Welcome to the Westhampton Yacht Squadron

The story of the Westhampton Yacht Squadron, since it’s founding in 1890, is of people dedicated to sailing and of families passing their enthusiasm as well as their boats from generation to generation.

It is the story of youngsters who learn the sport of sailing, swimming and tennis. Many go on to win honors in local and national competition. It is a wonderful and unique spirit, one of camaraderie and giving.

We also offer a welcome and safe haven to yachtsmen and yachtswomen who visit our bay. We are located on the beautiful Moriches Bay in Remsenburg, NY. Our members and guests enjoy the scenic view of the bay from our well stocked bar and dining facilities. It is rich in history which we proudly pass on to the new generation of sailors.

New Members

Click on the link button to access the WYS Membership Application. 

WYS Membership Application  

Commodore's Corner
Wishing you all a healthy, happy new year!

Flag Officers:
Commodore:  John Sheehan                        
Vice Commodore:  ARam Terchunian               
Rear Commodore:  Sundy Schermeyer           
Treasurer:  Michael Strebel                               
Secretary:  Nick Borruso       

Board of Directors:

Richard Britton
Jim Hulme
Andrew Gilbride
John Barry
John Johnson
Peggy Ann Jayne
James Schultz
Dave Hale
Suzanne Jackey
Kristen Smythe                           

Board Participants:                                           

Carl Skeris                                                       
Cel Mancuso                                                       
Ed Surgan

HOW TO TIE 2 Important Sailing Knots

1. Bowline

The bowline is the king of sailing knots. The bowline is way of turning the end of your line into a loop. Why is this useful? You can tie it around a post or other fixed object to make the line fast, or on smaller boats it is used fasten the halyard to the sail. It can also be used to tie two lines together.

HOW TO TIE IT:

Step 1: Form a loop near the end of the line.)
Step 2: Run the end of the line back through that loop.
Step 3: Next, run the line around the standing end and back through the small loop.
Step 4: Now grasp the end and pull the knot tight.

2. Clove Hitch

A clove hitch is an extremely useful and quick knot. It has the advantage of being very quick to tie and untie, but it doesn’t hold nearly as well as the bowline. On sailboats, one of its most common uses is hanging the fenders over the side as you come in to dock.

HOW TO TIE IT:

Step 1: Wrap the end of the line around the post (or whatever you’re attaching it to).
Step 2: Cross the line over itself and wrap it around the post again.
Step 3: Loosen the last wrap slightly and slip the end under, then pull it taut. This is a way of “locking” the knot.
Step 4: Give it a few tugs to make sure it’s secure, and you’re done!