Severn River Yacht Club
Located in historic Eastport, Maryland, the Club actively pursues its goals of
promoting and encouraging yachting, seamanship, and good fellowship among its
members. The Severn River Yacht Club organizes special programs for racing,
cruising, gathering at distant rendezvous spots, boating education and safety as
well as extensive social activities. The Club is an active member of the
Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association (CBYRA). The Club conducts sailboat
races for its members and sponsors races for fellow yachtsmen who are members of
CBYRA.
The Severn River Yacht Club was founded in 1966 by John H. Mears, Jr. and
entered that year onto the Lloyd's Register of yacht clubs in Surrey, United
Kingdom. In the fall of 1972, John Mears appointed the first Board of Governors
and the initial slate of Club Officers. The appointments were made from among
Mears Marina yachtsmen for the purpose of organizing the Yacht Club.
The Club actively pursues its goals of promoting and encouraging yachting,
seamanship, and good fellowship among its members.
The Severn River Yacht Club organizes special programs for racing, cruising,
gathering at distant destinations, education and safety as well as extensive social
activities. Feel free to contact us with any questions.
The key to the overall success of club events is the active participation of all
members who are welcome in all Club activities. Each year sees new members and
new leaders contributing dynamic new ideas and activities. The Severn River
Yacht Club is a widely recognized Club on the Chesapeake Bay. Mears Marina
Annapolis, home of the Severn River Yacht Club, is considered to be among the
best on the east coast and the Inland Waterways.
Severn
River Yacht Club
Mears Marina
519 Chester Street
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 268-8282
(301) 261-1234
This site was last updated on 01.28.2012
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