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Yacht Club of Stone Harbor

9001 Sunset Drive, Stone Harbor, NJ

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Located on the waterfront, the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor is considered one of South Jersey's premier reception locations. Newly renovated in 2019, the Club features a large indoor and outdoor space, spectacular sunsets, paired with delectable food selections and first-rate service. We promise to make your special day stylish, sophisticated and fun.

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9001 Sunset Dr

Stone Harbor, NJ 08247

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Situated on the bay, the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor is home to one of the best sunsets in South Jersey. The Club is available for weddings and special events up to 250. Our on-site coordinator will assist in menu planning, décor, vendors and more to ensure you special day is stylish, sophisticated and fun. Email [email protected] We have a few September through December openings. 2024 is filling up …

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What a great Merry Mingle. Got to try so many yummy appetizers and see so many friends. Merry Christmas & thank you!

The food is some of the worst on the island. For a place that requires a membership and wants to appear prestigious you would think the food would be half decent at least. The new interior and renovations are great but the menu is the same old boring, bland, simple food.

We had dinner there Saturday night and it was soon good. I had stuffed mussels as a starter and we had watermelon soup!!! Pecan encrusted pork YUMMY!

The atmosphere of this place hasn't changed much over the years. It's still small town, rinky dink, and overpriced. If you're looking for world-class, this isn't it. They have managed to renovate the décor occasionally in the last 45 years, but that's not saying much. The only thing high end are the prices. And, foodies beware: the food is mediocre, at best. Their main reason for success is that there's no competition in town. But if you're into this sort of thing, and want to pay the outrageous price for membership, go for it. I just don't think you get what you pay for.

We attended a wedding at the yacht club last night. First of all I must say that the yacht club is lovely with stunning views. If the ambience was the only criteria this would have been a 5-star review. Unfortunately the food and service were just okay. My husband had prime rib which he enjoyed. I had the chicken stuffed with crab which was over cooked and just not an appetizing meal. There were a number of service issues, however the most disappointing was when one of the guests at our table kindly asked to have her prime rib cooked a bit longer. The waitress was not happy and complained out loud about the request. Obviously not a professional response. I wanted to give this feedback so that any other bride and groom has the opportunity to work with the YCSH to ensure their celebration is one that is enjoyed by all of their guests.

It was so easy to work with YCSH for our wedding this June 2019. We live across the country in CA but our families are in the area. Patty made everything so easy for us and everything turned out smoothly and perfectly. The venue has just been remodeled and is so lovely inside and new! We got so many compliments on the food! We did passed hors d'oeuvres and then stations and open seating. The lobster rools, pasta station, and giant shrimp shooters and oyster bar were a hit especially. The layout is fantastic because you have a large dance floor where the DJ was setup, toasts and cake cutting were held, and mingling during cocktail hour could occur. Then there is a huge bar with 360 access so no one waited for a drink. There was a side area with couches and comfy chairs which were perfect for the older guests. Then the other side is setup as a dining room with enough round tables and chairs to fit our abotu 120 guests. You could easily put more tables on the gigantic dance floor and still have tons of dancing room. Finally there was the outdoor big deck where guests could watch the sunset. It was right by the hotels, about a 4 minute ride and they have a wraparound parking lot. We also used the jitney reserved in advance to get us back and forth. The photos on the dock during sunset are going to be so lovely, I can't wait to see them. All in all, the perfect venue for a classy, comfortable wedding.

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Yacht Club of Stone Harbor is a wedding venue in Stone Harbor, New Jersey. This premier wedding venue boasts beautiful coastal views at an exclusive location. The picturesque backdrop and excellent services will make your special event experience completely amazing. The professional staff, gorgeous setting, and incomparable service will give you everything you need for a memorable day. Facilities and Capacity Yacht Club of Stone Harbor is a great location for special events of any kind. With enough space to accommodate up to 250 guests, as well as beautiful bay-front windows and first and second floor decks overlooking the water, this venue is a relaxing, stylish, and sophisticated location where guests can enjoy sunset views, delicious food, and wonderful customer service. Whether you are planning a wedding, engagement party, rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, or other celebration, Yacht Club of Stone Harbor is an excellent choice. Services Offered When having a special event at Yacht Club of Stone Harbor, you can expect to receive excellent culinary, management, and event services from a professional, experienced staff. There are amazing in-house catering and bar services to add to the wonderful memories of your day. The venue also allows outside vendors, and even has a list of highly recommended vendors that will give you everything you could possibly need on your event day. Some of the other services you can find with this venue are:

