The Avalon Yacht Club was formed as a result of a group of men looking for a place “to sit down and have a drink” and “take our wives to dance”. This group of the old “Casino Club” members raised funds from their friends and then pleaded their case for a “spot of land” to officials of the Borough of Avalon. In 1941, the Borough agreed to sell them the current location—7th Street and the Bay—which at that time was the community dump!
The official dedication was held on Monday, May 30, 1942. Even though the war was on and gas rationing made getting to the club difficult, the members found innovative ways. The younger set walked and a hay wagon would pick up the older members at various spots on 2nd Ave (now Dune Drive) and drop them off at 7th Street and 3rd Ave. From there, the members walked a long, narrow path strung only with dim lights, due to the war, to get to the Club. The hay wagon proved the best way for all to navigate the homeward trip! The camaraderie progressed so greatly that by the late 1940’s we had approximately 70 Proprietary members, 120 Annual members, and 50 Junior members!
Contact Info
Address:
704 7th St, Avalon, NJ 08202, United States
Phone: 609-967-4444
Email: jarrodsykes@avalonyachtclub.com
Website: avalonyachtclub.com
