named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Sailing & Racing
Year-round adult sailing programs featuring one-design racing, team racing (Sonar, Z420), and participation in regional and national regattas, supported by club fleet and race committees
Edlu Distance Race
Annual 32-nautical mile distance race for ORC, PHRF, and one-design boats serving as a competitive early-season event and tune-up for longer races like Newport-Bermuda, with awards and post-race gathering
Junior Sailing Programs
Comprehensive youth sailing initiatives including Junior Race Week, Opti Day, and Junior Safety at Sea, designed to train and engage young sailors in competitive and educational activities
Larchmont Race Week
Annual two-week regatta featuring adult and junior racing, including fleet racing for Shields, S-Boats, IOD, and PHRF classes, along with social events and Junior Race Week with dedicated racing and safety programs
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 5 activities
- Hosts Edlu Distance Race and related qualifying eventsLarchmont Yacht Club hosts the annual Edlu Distance Race, a long-distance sailing race open to ORC, PHRF, and larger one-design boats, including double-handed and non-spinnaker divisions. The race serves as a qualifier for the Tuna Trophy and contributes to eligibility for the Bookend Trophies; free guest moorings are provided via online reservation.
- Hosts annual Larchmont Race Week regattaLarchmont Yacht Club hosts the annual Larchmont Race Week, one of the oldest continuously run race weeks in the United States, featuring multi-day fleet and team racing for adult sailors in various dinghy and keelboat classes such as Shields, S-Boats, IOD, Sonar, and PHRF coastal racers. The event includes a Commodore's Welcome Reception and has been held for 128 editions as of recent years.
- Operates Junior Race Week and youth sailing programsThe club operates Junior Race Week annually, a three-day youth sailing competition that marked its 100th edition in 2026, featuring racing in Feva, ILCA 4, 6, 7, and C420 dinghy classes, along with Opti Day and a Junior Safety at Sea program. This is part of the largest member-only junior sailing program on Long Island Sound.
- Organizes additional regattas and co-hosted racing eventsThe club organizes multiple specialized regattas annually, including the Execution Rocks Distance Race, The Commodore Mendez Regatta, Team Race Scrimmage/Jamboree, USODA Team Race Nationals, Ideal 18 Interclub Championship, MASSA Keelboat Qualifier, and co-hosts the LYC & STC Intercollegiate Regatta and The Bitter Ender Double Handed Distance Race with Storm Trysail Club.
- Promotes yachting and Corinthian sportsmanship through member programsThe club provides programs that promote yachting, yacht racing in the Corinthian spirit, and sportsmanship among members and their families. It supports intra- and interclub competitions and fosters a family-oriented social environment that encourages broad participation.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Conducts historical preservation and oral history projectsLarchmont Yacht Club conducts and preserves oral history interviews with longtime members and leaders, such as Bud Smith, George Brooks, and Rosemarie Giuliani, and hosts heritage events to educate members about the club’s history, including Gilded Age presentations and discussions of the clubhouse evolution.
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Racquet Sports Facility and Programming 1 activity
- Provides year-round marine and recreational facilitiesLarchmont Yacht Club operates a year-round clubhouse and marine facilities, including a seasonal pool and beach grill (open Memorial Day through Labor Day), six tennis courts (April–October), and four paddle tennis courts with a heated hut (September–April), supporting leisure and sporting activities for members and their families.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$15.51M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$9.45M61%
Investment income$177K1%
Other revenue$5.88M
expenses
Total expenses$15.20M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$8.99M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$27.52M
Cash$4.12M
Investments$0
Liabilities$11.25M
Net assets$16.27M
Liquid reserves3.3 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +7.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERNEST L DUNN | GENERAL MANAGER | 40 | $389K |
| RODRIGO M MENEZES AMARAL | DIRECTOR OF RACQUETS | 40 | $324K |
| MICHEL DARMON | FOOD AND BEVERAGE DIRECTOR | 40 | $227K |
| KERRY RISLEY-FREDERICKS | CONTROLLER | 40 | $227K |
| HANSUN JO | EXECUTIVE CHEF | 40 | $185K |
| JOEL LABUZETTA | WATERFRONT DIRECTOR | 40 | $163K |
board members · 14
- ANDREW B WEISS — REAR COMMODORE
- ANGELA S NESBITT — TRUSTEE
- BRIAN P MCCLOSKEY — TRUSTEE
- CHRISTOPHER V CLARKE — TRUSTEE
- COLIN A MCGRANAHAN — TRUSTEE
- COLLAMORE R CROCKER — TREASURER
- COREY A EAVES — TRUSTEE
- HL DEVORE — TRUSTEE
- J CHRISTOPHER SCHOEN — VICE COMMODORE
- KAREN E RONAN — TRUSTEE
- MATTHEW J TYM — TRUSTEE
- MERRILL A ULMER — SECRETARY
- STEVEN J LEICHT — COMMODORE
- SUSAN SWANEZY — TRUSTEE
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- History & Heritage Committee Partner — Committee responsible for curating and publishing historical materials about the Larchmont Yacht Club.
- Pandemonium Partner — Venue for hosting the Commodore's Welcome Reception during Race Week.
- Storm Trysail Club Partner — Co-administers the Bookend Trophies with Larchmont Yacht Club, linking performance in the Edlu and the Bitter Ender race.
- Storming Thunder Club Partner — Co-hosts intercollegiate and distance racing regattas with Larchmont Yacht Club.
- recognized reciprocal yacht clubs Network — Has reciprocal agreements allowing members of other yacht clubs to access moorings and facilities.
strategies · 4
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.
- Corinthian Spirit as Foundation for Racing Culturemethodology: Corinthian spiritBy promoting yacht racing grounded in amateurism, fair play, and sportsmanship, the club fosters inclusive and ethical competition that strengthens community trust and participant commitment, because shared values reduce barriers to entry and increase intrinsic motivation.
- Historical Preservation to Strengthen Institutional Identitymethodology: historical_preservation_and_educationBy systematically collecting, verifying, and publishing historical materials, the club reinforces a sense of continuity and belonging among members, because institutional memory fosters pride and long-term commitment.
- Member-Centered Social Engagement for Retentionmethodology: member-centered_social_engagementBy offering social and recreational programming tied to member interests and traditions, the club increases member retention and participation, because shared experiences deepen affiliation and perceived value of membership.
- Youth Sailing Development through Progressive Skill Buildingmethodology: progressive-skill-developmentBy transitioning junior sailors from safety training directly into competitive distance racing, the club builds advanced seamanship skills and sustains long-term engagement in yachting, because early exposure to real-world challenges accelerates competence and confidence.