• Bridal suite
• Setup/cleanup
• Event planning

Cuisine The in-house catering and bar services with Yacht Club of Stone Harbor are sure to blow you and your guests away. The meal can be served as buffet, plated, stationed, or family style. There is also a great selection of drinks, including house beers, wines, and liquors, signature drinks, premium liquors, specialty wines, and more. The venue can also provide some food and beverage items to accommodate your meal, such as barware, flatware, glassware, linens, china, and even a chocolate fountain. Some of the other cuisine and bar services available include:

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• French service
• Outside cake
• Cocktail reception
• Champagne toast

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The Yacht Club of Stone Harbor is highly recommended by multiple reviewers as a wedding venue. The staff, including coordinators Dominique, Emma, Jackie, and Taylor, are praised for their professionalism, helpfulness, and attention to detail throughout the planning process and on the day of the event. The venue itself is described as beautiful, with stunning views of the channel and spacious interiors. Guests were impressed with the quality of the food, the friendly bartenders, and the overall experience. Many reviewers expressed their gratitude and highly recommended the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor for weddings and other private events.

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Yacht Club of Stone Harbor

Yacht Club of Stone Harbor

We welcome you to the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor in NJ.!

Situated on the bay, the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor is home to one of the best sunsets in South Jersey. Members take advantage of this picturesque scene while having a cocktail on our deck, or dining in one of our two bayfront dining rooms. Throughout the summer, our families enjoy a wide range of sailing, power boating and other sport activities, as well as social and community service events. Our Youth Activities Program (YAP) provides seven weeks of instruction and fun for the children of our members. Additionally, the Club is available for weddings and special events. Our on-site coordinator will assist in menu planning, décor, vendors and more to ensure you special day is stylish, sophisticated and fun.

Come aboard and enjoy our scenic views, calm waters and delectable menu selections year-round!

Yacht Club of Stone Harbor Welcome to the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor COMEAboard

About the Club Newly renovated in 2019, the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor is home to one of the best sunset views in South Jersey. Situated on the bay, members often take advantage of this picturesque scene while enjoying a cocktail on the deck, or dining in one of our two bay front dining rooms. Our dining facilities are open year-round. Throughout the summer, our families enjoy a wide variety of sailing , powerboating and other sport activities, as well as social and community service events. Our Youth Activities Program (YAP) provides seven weeks of instruction and fun for the children and grandchildren of our members. Classes include sailing instruction, kayaking , arts & crafts, swimming and nature lessons. The Yacht Club of Stone Harbor is a perfect place for people to relax, enjoy the company of others and develop lifelong friendships. To Apply To apply for membership, please complete the included application and request letters of sponsorship from two current Senior Yacht Club members. The application and sponsorship letters should then be submitted to our Membership Committee in care of the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor.

When all documents have been received, you will be contacted by a member of the Membership Committee to schedule an interview, after which time your application will be presented to the Board of Trustees for approval. Assuming acceptance of your application and providing there is no waiting list for membership, you will then receive a request for payment of the joining fee, annual dues and any other fees that may apply. Once payment has been received, the Club Secretary will issue your membership card.

For assistance with the application process, please contact the Membership Committee at [email protected] .

Yacht Club of Stone Harbor | 9001 Sunset Drive, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247 | 609-368-1201 | www.ycsh.org Dining & Special Events

Dining The Yacht Club of Stone Harbor is proud to offer first-class food selections in in all of our dining areas. Our trained culinary staff creates menu selections using the freshest ingredients available, bought locally when possible. They will accommodate any dietary need including Heart Healthy, Gluten-Free and Vegetarian.

Our concept is simple: fresh, local and seasonal.

Special Events The Yacht Club of Stone Harbor is proud to be considered one of South Jersey’s premier reception and event locations. We pride ourselves on collaborating with each client and working to ensure each event is stylish, sophisticated and fun.

We offer professional personnel from our culinary, management and service teams.

Wedding packages are available, but please know that we welcome the opportunity to meet with you and personalize your menu and other aspects of the day to meet your requirements.

