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Westhampton Yacht Squadron Celebrates 130th Anniversary, Resilience in Unprecedented Times

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A socially distant flag raising ceremony, live-streamed for members via Zoom.

A socially distant flag raising ceremony, live-streamed for members via Zoom.

Admiral Colin R. Morehead of the Royal Cork Yacht Club swapping burgees with J.M. Sheehan, commodore of the Westhampton Yacht Squadron, in March 2020.

Admiral Colin R. Morehead of the Royal Cork Yacht Club swapping burgees with J.M. Sheehan, commodore of the Westhampton Yacht Squadron, in March 2020.

Admiral Colin R. Morehead of the Royal Cork Yacht Club swapping burgees with J.M. Sheehan, commodore of the Westhampton Yacht Squadron, in March 2020.

Admiral Colin R. Morehead of the Royal Cork Yacht Club swapping burgees with J.M. Sheehan, commodore of the Westhampton Yacht Squadron, in March 2020.

The flagpole and clubhouse at Westhampton Yacht Squadron.

The flagpole and clubhouse at Westhampton Yacht Squadron.

Commodore J.M. Sheehan in front of the original clubhouse signage.

Commodore J.M. Sheehan in front of the original clubhouse signage.

Gabriela Carroll on Jul 27, 2020
Westhampton Yacht Squadron is celebrating its 130th anniversary this summer. The club has gone through many stages and locations since its initial establishment as a part of the Westhampton Country... more

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