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3620 Miramar Dr

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Houston Yacht Club is a casual, comfortable, social, and recreational private club where a community of families and individuals enjoy their own special resort on the waterfront of Galveston Bay. Founded over 125 years ago, we're an oasis where you can connect with friends, learn something new, or unwind. HYC is only 30 minutes from Downtown Houston. Boat Ownership is not required for membership. We have a restaurant, bar, and event spaces with gorgeous bay views. There's something for everyone at HYC. …

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I had a server named Haley. Horrible service. I lost my phone. She was the rudest most irresponsible server I have ever had. Long brown hair was found in my food and I am considering cancelling my membership

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Sep 16, 2023

Hello Mr. Alexander, very sorry to read that you had a bad experience. I am on the management team and I would love to address your concern. However we don't have a member in our roster by the name Alexander S. so we are unable to contact you. Please give me a call at the club 281.471.1255. Thanks a lot

The food is outstandin; the service is Great; the atmosphere is exilerating every time we go there

Great food and drinks, wonderful service, fantastic views and always something to do for any age. Great access to the bay without having to deal with the Kemah channel. I know when most people think about yacht clubs they think "snooty", but this place is anything but that!

We've been bringing our 7 year old son here for weekly sailing lessons for the last year. It's been great. Our son has learned to sail, and has gained self confidence. The coaching staff has been very good and they also emphasize teaching responsibility, which has been a big plus. Couldn't be happier.

Love the food, people, environment! HYC is my second home and has definitely made my relocation to Texas so much easier!

We were there for Texas Youth Race Week and felt very welcomed. The grounds are clean and well kept. The slips look well cared for. The club house is gorgeous and huge. Everyone was welcoming and service was good. The amenities were great and the food was yummy. Very nice club.

This club is tucked away on the bay side of a small town. A small road makes you wonder what you will find at the end. Then appears a beautiful pink mansion overlooking Galveston Bay. Houston Yacht Club has the best views then any other yacht club in the area. We had such a good time sailing our boat, with direct bay access. The marina is well equipped with cranes, floating docks and a helpful members everywhere. We had a great time that evening as well. The dining room is eloquent & remanence of a time gone by. The food & service was better than I expected from a yacht club, with views of the pool & bay from every seat. The sunset could not of been more picturesque. The bar also overlooks the bay a breathtaking views off the balcony. Lively bar with live music where even the Commodore himself joined in with his guitar for a song or two. Great place for the whole family!

I just experienced a wonderful Saturday evening at the Houston Yacht Club. The venue was amazing. Spectacular view! The food was delicious. And my hat's off to Ms. Dawn and her staff who worked so hard to every attention to detail and was ready to assist as needed. Everyone was very friendly and courteous. They were a lot of fun! I hope to return soon.

I hate this place. The food is terrible and over priced. They can't even get a hamburger right. The only reason I've eaten here at all is because my parents are members and I think they like to play big shots for an evening. I don't understand how they've fooled themselves into thinking that it's a suitable dining venue but whatever. Guess they gotta justify their membership dues. Service is also surprisingly surly at times. As far as a place to park a boat, it seems decent enough.

My family and I went to a quinceanera this weekend at the Houston Yacht Club. Of course we had a fabulous time!!!! First off, the club is adorable in its nautical decor and is so clean and comfortable. In addition to the DJ, fun activities and great company, we found that the food, venue, and staff were also all exceptional! My son and I LOVED the food! Why, I can't say enough good things about the food which was truly delicious and perfect for both adults and children. We had an Italian menu and it was so tasty! My son went back for seconds which is a huge compliment since he is so picky. I wanted more too because it was that good, but restrained myself. The moment we arrived at the venue, however, the magic took off. The guard at the gate was both cheerful and helpful and really set the tone for the night. It was dark when we arrived, so I can't really describe the outside appeal other than it was well lit and very well maintained thus creating a romantic setting. The moment we walked in through the double doors, our adventure really took off as we were warmly greeted by helpful staff who directed us to the party space. We had the entire second floor to ourselves which was nice and gave us different sections to partake in all the activities from signing guest books, to dining, to dancing. The entire time we were at the party, the staff did everything possible to create a friendly environment for us. The bartenders did an excellent job in making my drinks and even helped me make my selection. The wait staff was as polite and professional towards my family. I feel that part of the party's success was the staff's helpfulness and kindness in which they treated people respectfully, warmly, and above all professionally. It was a magical evening due to the hostess' great planning and to your facility's attention to detail. Thank you for a great experience. I would highly recommend your club and I would love to come back for more of your yummy food!!!!

