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PINE BEACH YACHT CLUB
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PBYC History
On Easter Sunday 1909, a Philadelphia & Long Branch Railroad train brought the first group of prospective lot buyers to Pine Beach. In the group were Charles F. Wheeler and William L. Wilson who saw the need for “a clubhouse to supply recreational needs and provide fellowship among residents...someplace to go and meet friends.” Joseph Woods, President of the Pine Beach Improvement Company, donated land on the waterfront to build on and by the spring of 1916, Roy Hutchinson completed the original one-story club. The club quickly became the community center for social and civic activities. Dinners, dances, skits, county fairs, auctions, moonlight cruises, and teas became the backbone of the club. Following World War I, the need for larger facilities soon developed and in 1921 the club house was raised and a new first floor built, resulting in the present two-story structure. The first mention of sailboat racing appeared in the 1944 minutes when it was suggested to schedule “a day of sailboat races in addition to the outboard races...”
Since those humble beginnings, PBYC members have continually maintained and improved the clubhouse. Today it is truly an anchor in the town of Pine Beach and is an integral part of the community’s sailing and social activities. The club’s Junior Sailing Program helps shape the next generation to be not only excellent sailors, but productive, conscientious citizens who help contribute to a cleaner, healthier Barnegat Bay watershed for the future. A strong membership and dedicated Executive Board ensure that Pine Beach Yacht Club continues to thrive in a spirit of nautical tradition, sportsmanship, and camaraderie.
Pine
Beach Yacht Club Official Web Site:
www.pbycnj.com