to 2200

        Non-Commissioned Season (Mid October - Mid May)

        Sunday through Thursday: 0800 to 2000
        Friday and Saturday: 0800 to 2300
    • Directions
    • Visiting Yachtsmen
      • Norwalk Yacht Club is pleased to welcome reciprocal club boaters from near and far. Guest and transient moorings are available for $53.18 per night, tax included. Launch service is available to access club house facilities (8AM - 11PM). To reserve a guest mooring hail the dock team on VHF channel 78A, call us or book directly through Dockwa.

        Located in Wilson Cove, and protected by Sheffield Island, Tavern Island, and Bell Island, Norwalk Yacht Club is a casual and family-oriented sailing club. Established in 1894, the Club is tucked inside Greens Ledge Light in a quiet cove featuring a small beach. There is beautiful kayaking and paddle boarding through the Norwalk Islands, Village Creek and Farm Creek. 

        The Club mooring field accommodates sail and powerboats of varying drafts. Water and Ice are available on the docks where there is about 7 feet at low tide. The deck provides picnic tables and grills along with plenty of space to relax and enjoy the views. Showers and an air conditioned great room are also available. 

        The launch brings visitors within an easy walk of the quaint town of Rowayton. Rowayton offers casual restaurants with good coffee, ice cream and sandwiches as well as more formal dining options, and access to provisions. Both Rowayton and historic SoNo are also easily accessible by cab. 

        We are located at 41 degrees 03' 50" North and 73 degrees 25' 50" West, inside Wilson Cove, north of Sheffield Harbor and Sheffield Island. Vessels approaching from the west should leave Green's Ledge Light to starboard, leave green can 1A to port and (or North) after Noroton Point and before green can #1. Vessels approaching from the east, typically exiting greater Norwalk in the main channel, should turn to starboard (or North) after green can #1. The club monitors CHF Channel 78A and responds to Norwalk Yacht Club.
    • Beach


      • Our protected sandy beach is perfect for cooling off on a hot day, splashing with the kids or launching a kayak, laser or paddleboard.

    • Membership
      • MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

        The Norwalk Yacht Club is a casual and family oriented sailing community with members of all ages who enjoy the Club year-round. Established in 1894, the Club is tucked inside Greens Ledge Light in a quiet cove featuring a small beach which is an ideal launch for kayaking and paddle boarding through the Norwalk Islands.  2024 marks our 49th season for Wednesday night PHRF racing.  The Ideal 18 fleet has an active racing, cruising, and Women on the Water sailing program.  Members enjoy time on the water and recharge on the beach and deck.  Preference is given to those with sailing and cruising backgrounds.

        VOLUNTEERING
        Volunteers are an integral part of Club culture. The Norwalk Yacht Club community is enriched by contributions from members who support our activities and programs. New members are encouraged to join a committee such as Regatta, Adult Sailing, Junior Sailing, Cruising, Frostbiting, Social, Communications, or House & Grounds.

        INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT
        Norwalk Yacht Club is a multigenerational Yacht Club, and we welcome all interested in sailing and waterfront activities. When reviewing applications for membership, the Norwalk Yacht Club does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age or familial status.

        For more information, contact [email protected]
    • Membership Inquiry Form


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