Annual Cruise

CRUISE AROUND THE BLOCK!

We are very excited to announce this year’s Annual Cruise itinerary. The American Yacht Club Summer Cruise is one of AYC’s most quintessential events!

The Cruise committee, along with Commodore Jessop and I, have put together an itinerary that accommodates all sailors; whether you have years of cruising experience, or you are ready to see for yourself what this tradition is all about! There’s racing, there’s cruising, there’s paddleboarding, there’s fishing and gutterboat racing. There’s eating and drinking, there are sunrises and sunsets, and lots of memories to be made!

All are encouraged to participate, and we are here to answer any questions you may have regarding logistics, boat charters, and what to bring.

We plan to bring back the traditional “Feeder Race”. 
Participants will compete in a distance race from American Yacht Club to our first destination at Mystic Seaport on a course designated by the cruise race committee.

DATES: Saturday, August 12th to Friday, August 18th, 2023

DAY ONE: Saturday, August 12th: Mystic Seaport
DAY TWO: Sunday, August 13th: Block Island
DAY THREE: Monday, August 14th: Lay Day at Block
DAY FOUR: Tuesday, August 15th: Shelter Island Yacht Club/Dering Harbor
DAY FIVE: Wednesday, August 16th: 3 Mile Harbor/East Hampton
DAY SIX: Thursday, August 17th: Greenport
DAY SEVEN: Friday, August 18th: Stonington Harbor Yacht Club

Please see the link below regarding dockage and mooring reservations. Participants are responsible for making their own reservations. We strongly advise that you book early as these are popular venues with limited availability.

CLICK HERE for docking and mooring information. 

Stay tuned for more details about the fun activities we have planned, including a tour of Mystic Seaport Maritime Museum,a vineyard tour on Long Island’s North Fork, our traditional sunflower raft up, and much more!

Drew D. Fung
Fleet Captain