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SEA CLIFF YACHT CLUB INC
SEA CLIFF, NY · EIN 111520517 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · seacliffyc.org
revenue
$2.5M
expenses
$2.5M
net assets
$-492K
employees
93
volunteers
13
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE RECREATION/INSTRUCTION FOR MEMBERS PURSUING SAILING, POWER BOATING AND SWIMMING

profile · synthesized from sources

Sea Cliff Yacht Club, founded in 1892, is a private member-only club on Long Island Sound dedicated to promoting yachting, aquatic sports, and social camaraderie. It offers sailing instruction, regattas, swimming, and year-round social activities for members of all ages. The club hosts the annual Around Long Island Regatta and maintains a family-friendly environment centered on boating and waterfront recreation.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Around Long Island Regatta (ALIR)
Annual 205-nautical-mile race around Long Island, open to sailboats 24 feet or longer, with multiple divisions and categories
Haustblót Shorthanded Regatta (HSR)
Shorthanded sailing race founded in 2025 for solo or small-crew ocean sailing, hosted by Sea Cliff Yacht Club
Heritage Cup
Classic yacht regatta part of the Classic Yacht Challenge Series, featuring vintage, classic, and traditional boat classes
Junior Sailing Program
Summer program offering sailing instruction and racing for youth, including participation in the Western District Regatta
Summer Camp
Onsite summer camp for children featuring aquatic activities, swimming, and recreational programming
Swim Team
Seasonal swim program for youth with structured practices and team competitions at the club's pool
Western District Regatta
Junior sailing competition for ages 12–17, serving as a qualifier for regional championships in ILCA, Club 420, and RS Feva classes
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 3 activities
    • Operates seasonal Frostbiting program for dinghy sailing during winter months
      Runs a winter sailing program from November to April featuring informal Sunday races for Sunfish and ILCA dinghies, with boat sharing options and safety requirements in place.
    • Provides marina and guest services for visiting yachtsmen
      Offers launch service, mooring access, pump-out station, ice sales, and reciprocal dining privileges to visiting yachtsmen from recognized clubs, with registration and facility use fees.
    • Provides sailing, power boating, and swimming instruction and recreation for members
      Offers year-round programs in sailing, power boating, and swimming for members of all ages, including safety instruction and recreational access to watercraft and facilities.
  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Hosts year-round boating and social events for members
      Organizes regular member events including Sunday racing, ladies’ sailing nights, themed BBQs, formal dinners, and holiday gatherings throughout the year.
  • Youth Sports and Recreation Programs at Private Clubs 1 activity
    • Operates Junior Sailing, Swim Team, and Summer Camp programs for youth members
      Runs seasonal youth programs including Junior Sailing, swim team, and summer camp, with structured instruction and practice sessions held during summer months.
  • Private Club Dining Services 1 activity
    • Provides dining, catering, and hospitality services to members and guests
      Offers seasonal and year-round food services including snack bar operations, formal dinners, themed menus, and full catering for private events during summer and winter seasons.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Hosts annual and recurring regional regattas and sailing competitions
      Organizes major regional sailing events including the Around Long Island Regatta (ALIR), Western District Regatta, and the Haustblót Shorthanded Regatta, attracting participants from across the region and serving as qualifiers for larger championships.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.46M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$1.55M63%
Investment income$29K1%
Other revenue$881K
expenses
Total expenses$2.49M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$1.31M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$686K
Cash$423K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.18M
Net assets$-492K
Liquid reserves2.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -4.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CHARLES WALSH GENERAL MANAGER 40 $160K
board members · 14
  • ANTHONY DEKKERS — TREASURER THRU OCTOBER 2024
  • CAROLIND CHO — GOVERNOR
  • CHERISE KRAMER — GOVERNOR
  • CLAUDE TURNER — FLEET CAPTAIN
  • DONALD KAVANAGH — CLUB COUNSEL
  • ERIC HAMM — SECRETARY
  • FREDDIE FUCHS — GOVERNOR
  • JOHN ROGERS — GOVERNOR
  • KEITH MALER — VICE COMMODORE
  • MICHAEL EMMERT — GOVERNOR
  • MICHAEL PUJDAK — GOVERNOR
  • SHANA SPANIER-CINISKI — REAR COMMODORE
  • STEVEN FEINSILVER — COMMODORE
  • TOM RUDEGEAIR — TREASURER FROM OCTOBER 2024
relationships · 64

