Vintage Yachting Club offers access to extraordinary classic yachts, exclusive excursions and signature yachting events.   We deliver a distinctive lifestyle experience for members in collaboration with distinguished strategic partners.  We invite you explore our fleet of magnificent vessels and membership offerings.

    

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VYC is pleased to announce our strategic relationship with Mooney Bay Estate, North Sound, Virgin Gorda. A privately-owned excursion retreat accessible only by boat or helicopter, Mooney Bay is secluded, barefoot luxury combined with easy access to the incredible playground of the North Sound.  The property's six bedrooms, plush grounds and private white sand beach offer relaxation and exploration, with bespoke services including chef, massuese and any other requested amenities.

Explore nearby islands such as Anegada, escape on a day or overnight charter, race in a regatta, or join us for a yacht cruise event....For availability, member rates and yacht-resort excursion offerings please contact us.

SOMETIMES, DREAMS DO COME TRUE
BLACK BEAUTY, 1957 Chris-Craft 33-foot Futura Express 

BLACK BEAUTY is one of the most esquisitely restored classic wooden vessels anywhere.  If what you are seeking is world-class craftsmanship, ground breaking design, and the privilege of owning a one of a kind boat, consider the Chris-Craft BLACK BEAUTY.  A spectacular yacht tender or your cruising get away at the lake, this stunning, impeccably restored classic express is available for sale at an asking price of $595,000.   Winner of Best in Show at the Bay Concours d'Elegance in MI, among other awards, BLACK BEAUTY is the result one family's pursuit of a dream, and obsessive pursuit of perfection.  Please see our brokerage section for more detail. 

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VYC is honored to announce its strategic relationship with the Ocean House, the iconic seaside resort in Watch Hill, R.I., which has recently re-opened in May 2010 after a $140 million rebuild and restoration.  VYC provides classic yachting services to Ocean House and its guests, as well as member excursion offerings to one of New England's last grand hotels.  Among the yachts being offered is the classic commuter DANDY, a 33-foot "Andreyale" built in France by Latitude 46.  Land & Sea Excursion offerings are available, including all-inclusive Trumpy America charters paired with deluxe hotel accommodations.  
                                                                  

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FLEET DEBUT - THE HIGHLANDER, 115-FOOT CLASSIC MOTOR YACHT

The Highlander, built by De Vries / Feadship in 1967, was the third Forbes yacht until destroyed by fire in 1980; she has since been painstakingly restored to her original glory.  Based in the Caribbean in winter and New England in summer, with available land-sea excursion offerings including accomodations at Mooney Bay Estate, Virgin Gorda, BVIs.
  
                             

Events

EASTERNER Cruise / Reception to Benefit Sail To Prevail (formerly Shake-A-Leg Foundation) 

Sat-Sun., August 28-29th, 2010; Reception and Presentation – Sunday, 4–6:30 pm 

The Ocean House, Watch Hill, Rhode Island.

                            

Join us to support a great cause and take a cruise aboard the classic 1958 12-meter EASTERNER, which competed in three America’s Cup trials and won Race 6 in the 2009 12-metre World Championships in Newport.   Meet Sail To Prevail CEO and EASTERNER skipper Paul Callahan; hear the story of Sail To Prevail and how it is empowering Rhode Island’s handicapped youth through its innovative programs, including the EASTERNER’s remarkable first ever retrofit for sailing by the handicapped.  Reception and presentation Sunday afternoon after the cruise, hosted by the Ocean House.  For event information or to request an invitation please contact us at info@vintageyachtshare.com. 

Sponsored by the Ocean House