The Club is available for office and holiday parties, graduations, retirements, birthdays, anniversaries, rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings and more! Please think of us for your next family, office or friendly gathering.

Yacht Club of Stone Harbor | 9001 Sunset Drive, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247 | 609-368-1201 | www.ycsh.org Sailing & Youth Activities Program

YCSH is home to a fleet of Flying Scots and races are held every weekend during the summer.

YAP / Sailing The Youth Activities Program (YAP) at the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor provides seven weeks of sailing instruction and activities for the children and grandchildren of members.

Children as young as four years of age are engaged in story time, crafts, swimming, games and water safety. Classes for children ages 6 and up include sailing, kayaking, arts & crafts, swimming and nature lessons. Participants may join us for a half day of sailing instruction only, or a full day of sailing and activities.

Our sailing curriculum is based on U.S. Sailing standards. All of our instructors are U.S. Sailing Level I certified and CPR/First Aid certified. We offer a competitive travel race team to our more advanced sailors. Tuesday evenings are reserved for Flea Fleet, a youth social program, providing another means of fostering friendships.

Yacht Club of Stone Harbor | 9001 Sunset Drive, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247 | 609-368-1201 | www.ycsh.org About the Club

History In 1911 The Stone Harbor Yacht Club was built for Stone Harbor Realty Company by John Larsen, grandfather of previous Fleet Historian, Jane Scott. The Club failed during the Depression. But in 1929, Jane’s father, Clarence O. Letzkus, along with a small group of men, reorganized the club as The Yacht Club of Stone Harbor by selling proprietary memberships. The 1911 building is used to this day by members and their guests. An exhibit including Club history can be seen at the Stone Harbor Museum. Now you will see an exhibit on the Club’s history installed at the Club.

Mission The mission of the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor is to provide an attractive, comfortable and safe facility where its members, guests and children can meet to socialize, dine and take part in activities intended to promote fellowship, recreation, civic mindedness, and the enjoyment of waterborne sports such as sailing, motor boating , fishing and swimming.

Dwight R. Jenson, CCM General Manager Jackie Barnes Food and Beverage Director Devin Courtney Executive Chef Pete Mustico Beverage Manager Taylor McHugh Events Coordinator and Floor Manager Laurie Sheedy Full Charge Bookkeeper Jeff Merrill Youth Activities Program (YAP) Director

To Find Out More For membership, waterfront or banquet information, please call 609.368.1201, or visit our website: www.ycsh.org. If you would like to visit, please call and arrange a tour of the facilities.

Yacht Club of Stone Harbor | 9001 Sunset Drive, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247 | 609-368-1201 | www.ycsh.org Yacht Club of Stone Harbor Membership Process

Membership Process The following is the process for becoming a member of the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor: Submit an application, along with letters of sponsorship from two current members, to the Membership Committee. The applicant will be contacted for an interview with the Membership Committee. The application will be presented to the Board of Trustees.

Assuming approval by the Board of Trustees and providing there is no waiting list for membership, payment of the joining fee, annual dues and any other applicable fees will be requested. Upon receipt of payment, a membership card will be issued. For more information, please email [email protected] .

Reciprocity Reciprocity is offered to visitors who are members of sister yacht clubs. Visitors must contact the Club’s General Manager or the House Committee Chairman for extension of such privileges in each instance.

House Rules Admission 1. Members are required to show their membership cards when entering the Club.

2. Evening access to all Dining Areas and Bars is only through the main entrance and ADA access areas.

3. Guests: Guests must be accompanied by a member and registered in logbook. The conduct of each guest shall be the responsibility of the member.

4. Any non-member may not use the Club facilities as a guest, or attend any activity more than twice a year. Exceptions may be granted by the Commodore or Club Manager.

