Welcome Visitors
The Essex Corinthian Yacht Club warmly extends a cordial welcome to skippers, crews, and visitors. Visiting yachtsmen and women who are members of a recognized and reciprocating yacht club are welcome with proper identification.
Services
For information on mooring availability, arriving yachts should call the office at 860-767-3239 Tuesday through Friday before their travel to request a mooring reservation ($25/night). If the Essex Corinthian office is closed, call Safe Harbor at 860-767-8267. On the day of travel, Safe Harbor Dauntless Marina can be reached on VHF Channel 68 when approaching the mooring field; the staff will direct you to a Corinthian Club mooring, or the launch will guide you out if necessary. Launch service is available by calling Channel 68. Dinghies may land on the inland end of the southern floating docks or at the dinghy dock behind the main fuel dock. Ice is available on the Fuel Dock. ECYC and Safe Harbor accept VISA and MasterCard as the only means of payment.
Dining Room
The Essex Corinthian Yacht Club offers a lunch and dinner menu. Please refer to our Dining page for hours of operation and menu information. We do not have a bar facility. Visitors are invited to supply their own beverages. Visiting yachts persons and members of reciprocating yacht clubs may enjoy dinner at the Dining Room once per quarter and lunch or brunch three times per quarter. (For special brunches please inquire about availability). Please be advised, we do not take reservations for regular dining. Please identify yourself to the club manager or galley staff as a visitor, present your yacht club's membership credentials for verification, and sign our guest book. The dining room accepts VISA and Mastercard for your convenience.
Dress Code
Casual dress is acceptable for all evenings, however, attire and footwear appropriate to a yacht club are expected at all times. Bathing suits, sleeveless shirts for men, and cut-offs are not appropriate attire. No denim at our special events, please.
General Information
ECYC and Safe Harbor are both green/recycling compliant. You will find containers marked for this purpose at various facility locations.
ECYC is a non-smoking facility. Smoking is not allowed in and around the clubhouse, on the decks or the adjoining dock facilities. Smokers may use the area near the dumpsters, but are asked to dispose of cigarette butts in the trash, not on the grounds.
Fuel and pump-out stations are available at Safe Harbor Dauntless, located at the head of the dock.
ECYC is open 11 months out of the year (closed in January). Please refer to the About page for business hours.
Reciprocal Yacht Clubs
We welcome members from recognized clubs listed in the Register of American Yacht Clubs.
Please check the Register of American Yacht Clubs for a complete list of reciprocal club information at www.ycaol.com.
The Town of Essex, Connecticut
The Town of Essex consists of three villages: Essex, Centerbrook, and Ivoryton: each a part of the whole, yet uniquely different. Essex Village is just a short walk from the dock area and offers many unique shops and wonderful restaurants. Visiting Essex Village does not require transportation arrangements, however Ivoryton and Centerbrook do.
Please use these websites to familiarize yourself with our lovely town: www.essexct.gov or http://essexct.com.
Useful Links
Safe Harbor Yacht Yard
Access ECYC's Tempest Weather Station
Need to Provision?
The ECYC Galley at the Essex Corinthian Yacht Club:
ECYC, 9 Novelty Lane, Essex
Offers take-out during dining hours or upon special order
Olive Oyl's Deli:
77 Main Street, Essex
(860) 767- 4909 www.oliveoylscarryout.com
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That's The Spirit:
19 Plains Road, Essex Tel
(860) 767-8979
ECYC Members receive a discount on their purchase at That's the Spirit!
Essex also offers a variety of stores selling clothing and accessories within walking distance.
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