| Lewes Yacht Club history, sailing club established in 1932, now offers a state of the art marina, full swimming pool, and restaurant |
| Roosevelt Inlet Coordinates: 38 47.94 N, 75 09.29 W. Lewes Yacht Club 2701 Cedar Street P.O. Box 2 Lewes, DE 19958-0002 302.645.8596 |
LYC History
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1932: August -Idea for a sailing association proposed to Marjorie Virden by George
Davisson
1934: September - Membership numbers grow to 82
1937: July - LYC incorporated
1938: First Clubhouse completed on donated land
1940: Dues raised from $3.00 to $5.00 with wife & children paying additional $2.50 each
1950’s: Clubhouse expanded & renovated
1957: Cement patio built
1962: March 22 - devastating Nor’easter
1963: Reconstruction
1966-67: Bar/social area constructed in basement
1969: Marina completed on canal side
1980’s: First paid staff hired; large porch on bay side built (later enclosed)
1982: Start of sailing school; hosted captains of foreign Tall Ships; 50th Anniversary
1983: Quarterdeck shop started
1987: Pool opened
2003: September—demolition of old Clubhouse
2004: Summer—no Clubhouse—pool & marina remain open with free hamburgers &
hot dogs available to members on the weekends
November—first official Newsletter
2005: August—Quick Notes initiated; floating dock installed at launch ramp
2007: Pool renovated with new plaster, pavers & fencing
2009: Marina renovated with floating docks
Davisson
17 Charter Members: Richard Reese, Sr., Richard Reese, Jr., Frank S. Carter, Sr.,
Helene Potter, Frank S. Cater, Jr., John B. Wine, John W. Wine, Howard Long,
Balmer Raynor, Leighton Dorsey, George Davisson, J. Patterson Davisson, George
Chambers, Sr., George Fleming, Douglas, Fleming, Marjorie Virden, Mr. McComb
1934: September - Membership numbers grow to 82
1937: July - LYC incorporated
1938: First Clubhouse completed on donated land
1940: Dues raised from $3.00 to $5.00 with wife & children paying additional $2.50 each
1950’s: Clubhouse expanded & renovated
1957: Cement patio built
1962: March 22 - devastating Nor’easter
1963: Reconstruction
1966-67: Bar/social area constructed in basement
1969: Marina completed on canal side
1980’s: First paid staff hired; large porch on bay side built (later enclosed)
1982: Start of sailing school; hosted captains of foreign Tall Ships; 50th Anniversary
1983: Quarterdeck shop started
1987: Pool opened
2003: September—demolition of old Clubhouse
2004: Summer—no Clubhouse—pool & marina remain open with free hamburgers &
hot dogs available to members on the weekends
November—first official Newsletter
2005: August—Quick Notes initiated; floating dock installed at launch ramp
2007: Pool renovated with new plaster, pavers & fencing
2009: Marina renovated with floating docks
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