37º 01' 12.52" N 76º 20' 38.43" W
Our History
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.
Power, 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, Connecticut to Hampton. In 1995, the club sponsored the fifty-fifth running of the Virginia Cruising Cup from Annapolis to Hampton. 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.
Want to learn more?
You can purchase The History of the Hampton Yacht Club by HYC Historian James H. Shoemaker at the Club!
Hampton Yacht Club
Play in the heart of downtown baltimore, marina info.
Explore Hampton Yacht Club, situated at 4707 Victoria Blvd in Hampton, Virginia.
Established in 1907, this private club resides on the western bank of the Hampton River. Exclusively available to members, their guests, and visitors from reciprocating yacht clubs, HYC offers a range of social and dining experiences in the heart of Downtown Hampton. The Clubhouse features an elegant upstairs dining area with a stunning view of the Hampton Creek, while the downstairs boasts a laid-back bar & grill. Adjacent to the Clubhouse is a spacious marina with 200 slips for members to dock their boats. Additionally, the Thomas Brady Sailing Center, housing classrooms, sail storage, workspace, and the Sailing Director's office, enhances both Junior and Adult Sailing Programs and serves as a venue for regatta hosting and management.
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