Who they work with

  • ALIR.org Partner — Collaborates on the organization and promotion of the Around Long Island Regatta.
  • American Yacht Club Partner — Reciprocal privilege agreement allows members to access facilities when visiting.
  • Annapolis Yacht Club Partner — Reciprocal privilege agreement allows members to access facilities when visiting.
  • Around Long Island Regatta Partner — Hosts and sponsors the Around Long Island Regatta as a hallmark event.
  • Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club Partner — Reciprocal privilege agreement allows members to access facilities when visiting.
  • Beach Point Yacht Club Partner — Reciprocal privilege agreement allows members to access facilities when visiting.
  • Black Rock Yacht Club Partner — Reciprocal privilege agreement allows members to access facilities when visiting.
  • Brewer’s Marina and Boat Yard Partner — Local provider of fuel services for yachts visiting Sea Cliff Yacht Club.
  • Bronxonia Yacht Club Partner — Reciprocal privilege agreement allows members to access facilities when visiting.
  • Centerport Yacht Club Partner — Reciprocal privilege agreement allows members to access facilities when visiting.
  • City Island Yacht Club Partner — Reciprocal privilege agreement allows members to access facilities when visiting.
  • Conanicut Yacht Club Partner — Reciprocal privilege agreement allows members to access facilities when visiting.
  • Dockwa Partner — Partner platform for handling mooring reservations at Sea Cliff Yacht Club.
  • Doug Wefer Partner — Contact person for the Frostbiting program at Sea Cliff Yacht Club.
  • Doug Wefer Partner — Program Chairperson for the Ideal 18 Program, responsible for coordination and member engagement.
  • Douglaston Yacht Squadron Partner — Reciprocal privilege agreement allows members to access facilities when visiting.
  • Epping Forest Yacht Club Partner — Reciprocal privilege agreement allows members to access facilities when visiting.
  • Essex Yacht Club Partner — Reciprocal privilege agreement allows members to access facilities when visiting.
  • Fayerweather Yacht Club Partner — Reciprocal privilege agreement allows members to access facilities when visiting.
  • Halloween Yacht Club Partner — Reciprocal privilege agreement allows members to access facilities when visiting.
  • Harlem Yacht Club Partner — Reciprocal privilege agreement allows members to access facilities when visiting.
  • Huguenot Yacht Club Partner — Reciprocal privilege agreement allows members to access facilities when visiting.
  • Huntington Yacht Club Partner — Reciprocal privilege agreement allows members to access facilities when visiting.
  • Indian Harbor Yacht Club Partner — Reciprocal privilege agreement allows members to access facilities when visiting.
  • JSA of LIS Partner — Partner organization through which registration for the Western District Regatta is managed; the event serves as a qualifier for JSA of LIS Championships.
  • Jim Arnemann Partner — Program Chairperson for the Ideal 18 Program, responsible for coordination and member engagement.
  • Junior Sailing Association of Long Island Sound Partner — Hosts a qualifying regatta for the JSA of LIS Championships.
  • Labor Day Government — Seasonal marker for annual pool closing
  • Larchmont Yacht Club Partner — Reciprocal privilege agreement allows members to access facilities when visiting.
  • Lloyd Harbor Yacht Club Partner — Reciprocal privilege agreement allows members to access facilities when visiting.
+ 34 more
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Barrier-Reduced Sailing Instruction
    methodology: shared-equipment instruction
    By providing access to club-owned boats and hands-on instruction, we increase participation in sailing because eliminating equipment and cost barriers enables broader skill development across experience levels.
  • Family-Centered Engagement Model
    methodology: family-centered_membership_model
    By offering year-round family-friendly social and aquatic programming, we sustain multi-generational member engagement because a welcoming, home-like atmosphere strengthens community attachment and long-term participation.
  • Inclusive Skill-Building Through Informal Racing
    methodology: inclusive_informal_racing
    By using informal, shorthanded, and strategically flexible racing formats, we promote skill development and sustained engagement because accessible competition welcomes sailors of all levels and encourages practical seamanship.