named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Etchells Fleet 15
Organizes a 25-race summer series and regional regattas for high-performance one-design keelboats; fosters competitive inshore racing for members and visiting sailors.
Herreshoff 12 1/2 Fleet
Supports weekly racing and informal sailing events for the largest H12 fleet in the U.S., including summer series, Ladies’ Races, and social sails.
Junior Sailing Program
Teaches over 100 children annually to sail using JY Trainers, 420s, and Lasers; includes skill development and race training, with some alumni competing in collegiate and Olympic sailing.
Laser/ILCA Fleet
Hosts casual Monday evening racing and skill development for sailors of all ages using Club-owned and private Lasers; promotes dinghy sailing for juniors and adults.
PHRF Racing
Hosts summer PHRF races including the Heatherton Trophy Race, SIYC Race Week, and the Edmund Ward Poor Memorial Race; open to members and non-members with current PHRF certificates.
Reciprocal Club Privileges
Provides member access to other accredited yacht clubs through reciprocal agreements, enhancing regional and national boating opportunities.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 11 activities
- Develop competitive sailors with collegiate and Olympic-level outcomesThrough sustained youth and adult sailing programs, has developed junior sailors who have advanced to collegiate sailing teams and produced Amanda Clark, an Olympian who represented the United States in 2008 and 2012.
- Host annual PHRF racing events and associated social gatheringsOrganizes three major annual PHRF races — the Heatherton Trophy Race, SIYC Race Week, and The Edmund Ward Poor Memorial Race — and hosts a competitors party on the South deck immediately after racing events to foster community engagement.
- Host regional and national regattas and championship sailing eventsOrganizes and hosts high-level competitive sailing events including regional and national regattas, attracting top-tier participants and contributing to the national sailing calendar.
- Operate Etchells Fleet 15 racing programHosts a summer racing series with 25 races each Saturday from June to Labor Day, maintains an active fleet of 15–20 boats, and participates in local, regional, and nationally sanctioned regattas, demonstrating recent growth in participation.
- Operate Junior Sailing Program for youth sailing educationTeaches basic sailing skills and race course navigation to over 100 children annually through a structured program designed to foster a love of sailing and develop future competitive sailors.
- Operate clubhouse for member dining, social recreation, and yachting activitiesProvides a venue for member dining and social activities centered around yachting, fostering community engagement and recreational sailing. The club maintains facilities to support these ongoing social and maritime pursuits.
- Operate crew finder program to connect sailors with boatsRuns a crew finder program that facilitates connections between sailors seeking opportunities and boats needing crew, supporting broader participation in club sailing activities.
- Operate large Herreshoff 12 1/2 sailboat fleet and racing seriesManages the largest fleet of Herreshoff 12 1/2 sailboats in the United States, with over 65 boats, and sponsors weekly races during the Summer Series from mid-June to Labor Day, averaging 20 to 26 boats per race.
- Organize social sailing events and ladies’ racesHosts regular social sailing events including Sunday Ladies’ Races, the annual H12 Sail About, and Moonlight Sails to promote inclusive and recreational participation in sailing.
- Provide reciprocal club access privileges to membersFacilitates access to other yacht clubs through reciprocal membership arrangements, enhancing member benefits and promoting inter-club networking and sailing opportunities.
- Support Laser/ILCA fleet and Monday night racing programReestablished a Laser/ILCA fleet in 2022 with approximately 30 boats based at the club, hosts unscored Monday night racing events from Memorial Day through Labor Day with 4–7 short-course races per evening, and provides five club-owned Lasers on loan to qualified sailors through fleet captains.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Manage club operations through elected leadership structureOrganizes and maintains governance through an elected board of officers and trustees responsible for overseeing club operations, ensuring continuity and member-driven management.
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Private Lake and Beach Access Management 1 activity
- Provide weather, wind, and tide information to members and visitorsOffers real-time marine environmental data through a public webpage to support safe and informed sailing and boating activities for members and the broader maritime community.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$3.67M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$1.73M47%
Investment income$77K2%
Other revenue$1.86M
expenses
Total expenses$3.33M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$1.95M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.01M
Cash$211K
Investments$2.03M
Liabilities$143K
Net assets$4.87M
Liquid reserves8.1 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +8.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROGER WILLEY | GENERAL MANAGER | 40 | $198K |
board members · 5
- BENJAMIN DYETT — VICE COMMODORE
- EDWARD CAREY — REAR COMMODORE
- JANET MAURILLO — SECRETARY
- JOHN SOMMI — COMMODORE
- WHITNEY MCCARTHY — TREASURER
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Alicia Rojas Partner — Co-Fleet Captain of the SIYC Laser fleet, responsible for fleet coordination and loaner boat access.
- Ambient Weather Partner — Provides weather data and technology for the yacht club's public weather, wind, and tides page.
- Andrew Wolf Partner — Secretary of the Shelter Island Yacht Club, responsible for record-keeping and communications.
- Benjamin I. Dyett Jr. Partner — Commodore of the Shelter Island Yacht Club, serving in a leadership role.
- Eastern Connecticut Sailing Association Partner — Collaborates with ECSA to assign PHRF ratings for boats in 2026.
- Eastern Long Island Yachting Association Partner — Cooperates with ELIYA on PHRF racing and handicap rating administration.
- Edward S. Carey Partner — Vice Commodore of the Shelter Island Yacht Club, serving in a leadership role.
- Etchells Class Association Network — Hosts Etchells Fleet 15 as part of the international Etchells one-design sailboat racing network.
- Janet Maurillo Partner — Treasurer of the Shelter Island Yacht Club, managing financial operations.
- Other accredited yacht clubs Partner — Exchange reciprocal visiting privileges with SIYC members and guests.
- PHRF Partner — Participates in PHRF racing, indicating collaboration with the Performance Handicap Racing Fleet organization.
- Peter Beardsley Partner — Co-Fleet Captain of the SIYC Laser fleet, responsible for fleet coordination and loaner boat access.
- Samuel Hird Partner — Individual associated with the founding of the Herreshoff 12 1/2 fleet at the club by sailing H12 "Poppy" from New London to Shelter Island in 1974.
- Whitney McCarthy Partner — Rear Commodore of the Shelter Island Yacht Club, serving in a leadership role.
- reciprocal Club Network — Participates in reciprocal access arrangements with other yacht clubs, allowing members to visit and use facilities.
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.
- Casual-Competitive Racing Format for Inclusive Participationmethodology: casual_competitive_racingBy combining unscored, frequent short-course racing with post-race debriefs and social interaction, we increase participation and skill development across all experience levels because low-pressure formats reduce barriers to entry and promote learning through community feedback.
- Progressive Youth Sailing Developmentmethodology: progressive_youth_developmentBy providing a structured progression pathway from beginner boats (JY Trainers) to advanced boats (420s and Lasers) with professional coaching, we develop skilled and confident young sailors because incremental mastery increases retention and long-term engagement in sailing.
- Reciprocal Access with Peer Yacht Clubsmethodology: reciprocal_accessBy establishing reciprocal relationships with other yacht clubs, we enhance member value and encourage broader maritime engagement because mutual access to amenities like transient moorings and dining facilities increases utility and fosters inter-club goodwill.