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Houston Yacht Club

In 1897, after a summer filled with boating excursions, sailing parties, and two hotly contested regattas, a group of yachtsmen organized the houston yacht club (hyc), which is, today, the oldest yacht club in texas., in 1897, the houston yacht club (hyc) was officially organized, following a summer filled with boating excursions. dan e. kennedy, a former texas ranger, was elected the first commodore of the hyc at a meeting held in the binz building, houston’s first skyscraper, on february 2, 1898., in 1905, the members reorganized as the houston yacht & power boat club. members continued to hold meetings in downtown houston and moor their boats at the club wharf on buffalo bayou near allen’s landing. the organization's purpose included promoting, encouraging, and developing both the science and sport of boating. in addition the club aimed to maintain a cleaner and healthier bayou. lumber magnate john h. kirby donated his steamboat, the lawrence, to the club to promote interest in houston’s fledgling ship channel and galveston bay’s commercial and recreational potential. after two more years, in 1907, the club once again reorganized as the houston launch club., starting in 1907, the houston launch club, with its impressive fleet of motor cruisers, continued to meet downtown for the next three years. in 1910, the launch club built a club house on buffalo bayou in harrisburg, which is now part of houston’s east end, opposite brady island and today's port of houston turning basin.  in addition to encouraging and organizing sailing, power boating, and canoeing events, a primary focus of the club remained promoting the development of the houston ship channel and houston as a deep water port., after world war i, the sailing members of the houston launch club, ready to compete in regattas with other clubs in the south, began a movement to relocate the club to galveston bay where practicing their sailing skills would be more convenient.  in 1923, these members established a sailing facility in seabrook known as the “houston yacht club, launch club bayshore home.”, in 1926, the two groups began selling their respective properties and pooling resources to build the shoreacres clubhouse, near laporte, on galveston bay. retaining the houston yacht club name and the burgee of the houston launch club, they moved into their “magnificent and commodious” spanish building in july of 1927. this three story stucco building, affectionately referred to as the “pink palace,” has provided a warm home on the bay for member families for almost 75 years., the grand clubhouse, inspired by the houston launch club’s longstanding mission to promote both the city of houston as well as the club, would continue to signal the commitment to houston as a deep water port. in addition, the club worked to collectively benefit recreational boating and yachting., due, in part to the success of commercial shipping interests and growth of the port infrastructure, the yacht club flourished in their new location:  large crowds consistently attended regattas, while speed-boating became increasingly popular., during world war ii, the club house was occupied by the u.s. coast guard, which converted it into a training facility. as in world war i, members and their boats went to war.  their power boats were used to help patrol the houston ship channel, a vital oil port., from its landmark home on upper galveston bay, hyc continues a long established tradition of organizing regattas, hosting national and world championships, and promoting houston as a nationally recognized yacht racing and recreational boating center., champions and championships, the crescent, owned by the hamilton brothers, of shirt-making fame, raced in the fourth of july regatta of 1897 at la porte, off sylvan beach, in galveston bay. after this regatta, the houston yacht club was formed., despite the ravages of the great storm of 1900, along with the spanish-american war at the turn of the century, regattas were held at seabrook and galveston in the early years as well., the yacht club participated in a number of regatta's and various other events., in 1921, members of the houston launch club (which was a reorganized and renamed iteration of houston yacht club) arrived in pensacola, florida for the lipton fish class challenge., in july 1927, the mississippi valley power boat regatta was held in galveston and hosted by the houston launch club in the same year that the club moved to galveston bay., two years later, in 1929, the houston launch club hosted the national lipton cup competition, which was only two years after moving into its home on galveston bay, shoreacres., the club would go on to host many more regional, national, and international competitions in galveston bay. a number of the club's sailors have also gone on to compete nationally and internationally, including olympic sailors john kolius and charlie ogletree..

