About us
We are over 500 sailors young and old, inexperienced to professional who love the sport, the ocean, the Raritan Bay, cruising, day sailing and/or racing. Come join us and learn more.
Our members cruise race and socialize.
Races:
Wednesday night PHRF
Tuesday and Fridays: Colgates and Flying Scotts
Winter: Radio controlled Laser RC boat racing
Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/raritanyachtclub
Club website http://www.ryc.org
ASA classes ASA classes
Shared Boat Program: Sailing when you don't own a boat
how to go sailing even if you don't own a boat.
Our regattas, racers and results: yachtscoring.com http://yachtscoring.com
drone shots of our boats on the water:
Member application email:
https://www.ryc.org/files/ryc%20membership%20packet.pdf
Video of Wednesday night racing
Members of our Club :
• have won the St. David's Lighthouse Trophy - Newport -Bermuda Race
• sail competitively internationally
• participate in many regattas up and down the coast
• win and place well many of those same regattas
• are low key and lots of fun
• eager to encourage new sailors (young and old) through classes and crewing opportunities
• power boaters welcome too
• love to party after races and regattas
• come from all walks of life with experts in all things of interest to mariners
Our Club:
• Clubhouse, docks, yard and mooring fields
• over 160 years old
• owned, managed and maintained by Club Member volunteers
• very affordable
• great place to store and moor your boat
• great place to dine while overlooking the water on the decks or inside
• great place to entertain your guests
• no fancy dress code
• coordinates Collegiate and High School sailing programs
Club Fleet includes owner operated:
• J 105s
• J 24s
• J 30s
• J 109s
• Beneteaus
• Hunters
• Pearsons
• Tartans
• and many other types of boats for old and young
Owned by Club
• Colgate 26 fleet - shared boat program
• 420's, Optis and other boats for Junior Sailng Programs. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WWJnk8eGHI](Junion racing )
Upcoming events
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RYC OPEN HOUSE
Raritan Yacht Club, 160 Water Street, Perth Amboy, NJ, USCome by RYC and see what we're all about and how you can start sailing in 2026!
Open house starts at 1PM and ends at 4PM.
There will be a presentation at 1:30PM.
RYC has everything you need to start Exploring Sailing....
Never been on a boat before?
Have you been sailing before and looking to get back into the sport?
Looking to perfect your skills?
Have a passion for sailing and looking to get out on the water?
Come by RYC's Open House to learn more about our Shared Boat Program, Racing Program, Certifications (Learn to Sail, ASA, First Sail), Summer Sailing Camp, and Membership.
Representatives will be available from all parts of the club to answer any questions you might have.
Shared Boat Program - Start Sailing Today without owning a boat
Racing Program - Be a part of a team
Sailing Certifications - Learn more about Sailing and hone your skills
Summer Sailing Camp - Give your kids an experience of a lifetime
Membership - Camaraderie and Life Long Friendships
Signup on Eventbrite : https://tinyurl.com/2s444jxn/ohMURaritan Yacht Club
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