Club History

MEMOIRS OF A YACHT CLUB

by: Marston W. Keeler, 1970

These pages are dedicated to the memory of our members who have set sail on their last voyage. Without their foresight and initiative our Yacht Club would not have been. May they forever have fair winds and a quiet anchorage.

Memoirs of a Yacht Club

THE SAGA of a Yacht Club, its trials and tribulations, begins in the early 1890's when growing interest in yachting and small boat racing burgeoned among members of the Jamestown colony. Perhaps the urge for boating was an avenue of escape for summer residents of this island bound community. Be that as it may the Jamestown Yacht Club came into being at an organization meeting held on July 14th, 1891. A year later the name was changed to Conanicut Yacht Club and our present Burgee was adopted. The Club was incorporated on October 7th, 1892, and our records indicate much credit is due to H. S. Eustis and Dr. Edward T. Reichert for its formation. Also mentioned are Anthony S. Murray, Horace F. Smith, Dr. D. B. Birney, Frank H. Rosengarten and H. Nelson Emmons for their efforts towards its success.

By 1894, a small boathouse had been built on property South of the ferry slips, and the Club could boast of a covered pavilion extending out into Narragansett Bay. Consequently there was great activity in sailing and racing. In our files is a photograph taken around 1900 showing a number of gaff rigged catboats tied to the dock, ready for the race.

Going back to the year 1890, the Jamestown Club, also known as the Jimtown Club, had been formed by a group of card playing gentlemen, and this was to influence the Yacht Club some years hence. The object of the Jamestown Club, as defined in the Constitution, was the “promotion of Social Enjoyment amongst the members.” This Club was strictly for male persons, age 25 or older, and cause of increasing difficulties in renting suitable quarters, the members voted to join the Yacht Club and build a new clubhouse which would serve the needs of both organizations.

After much lengthy discussion, and some opposition, the two Clubs agreed to merge under the Burgee of the CYC, and plans were submitted by Mr. Herbert J. Wetherill calling for a building with two floors, separate entrances, and no “interior communications”. Yachting and sailing activities were to be confined to the first floor, while the second floor would be reserved solely for the “promotion of Social Enjoyment” among members of the former Jamestown Club. The new Clubhouse, commissioned in June, 1917, “was thought to do great credit to the architect, Mr. Wetherill, and to Mr. Knowles, the builder.”

The construction was financed by a Bond Issue of $10,000, raised by popular subscription. A letter, dated August 21, 1916, and reproduced herewith, gives a glowing description of the proposed new Clubhouse and offers members and others the chance to subscribe. These selfsame bonds were to be a recurring problem in later years, as attempts were made to improve the Club’s balance sheet by “buying in” the bonds from members and Estates.

As some members belonged to both Clubs, on Race Days the incessant poker game upstairs (at which fortunes were made---and lost) would be interrupted by the cry “Here they come!” The Race Committee would throw down their cards and dash out to the dock, arriving just in time to fire the gun and record the finish of the racing yachts.

For a number of years Water Sports were held off the Yacht Club dock, and both young members and Jamestown children were contestants in the various events. Advance scouts roamed the Island to advise the populace, and with the shout of “Water Sports, ten o’ clock at the Yacht Club” ringing in their ears, people of all ages gathered at the Club to witness the contests of speed and endurance. And incidentally the coffers of the Club would be enriched by fees charged the participants and program ads contributed by our local shopkeepers.

Pollution is currently an evil word, and Water sports have not held for many a moon. Few knew and none cared that the old Clubhouse on Walcott Ave was situated directly over the main town sewer line, the outflow of same being discharged in considerable volume at the end of our dock, thus adding to the density of the water on Water Sports Days. It is suggested this is where some of our agile members first learned to walk on the water.

Speaking of coffers, for decades the coffers of the Club were often as bare as the proverbial cupboard. At the turn of the Century, annual dues for active members were five dollars, and the total membership was but 125. We were lucky, indeed that our early Commodores were themselves, but also opened their hearts and pocket books. History relates how often the day would be saved by the Commodores gracefully picking up the tab.

