The New York Yacht Club (NYYC) is a private social club and

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based in

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and

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. It was founded in 1844 by nine prominent sportsmen. The members have contributed to the sport of

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and yacht design. As of 2001, the organization was reported to have about 3,000 members. Membership in the club is by invitation only. Its officers include a

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, vice-commodore, rear-commodore, secretary and treasurer. The club is headquartered at the

New York Yacht Club Building The New York Yacht Club Building is a seven-story Beaux-Arts architecture, Beaux-Arts clubhouse at 37 West 44th Street in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City, United States. Opened in 1901, the building was designed by architec ...

in New York City. The

America's Cup The America's Cup is a sailing competition and the oldest international competition still operating in any sport. America's Cup match races are held between two sailing yachts: one from the yacht club that currently holds the trophy (known ...

trophy was won by members in 1851 and held by the NYYC until

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. The NYYC successfully defended the trophy twenty-four times in a row before being defeated by the

Royal Perth Yacht Club The Royal Perth Yacht Club (RPYC) is a yacht club in Perth, Western Australia. It is the third oldest yacht club in Australia after the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria and the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron.

, represented by the yacht ''

Australia II ''Australia II'' (KA 6) is an Australian 12-metre-class America's Cup challenge racing yacht that was launched in 1982 and won the 1983 America's Cup for the Royal Perth Yacht Club. Skippered by John Bertrand, she was the first successf ...

''. The NYYC's reign was the longest winning streak as measured by years in the history of all sports. The NYYC entered

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and

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competition under the syndicate name

American Magic American Magic is an American yacht racing team formed to compete for the 36th America's Cup. They represent the New York Yacht Club and were formed in 2018 by principals Hap Fauth, Roger Penske, and Doug DeVos. American Magic was eliminated fro ...

Clubhouses

In 1845, the club's first clubhouse was established—a modest,

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building in

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, designed by architect

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, on land donated by Commodore

John Cox Stevens John Cox Stevens (September 24, 1785 – June 10, 1857) was the founding Commodore of the New York Yacht Club. He was a member of the ''America'' syndicate which, in 1851, won the trophy that would become the America's Cup. Early life Stevens w ...

. After outgrowing its cramped quarters, the club moved to the

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Staten Island Staten Island ( ) is the southernmost of the boroughs of New York City, five boroughs of New York City, coextensive with Richmond County and situated at the southernmost point of New York (state), New York. The borough is separated from the ad ...

, then to

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. The Hoboken clubhouse itself was physically relocated to

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, then to

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Main Clubhouse New York City

The present primary

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is the

, a six-storied Beaux-Arts landmark with a nautical-themed limestone facade, at 37 West 44th Street in

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. Opened in 1901, the clubhouse was designed by

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(1898), who later helped design

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. The centerpiece of the clubhouse is the "Model Room", which contains a notable collection of full and half hull models including a scale model history of all New York Yacht Club America's Cup challenges. It was designated a

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in 1987. As

Penn Club of New York The Penn Club of New York (usually referred to as Penn Club) is an American 501(c)7 not-for-profit, private social club located on Clubhouse Row in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. The club's 14-story building, which is a de ...

(est. 1901) became the first alumni clubhouse to join Clubhouse Row for inter-club events at

30 West 44th Street 30 West 44th Street (formerly the Yale Club of New York City Building, United States Maritime Building, and Army Reserves Building; also the Penn Club of New York Building) is the clubhouse of the Penn Club of New York in the Midtown Manhattan ...

after

Harvard Club of New York City The Harvard Club of New York City, commonly called The Harvard Club, is a private social club located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Its membership is limited to alumni, faculty and board members of Harvard University. Incorporated in 18 ...

(est. 1888) at 27 West 44th, New York Yacht Club (est. 1899) became the first non-alumni clubhouse to join at 37 West 44th, then

Yale Club of New York City The Yale Club of New York City, commonly called The Yale Club, is a private club in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Its membership is restricted almost entirely to alumni and faculty of Yale University. The Yale Club has a worldwide membe ...