5. No alcoholic beverages may be brought to the Club.

6. The Club extends reciprocal use of its facilities to sister yacht clubs.

House Rules Subject to Change

Yacht Club of Stone Harbor | 9001 Sunset Drive, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247 | 609-368-1201 | www.ycsh.org Membership Class Information Senior • For applicants ages 32-70 • $7,500, plus tax one-time joining fee • $2,000 annual dues plus tax and $350 per year food minimum • Year-round club use including all activities, trips and special events • May apply for boat slip and for participation in Youth Activities Program Senior Over 70 • For applicants over the age of 70 • $7,500 plus tax one-time joining fee • $1,950 annual dues plus tax and $225 per year food minimum • Year-round club use including all activities, trips and special events • May apply for boat slip and for participation in Youth Activities Program Off-Season Dining • $700 annual dues with no joining fee; $100 per month food & beverage minimum except for June, July and August • Use of the club allowed for all events from the day after Labor Day through the Friday before Memorial Day Weekend, including Thanksgiving Weekend, New Years, Easter and Mother’s Day Brunch • No use of the club from the start of Memorial Day Weekend through the end of Labor Day Weekend including trips, events or family nights; no Youth Activities Program or boat slips Intermediate • For applicants ages 21-31 • $500 annual dues with no joining fee plus tax and a $100 per year food minimum • Move into Senior Membership at age 32 with no joining fee • Year-round club use including all activities, trips and special events • May apply for boat slip and for participation in Youth Activities Program Legacy • For applicants ages 21-31, who is the child or grandchild of Proprietary, Proprietary over 70, Senior or Senior over 70 members • $150 annual dues with no joining fee plus tax and a $100 per year food minimum • Move into Senior Membership at age 32 with no joining fee • Year-round club use including all activities, trips and special events • May apply for boat slip and for participation in Youth Activities Program Yacht Club of Stone Harbor | 9001 Sunset Drive, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247 | 609-368-1201 | www.ycsh.org Membership Dues/Fees

2020 Membership Fees Senior Annual Dues---Sales Tax...... $2,000.00---132.50 Annual D/R Minimum...... $350.00 Joining Fee---Sales Tax...... $7,500.00---496.88 Total Amount...... $10,479.38

Senior Over 70 Annual Dues---Sales Tax...... $1,950.00---129.19 Annual D/R Minimum...... $225.00 Joining Fee---Sales Tax...... $7,500.00---496.88 Total Amount...... $10,301.07

Intermediate Annual Dues---Sales Tax...... $500.00----33.13 Annual D/R Minimum...... $100.00 Joining Fee---Sales Tax...... none Total Amount...... $633.13

Legacy Annual Dues---Sales Tax...... $150.00----9.94 Annual D/R Minimum...... $100.00 Joining Fee---Sales Tax...... none Total Amount...... $259.94

Off-Season Dining Annual Dues---Sales Tax...... $700.00---n/a Annual D/R Minimum...... $100.00 Monthly Except June, July and August Joining Fee---Sales Tax...... none Total Amount...... $800.00 Upon Joining $100 monthly Minimum

Yacht Club of Stone Harbor | 9001 Sunset Drive, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247 | 609-368-1201 | www.ycsh.org Membership Application Chairman of the Membership Committee: I hereby make application for Legacy Intermediate (ages 21-31) Senior (ages 32-70) Senior 70 (over 70) Off-SeasonDining Membership in the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor and agree that if accepted I will become bound by, and subject to, all the By-Laws and rules of the said Club as they now exist, or as they may hereafter be amended.

Signature Date

NAME PREFIX ______DATE OF BIRTH

HOME ADDRESS

PHONE CELL PHONE

E-MAIL STATEMENT PREFERENCE EMAIL MAIL

EMPLOYER’S NAME and ADDRESS

NAME DATE OF BIRTH

PHONE EMAIL

CHILDREN UNDER 21 (names and birthdates):

SUMMER ADDRESS & PHONE:

SPONSOR #1 SPONSOR #2 NAME: NAME:

Your application will be considered for approval by the Board of Trustees after sponsor letters havebeen received from two current Senior members. This completed application along with a $250 non-refundable Wait List deposit (for Senior and Senior 70 applicants) should be mailed to: Membership Committee, Yacht Club of Stone Harbor, 9001 Sunset Drive, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247.

Yacht Club of Stone Harbor | 9001 Sunset Drive, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247 | 609-368-1201 | www.ycsh.org

Historical Society of Riverton, NJ

Stone Harbor Yacht Club and Country Club in vintage postcards

It’s August and you see on Facebook all the fun your friends are having on vacations at the Jersey Shore. Before Facebook, folks turned to the pages of their hometown newspaper to check out their friends’ status.

Some Riverton sailors were drawn to Stone Harbor to compete in regattas and by all accounts, they had their share of successes.

