From any location in the club, you look out on the expansive view of the Choptank and you can imagine the club races started by the Dupont Family or almost sense the Admiral Bryd presenting the treasured Byrd Trophy. Fast forward to today and experience the sights of the graceful Skipjack Nathan ghosting across the river with its huge mainsail. Sit in the gazebo sipping your favorite beverage and watch the sailboats and power cruisers coming back into club marina after a day on the water. There is no better place to bring yourself into a unique appreciation of historical tradition of the Eastern Shore waterman than from the vantage point of the CYC.

The historical setting seems to draw you into the club’s atmosphere even more as you meet long standing friends or meet newer club members. If you are a newer member, the club is truly a one-stop place to become more fully familiar with the goings on of the community. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at how quickly you will become comfortable and at ease.

The atmosphere of the club is further enhanced by the options open to all members. Enjoy the weekly Tuesday socials or special events such as the Cinco de Mayo celebration, Halloween Party; Decorate the Tree, Commodore’s Ball, etc. Watch the July 4^th fireworks from the club and it will be a 4^th to remember. As a member, you have an amazing range of options to reserve club facilities for a special family or business event. If you travel, remember that as a CYC member, there is reciprocity with many other yacht clubs. Come back and tell us about your experience.

Of course have lunch and dinner at the club. There is no better waterfront dinning venue on the Eastern Shore. The daily specials and seasonal menu changes are designed to make every day a new dining experience. Of course there are weekly standards like the Burger and Fries night.

Note that all of the reasons to come to the CYC have not mentioned boating and that is deliberate. You do not have to be a boater to enjoy all of the advantages of CYC membership described above. But if you are a boater, the CYC marina has the newest slips on the Eastern Shore. There is no doubt that you will find kindred spirits at the club if you are a boater – sailor or power boaters a like!!!!

So if want to experience the nautical traditions of the Eastern Shore in an unsurpassed waterfront setting, Come to the CYC. If you want to feel the warmth and comfort of a welcoming environment underscored by wonderful dinning and beverage service come to the CYC. Join the CYC and be a part of making history for the 2^nd century of the CYC.

Tom Slaughter