(est. 1915) on East 44th (and Vanderbilt) and

Cornell Club of New York The Cornell Club of New York, usually referred to as The Cornell Club, is a private club in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Its membership is restricted to alumni and faculty of Cornell University, family of Cornellians, business associates ...

(est. 1989) at 6 East 44th on the same block, with

Princeton Club of New York The Princeton Club of New York was a private clubhouse located at 15 West 43rd Street in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, New York (state), New York, founded in 1866 as the Princeton Alumni Association of New York. It reorganized to its current ...

joining in 1963 at 15 West 43rd (the only alumni clubhouse who wasn't on 44th Street, whose members, part of the staff, and in-residence club,

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Club of New York were absorbed into Penn Club following a previous visiting reciprocity agreement between the Princeton-Penn Clubs, before Princeton's went out of business during COVID). Despite being in New York City,

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(est. 1901) left Princeton after residence agreement issues to become in-residence at The Penn Club, while Dartmouth shares the Yale Club, and Brown shares the Cornell Club.

Harbour Court, Newport Rhode Island

Harbour Court - New York Yacht Club by Don Ramey Logan

To better host regattas, in 1988, the club purchased an impressive water front property in

History

The New York Yacht Club was founded on July 30, 1844, by nine gentlemen.

, the leader of this group, and a prominent citizen of New York with a passion for sports, was elected commodore.

John Clarkson Jay John Clarkson Jay (September 11, 1808 – November 15, 1891) was an American physician and notable conchologist as well as one of the original founders of the New York Yacht Club. He was the grandson of Founding Father John Jay. Early life and ...

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, one of the nine founders, was a grandson of Founding Father

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and served as the first Secretary of the board. George L. Schuyler and Hamilton Wilkes were also NYYC founders who, together with Stevens and two others, created the syndicate that built and raced the great schooner-yacht, ''

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''. Wilkes served as the club's first vice-commodore. Schuyler played a key role in the founding of the

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, and served as its unofficial consultant until his death in 1890. In 1845, the club's

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was designed. The waters off Newport have been a key sailing venue for the NYYC since the beginning of its history. Indeed, the day the club was founded in 1844, its members resolved to sail from the

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to Newport. Two days later, they did, with several stops on the way, and trials of speed. During the first decades of the club's history, racing for prize money was the objective among most members. In

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, a syndicate of NYYC enthusiasts built and raced ''

'', capturing the "One Hundred Sovereign Cup" at the annual regatta of the

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. On July 8, 1857, the coveted

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was donated to the NYYC, to serve as a challenge cup for sportsmanlike competition between nations. The " America's Cup Race", named for its first winner, played a central role in the history of the club until this day. In 1865, the club was incorporated, adopting the Latin motto: "Nos agimur tumidis velis" – "We go with swelling sails" (adapted from the verse of the famous Roman poet

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, "Non agimur tumidis uelis", "We do not go with swelling sails", in ''

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'', 2, 2, 201). During this time, membership transitioned from the "old guard" to a new generation of yachtsmen, who built large

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yachts captained by professionals. Marking this evolution was the 1866 resignation of Commodore

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, brother of founder John Cox Stevens and member of the ''America'' syndicate. New York Yacht Club motto - Nos Agimur Tumidis Velis

The year 1866 is remembered in club annals for the legendary "Transatlantic Race". In December, the NYYC schooners ''Henrietta'', ''Fleetwing'', and ''Vesta'' raced from

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for a $90,000 winner-take-all prize. The ''Henrietta'', owned by 21-year-old

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, and skippered by Captain Samuel S. Samuels, won the race in 13 days, 21 hours and 55 minutes. Bennett would be elected commodore in 1871. On August 8, 1870, the schooner ''Magic'' represented the New York Yacht Club in the international