Every organization relies on its loyal employees, and the Yacht Club is no exception. For years Ulysses G. Gooby, a retired Chief Petty Officer, was our steward. Gooby, as he was affectionately known, was a man of all works, and a fixture of the Club. When Gooby, marched down the dock in his blue uniform, white cap, black tie and shoes, one felt the power and majesty of the United States Navy as he swept by. Our steward was also a qualified bartender, and the Commodores of the period, together with their cronies, formed the habit of meeting at the Club in the afternoon to take care of the business of the day, as served by Gooby. To be invited meant you were part of the “in-group.”

When Pearl Harbor came, Gooby rejoined the Navy and was stationed as Beavertail for the duration. With hash marks up to his elbow, it is said more than one Admiral approached Chief Petty Officer Gooby for advice on how to run the Navy.

During World War II our needs were amply served by several pensioners from Newport who would arrive on the 8am ferry depart at five o’clock. And for the past two decades the Club has been fortunate to have the services of Tony and Marie Vieira as steward and stewardess. On any given night other faithful people are on the job, and without the combined help of all, the Club could not function.

Our more mature members will recall the numerous fine yachts (and some not so fine) flying the Burgee of the Conanicut Yacht Club during the twenties and thirties. Among these, with their owners, can be mentioned

DOG STAR III, Commodore F. O. Allen ---THE ANNAS, Mrs. Harrison S. Morris---12-Meter Sloop ANAWA, Commodore Horace F. Smith, Jr.---VEGA, J. S. L. Wharton---PENGUIN, L. M. Keeler---10-Meter Sloop REVENGE, T. Albert Potter---Catboat ARUSA, W. Wetherill---Schooner GERTRUDE, B. Block---FISHER MAID & FIREFLY, Mrs. J. Bertram Lippincott----74 foot Sloop AVENGER, W. W. Watson, Jr.—FAYELLE, Mrs. James M. Dodge---Sloop THELEMA, Commodore Charles W. Wharton---Crosby Yawl CHERIE, W.M.C. Kimber---TODDYWAX, Herreshoff-built in 1906 for William P. Henszey--- TODDYWAX II & III, built for Dr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Ashton in the early 30’s---THANIA, ex-TODDYWAX I, now Daniel A. Newhall’s and still going strong---Friendship Sloop ESTELLA A, owned by Duncan Selfridge and presently at Mystic Seaport—And one can not forget the palatial 100 foot Yacht WILD DUCK, belonging to Miss Margaret B. Levey and Commodore Charles B. Levey, with its crew of nine, plus a watchman to patrol the decks at night.

It should be noted in this era yachting was a Gentlemans sport, and in our fleet there were few boats if any size, either sail or power, which were not run and maintained by uniformed paid hands. Fortunately the game has changed with the times, boats have shrunk in length and professional help is no longer a required standard for yachting.

Hurricanes have played a part in the destiny of our Yacht Club. The first of the century, coming ashore Long Island, hit the Northeast coast with tremendous fury and without warning on the afternoon of September 21st, 1938. Little Rhode Island stood directly in the path of this killer storm, and before nightfall over 300 lives had been lost and $100,000,000 worth of damage had been wrought in the State. In Jamestown 7 school children died when their school bus bogged down at Mackerel Cove, and the ferry “Governor Carr “found a new berth for itself on the Wetherill’s front yard. By five o’clock the wind was recorded at a velocity of 121 miles-per-hour and every boat anchored off the Yacht Club had either sunk or been washed ashore and wrecked. The pier was soon demolished, and tidal waters rose beyond the first floor level. At this point, the ranking member present removed the list of Officers and Trustees from the wall, and declared the Club “out of commission.”

Next spring the dock was rebuilt, thanks to the generosity of Mr. Levy and Mr. Morris, and a new class of sailboats, the Lawley 15’s had been started to replace the many boats destroyed by wind and wave on that fateful day.

On September 14, 1944, a second hurricane roared up from the tropics and again we lost our dock, much to the despair of Officers and Trustees who met several days afterwards to discuss the catastrophe. When it was disclosed that a $5000 insurance policy on the dock had been taken out verbally just to days prior to the storm, the Board was quick to authorize immediate payment of the pending bill. A new pier was put in the following spring, paid for by the Insurance Company, and we sat back to await what might come next.

