One of the jewels of Buzzards Bay located in historic Padanaram Harbor in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, the New Bedford Yacht Club offers its members, guests and cruising yachtsmen a respite from home and sea with good cheer, fellowship, friendship and camaraderie for yachting and boating enthusiasts of all ages.The Club was formed in 1877 and is one of the oldest Yacht Clubs in America. It has a rich history and diverse membership with outstanding facilities, including a Clubhouse and Waterfront with docks, slips, launching facilities, harbor launch and fuel services.The Clubhouse was built in 1901. It has a reading room known as the “Hammond Room” and Sailing School facility known as the “Rothschild Room” on the first level, with a restaurant known as “The Dining Room” and tavern known as “Earle’s Place” on the second. The harbor view is second to none in the area and most other places.Activities include an enviable Sailing School that was the start for many high school, collegiate and All American Sailors; an active Wednesday Night Racing Series and periodic perpetual trophy races for competitive sailors; a host of social events during the active summer and more limited winter seasons; and an Annual Cruise of a week or more with shorter cruising events during the summer season.Total membership in several classes is just over 600. Membership is by application supported by the recommendations of other members.