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competition in the

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and was won by

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's American yacht ''Magic''. She beat 17 competitors, including the English yacht ''Cambria'' and the yachts ''Dauntless,'' ''Idler,'' ''Fleetwing,'' ''Phantom,'' ''America'' and others. In 1876, the ''Mohawk'', a large centerboard schooner, capsized due to its sheets being "made fast" (fastened securely) when a freak

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struck. Vice-Commodore William T. Garner, his wife and crew died in the accident. It is believed that this tragedy led to the extinction of the great centerboard schooner yachts. The ''Mohawk'' was later sold to the U.S. Navy and recommissioned as the USS ''Eagre''. In 1895, Richard H. Barker composed 'The yacht club march: march and two-step: for piano' in honor of the New York Yacht Club. In 1994, as part of the club's 150th anniversary celebrations, Melissa H. Harrington wrote the book ''The New York Yacht Club, 1844–1994''.

New York Yacht Club Stations c. 1894

By 1894, the New York Yacht Club had a number of Clubhouses: Station 1 in

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; 2 in New York NY; 3 in Whitestone NY; 4 in

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; 5 in

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; 6 in Newport RI; 7 in

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and at Rendezvous Glen Cove. In 1868, the club bought a big mansion used as Station 2 at

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. This building still stands and is known as the

. New York Yacht Club Station 1 Bay Ridge c 1894.JPG, Clubhouse "Station No. 1" of the New York Yacht Club at Bay Ridge New York Yacht Club station 3 Whitestone c 1894.JPG , Clubhouse "Station No. 3" of the New York Yacht Club at Whitestone, NY New York Yacht Club Station 4 New London c 1894.JPG , Clubhouse "Station No. 4" of the New York Yacht Club at New London, Conn New York Yacht Club station 5 Shelter Island.JPG , Clubhouse "Station No. 5" of the New York Yacht Club at Shelter Island, NY New York Yacht Club station 6 Newport c 1894.JPG , Clubhouse "Station No. 6" of the New York Yacht Club at Newport, RI New York Yacht Club station 7 Vineyard Haven c 1894.JPG , Clubhouse "Station No. 7" of the New York Yacht Club at Vineyard Haven, Mass New York Yacht Club Rendezvous Glen Cove c 1894.JPG, Clubhouse of the New York Yacht Club at Rendezvous Glen Cove Former

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was present at a board meeting on 27 October 1898 to discuss the construction of a new clubhouse. Morgan offered to acquire a plot on 44th Street in midtown Manhattan if the NYYC raised its annual membership dues from $25 to $50 and if the new clubhouse occupied the entire site. The board accepted his offer, and Morgan bought the lots the next day for $148,000 and donated to the club. Members hosted an informal housewarming party on 29 January 1901 and gave Morgan a trophy in gratitude of his purchase of the site.

Racing and the America's Cup

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Following the disastrous Bay of Quinte America's Cup challenge in 1881, the club's committee voted a new rule to govern its races: :

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challenges of 1885, 1886 and 1887 used this rule with an waterline length limit. In 1887, the NYYC adopted the

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's rating rule, which handicapped length comparatively less. Then, in 1903, the NYYC changed its rating system to the "Herreshoff Rule", devised by the yacht designer,

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. Later renamed the "Universal Rule", it would be adopted by the majority of leading American yacht clubs. The rule governed yacht design for almost forty years. The America's Cup was held for 132 years, from

until ''

'' defeated

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's ''Liberty'' off

. This record remains the longest winning streak in sports history. Since the loss of the Cup the NYYC has been forced to reinvent itself and the club has become involved in

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, youth sailing, and international regattas. In 2002 the Club hosted the

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Sloop North American Championships. In 2006 the Club hosted the Blind Sailing World Championships. The NYYC entered

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represented by the

team, led by

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and Bella Mente Quantum Racing Association. In May 2018, it was announced that Dean Barker will helm the boat. "American Magic" references the first Cup winner, the yacht

, and the first defender, the yacht

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Regattas

* "Annual Regatta", started in 1846 * NYYC Invitational Cup *

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* "New York Yacht Club Cruise", an annual series of races held in July or August * "Queen's Cup Trophy" * "Una Cup" * "Corsair Cup" * "Astor Cups" * "Solution Trophy" The club has held a number of

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including J/70 World Championship, Melges 20 World Championship, Melges 32 World Championship,

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Farr 40 World Championship The Farr 40 World Championship was an annual international sailing regatta for Farr 40 class, they are organized by the host club on behalf of the International Farr 40 Class Association and recognized by World Sailing, the sports IOC recognized g ...

