Welcome to Center Harbor

We are located near the eastern end of Eggemoggin Reach, in Haven Colony, Brooklin, Maine. CHYC was founded in 1912 as a small, private, summer club to encourage sailing, seamanship, and camaraderie. Much of our physical plant and operations have changed little since our early days. The core activity of the club is sailing, primarily in traditional wooden sailboats. Our members maintain an active fleet of about forty that includes Beetle Cats, Herreshoff 12-1/2’s and Haven 12-1/2’s. The club owns a small fleet of Optimist Dinghies and 420’s, which are used only for junior sailing classes.

A long tradition of friendly competition in racing and tennis, along with summer social events, provides relaxation and enjoyment for our members.

Coming out of hibernation! Many thanks to the numerous volunteers who helped spruce up the clubhouse, haul boats out, clean and organize this and the other thing etc! A wonderful team effort. It won’t be long now until we’re firing up for
Coming out of hibernation! Many thanks to the numerous volunteers who helped spruce up the clubhouse, haul boats out, clean and organize this and the other thing etc! A wonderful team effort. It won’t be long now until we’re firing up for the season!
Ladies and gentlemen, we have a dock in the water!
Ladies and gentlemen, we have a dock in the water!
Today’s weather doesn’t feel very summery… nonetheless, there’s a boat within the CHYC fleet that is in the water! Some other boats have splashed as well, and Center Harbor is finally beginning to repopulate. Happy spring. #
Today’s weather doesn’t feel very summery… nonetheless, there’s a boat within the CHYC fleet that is in the water! Some other boats have splashed as well, and Center Harbor is finally beginning to repopulate. Happy spring. #centerharboryachtclub
Here’s another special artifact from the 1970s. This plate commemorates the victory of the freshly launched ketch CACHALOT in the hurricane-shortened Round the Island Race of 1971. Her owner, the late Peter Sturtevant Sr., was at the helm while
Here’s another special artifact from the 1970s. This plate commemorates the victory of the freshly launched ketch CACHALOT in the hurricane-shortened Round the Island Race of 1971. Her owner, the late Peter Sturtevant Sr., was at the helm while designer and builder Joel White was also aboard as part of the crew. Some years ago, CACHALOT was sold and renamed NORTH WIND. Last summer, much to the delight of Center Harbor denizens, the familiar blue and white vessel reappeared in Brooklin under the command of Peter Sturtevant Jr., who had acquired her and returned her to the CHYC fleet. This coming summer, she will sail as CACHALOT once again!
Some offseason tree work that addressed a few widowmakers has the woods to the west looking great.
Some offseason tree work that addressed a few widowmakers has the woods to the west looking great.
Here’s a true artifact from the 1972 Chowder Race, placed handsomely by an Eggemoggin Reach serving tray. Thanks to Don Gagliardi for sharing!
Here’s a true artifact from the 1972 Chowder Race, placed handsomely by an Eggemoggin Reach serving tray. Thanks to Don Gagliardi for sharing!
Here’s another CHYC decor element that is quite handsome. What else is out there? Send us what you’ve got, whether it’s a mug on the mantle or a burgee over the bathroom sink! Let’s see it!
Here’s another CHYC decor element that is quite handsome. What else is out there? Send us what you’ve got, whether it’s a mug on the mantle or a burgee over the bathroom sink! Let’s see it!
Here’s a good one! If you are skilled in a Beetle and old enough to have learned on a Brutal Beast, then you could win this snuggly companion as well as a beautiful piece of CHYC history to take home for the winter. Oh, and there’s someth
Here’s a good one! If you are skilled in a Beetle and old enough to have learned on a Brutal Beast, then you could win this snuggly companion as well as a beautiful piece of CHYC history to take home for the winter. Oh, and there’s something else in the baggie there that may be reminiscent of club racing culture of yesteryear (aviators and Herreshoff 12 1/2 not included). Thanks to reigning Old Goat’s Race champion Tim Parson for the photo.
Here we are, on day 194 of January. Do you have anything at home that reminds you of warm summer days at CHYC? DM us a photo and we’ll post it for others to enjoy as well!
Here we are, on day 194 of January. Do you have anything at home that reminds you of warm summer days at CHYC? DM us a photo and we’ll post it for others to enjoy as well!
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and in Center Harbor No yachts were at mooring, no old goats yelling “starboard!” The boats in their cradles, secured on the hard Awaiting next spring, the escape from the yard The clubhouse is quie
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and in Center Harbor No yachts were at mooring, no old goats yelling “starboard!” The boats in their cradles, secured on the hard Awaiting next spring, the escape from the yard The clubhouse is quiet, no cookouts or teas Summer, long ago, was brought to its knees The optis are inside, the 420s too The tennis court silent, oh dear, oh boo hoo And now that we slide into winter so cold Take these words to be true, you’ll see it unfold Four months it has been since the last Chowder Race Four months from here now, we’ll feel spring’s embrace Boats will splash down, and rigs will go up Thoughts for winter nights while you sip from your cup Campouts will happen, more White Island rounding Don’t let it be you, should there be a grounding Scavenger hunts, and mixed doubles action Maybe a gam, an idea that needs traction Once winter’s over, our days will be bright The dock will be in, the snow out of sight But now it is Christmas, you’ve endured this long speech Happy Christmas to all, from here on The Reach!