With the end of World War II, it became apparent that the Yacht Club was to be the social center of the Community. This came about because the Beavertail Golf and Country Club, as well as the old Casino, had passed into oblivion. To meet the challenge, the first floor was enlarged, a bar was installed on the second floor and other improvements made. Saturday Night dances were initiated, also Sunday Night buffets, which were an instant success. Here $1.00 and all the food you could eat was the policy. Remember the good old days?

In 1951, at the request of tennis minded members steps were taken to acquire the Shoreby Hill tennis facilities. The purchase was financed by our tennis enthusiasts, and we found ourselves in the racquet business.

A lady named “Carol” paid us a visit in August, 1954, knocking out the dock, and this time causing severe damage to the lower floor and structural members of the building itself. When the remains were assessed, it was evident to some members and Trustees that Hurricane “Carol” was the straw that broke the camel’s back, and a movement was immediately underfoot to relocate the Club, in a safer area.

Various committees were formed to study the matter, and the battle of the ages commenced. To move or not to move, that was that the question discussed at every cocktail gathering, and heated debates were the order of the day. Good neighbors became enemies overnight, rumors were flying around the Community, and bets were placed on both sides of the Bay as to our ultimate decision. One report, which received prominence in some quarters, was that the Yacht Club had taken over Dutch Island on the West side, and would operate a “gambling hell,” as well as other notorious pursuits. In this event, several of our mischievous members suggested the Club should change its colors from blue and white to scarlet.

That Labor Day, with the Clubhouse in shambles, the festivities were held up on Shoreby Hill tennis courts, with dinner being served on set-up tables. Because of the uncertain future of the Club, the affair was not overly gay, even though our Burgee was flying bravely from a make-shift flagstaff.

The final decision to move was made during a meeting of Trustees held at the New York Yacht Club in January, and arrangements were completed to purchase from Miss Esther Lyons a large house situated next to the Webster Wetherill property. Located on the waterfront, and with considerable land for future expansion, it was felt the former Knight house, after renovations, would adequately fulfill the needs of our growing membership. The property was further enhanced by the generous donation of Mr. Webster K. Wetherill of land located to the North of the Club for a much needed parking area.

Unfortunately the spirited and often bitter controversy continued into the following summer, and by August a majority of Trustees had resigned, leaving the Club without an effective governing body. Luckily calmer heads prevailed, a special membership meeting was called, the Trustees were reinstated, and under a new administration the necessary improvements were completed and the Club put on a firm financial basis.

In retrospect, 15 years later, it is clear that the right move was made, time is a fine healer, and there are few members who recall or care about the great unpleasantness. The old Clubhouse was sold to a speculator for $4000, and later condemned and torn down. The only souvenirs of by-gone days are a glass-inlaid panel, now part of our front door, and a circular CYC plaque removed from the old fireplace and presently mounted over the bar entrance.

Cruising and racing are the main purpose of any active Yacht Club, and we can be proud of our Burgee which has been displayed halfway ‘round the world. The colors have been seen from Nova Scotia to the Florida Keys and the Out Islands. Several voyages have been made by members’ boats to Mediterranean Ports, the Greek Isles and other foreign lands. Our racing boats enter most long distance events on the East Coast, including the Bermuda and the Annapolis-Newport contests. On the Onion Patch year, Conanicut and Corinthian of Philadelphia jointly sponsor the Cape May to Newport Race. Over the years, our Race Committees have handled races for many types of boats, ranging from 12 Meter Cup Defenders to Sailfish. And lest we forget, enthusiasm for racing and yachting should be generated at an early age. To this end we have a fine fleet of more than thirty Blue Jay sailboats, five of which are Club owned.