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, 12-metre Worlds and the ORC World Championship,

Notable members

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, real estate mogul *

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George Fisher Baker George Fisher Baker (March 27, 1840 – May 2, 1931) was an American financier and philanthropist. Known as the "Dean of American Banking", he was also known for his taciturnity. Baker made a fortune after the American Civil War, Civil War in rai ...

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, newspaper publisher *

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, philanthropist *

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, author and commentator * William A. Chanler, explorer, soldier and US Congressman * Robert H. Conn, Assistant Secretary of the Navy *

, racing yacht captain *

William P. Cronan William Pigott Cronan (March 6, 1879 – March 18, 1929) was a United States Navy captain who served as the 19th Naval Governor of Guam. During his tenure in the Navy, he became decorated, commanded a number of ships, and came to be known as ...

, 19th

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, newscaster *

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, United States senator *

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, governor of Delaware *

Elbridge Thomas Gerry Elbridge Thomas Gerry (December 25, 1837 – February 18, 1927), usually called "Commodore" Gerry due to the office he held with the New York Yacht Club from 1886 to 1892, was an American lawyer and reformer. His paternal grandfather was U.S. ...

Jay Gould Jason Gould (; May 27, 1836 – December 2, 1892) was an American railroad magnate and financial speculator who founded the Gould family, Gould business dynasty. He is generally identified as one of the Robber baron (industrialist), robber bar ...

, railroad tycoon * James Alexander Hamilton, 3rd son of Alexander Hamilton, won first America's Cup in 1851 *

Alfred Walton Hinds Alfred Walton Hinds (July 25, 1874 – December 25, 1957) was a United States Navy captain who served as the 17th Naval Governor of Guam. His early naval service included serving as Assistant Engineer aboard , the United States Navy's first ba ...

, 17th

Charles Oliver Iselin Charles Oliver Iselin (June 8, 1854 – January 1, 1932) was an American banker and yachtsman who was captain of racing yachts that won the America's Cup three times. Early life Iselin was the son of Adrian Georg Iselin and Eleanora O Donne ...

Charles O'Neal Charles Eldridge O'Neal (January 6, 1904 – August 29, 1996) was an American film and television screenwriter and novelist. Life and career Charles Eldridge O'Neal was born in Raeford, North Carolina, the son of Elizabeth Maude (née Belton) ...

, politician *

Arthur Curtiss James Arthur Curtiss James (June 1, 1867 – June 4, 1941) was a wealthy speculator in copper mines and railroads. Early life He was the son of Daniel Willis James and Ellen S. Curtiss. His grandfather was Daniel James (businessman), Daniel Jame ...

Gary Jobson Gary Jobson is a retired racing sailor, television commentator, and author based in Annapolis, Maryland, and a former vice president of the International Sailing Federation. Jobson has authored 19 sailing books and is editor-at-large of ''Saili ...

* Edward Kennedy Jr., son of United States Senator *

Dennis Kozlowski Leo Dennis Kozlowski (born November 16, 1946) is a former CEO of Tyco International, convicted in 2005 of crimes related to his receipt of $81 million in unauthorized bonuses, the purchase of art for $14.725 million and the payment by Tyco of a $ ...

(resigned) *

Herbert F. Leary Herbert Fairfax Leary (May 31, 1885 – December 3, 1957) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Navy with the rank of Vice admiral (United States), vice admiral. A son of Rear Admiral Richard P. Leary, he distinguished himself durin ...

