The Sandy Bay Yacht Club
was established in 1885. It presently has about 900 members, young and old.
Our small quarters are located at the end of Rockport's picturesque T Wharf.
The club has ice, water, a snack bar, shower facilities, two hoists, a
fabulous view, a porch with Victorian rocking chairs, and everything one
needs for an efficient waterfront operation and racing Bullseyes. However,
we do not have the amenities of larger yacht clubs, such as a dining room,
bar, stewards, boat fuel or plush launches.
Most standard boat parts are available at chandleries in Gloucester. They do
tend to cater to fishing vessels; thus, we have asked the Goodwins from Cape
Cod Shipbuilding to bring a few Bullseye spare parts.
Sandy Bay Yacht Club has several active fleets that race throughout the
season. In addition to the Bullseyes, there are Stars, Flying Scots, Rhodes
19s, Lasers, 420s, Optimists, and a cruising class. These fleets will race
on Saturday and Sunday in and around Sandy Bay. The race committees will
ensure that the Club race courses and ours are in separate parts of the Bay.
Rockport is at the northeasterly tip of Cape Ann, on Massachusetts Bay. From
all directions proceed on route 128 north towards Gloucester. Go through the
Grant and Blackburn traffic circles. After the second circle, stay in the
left lane; at the traffic lights on Eastern Avenue, turn left onto route
127. Continue on this road for 3.2 miles to Rockport's "five corners", and
bear slightly right on Broadway. Proceed straight down Broadway and onto
T Wharf. Sandy Bay Yacht Club is at the end of T Wharf on the right. Chart
13279 covers our sailing area.
We look forward to seeing our own friends and meeting new ones. Have a safe
trip to Rockport!
Sandy Bay Bullseye Fleet