This is a story of Stone Harbor Yacht Club and Country Club illustrated in vintage postcards.

All the Pleasures of Country and Seashore Combined by Harlan B. Radford, Jr.

To celebrate and recognize the first anniversary of the Stone Harbor Yacht Club, in 1912 the South Jersey Realty Company published a very special and colorful postcard expressing, “Greetings from Stone Harbor.”

It proudly announces two new amenities: the Stone Harbor Golf Clubhouse and the Stone Harbor Yacht Club and shrewdly but subtlety tempts the viewer by depicting several recreational opportunities offered at Stone Harbor.

A fish hawk’s nest atop a tall pole and a flagpole trimmed with the American Flag and the yacht club’s unique red and blue burgee frame the layout. Seven vignettes in the encircling rope boast of many activities offered at Stone Harbor including golfing, fishing, racing motor cars on the beach, yacht and a racing motorboat, sunbathing on the beach, and racing sailboats. A Wright Flyer biplane overflies the yacht club. Stone Harbor’s entrepreneurs saw the inclusion of these two facilities as critical to the growth of their enterprise and they were right!

Many shore vacationers today and indeed some Stone Harbor residents are probably unaware that during 1908-1909, the developers placed pilings and bulkheads to create more land for housing and other expansion and dredged the natural basin to enlarge and deepen Snug Harbor.

As a result, both boating and fishing activities increased significantly. In 1909, a group of boating enthusiasts formed the Stone Harbor Yacht Club (SHYC) and incorporated it in January 1910 to foster an interest in sailing and powerboating. Situated on the bay at the point where Snug Harbor basin and the Great Channel converged, it became the focal point for the fledgling resort.

By early 1910, preparations were already underway to erect a handsome clubhouse on Snug Harbor Yacht Basin in the spring by the John Larsen Contracting Company.

It officially opened on July 4, 1910, and its success coincided with some other improvements to the resort including Stone Harbor Water Co., a new boardwalk, an electric plant, and a new hotel.

According to the Aug. 14, 1910 , Philadelphia Inquirer, many yachtsmen pronounced the location, the waterfront, and the racing course “…the best on the Jersey coast,” and its bungalow-type clubhouse was reported to be “…the most artistic in build of any of the yacht clubs along the coast…”

Despite these early accolades, the SHYC encountered financial difficulties at the time of World War I owing to “…a great number of its men in the service, and those engaged in war work,” and, burdened by heavy debt, the club closed its doors in 1918 for several years.

A search of periodicals yielded no reports of regattas, dances, or events at SHYC for the years 1919-1927 and only one outboard race in 1928.

In 1929, on the threshold of the Great Depression, a new group of investors intervened, purchased the property, reorganized, and renovated the clubhouse.

They renamed it “The Yacht Club of Stone Harbor” (YCSH), the name used today, and opened for business with a regatta and a dance on August 3, 1929. Dancing in the Grand Ballroom and fine dining at the restaurant were popular mainstays of the club.

The following fifteen vintage postcards illustrate some milestones in the early history of Stone Harbor Yacht Club.

A crowd of people assembled for the ceremonial flag raising at the Stone Harbor Yacht Club on Memorial Day, 1910.

A handsome visiting yacht at the flag-raising and first annual reunion of the Stone Harbor Yacht Club on Memorial Day, 1910, Stone Harbor, N. J. One reference source indicated this yacht belonged to John Gilmore.

A colorful artist’s rendering of the proposed Stone Harbor Yacht Club.

Second annual rally of members and friends of the Stone Harbor Yacht Club at Stone Harbor, Memorial Day, 1911. Officers are grouped to the left. Postmarked July 17, 1914.

The sender writes: “Dear Father, this is quite a large place. The channel at our back door is very pretty and there is always a strong, cool breeze. Your affec. daughter, Pearl”.

A view of the Eighty-fifth Street yacht basin. Postmarked September 4, 1913. Later renamed the South Basin, it is the smallest one of a chain of seven beautiful artificial basins along the Great Channel at Stone Harbor.

Commodore James Thompson’s ‘Albatross,’ flagship of the Stone Harbor Yacht Club, located on Great Channel, Stone Harbor, N.J.

Stone Harbor Yacht Club and basin with visiting racing craft during Gala Week, July 1 to 5, 1911. The two central launches are the famous “Sand Burr” and the “Vanish.”