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History of the houston yacht club.

Invitation to the Centennial Celebration of the Houston Yacht Club, 1997. Artwork by Al Barnes. Photos: HYC Archives.

Sam Akkerman, author of the book From Buffalo Bayou to Galveston Bay: The centennial history of the Houston Yacht Club, 1897 to 1997   on how it came to fruition. 

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How did you get started on this project of writing the book?

I became involved in researching and writing about the history of HYC around 1995, two years before the club’s 100 year anniversary celebration. I was invited to attend one of the Centennial Committee meetings where Fleet Historian Tynes Sparks spoke and explained that one of the committee’s goals was to publish a book on the Club’s history and he needed help.

He had boxes of old photographs, clippings, and collections of stories he had been putting together for years. Few early records still existed, but Tynes knew the Club’s legendary history was worth telling and that documentation existed at the Houston Metropolitan Research Center (HMRC).

  As an English major who had always enjoyed research and writing, I was intrigued. Tynes and I scheduled a visit to the HMRC.

On that initial visit we found a Houston Post article describing the first formal meeting of the Club, February 2, 1898 at the Binz Building, Houston’s first skyscraper. It was a thrilling find and I quickly became fascinated by the Club’s history stashed away in that building.

Because the Club’s founders were prominent Houstonians, I read everything I could find on the city’s history and the early 20th century development of the Galveston Bay area as a summer destination for Houston residents.

I located and interviewed many children and grandchildren of the founders and early members. They were all aware of their families’ connections to HYC and generously shared photos and stories.

What surprised you the most as you gathered information about the history of the club?

Many discoveries were made along the way. When I started, we knew that the Club originally met and kept their boats near the foot of Main Street in downtown Houston. Research enabled   us to document specific locations: for a while a wharf was leased at the foot of Travis Street and meetings were held in a ‘tin shack’ near today’s Spaghetti Warehouse.

Another important ‘discovery’ was realizing the true significance of our early membership in the Gulf Yachting Association (GYA). In 1920 we became a founding member of the venerable southern boating organization that promoted inter-club competition in affordable one design boats from Florida to Texas. A bay home was needed for the boats, practices, and competition required by the amateur, family friendly, GYA program which the Club embraced wholeheartedly. I   believe the mission HYC fulfills today was shaped by that program.

And I must mention the oft forgotten role the Club played in the early development of the Houston Ship Channel. The members were not only vocal in their support but their yachts were used to tour dignitaries and visitors who had the power to influence the legislation to dredge the Bayou and Bay into a waterway that would accommodate ocean going vessels.

This focus of the Club continued until World War I. By then the Port was well on its way to becoming the giant we know it as today.

Madlin Stevenson and friends on an R-boat in the Houston Yacht Club harbor in 1929.

Is there a favorite story about some of the members that made you laugh out loud when you were doing research?

Humor reigned throughout the years. Choosing one incident is impossible. Theme parties with elaborate costumes were the norm after World War II. Props might include a live donkey in the Porthole bar or an old footed bathtub for serving “bootleg gin.” Beginning in 1936 the Dumbbell Award was presented periodically to recognize boating mishaps. Recipients and their ‘dumb’ mistakes were carefully recorded in a small gold stamped binder.   Helmsmen, not crew, falling overboard seem to have been quite common.

Where did you grow up and when did you become a member of the Houston Yacht Club?

I was born in Louisiana but grew up in Texas.   My family moved to Houston when I was 12.

