named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Sailing Lessons
Instructional program offering sailing education for adults and children, provided for a fee
Village Cup
Annual sailing race and social event hosted by the Port Jefferson Yacht Club, featuring participant photography and community engagement
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 9 activities
- Capacity building for sailing leadership and instructionPrepares participants to lead high school and college sailing teams, become U.S. Sailing certified instructors, and compete in regional club racing, contributing to broader sailing community development.
- Hosting annual Village Cup Regatta for charityHosts the annual Village Cup sailing regatta, a recurring event that raises funds for pancreatic cancer research and support; events were held in 2024 and 2025.
- Hosting annual fishing tournamentOrganizes and hosts an annual fishing tournament as part of its boating event programming.
- Hosting sail racing and cruising eventsOrganizes and hosts a seasonal sail racing program and cruising events for Long Island boaters, including regular race nights and participation opportunities for sailors and power boaters.
- Offering boating safety education coursesProvides New York State Boating Safety Courses in partnership with Port Jeff EMS to promote safe boating practices.
- Operating launch and transportation service for boatersRuns a seven-day-a-week launch service for members and transient boaters, with extended hours during peak summer months (8am to 11pm) and on Tuesday race nights; service operates from spring through fall.
- Providing guest amenities at marina facilitiesOffers visiting boaters access to showers, restrooms, free WiFi, ice sales via launch, propane grills, a dedicated dinghy dock, and trash disposal services.
- Providing mooring, docking, and transient marina servicesOffers moorings, slips, and docking facilities to transient boaters with daily, weekly, monthly, and day-trip rate options; provides shore power (30, 50, 100 amp), real-time VHF guidance, trash disposal, and docking reservations.
- Providing sailing instruction for youth and adultsOffers comprehensive sailing education programs for children and adults, including Optimist and 420 youth programs, foundational and advanced skills training, and public lessons for members and non-members; has provided instruction for over 40 years.
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Reciprocal Club Access Program 1 activity
- Facilitating reciprocal yacht club accessMaintains reciprocal guest privileges with over 65 yacht clubs along the U.S. east coast and hosts visiting yachts from around the world.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Managing membership servicesOperates a membership application process and allows current members to update their contact and personal information.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Operating clubhouse facility for member and guest eventsOffers clubhouse facilities for reservation by members and sponsored non-members for special events, including access to the Tell-Tales Bar, upper deck, and event spaces.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$547K
Contributions & grants$304K56%
Program service revenue$233K43%
Investment income$8K1%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$507K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$20K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$535K
Cash$74K
Investments$0
Liabilities$370K
Net assets$165K
Liquid reserves1.8 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +15.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD SPITZENBERGER | TREASURER | 15 | $6K |
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Andy Witrock Partner — Photographer documenting the 2024 Village Cup event
- DiMillo Family Partner — Former operators of the used ferry boat that served as the club's clubhouse prior to 1980.
- Ed Partner — Staff member available for service questions and coordination of launch operations
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook group for community engagement and communication.
- Marinas.com Partner — Recognized by Marinas.com with the “Boater's Choice Elite Fleet” award for 2025.
- Pancreatic Cancer Partner — Hosts annual Village Cup Regatta fundraiser in support of pancreatic cancer.
- Port Jeff EMS Partner — Collaborates with Port Jefferson Yacht Club to deliver NYS Boating Safety Courses.
- Ron Partner — Dockmaster providing service coordination and availability for launch operations
- Setauket Yacht Club Partner — Former name of the organization prior to rebranding as Port Jefferson Yacht Club in 2015.
- Tell Tales Bar Partner — On-site bar where guests are welcome to socialize; located in the main Clubhouse
- US Sailing Network — Member of US Sailing and employs US Sailing certified small boat instructors.
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.
- Continuous Access Principlemethodology: continuous_access_boatingBy ensuring boaters can access their vessels regardless of time or tidal conditions, the club enhances member convenience and usage, because removing temporal and environmental barriers increases engagement and satisfaction.
- Inclusive Sailing Educationmethodology: inclusive_sailing_educationBy designing sailing classes that accommodate all skill levels and providing tailored instruction, the club promotes broader participation and skill development, because adaptive instruction increases accessibility and confidence among both novice and experienced sailors.
- Safety-First Staffing Modelmethodology: safety_first_staffingBy employing staff with advanced safety certifications—including CPR, First Aid, AED, concussion awareness, NYS EMT, US Coast Guard Captain’s License, and Open Water Lifeguard Certification—the club ensures a safe environment for all participants, because higher staff readiness directly improves incident prevention and response.