Stone Harbor Yacht Club, Stone Harbor, N.J. captures both the front door and the overhanging porte-cochere passageway to let vehicles pass under for access to the clubhouse. Most other postcard images show the clubhouse with water in front from the more picturesque Snug Harbor perspective. This view was part of a very scarce folio, or souvenir folder, consisting of multiple early black and white views of Stone Harbor.

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One postcard postmarked on August 31, 1914, bears the following hand-written message: “This is a peach of a place. I’m picking out our lot today, tell Pa I’m staying with the Riters’ & having a very nice time. Paul.” Two of the images are examples of rare real photo postcards or RPPCs.

Stone Harbor Country Club was located on the mainland just minutes away from the town of Stone Harbor. These last four circa 1912-15 era postcards feature the Country Club that boasted having a 45-acre 9-hole golf course.

Here is a frontal view of the wooden shingle-sided Stone Harbor Country Club featuring a sizable open front porch.

Atop the tall pole immediately to the right of the clubhouse is a fish hawk’s nest. Such pole-mounted nests like this were rather common and visible throughout parts of the South Jersey seashore and the coastal waterway.

People enjoy a game of golf at the Country Club. The advent of the new trolley line between Stone Harbor and Cape May Court House made the Country Club especially convenient according to the caption on the back of this very old card.

In this view of the Country Club, we see several individuals relaxing and seated on the front steps and in the shade on the front porch. Once more, there’s that pole with the fish hawk’s nest.

The caption on the reverse side of this postcard promotes all the various sports activities that were available then, including golf, along with tennis, and even trapshooting.

This full-color 1918 postmarked card depicts some very special occasion with a throng of well-dressed people and an abundance of American flags, possibly taken during the official opening of the Country Club or the much-celebrated Gala Week activities that took place in early July of 1911.

Both the Yacht Club and the Country Club figured in the early development and ongoing success of the community now referred to as “The Seashore At Its Best,” namely Stone Harbor!

We urge anyone with information, photos, mementos, etc. about Riverton sailors’ exploits that are 50 years old or more to contact us.

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Yacht Club of Stone Harbor

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $15,000

Guest capacity

Up to 225 seated guests

About this venue

For over a century, the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor has been the preferred destination for those who love life on the water. Nestled on the back bay, the Club is home to breathtaking coastal views, first-rate service, and exquisite dining options. Freshly renovated in 2019, the Club is a relaxing and upscale venue for members to enjoy, or to host special events from. The Stone Harbor landmark boasts two new decks from which the water views seem to continue interminably. With two bay-front dining rooms, members and guests are spoiled for choice. Dining facilities are open year-round.

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Great channel room.

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Yacht Club of Stone Harbor is one of the most sought out reception destinations on the island. Our Great Channel Room is home of the most exclusive and breathtaking bay front views. This premier location can accommodate 50 to 225 guests for a seated or buffet dinner, or up to 250 for a cocktail style reception. With a full bar extending the length of our 1,600 sq ft ballroom, guests will be sure to make a lifetime of memories dancing the night away.

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Beautifully renovated in 2019, the Club features a large indoor space with a classic atmosphere, breathtaking waterfront views, spectacular sunsets, paired with exquisite food and first-rate service.

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• Bar services
• Catering services
• Dance floor
• Dressing room / Bridal Suite
• Event coordinator
• Event rentals
• Event staff
• Liability insurance
• Lighting/Sound
• Service staff
• Wedding cake services
• Wheelchair accessible

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• Self parking - free

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Yacht Club of Stone Harbor

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About Yacht Club of Stone Harbor

Located on the waterfront, the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor is considered one of South Jersey's premier reception locations. Our spectacular sunsets, paired with delectable food selections and first-rate service, make your special day stylish, sophisticated and fun.

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CELEBRATE WITH US

Thank you for considering the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor as your premier reception location. We are proud of our long history of creating stylish, sophisticated, and fun events for all special occasions. Beautifully renovated in 2019, the Club features a large indoor space with a classic atmosphere, breathtaking waterfront views, spectacular sunsets, paired with exquisite food and first-rate service. Contact us to review our current Banquet Packages today. 

AROUND THE CLUB

The Yacht Club of Stone Harbor is open year-round. With more than 140 events, three youth programs and two restaurants, all managed by expert staff, we have activities to keep the whole family engaged.