Flashbacks into History

The look of total disbelief on Bert Lippincott’s faced when his brand new Marconi, in its first race, capsized off Gould Island and sank like a stone straight for Davy Jones’ Locker. (After incident, flotation tanks became much in vogue) Circa 1921.Porch memberships at 5 dollars a season were available for Ladies of the Colony who wished to watch the boat races. This gave the “girls” a fine view of the activities, and also afforded a built-in opportunity for idle chatter. (Horrors!) The topics discussed covered a wide gamut and nothing seemed to escape the attention of this merry group. The last scandal---who danced with whom at the Thorndike Hotel on Saturday night ----and the last word on that impromptu midnight swim at the Dumplings were all grist for their mill.

The sight of a Marconi, washed ashore in a Northeast storm, being held off the rocks and certain destruction by the sheer determination and willpower of Captain Soule. Flat on his back, with his feet braced against the boat, Captain Soule stayed in this position for three hours, being refueled every fifteen minutes from a Scotch bottle administered by enthusiastic onlookers. Circa mid-thirties.

The new class of sailing Dories which would capsize at a gentle hiccup. Designed by John G. Alden in one of his bad moments, Mr. Alden refused to sail his own creation. Circa about 1925

Excerpt from the minutes of a Trustees Meeting held August 4, 1934. “Mr. Crozer said he had two boxes of shells suitable for the Club’s cannon for which he had no use, as firing his gun (at his residence on Shoreby Hill) scared his parrot and he offered the shells to the Club. On motion duly made and seconded, they were accepted with thanks to Mr. Crozer (and the parrot).”

Regatta Days were when boats from all over the Bay would converge on Conanicut. Fifteen classes and 125 boats were not uncommon, and the confusion was great! Our last Regatta was sailed in 1946 when the Clubhouse was taken over for the night by a group of cheerful boys and girls, participants in the races. Although our steward was a stern chaperon throughout, this was more than our exacting members and Trustees could tolerate. My –how times have changed!

Remember the Saturday Afternoon Teas served by the Ladies of the Club? And the punch made by Gooby for the Juniors, which would occasionally be spiked by said Juniors, with something stronger than fruit juice!

Remember too, the weekly races with nine Triangles crossing the line as one, followed by half-a-dozen Marconis, a class of ten Pilots and various Handicap Boats. The starting line being directly on the ferry route to Newport, it was our custom at the end of the season to send the Ferry Co. a note of appreciation for the many times Ferry Captains delayed their boats during our starts and finishes. Circa gay twenties, early thirties.

And in our more heroic days, the sterling silver cups, standing three feet high, which on Prize Day would be filled to the brim with champagne by the winner and passed along the dock.

Gone but not forgotten---The Sunday sail out to the Brenton Reef Lightship with newspapers and magazines for the crew. Where, oh where is our Lightship now?

Club History

All Clubs have their customs and traditions. Starting with Commissioning Ceremonies at the end of May, we have the Commodore’s Tea on July 4th, and in August the Annual Yacht Club Cruise and Picnic, and event anticipated by all. (This affair is not for the sober minded) The Round-the-Island Race always held on Labor Day weekend is a sad time for many Juniors and families who have to depart for homes, schools, and jobs. Labor Day evening is Prize Night, the sunset gun is fired, and all Commodores, past and present, gather around the flagpole for a farewell salute to the colors as they float gently downward.

Our Club is 78 years young and the future is bright. Conceived in the horse and buggy era, surviving a turbulent past, its life span has now encompassed man’s conquest of the moon. As our Juniors assume the reins of responsibility, we can rest assured the traditions of the Conanicut Yacht Club will be upheld, new ones will be added, and our Burgee will to continue to fly proudly at the masthead.

Perpetual Trophies

2007

Commodore John H. Hubbard Trophy
Awarded annually to the CYC regular member achieving the best record in the predominant one-design class CYC sanctioned class

Awarded to Michael Marshall - Bad News

Commodore and Mrs. Charles W. Wharton Trophy
For best season record by a CYC cruising yacht

Not Awarded in 2007

Eads Johnson Trophy
For best corrected time in Class A by a CYC yacht in the Around the Island Race

Awarded to James Bishop - Gold Digger

Robert A. MacLeod Rear Commodore Trophy
For best corrected time in Class B by a CYC yacht in the Around the Island Race