More like Eggnoggin’ Reach… *crickets*
More like Eggnoggin’ Reach… *crickets*
The grills are cold, but the menorah is blazing. Happy Hanukkah from the CHYC porch!
The grills are cold, but the menorah is blazing. Happy Hanukkah from the CHYC porch!
There will be no afternoon race today. Saturday Tea shall be served within the comfort of your own home.
There will be no afternoon race today. Saturday Tea shall be served within the comfort of your own home.
A happy Thanksgiving to you all, however and wherever you may celebrate it!
A happy Thanksgiving to you all, however and wherever you may celebrate it!
Chowder Race 2009 instructions. Who else still has these from past races, maybe in the pocket of long-forgotten old foul-weather gear or in the bottom of the junk drawer down below? It would be fun to find and share more examples!
Chowder Race 2009 instructions. Who else still has these from past races, maybe in the pocket of long-forgotten old foul-weather gear or in the bottom of the junk drawer down below? It would be fun to find and share more examples!
The last of the boats are away for winter. It’s a warm and wonderful day in Center Harbor, but we have succumbed fully to “orange mooring ball season”.
The last of the boats are away for winter. It’s a warm and wonderful day in Center Harbor, but we have succumbed fully to “orange mooring ball season”.
Leave a light on.
Leave a light on.
“It takes a village “, as they say… One eager, helpful, and strong sailing student and two dads helping get the Optis out for the season. A new system for us thanks to @samuelmearle. #optisailing #endofseason #mainesailinglessons
“It takes a village “, as they say… One eager, helpful, and strong sailing student and two dads helping get the Optis out for the season. A new system for us thanks to @samuelmearle. #optisailing #endofseason #mainesailinglessons
Scavenger Hunt 2007. Have you ever had the pleasure of having a young sailing class student knock on your cottage door to ask for “something, anything, with blueberries baked into it”?
Scavenger Hunt 2007. Have you ever had the pleasure of having a young sailing class student knock on your cottage door to ask for “something, anything, with blueberries baked into it”?
Coming out of hibernation! Many thanks to the numerous volunteers who helped spruce up the clubhouse, haul boats out, clean and organize this and the other thing etc! A wonderful team effort. It won’t be long now until we’re firing up for Ladies and gentlemen, we have a dock in the water! Today’s weather doesn’t feel very summery… nonetheless, there’s a boat within the CHYC fleet that is in the water! Some other boats have splashed as well, and Center Harbor is finally beginning to repopulate. Happy spring. # Here’s another special artifact from the 1970s. This plate commemorates the victory of the freshly launched ketch CACHALOT in the hurricane-shortened Round the Island Race of 1971. Her owner, the late Peter Sturtevant Sr., was at the helm while Some offseason tree work that addressed a few widowmakers has the woods to the west looking great. Here’s a true artifact from the 1972 Chowder Race, placed handsomely by an Eggemoggin Reach serving tray. Thanks to Don Gagliardi for sharing! Here’s another CHYC decor element that is quite handsome. What else is out there? Send us what you’ve got, whether it’s a mug on the mantle or a burgee over the bathroom sink! Let’s see it! Here’s a good one! If you are skilled in a Beetle and old enough to have learned on a Brutal Beast, then you could win this snuggly companion as well as a beautiful piece of CHYC history to take home for the winter. Oh, and there’s someth Here we are, on day 194 of January. Do you have anything at home that reminds you of warm summer days at CHYC? DM us a photo and we’ll post it for others to enjoy as well! ‘Twas the night before Christmas, and in Center Harbor No yachts were at mooring, no old goats yelling “starboard!” The boats in their cradles, secured on the hard Awaiting next spring, the escape from the yard The clubhouse is quie More like Eggnoggin’ Reach… *crickets* The grills are cold, but the menorah is blazing. Happy Hanukkah from the CHYC porch! There will be no afternoon race today. Saturday Tea shall be served within the comfort of your own home. A happy Thanksgiving to you all, however and wherever you may celebrate it! Chowder Race 2009 instructions. Who else still has these from past races, maybe in the pocket of long-forgotten old foul-weather gear or in the bottom of the junk drawer down below? It would be fun to find and share more examples! The last of the boats are away for winter. It’s a warm and wonderful day in Center Harbor, but we have succumbed fully to “orange mooring ball season”. Leave a light on. “It takes a village “, as they say… One eager, helpful, and strong sailing student and two dads helping get the Optis out for the season. A new system for us thanks to @samuelmearle. #optisailing #endofseason #mainesailinglessons Scavenger Hunt 2007. Have you ever had the pleasure of having a young sailing class student knock on your cottage door to ask for “something, anything, with blueberries baked into it”?

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