Sachem’s Head Yacht Club is located on the Connecticut shore of Long Island Sound, in Guilford, Connecticut. Sachem’s Head’s Junior Sailing Program is a successful 
sailing program with 65 sailors from ages 6 to 16. SHYC now seeks a Sailing Program & Waterfront Director! NEW Sailing Program & Waterfront Director Position: We are seeking a knowledgeable candidate who is proactive, organized, responsible, high-performing, and professional. The primary role of this summer position is to manage the junior sailing program and to manage the club’s waterfront areas, including club owned boats, launch drivers, and docks. LEARN MORE
The program’s strengths are in fostering a love of sailing and respect for the water; teaching sailing, seamanship, and competitive racing; and inspiring kids through fun, learning, confidence, and growth. We offer racing options and recreational sailing options for all ages.
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Our program runs for 8 weeks, from late-June to mid-August. We offer housing on site in our club house for up to 4 instructors each summer. Pay is competitive and based on experience and years of instruction.
founded in 1898 in order to fund and build the Clubhouse. Building activity went on with additions till 1901. In 1902 a windmill and ‘water tower’ were added. Various races ,regattas, and cruises were held from Rhode Island to New York. The breakwater was started in 1908 , “and the rock sunk into the mud as fast as it was dropped overboard”. The Hurricane of 1938 took off the top floor of the Clubhouse , and gave us 
the structure we basically have today. There have been any number of classes raced at the SHYC. There were the ‘Sachem Headers’ , a gaff rigged boat. There have been Zips , Stars , Eastern Interclubs , Lightnings , and the many classes racing today. The Sachems Head Yacht club prides itself on being a sailing club with a great ‘junior program’ to continue this tradition.