Awarded to Linc Mossop - The Cat Came Back

CYC J-22 Award

Awarded to Michael Marshall - Bad News

Clingstone Cup Trophy
Donated by Mrs. A. Bullock

No 2007 Race

The Great Pursuit Race

No 2007 Race

High Heels Trophy
Donated by the late Rear Admiral and Mrs. Ralph C. Alexander for best
record of any skipper in first or second year of organized sailing (Not restricted to youngsters)

Awarded to Catharine Hemp

Tim Colahan Memorial Trophy
Donated by Mrs. Elwood Colahan for the most promising sailor in Apprentice Class

Awarded to Alden Grimes

Junior Sailing Seamanship Trophy

Awarded to Cyrus Nassikas

Optimist Award

Awarded to Michael Brendlinger

Round Robin 420 Award
Gabriel Salk / Erika Lush

Macleod Trophy
420 Long Distance Race

Awarded to Kelsey McDonough and Meggie Johnstone

Stephen H. Garnett Sportsmanship Trophy
Awarded to Chris Sullivan

BRIDGE PRIZES

Winner - Barbara & Bill Ritter
Runner-Up - Fred Jones

FISHING DERBY

Fleitas Trophy
Awarded to Ben Roach

GOLF AWARDS

Men's Low Gross
1st - Bertrand Dumont
2nd - Tim Wescott

Women's Low Gross
1st - Nancy Pollock
2nd - Carla Cook

Men's Low Net
1st - Jim Gaffney
2nd - Jim Wharton

Women's Low Net
1st - Trudy Coxe
2nd - Jane Lippincott

Paul Coste Memorial Trophy
Given annually to winner of Men's Golf, by Paul's four children

Awarded to Bertrand Dumont

2007 TENNIS TOURNAMENT

Men's Singles Champion
Steve Heath

Women's Singles Champion
Susan Wynn

Men's Doubles Champions
Tim Heath & Scott Wynn

Sr. Men's Doubles Champions
Rich Heath & Peter Fagan

Women's Doubles Champions

Mixed Doubles
Sandy Wood & Lydia Babich

Boats For Sale

17 foot Thundermist Trihull 2006

40 HP. Suzuki 4-stroke motor & trailer

$3500

9 foot Zodiac inflatable

10 HP Mercury 2-stroke motor

$1000.

Shellback dinghy

Join the frostbite racing at East Ferry this winter.
Built over the 2008 winter, used once.
Finished with Interlux marine paint and varnish.

Asking $2900. Call Roger Marshall 423-1400

Opti with sails and trailer - $800

First used by Katja Sertl, then Libby Hemp. Ready to go.

Call Barbara W. Carton at 617-899-3310

Boats Wanted

13-15 ft. Daysailer

Looking for a 13-15 ft (small) daysailer, something like an Ideal 18 or smaller that I could pretty much sail by myself.

Larry Richardson, lbr@renre.com or 215-290-3693

Crew Available

Arnold Song is looking for a crew position in the 2009 CYC J22 series

Crew Wanted

This page will be used for listings of boats looking for crew.

Commissioning

The annual opening of the club for the season with a traditional
ceremony, followed by the Commodores’ reception with cocktails, hors
d’oeuvres and a buffet dinner. Proper attire is required.

Commodore's Ball

The end of season, formal dinner dance: black tie suggested.

Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a table service dinner, followed by dancing.

Dining

RESERVATIONS - Call 423-2888

CYC DINNER RESERVATIONS

Our goal is to provide superior food quality and service to our members in a beautiful and friendly environment.  To achieve this goal it is important that we match our staffing levels to the number of people expected for dinners and that we space out the orders to the kitchen so that the staff never becomes overwhelmed with a surge of members ordering at the same time.  Dining at the Club spontaneously, without a reservation, is enjoyable and should always be available but if an unanticipated influx of members overwhelms the staff and food quality and service is compromised as a result, it is not fair to those members who have made reservations.