Whether you're dining with friends, attending a club social, or hosting a lavish event, our culinary team is dedicated to making every meal at the Yacht Club memorable. Luxuriate in our fine dining experience downstairs in the Main Dining Room, or enjoy a lighter and more casual menu upstairs in the High Tide Room. The views are spectacular from both locales.

PRIVATE EVENTS

YCSH is delighted to offer first-class catering for members and their guests. To learn more about hosting a private event with us, visit our Weddings and Private Events page.

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

At the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor, members enjoy a robust year-round calendar of social activities and events around the club. Learn something new, make new friends, and have fun! Whether you like to get your adrenaline pumping with cornhole or prefer the quiet camaraderie of a book club, the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor offers activities for everyone.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Children as young as four years of age are engaged in story time, arts and crafts, swimming, games, and water safety. Classes for children ages 6 and up include seven weeks of sailing instruction, kayaking, arts and crafts, swimming, and nature lessons. Our sailing curriculum is based on U.S. Sailing Standards. We offer a competitive travel race team to our more advanced sailors. Tuesday evenings are reserved for Flea Fleet, a youth social program that provides another means of friendship.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

We care about our community. Our Community Outreach Committees sponsors several projects each year to benefit Cape May County residents in need, including blood drives, food collections, and other projects to help our Cape May County neighbors.

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Borough of Stone Harbor 9508 Second Avenue Stone Harbor, New Jersey 08247 (609) 368-5102

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Where do I begin!... YCSH hosted a wedding that was better than what we imagined. The venue made all the difference on our ... special day. Taylor was an absolute DREAM to work with. When you book YCSH, you are booking an experienced team, who isincredibly accommodating and anticipates your every want and need. Their amazing hospitality left me speechless. Leading up tothe day, Taylor, our coordinator, responded to every email in a timely manner, made the most perfect suggestions, and alwaysanswered our questions with a positive and upbeat attitude. Taylor kept up with every email thread and noted every detail wespoke about (even details we discussed over a year out.) Impressed does not even begin to describe how I felt! Taylor made ourexperience impeccable. We are beyond grateful and owe her all of our thanks for making the day so special! Emma, the day-ofco-coordinator, was also fantastic! Her and Taylor were beyond kind and made us feel like we were a part of the community eachtime we visited the venue. Emma, along with the staff on the day of, was extremely detail-oriented and attentive to all of ourguests. The bartenders remembered everyone's drink orders...everyone's! Our guests could not believe how quickly they were ableto get a drink all night long! And the spirits were great quality - the best. This was a priority for us and YCSH did notdisappoint! The food was delicious, from our tasting to the event. We are so thankful for the wonderful staff! They work withyou every step of the way. Book YCSH! You will not regret it! It's NJ's best-kept secret when it comes to wedding planning andvendors. And the grounds are BEAUTIFUL. The recent renovation was very well done. If you're looking for a more relaxed venuethat isn't a ballroom, this is your place. I cannot speak highly enough about the facilities and the staff, and of course,Taylor!! The best coordinator around!! Thank you, Taylor, Emma, and the staff at YCSH! Our wedding was truly magical b Read more

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Very nice setup for our Impact Club Meeting! Clean, organized with attentive Waitstaff. Decent Menu, but should add some ... Vegetarian options... even if just a Veggie-Burger. Overall, a well run establishment Read more

Excellent food, great service, and very prompt also. Great drinks and very scenic, with a covered deck, right in the water. ... Attended a relative's wedding there Not cheap, but highly recommended. Remember you usually get what you pay for. In this Covidpandemic, I think, we as consumers, will need to evaluate the price of quality that we're getting for service or product toreally effectively evaluate and determine if it's worth the price. But sometimes we're stuck, with our back's against the wall,and we may not tend to try to drive forward to possibly negotiate for a bargain, if possible. It really comes down to whether ornot you have the cash to afford that purchase, and whether or not you feel, it real is a value for the money you are dishingout. Good luck in determining your bargain prices!???? Read more

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Yacht Club of Stone Harbor is open on the following days: Monday: Closed Tuesday: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM Wednesday: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM Thursday: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM Friday: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM 05:30 PM - 09:00 PM Saturday: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM 05:30 PM - 08:30 PM Sunday: Closed

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