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QUICK HISTORY
OF THE WYNCOTE YACHT CLUB
1972
- 2011
1972
Outstanding capital
fund bonds issued in 1960 are retired by Wyncote. A new era of certificate
member ownership has generated enthusiasm and energy that will prevail
into the future. The format of Wyncote's roster includes children's
names as participants of club activities. Initiation fees: Slip
$500; Mooring $150; Non-Boating $50; Slip rentals $1O/ft. Ladies
Auxiliary reactivated (See Editorial). 1973
Al O'Donnell hired as dock master. Marina facilities are
completely full, with a waiting list for the first time in history. 1974
Initiation fee increased to: Slip $750; Mooring $250; Nonboating
$50. Marina in need of dredging. Papers are filed for approval.
Mandatory 8 to 12 night watch and two work days of members established.
Increase in social functions and membership attendance necessitates
an increase in the size of House Committee. Clubhouse receives new
coat of paint. Bulkhead built in 1970, continues to deteriorate. 1975
Dredging completed to 4 feet below mean low water to strengthen
bulkhead at the western portion, new tie-rods and new dead men were
installed under the parking lot. 1976
Wyncote Yacht Club joins other boating clubs and celebrates
our nation's bicentennial by welcoming tall ships in our harbor.
New "C" docks constructed by members. Continued improvements
are made to our uphill and downhill facilities. Our members respond
affirmatively to upgrading our yacht club. Slip rentals $12/ft. 1977
Dick Van Steenburgh active board member since 1958, is appointed
Commodore of Wyncote for the 3rd time. His leadership and legal
counsel have kept the yacht club moving in a forward direction from
inception. 1978
Interior of clubhouse refurbished. Boathouse roof repaired-
Four members elect to winter store their boats at Wyncote. 1979
New heating system installed in clubhouse. Boathouse parking
lot and uphill road to clubhouse are repaved. Dick Van Steenburgh
(one of the club's original founders) retires from Board after 15
years of service. He remains as General Counsel to Club. 1980
Application submitted to install a new underground gas tank
in the upper parking field. Now floats constructed for a portion
of "A', B" and "C" docks and necessary pilings
installed. 1981
New 12,000 gallon fiberglass gas tank installed
with appropriate fiberglass piping to valve pit at side of
West Shore Road. Gas dock relocated. Slip rentals $15/ft. 1982
New gravel placed in clubhouse lower parking field. Improvements
to our yacht club necessitate raising our initiation fees to a new
high: Boating slip members $1,000; Mooring S380; Non-Boaters $75. 1983
New ice shed and freezer installed. Application is submitted
for additional slips. Application denied. Gas dock flotations are
leaking. 1984
Masonry foundation installed to support existing clubhouse
porch. New vinyl siding added to clubhouse. Gas dock floats are
sandblasted and refinished. Lloyd Harbor, a favorite anchorage area,
restricts mooring, rafting and overnight layovers to permit-holders
only. A small transient anchorage area remains available. Wildlife
refuge bird sanctuaries are designated for Eatons Neck basin and
large portion of Sand City. Slip rentals $17/ft. 1985
Hurricane "Gloria" blew hard but damage was minimal
due to the helping hands of many Wyncote members. Hazardous frame
barn is demolished and a new masonry barn erected in same location.
Wyncote sponsored and hosted organizational meeting for The Greater
Huntington Council of Yacht and Boating Clubs. They will devote
their energy to protect the interests of all boaters in our area.
1986
New
bubble system installed to protect our marina during the frigid
months of winter. The gas dock flotation tanks continue to leak.
Club authorizes filling the tanks with a urethane foam substance.
Wyncote hosts a tall ship (The Lady Barbara) as part of Statue of
Liberty celebration. Past Commodores meet with Board committee and
give their input on the reviewing of our Bylaws. Revised Bylaws
approved by and issued to membership. 1987
Consulting engineer
retained to review condition of deteriorating bulkhead. Plans to
obtain permits to extend docks and increase size of club by 21 slips
approved by membership. Consultant is hired to prepare plans and
secure permits to extend marina. Plans approved by Army Corps of
Engineers and permit is issued but rejected by Town of Huntington
and the D.E.C. Complete moratorium is placed upon Huntington Harbor
by the Town of Huntington. Initiation fees increased to: Slip $2,000;
Mooring $760; Non-Boating membership $150. Slip rentals $20/ft. 1988
Major clubhouse renovations and porch enclosure approved
by membership; however, new State and Town laws render project prohibitive
in cost and project is abandoned. Gas float leaks cause listing
of gas dock, and the failure of bulkhead is accelerating. Underground
washout of soil requires backfill in boathouse parking area. Full
complement of membership with larger and larger boats have outgrown
marina electrical and water services dockside. Major upgrading of
our Club is very costly. A vote of confidence is required from the
special certificate holders to approve the borrowing of needed capital.