The House Committee and Board have spent considerable time trying to develop a plan that would achieve a balance between accommodating member desires for spontaneous dining decisions and the goal of providing superior food quality and service. To help achieve that goal, the Club’s dinner reservation procedure for Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday has been revised as follows:

• Though reservations are not required, members are strongly encouraged to make reservations with as much advance notice as possible.
• When making a reservation, please specify the time you would like your dinner service to begin.  Please remember that this is the time you plan to be at the table placing your order.
• To more evenly distribute seating and orders sent to the kitchen, a certain number of reservations for each half hour will be available. If that half hour time slot is full, the member will be asked to choose an alternative available time slot.
• Members that come to dine without reservations will be accommodated, but may need to wait for an available service time.
• Tables on the deck may not be reserved and will be available on a first come, first served basis. Members seated at tables on the deck may chose to have their dinner service outside. 

While this policy is similar to what you will find in a restaurant, we understand that we are a club and will try to be flexible in the implementation of this policy should a special need arise.  But consideration of your fellow Club members by adherence to this policy will ensure a pleasant dining experience for all.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Reservations are required for TGIF by 4pm Friday and may be made through the website by clicking on the calendar event, or by calling the reservation line.

Junior members, upon reaching their twelfth birthday, are considered adults for dining [and billing] purposes. Children under five will not be charged for TGIF.

Exact dates and times of all events will be published in the CYC News email and mentioned in the reservations line message.

Proper attire for men is coat and tie, for women is dress slacks, skirts, dress (no denim)

Smart casual attire for men is slacks (no shorts) and open collar shirt (jacket optional) and similar appropriate attire for women.

Casual attire may be jeans or shorts. Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times in the Clubhouse and on the Deck.

Shoes & shirts must be worn at all times in the clubhouse and on the deck.

PRIVATE PARTIES

Think about CYC for private parties! The club looks better than ever, and the new kitchen can accommodate a wide range of menu items. Events can be held in the entire clubhouse, the Dining Room only or in the Mabel Wheeler Room. Don't forget, members can sponsor guests who would like to use the club for a party.

See the Club Manager for more details.

Dinner Menu

STARTERS

Herb Crusted Yellowfin Tuna Loin 13
herb rubbed and flash seared loin of yellowfin tuna served very rare, carrot and darken radish salad, soy citrus ponzu glaze, and micro greens

Calamari Giovanni 13
tender breaded calamari rings fried crispy and tossed with a scampi sauce with chopped pepperoncini, chopped tomato, and fresh scallion

Duck Roulade 12
roulade of leg of Maple Leaf Farms duck confit, Satur Farms baby arugula, lingonberry chutney, and crostini

Cheeseboard 18
two artisan cheeses, a timbale of chevre de montrachet, and a wedge of baked ile de france brie cheese, crostini and cracker selection, seasonal fruits and lingonberry chutney

Local Rhode Island Littlenecks 14
twelve local Rhode Island littleneck clams, caramelized shallots, roasted garlic puree; finished with white wine, butter and court bouillon broth and fresh chopped herbs and grilled rustic sourdough

Greek Meze Platter 13
traditional tabbouleh salad, chickpea hummus, pickled curried long bean and cauliflower, fire roasted red pepper, sharp feta cheese, and grilled flatbread

Parker House Fried Clams 13
shucked local littleneck clams, cornmeal dusted and fried, with jalapeno cornbread, petit greens, grilled lemon and pickled jalapeno tartar sauce

We will gladly accommodate, to the best of our ability and product availability, any dietary or preparatory changes to any menu item.
Please allow extra time for preparation of special requests.

ENTREES

Organic Scottish Salmon 20
fresh hand butchered filet of salmon, roasted fingerling potatoes, sautéed summer vegetables, and lemon caper beurre blanc

Pan Seared Halibut 22
herb crusted west coast halibut, preserved lemon and thyme risotto, sautéed wild mushrooms, pan reduction, and grilled lemon

Tilapia en Pappilote 17
twin filets of tilapia, sautéed vegetables, and fingerling potato steamed with butter, chardonnay, and fresh herbs served in paper cooking vessel finished, lemon caper beurre blanc on the side

Paella Mariscos 21
saffron infused rice, spicy spanish chorizo, littleneck clams, shrimp, prince edward island mussels, tomato and peas, with micro cilantro and grilled crostini