In 1989, my husband bought a catamaran and we were sailing it one weekend when we saw a long line of Sunfish being towed behind a motor boat. Each boat had a young skipper on board, relaxing as they cruised along under tow. We learned they were HYC Ragnots (as the Club’s youth are called) and they were on their way across the Bay to an inter-club regatta. My daughters were 9 and 12, a perfect age to become Ragnots and the next summer I was one of the moms in the motor boats towing kids across the Bay.

Is there a favorite time period in the club’s history that really stands out in your mind?

The early years of the Club are among my favorites to study. Members had a fleet of amazing long, sleek luxury yachts which would rival any port in the south. They were prominent businessmen who worked tirelessly to promote the city and ship channel. Yet they commissioned a fleet of small one design sailboats for fair competition. Their younger members formed the Launch Club Canoe Division and explored islands in the Bayou that have long since disappeared. Their cruises were intended for family members and their regattas were events designed to be enjoyed by all ages, boaters and ‘landlubbers’ alike.

Are you currently working on any other projects?

We are proud to have a very well documented article on HYC’s history accepted and included in the recently launched Handbook of Houston , a publication of the Handbook of Texas Online , the most highly respected resource of state history.

Another months long project completed this spring is a permanent exhibit at the Club that honors HYC’s nationally recognized reputation for excellence in race management. Our research documented the national, international, and world regattas that HYC has hosted in the last 120 years. This information was then incorporated into a striking professionally designed display in the Club’s lobby. The project commemorates our 90/120 Celebration – this year the clubhouse is 90 years old and the organization is 120 years old.

Tell me a little bit about your relationship with Rice University.

In 2010 a large portion of our archives was digitized as part of an online exhibit that includes materials from Rice University and the Houston Area Digital Archives at the Houston Public Library. The exhibit, Business and Pleasure on Houston Waterways , explores the relationship Houston has with Buffalo Bayou and Galveston Bay. It was an honor for us to be included in this project and it also provided us with a unique opportunity to preserve our archival materials – the scanned images are safe – permanently stored and accessible online. As well, it   provides another method of sharing our history.

View overlooking lawn, wading pool, signal mast and harbor of the Houston Yacht Club during the Annual Regatta of 1954.

The Houston Yacht Club has a long tradition of bringing families together who love boating on Galveston Bay. In your opinion, is this still the best way to describe the mission of the club today?

Yes. Bringing together families who love the bay does describe what HYC is all about. As the older Ragnots leave for college, a new generation sails out to claim their own place in the cluster of Optis at the start line. Experienced sailors teach the sport and share their boats with novices. New volunteers join the long time volunteers who organize the programs and events for all ages and the well run regattas that make Galveston Bay a nationally known recreational boating center.

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A Tradition of Excellence

Houston Yacht Club is a very active racing club and hosts numerous local regattas as well as world, national, and class championships.

The Club conducts regattas for several one-design classes, such as  Ensign, J-22, J-24, Laser, Optimist Dinghy as well as PHRF boats. These events frequently attract competitors from the entire Texas Gulf Coast as well as HYC Members and members of other local yacht clubs.

Several Members have brought fame to HYC by winning major world, national, and class championships, including Olympic Silver Medalists, John Kolius and Charles Ogletree.

Each year the Club presents several courses and seminars on racing tactics, sail trim, boat handling, and other aspects of racing. These programs are geared to a wide range of experience, from novice to advanced. The Club is nationally known for exceptionally well-run events and has twice been awarded the St. Petersburg Yacht Club Trophy for excellence as well as the US Sailing One-Design Club Award. The Club has an ongoing program for the training and certification of race officers. Supporting equipment includes two club-owned race committee boats. For more information or to volunteer (scorers, scribes, timers, flags, mark set, and PROs needed!), please contact your Houston Yacht Club Fleet Caption or Race & Regatta Chair.

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Minnesota united fc | where do loons stand as summer transfer window opens, names of possible new mnufc players have been streaming in this week..

It ended in catastrophe.

