Welcome to the Barrington Yacht Club
Welcome from the Commodore
Last season our Club marked its Centennial Year and it was a very special celebration, but we do not intend to slacken the pace in our second century!
The Club’s Board of Governors is comprised of a dedicated and hard working group of volunteers responsible for maintaining the long-standing traditions of the Club and supporting the Club’s mission: to foster the sport of yachting, and to provide suitable facilities and activities for its membership.
We have a very active Race Committee that runs a wide variety of events each year: from Club events to local, regional, national and international regattas. Our Sail Training Committee provides excellent instruction to our Junior Members in both racing and recreational sailing. The Cruise Committee organizes several cruises a year in Narragansett Bay and beyond, sail and power boats together. In addition, we offer the very popular Women-Teaching-Women program which includes, the Ole Ladies Cup annual race, women teaching other women the enjoyment of all that surrounds this great skills of sailing.
A variety of social events are held year round, and most events are run by our Social Committee. This dedicated group runs our Friday Night Club Nights, our summer tent events, the Opening, Closing, and Holiday Parties, as well as several other functions.
There are a large number of Junior Members in the Club and their participation is welcome in many (but not all) of the above activities. In addition, the Junior Activities Committee organizes and supervises a number of activities and events specifically for these younger members.
You are most likely already familiar with our clubhouse, marina, and other facilities. The House Committee is responsible for overseeing our Manager and staff to ensure that our facilities and fleet are maintained in “Bristol Fashion”.
A complete list of committees is in the Log, and I encourage you to volunteer to get involved with one or more that interest you. It is an excellent way to meet fellow members and become more familiar with the Club. To volunteer, contact the chairperson(s) of the committee(s) on which you wish to serve. Of course, if you have any questions at all about the Club, please feel free to contact me or any other member of the Board at any time.
On behalf of the Flag Officers, the other members of the Board of Governors, and the Club’s Manager and staff, I would like to extend to you our best wishes for a fun, exciting and safe boating season.
I look forward to seeing you at the Club.