Oven Baked Local Littleneck Clams 17
twelve locally harvested littlenecks steamed and stuffed with chorizo bread stuffing, served in casserole with fingerling potatoes and grilled crostini

Tagliatelle e Gamberetti 16
sautéed jumbo shrimp, caramelized shallots, roasted garlic puree, tossed with fresh tagliatelle pasta in a light white wine butter reduction and served over peppery baby arugula

Stout Battered "Fish and Chips" 18
day boat codfish, stout beer battered and deep fried, with cole slaw, french fries, pickled jalapeno tartar sauce and grilled lemon

Filet of Beef Tenderloin 26
8-9 ounce hand cut certified angus beef tenderloin, char grilled, served with smoked gouda mashed potatoes, roasted tomato butter, and watercress salad

Australian Rack of Lamb 28
frenched rack of australian lamb, pommery mustard crust, pan seared and served with roasted fingerling potatoes, sautéed summer vegetables, and truffled artichoke fonduta

Pappardelle Bolognese 14
fresh pappardelle pasta, bolognese sauce with ground pork, beef, and veal, san marzano tomato and cream, finished with shaved grana padano cheese and fresh parsley

Chicken Under a Brick 14
Murray Farms all natural boneless half of chicken, pan seared crispy, served with creamy cheese polenta,
Satur Farms arugula, and pan gravy

Smoked Bleu Cheeseburger 13
hand formed 100 percent angus ground beef char grilled, petit greens, beefsteak tomato, apricot wood smoked bleu cheese, and grilled bermuda onion on rosemary focaccia bun (also available without cheese)
oh, and a plain burger is still available

Tea Smoked Tofu Steak 16
marinated tea smoked tofu steak served with roasted fingerling potatoes, sautéed summer vegetables, and smoked roasted tomato beurre blanc

SEASONAL GREENS

The Cobb 12
watercress and romaine greens, chopped apple wood smoked bacon, beefsteak tomato, egg, shaved bermuda onion, ripe hass avocado, vermont cheddar cheese, Murray Farms chicken breast, and bleu cheese vinaigrette

Eli's Salad 8
artisan greens blend, toasted pine nuts, dried cranberry, gorgonzola cheese crumbles, shaved red onion, and honey balsamic dressing

Caesar 8
heart of romaine, sourdough croutons, shaved grana padano cheese, house made traditional caesar dressing with chicken -12 with shrimp- 15

Satur Farms Arugula Salad 8
peppery baby arugula from the north fork of long island, shaved fennel, shaved bermuda onion, sliced beefsteak tomato dressed with meyer lemon vinaigrette

The Cold Plate 11
artisan greens topped with house made chicken salad, tuna salad, and fresh seasonal fruit

JUNIOR MEALS

Grilled Chicken Breast 6
marinated grilled all natural chicken breast, served with potato and fresh steamed vegetables

Petit Filet of Salmon 7
grilled organic scottish salmon, served with potato and fresh steamed vegetables

Grilled Cheese 5
melted american cheese, butter griddled country white bread, served with french fries

Hot Dog 5
grilled hot dog on a buttered hot dog roll

Junior Burger 6
a smaller version of our 100 percent certified angus beef, grilled and served on a bulkie roll with lettuce, tomato, and pickle - cheeseburger (american or cheddar) 6.50

Easter Dinner

Proper attire buffet

Events

The Entertainment and Junior Activities Committees have planned a number of events for this year. Please review the calendar and give us your thoughts about scheduled activities and suggestions for more!

