New Bedford Yacht Club Cruising Events

The Annual Cruise is a traditional one or two-week summer event in nearby or more distant coastal waters that include stops in multiple ports and social activities for Club members of all ages. They are planned annually by the Fleet Captain with input from cruisers past. Recent destinations have included Narragansett Bay, Long Island Sound, Nantucket Sound and the Gulf of Maine. 

 

Weekend cruises are also scheduled during the summer season, including an annual trip to Martha's Vineyard at Menemsha Harbor, which includes an optional pursuit race for the Demarest Lloyd Trophy.


Club cruises afford a great opportunity for members to establish strong bonds of friendship and lifelong memories.

Distinguished Cruising Awards

New Bedford Yacht Club recognizes members who have demonstrated a commitment to seamanship and exploration through cruising to faraway shores. The Cruising Recognition Committee maintains a plaque in the Club’s main stairway displaying members who have done extensive blue water cruising.

★★★ Three Stars - For members who have had a leadership role on offshore, non-stop ocean passages greater than 2,000 nautical miles.

★★ Two Stars - For members who have had a leadership role on offshore non-stop cruising passages greater than 600 nautical miles.

Award Plaque

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