Reciprocity between Yacht Clubs has evolved considerably over the years. At one time, reciprocity was steeped in the tradition of arriving by sea, having an established reciprocity between the Clubs, and the visited Club charging the fare to the visiting yachtsman’s account at his own Club. Today, most Yacht Clubs, including NBYC, have extended limited privileges to members of other Clubs arriving by land or by sea as long as the visiting member’s Club is recognized in the Register of American Yacht Clubs. It is also common for Yacht Clubs to extend privileges where arrangements for a visit are made in advance with a Letter of Introduction provided by the Club Manager or an Officer.
In addition to the above, the following Clubs have expressly extended privileges of their clubhouse and facilities to our members:
- Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club – Atlantic Highland NJ
- Barrington Yacht Club – Barrington RI
- Beachmont Yacht Club – Revere MA
- Centerport Yacht Club – Centerport NY
- Chelsea Yacht Club - Chelsea-on-the-Hudson NY
- Columbia Yacht Club – South Boston MA
- East Greenwich Yacht Club – East Greenwich RI
- Edgartown Yacht Club – Edgartown MA
- Essex Yacht Club – Essex CT
- Hull Yacht Club – Hull MA
- Ida Lewis Yacht Club – Newport RI
- Keyport Yacht Club – Keyport NJ
- Knickerbocker Yacht Club – Port Washington NY
- Lynn Yacht Club – Lynn MA
- Narragansett Terrace Yacht Club – Riverside RI
- North Shore Yacht Club – Port Washington NY
- Old Greenwich Yacht Club – Old Greenwich CT
- Orient Heights Yacht Club – East Boston MA
- Riverside Yacht Club – Medford MA
- Saugatuck Harbor Yacht Club – Westport CT
- Scituate Harbor Yacht Club – Scituate MA
- Shattenmuc Yacht Club – Ossining NY
- Sheldrake Yacht Club – Mamaroneck NY
- Shennecossett Yacht Club – Groton CT
- Shrewsbury River Yacht Club – Fair Haven NJ
- South Boston Yacht Club – South Boston MA
- Stamford Yacht Club – Stamford CT
- Stonybrook Yacht Club – Stony Brook, Long Island NY
- Waikiki Yacht Club – Honolulu HI
- Wickford Yacht Club – Wickford RI
Off-Season Privileges
- The Hope Club – Providence, Rhode Island
When our Dining Room is closed for the season, reciprocal privileges are extended to NBYC members at the Hope Club in Providence. The Hope Club is a private, members only, fine dining club located at 6 Benevolent Street. The club is open for lunch Monday-Friday from 12-2PM and for dinner Monday-Saturday from 6-8:30PM, reservations must be made (401) 421-4960, and both jackets and ties must be worn by gentlemen. Members need only sign and your NBYC account will be billed directly for the charges.