Sarah Baines, Chairperson
Gale Bay

Linda Brodin
Wooley Dutton
Nicole Fortenberry
Betty Kinder
Maureen Moakley

Eileen Muldoon
Suzanne O'Donnell
Linda Pickin
Terri Salk
Linda Schieffelin

Anne Turilli
Tenley van der Wal

Vivi Valentine
Kitty Wineberg

Lunch Menu

STARTER

Calamari Giovanni 13
tender breaded calamari rings fried crispy and tossed with a scampi sauce with chopped pepperoncini, chopped tomato, and fresh scallion

SEASONAL GREENS

The Cobb 12
watercress and romaine greens, chopped apple wood smoked bacon, beefsteak tomato, egg, shaved bermuda onion, ripe hass avocado, vermont cheddar cheese, Murray Farms chicken breast, and bleu cheese vinaigrette

Eli's Salad 8
artisan greens blend, toasted pine nuts, dried cranberry, gorgonzola cheese crumbles, shaved red onion, and honey balsamic dressing

Caesar 8
heart of romaine, sourdough croutons, shaved grana padano cheese, house made traditional caesar dressing with chicken -12 with shrimp- 15

Satur Farms Arugula Salad 8
peppery baby arugula from the north fork of long island, shaved fennel, shaved bermuda onion, sliced beefsteak tomato dressed with meyer lemon vinaigrette

SANDWICHES
served with choice of french fries, cole slaw, or fresh fruit

Petit Filet 13
char grilled petit filet mignon, fried onion strings, and sauce béarnaise on fresh baked french baguette

The Graduate "Grilled Cheese" 11
bel paese semi soft cheese, poached sekel pear, prosciutto di parma, basil pesto
on crisp griddled country white bread

The Skipper 13
day boat codfish, panko breaded and fried, shaved iceberg lettuce, pickled jalapeno tartar sauce on cornmeal country brioche roll

Chicken Paillard 12
pounded thin organic Murray Farms chicken breast, Satur Farms arugula, basil pesto, beefsteak tomato, baby fresh mozzarella and aged balsamic reduction on french baguette

Smoked Bleu Cheeseburger 13
hand formed 100 percent angus ground beef char grilled, petit greens, beefsteak tomato, apricot wood smoked bleu cheese, and grilled bermuda onion on rosemary focaccia bun (also available without cheese)
oh, and a plain burger is still available

Black Bean Vegetarian Burger 11
pan seared, seasoned vegetable patty, marinated portabella mushroom, fire roasted red pepper, basil pesto, and caramelized onion on rosemary focaccia bun

The B.L.T 9
apple wood smoked bacon, hass avocado, shaved iceberg lettuce, beefsteak tomato, and aioli
on toasted country white bread

The Connecticut Lobster Roll 18
warm butter poached chunks of lobster, griddled split roll, shaved iceberg lettuce

Boardwalk Crab Cake 15
open face sandwich of pan fried jumbo lump crab cake served open face on french baguette, with grilled lemon aioli and watercress greens

We will gladly accommodate, to the best of our ability and product availability, any dietary or preparatory changes to any menu item.
Please allow extra time for preparation of special requests.

ENTREES

Local Rhode Island Littlenecks 14
twelve local Rhode Island littleneck clams, caramelized shallots, roasted garlic puree; finished with white wine, butter and court bouillon broth and fresh chopped herbs and grilled rustic sourdough

Parker House Fried Clams 13
shucked local littleneck clams, cornmeal dusted and fried, with jalapeno cornbread, petit greens, grilled lemon and pickled jalapeno tartar sauce

JUNIOR MEALS

Grilled Chicken Breast 6
marinated grilled all natural chicken breast, served with potato and fresh steamed vegetables

Petit Filet of Salmon 7
grilled organic scottish salmon, served with potato and fresh steamed vegetables

Grilled Cheese 5
melted american cheese, butter griddled country white bread, served with french fries

Hot Dog 5
grilled hot dog on a buttered hot dog roll

Junior Burger 6
a smaller version of our 100 percent certified angus beef, grilled and served on a bulkie roll with lettuce, tomato, and pickle - cheeseburger (american or cheddar) 6.50

Mothers' Day Dinner

Proper attire buffet

Private Party Reservations

Reservations for private parties should be made through the club
manager.

Members may sponsor non-members for private parties. All
arangements should be discussed with the club manager.

Only a member in good standing may reserve the facilities of the
club for a private party. The club shall not be rented to outside
organizations except by special dispensation of the Trustees.

Snowball

The Club’s winter formal dinner dance: black tie suggested. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a table service dinner, followed by dancing.