Club and History Photos
Photo Date: June 1999
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The land now owned by Cortlandt Yacht Club (CYC) has existed as a marina on the Hudson River since the early 1960’s. What is now Cortlandt Yacht Club began in 1963, with the formation of the Moncor Yacht and Social Club. At that time, the land was under ownership and the marina had cottages and cabanas. In 1967, the Club was formed by local boaters who wanted to preserve and be guaranteed a place that could they could enjoy boating then and in the future. They also wanted to create atmosphere where family and friends could enjoy quality facilities at a reasonable cost. Through these past 30 years these interests have not diminished.
In 1968, the land was purchased by Con Edison as part of its purchase of land along the river for its first Indian Point nuclear station. The Club rented the marina from Con Edison until 1981. At this time, Con Edison was ordered to sell the marina land as well as other land it held in the area. To purchase the land and marina facility a group of 100 CYC members formed Moncor Development Corporation (MDC) a New York corporation. This entity purchased the land from Con Edison in late 1981 and is the current owner of the marina and its facilities. Today, over half of the original shareholders in MDC are still members.