Proposed projects include: new steel bulkhead, complete electrical
overhaul, new fuel lines under road and to gas pumps, new high pressure
water lines to boathouse and docks, stabilization of boathouse,
rebuild utilizing new doors, windows, porch and vinyl siding; refurbish
and decorate interior; repave dockside parking lot; two new aluminum
ramps; new flagpole; new clubhouse roof; bulkhead railing, and new
gas pumps. Membership unanimously approved all waterfront proposals,
but rejected a large portion of the electrical overhaul. Clubhouse
porch is enclosed. Initiation fees increased to: Slip $5,000; and
for Mooring members $2,000. 1989
Town of Huntington bills us for taxes due on underwater property
utilized by our marina. Wyncote Counsel files appeal. New double-walled
fiberglass fuel line is installed beneath road and parking lot to
bulkhead. Fuel leak detection system installed at bulkhead. Special
certificate holders membership vote held to refinance the Wyncote
Club. Vote is unanimously in favor. The necessary permits for new
bulkhead are obtained after much ado. $250,000 is borrowed, the
previous mortgage is satisfied, the steel pilings are ordered, and
the installation of bulkhead begins in December. Membership dues:
Slip $375; Mooring $275; and Slip fees increased to $22.50/ft. Dock
master Al O'Donnell retires after 18 years of service. 1990
New steel bulkhead installed with an estimated life expectancy
of 35-50 years. Bulkhead and all related projects completed by opening
day. The entire membership rallies to meet the deadline of projects
outlined in 1988. The spirit, enthusiasm, expertise, hard work,
and total commitment of the entire membership is unparalleled thus
far in the history of the Wyncote Club. Membership approves printing
of new certificates to conform with Bylaw revisions of 1986. New
rules for the renting of the clubhouse restricted to member usage
only. Huntington Township continues to challenge our underwater
rights, and three raccoons challenge the occupancy of our above
water marina facilities. "A' and "B" docks removed
in the Fall and completely rebuilt. 1991
Ten steel pilings are ordered to add extra strength and height
for A", "B" and "C" docks in the event
of a severe storm. New concrete gas dock is ordered.
1992
Ten
new pipe pilings are installed on "A", "B" and
"C" docks, This will not only protect the Wyncote Club
in the event of storms, but will eliminate having to dismantle the
docks each year. Concrete gas dock is installed with new ice storage
and office/supply sheds. Upgrading of electrical service to 30 amperes
includes new heavier wiring and electrical boxes. "C"
dock repaired with new decking where needed. The Greater Huntington
Council of Yacht and Boating Clubs meets early in year to begin
plans to celebrate the 500th year Anniversary of Columbus' Voyage
to America.
1993
Consolidation
and reorganization of staff and responsibilities. Economy contraction
causes vacancies and slips available for new members. Strong recruiting
efforts get new members.
1994
Continuing
effort to get new members pays off. Initiation fees, [$5,000] help
to restore the membership and increase the treasury. Social events
well attended and membership participation greatly increased.
1995
Stabilization
of membership numbers. We stay the course. Recovery of the economy
enhances the boating scene.
1996
and
1998
Marina
full, membership standby lists show waiting list.
1999
Economy
strong, as are the fortunes of the club. New boats, new faces, social
scene strongly attended.
2000
Continued
prosperity as fuel sales reach record high and club finances get
stronger. New boats continue to get bigger. Dredging plans formulated
and permits applied for. New A-B dock approved and being constructed
in Canada from recycled plastic for the decking. 2010 Brand new marine fueling system for both gas and diesel. Piling upgrade on C-Dock HISTORIAN'S NOTE The numerous members who have served Wyncote as Officers,
Board members, on committees, and the general membership for the
last 45 years, contributed greatly to the success of our yacht club. Over the years,
they have approached every task with intellectual abilities, special
skills and the willingness to participate in getting the job done.
We have grown to a current membership of 78 slip, 1 mooring, 21
non-boating and 3 honorary members. We have established a first-class
facility for the boating and social pleasures of our members. It
is interesting to note that the total cost of rebuilding the Wyncote
Club from inception to present is over one million dollars in materials
alone, not counting the immeasurable hours of labor contributed
by the membership which cannot be valued. To all those who have
contributed, "Well Done"! During the 45-year history of
our yacht club, the Ladies Auxiliary (now the Auxiliary) has contributed
with social and fund-raising activities, which focused on beautification
of the house and grounds.
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