D.C. striker Christian Benteke assisted and scored on two goals in the final minutes to snag a 3-2 comeback win and sink the Loons into a nine-game winless rut. Both goals came on set pieces — one corner and one free kick — a glaring defensive weakness for the Loons.

Carlos Harvey, who has been starting at center back instead of his regular off-the-bench midfield role in the last few games, was amid the fallout midweek at Allianz Field.

“I think Carlos would be the first to tell you there on that second (goal), he (is) sort of mistiming his movement back into the game, and that’s ultimately cost us,” Minnesota United head coach Eric Ramsay said. “Of course, we’re looking to continually improve in that sense and really push the players to develop. It’s certainly not for lack of work or attention, but we need to hold the players to high standards. We really need to push them, because ultimately it’s costing us at the moment, and it’s a part of the game that, of course, you can’t ignore.”

Part of the improvement Ramsay was alluding to is adding new players in the summer transfer window, which opened Thursday.

A calvary is believed to be on its way.

One back-line addition is incoming. Jefferson Diaz, a 23-year-old Colombian center back, and the Loons have agreed to contract terms, a source confirmed to the Pioneer Press on Thursday. The 6-foot-1 defender is joining MNUFC on a reported $700,000 transfer fee, but that number has not been verified.

How soon MNUFC and Diaz can finalize the agreement and how quickly he can arrive in Minnesota and play for the Loons is unclear. The club will likely have Diaz remain in his native country to obtain his work visa before traveling to the U.S. That might take weeks.

Another defender addition is described as “to be determined.” Matus Kmet, a 24-year-old Slovakian right back, is a Loons target, a source confirmed. But other clubs reportedly are in the market for Kmet as well.

The Loons are looking for a starting right back during this window, and if it doesn’t work out with Kmet, the expectation is MNUFC will quickly switch to another target. That’s what the club did earlier this week when its attempt to sign Panamanian center back Edguardo Farina didn’t get done and they turned to Diaz.

MNUFC also continues to progress in a contract with 24-year-old Ghanaian/Italian striker Kelvin Yeboah. If that deal gets finalized, he too would likely remain in Italy to receive his work visa before traveling to Minnesota.

Samuel Shashoua, a 25-year-old English attacker, is now eligible to play for the first time against San Jose on Saturday. His signing was made official in June.

Summer transfer window remains open through August 14.

Running on empty

Loons left wing back Joseph Rosales exited the 1-1 draw with Houston on Saturday due to a combination of fatigue and muscle cramping. He then came off the bench against D.C.

That exhaustion was emblematic.

“Joe has fallen victim over the course of the last six weeks,” Ramsay said. “He is a very explosive player and a player that relies on energy and changes of pace and ability to play at a certain intensity. I think over the course of him clocking up far more minutes than we would have liked, his form has suffered.”

Rosales isn’t the only player to go down amid a larger or unexpected workloads.

Midfielder Wil Trapp played 1,561 of a possible 1,620 minutes across 18 of 19 games this season, missing only one game for the birth of his child on June 15. He felt his hamstring tug in a training session the week of the Portland game and was scratched from the lineup in warmups to play the Timbers on June 29. He has been out weeks.

Right back D.J. Taylor was not supposed to play on June 1, but a toe injury to Caden Clark forced Taylor back into the starting XI that day against Kansas City. He pulled his hamstring, subbed out and was visibly frustrated in the locker room postgame. He missed two games, played in the next four and then aggravated the same injury. He is now out one month.

Resolution for Puerto Rico players

Loons defender Zarek Valentin turned to the Pioneer Press in June to shed light on how he and teammates on the Puerto Rican national team were getting paid $75 per match. That news created a stir on the island territory and might have affected change.

Valentin followed up this week to say the non-unionized players and the Puerto Rico federation have come to an agreement to pay players more money. He declined to say how much of a raise they are in line to receive.

“It’s important that the federation is showing them value,” Valentin said. “As much as some of these guys have a lot of (appearances) and are doing it for the love (of the game and Puerto Rico), I think it’s good that we can come to this resolution.”

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