, Vice admiral in the Navy *

Lewis Cass Ledyard Lewis Cass Ledyard (April 4, 1851 – January 27, 1932) was a New York City lawyer. He was a partner at the firm Carter Ledyard & Milburn, personal counsel to J.P. Morgan, and a president of the New York City Bar Association. Early life Lewis Ca ...

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(resigned) * Clarence Moore, businessman *

, financier * J. P. Morgan Jr. *

Junius Spencer Morgan III Junius Spencer Morgan III (March 15, 1892 – October 19, 1960) was an American banker and a director of the Morgan Guaranty Trust Company. Early life Junius Spencer Morgan III was born on March 15, 1892, to Jane Norton Grew and Jack Morgan ( ...

* Emil Mosbacher *

Robert Mosbacher Robert Adam Mosbacher Sr. (March 11, 1927 – January 24, 2010) was an American businessman, accomplished yacht racer, and a Republican politician. A longtime friend and political ally of George H. W. Bush, Mosbacher served in Bush's Cabinet ...

(1826–1888), served three terms as Rear-Commodore; member of first

Committee (1869) * Frank F. Olney (1851–1903), 18th Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island * Trenor Luther Park elected 1883, owned the Sultana * Jonas M. Platt, major general in the Marine Corps * Michael J. Quigley, Naval Intelligence Officer *

David Rockefeller David Rockefeller (June 12, 1915 – March 20, 2017) was an American economist and investment banker who served as chairman and chief executive of Chase Bank, Chase Manhattan Corporation. He was the oldest living member of the third generation of ...

, banker *

Franklin D. Roosevelt Franklin Delano Roosevelt (January 30, 1882April 12, 1945), also known as FDR, was the 32nd president of the United States, serving from 1933 until his death in 1945. He is the longest-serving U.S. president, and the only one to have served ...

, 32nd

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, 29th Chief of Naval Operations, US Navy * Arthur J. Santry, Jr. Chief Executive Officer, Combustion Engineering and Commodore NYYC *

Elliott Fitch Shepard Elliott Fitch Shepard (July 25, 1833 – March 24, 1893) was an American lawyer, banker, and owner of the '' Mail and Express'' newspaper, as well as a founder and president of the New York State Bar Association. Shepard was married to Mar ...

, lawyer and newspaper owner *

Alfred P. Sloan Alfred Pritchard Sloan Jr. ( ; May 23, 1875February 17, 1966) was an American business executive in the automotive industry. He was a longtime president, chairman and CEO of General Motors Corporation. First as a senior executive and later as ...

George J. Smith George Joseph Smith (November 7, 1859 – December 24, 1913) was a U.S. Representative from New York. Early life and career Smith was born in Kingston, New York, to parents George J. Smith and Harriet M. (Ryder) Smith. He was educated in the ...

, U.S. Congressman and cigar manufacturer *

Olin Stephens Olin James Stephens II (April 13, 1908 – September 13, 2008) was an American yacht designer. Stephens was born in New York City, but spent his summers with his brother Rod, learning to sail on the New England coast. He also attended the Mass ...

, yacht designer *

Ted Turner Robert Edward Turner III (born November 19, 1938) is an American entrepreneur, television producer, media proprietor, and Philanthropy, philanthropist. He founded the CNN, Cable News Network (CNN), the first 24-hour United States cable news, ...

, media mogul *

Cornelius Vanderbilt III Brigadier General Cornelius "Neily" Vanderbilt III (September 5, 1873 – March 1, 1942) was an American military officer, inventor, engineer, and yachtsman. He was a member of the Vanderbilt family. Early life Born in New York City to Corneliu ...

, Army general *

Harold Stirling Vanderbilt Harold Stirling Vanderbilt CBE (July 6, 1884 – July 4, 1970) was an American railroad executive, a champion yachtsman, an innovator and champion player of contract bridge, and a member of the Vanderbilt family. Early life He was born in Oakd ...

, railroad executive * Thomas Watson Jr.

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