AYC History

Storer G. Decator - Commodore 1947 to 1954

AYC has a rich history beginning when the club was formed in 1937.  Click HERE to read more about our club's history.
​Click HERE to view our photo gallery of history photos of AYC.

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Celebrating The First 75 Years!

"Celebrating the First 75 Years - 1938 to 2013".  Authored by former Commodores Doug Tuttle and Joey Donnelly - this is an in depth history of our Club in an attractive cocktail table size color book.  Measures 11" X 13", 76 pages, with over 300 rare photographs of the Club over the last 75 years.  To order the hardcover book ($75) contact us at INFO@AYCSAIL.ORG.

To download a FREE copy in PDF format, click HERE.  This is a large file (65MB) so make sure you have a fast connection and a little time to complete the download.

Opening day in 1938 for AYC

Commodore Ride in Husky - Michael Brassard, Henry Harding, John Finley III, Joey Donnelly & Michael Cianetta

AYC Ties - Circa 1972

50th Anniversary Logo for AYC

(L to R) C. Richard Steedman, John W. Adie, Morgan Lamontagne, Richard F. O'Neil

Evolution of the AYC Burgee

Husky before it was converted to AYC's launch

1992 headline from article in The York Weekly when AYC lost it's lease with Stage Neck. In 1993, AYC moved to it's new location.

Award Flags for winning individual races - Blue is first, Red is second, and Yellow is thrird place.

Award Flags for Junior Sailors - individual races. Blue is first, Red is second, and Yellow is third place.

Clubhouse Bell in memory of Michael Ciancetta - Commodore 1995 to 2004.

Original Husky Stern Board - Circa 1980's

AYC Officer Blazer Patches