About Us
The RYC was founded in 1927 as a community yacht club supporting activities in the Rockland area. Presently there are about one hundred seventy-five members representing about eighty boats. The club sees itself as relaxed, informal group of boaters. For more on the RYC History, click here.
Our Mission
To be an active community yacht club supporting recreational boating activities in the Rockland area.
Our Activities
Located in the Harbormaster’s Building on the Rockland waterfront, RYC hosts a full range of activities both on the water and on land.
- Cruising Camaraderie
An exciting cruising event calendar offers opportunities for club members to enjoy camaraderie on the water from the Ice Breaker weekend in June through Labor Day, in Penobscot Bay and beyond. Each cruising event is hosted by a volunteer member who selects the destination and plans the events.
- Racing Competition
The Racing Calendar features The Tuesday Night “Round-the-Buoy” Harbor races from June through September. Each evening’s racing is followed by a social gathering at the RYC Club house. In addition, one and two-day weekend races from June through September broaden the competition to include sailors from regional yacht clubs.
- Social Fellowship
Social activities bring members together year around. Fund-raisers, pot luck dinners, and casual business meetings augment informal post-race, Friday night, and rainy day gatherings. Featured events are the Lobster Picnic in September and the Holiday party in December.
Rockland Yacht Club Officers
Maryjane Shiverick commodore@rocklandyc.org |
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Albert Hodsdon vicecommodore@rocklandyc.org |
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Doug Pope rearcommodore@rocklandyc.org |
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Gary Cran treasurer@rocklandyc.org |
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Beth Pope secretary@rocklandyc.org |
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Helen Kuhl membership@rocklandyc.org |
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Jesse Henry racing@rocklandyc.org |
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Steve Pierce cruising@rocklandyc.org |
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The RYC By-Laws
RYC operates according to member-approved By-Laws. The current By-Laws were amended in September, 2008. Click here to read the current By-Laws.
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