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Lavallette Yacht Club

Founded in 1904, Lavallette Yacht Club is situated on Swan Point, an ideal sailing location on Barnegat Bay. LYC is host to both large and small regattas for adults and juniors alike, including the Wayne Barr Gaff Rig Regatta.

Stories from Lavallette Yacht Club

Formally organized at a meeting in the quarters of the R to R (Road to Ruin) Club on the evening of August 13, 1904, the Club ranks as Lavallette’s second oldest institution, antedated only by the Union Church. Parenthetically, it should be noted that there was no formal link between the R to R Club and the Yacht Club. The R to R was a weekend and vacation retreat for members and guests –who were noted for their lively pursuit of fun. They were however, instrumental in the founding of the Yacht Club and providing leadership, financial support, and business and legal expertise during the early years.

By July of 1905 the Clubhouse was ready for occupancy. The two-story structure consisted of four first-floor rooms-those now know as the Commodores’ Room, the Snack Bar, and the two Juniors’ Rooms-topped by a single, open room that remains little changed today. There was a first floor porch, barely level with its sandy surroundings.

Just why the beachfront location was chosen must remain a matter of speculation; the early log-keepers did not go into detail on this point. Clearly the intention of those at the initial meeting was to build on the bay front. At a meeting of the Trustees the following March, however, sentiment in favor of the oceanfront site prevailed.

Two possible reasons suggest themselves: One, the bay front was not a particularly appealing place. It was marshland, mosquito-infested and more hospitable to its sizeable population of snakes and muskrats that to humans. The Bay Boulevard was a one-block stretch of road from Reese Avenue to President Avenue that was frequently more bay than boulevard. And then, as now, it was often hot and humid when the beachfront was pleasantly cool. Two, Lavallette’s need for a yacht club might be questioned, but there was no doubt it needed a center for community activities and entertainment. There was no school, no town hall, the struggling church was housing the municipal offices, and the R to R as yet had no home of its own. Residents of the fledging resort could not look to neighboring towns for diversion; the only link was the railroad, and it would be another seven years before a gravel road made its way from Bay Head to Seaside Park. If the Yacht Club was to serve as a social center, the beachfront would be the better site. During its decade on the beach and for so long thereafter as was needed, the Club performed this function admirably. It provided the town with dances, dinners, and entertainments throughout the summer season; housed meetings of all types; and for at least one summer was the home of the Sunday School classes of the church.

William E. Scheyer

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124 Swan Point Rd

Lavallette, NJ 08735

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Went there last night for the first time with a friend. so funny reading the other review from 5 years ago. The charm of the place is what makes it so nice . There are different things for different people. Food was good but the whole feel was great!!

Place needs a bulldozer. They could make this like the Bayhead Yacht club and make so much money and people would actually pay to me members. It's a dump that has good sunsets. Waste of space on the Island. They rlly should knock it down not to mention the food is comparable to Mcdonalds.

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2017 sunfish,  mid atlantic championship, june 3-4th, 2017.

As a warm up to the Sunfish World Championships to be held later this year in Barnegat Bay NJ, there will be the Mid Atlantic Championships sailed at Lavallette Yacht Club in Lavallette NJ. the first weekend in June.  The world Championships will be held later this year in August in Brant Beach also in Barnegat Bay, a mere 20 miles away. Therefore conditions should be similar to those experienced in Lavallette in June.  This is a great opportunity for those wishing to get a head start on learning about the local conditions.

The Mid Atlantic championship will be hosted by the local LYC Sunfish fleet and LYC.  LYC has the largest sunfish fleet in NJ with about 30 boats on the starting line every Sunday morning during the summer.  There will also be a representative from Colie Pro Shop on site during the regatta to facilitate any repairs or to offer supplies or any other tips to the competitors.  This event will also serve as a qualifier for the 2018 World Championships so a large turnout is expected. Area sunfish sailors are excited about having this major event coming to our “home waters”.

Competitors will get to experience the Mobi Mats that LYC has installed on the beach to make the launching and retrieval  of the boats that much easier.  In addition to the racing LYC will be hosting a scrumptious pasta dinner for their guests.  In addition to the usual trophies there may also be door prizes awarded at the conclusion of the event.

Lavallette Yacht Club 124 Swan Point Road Lavallette, NJ 08735 [email protected] 732-793-8747 (Summer Only) 

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Don't miss this classic 2 family beach house located in desirable North Lavallette- just around the corner from the bay. Live and rent one unit or make the home your own paradise on this lovely quiet street just 2 blocks from the beach. Both lower and top level have the same layout with 3 bedrooms + 1 bath. All freshly painted, a new roof installed Aug. 2024 and off street parking for at least 6 cars. Relax watching summer sunsets and July 4th fireworks from the upper deck. Walk to the bay where Lavallette recreation offers pickleball, tennis, playgrounds, fishing/crabbing, basketball + more. Just a short walk to town and the yacht club. Lavallette Boro's low property taxes are an added bonus. Start building your memories today in one of the most desirable towns at the Jersey Shore.

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