About Us

A Brief History Of The Wicomico Yacht Club

In 1958, the idea of a local yacht club came to a group of boaters rafted at Mollie’s Point. The club was named Mollie’s Point Yacht Club.

In the Fall of 1959, many organizational meetings were held, property on the Wicomico River was purchased, the name was changed to Wicomico Yacht Club, and the Charter and By-laws were drawn. December 1st of 1959 was the official opening and charter date of the Wicomico Yacht Club and on November 12, 1959 officially incorporated

An old farmhouse on the property served as the Clubhouse, after much renovation, with the members doing all the work. The parking lot and the front yard were filled and leveled. By the 1960 boating season, “A” Dock was completed, followed quickly by “B” Dock.

The first Commodore’s Ball was held in November of 1961.

In the Winter of 1963, the old porch was torn away and replaced by a much larger one, being used today. Funds for the porch were donated by club members; each member was asked to donate $ 50.00 or more.

The Wicomico Yacht Club was responsible for getting 17 channel lights and 3 day beacons on the Wicomico River in 1964. Until that date, the River was unmarked and dark.

“D” Pier, with 16 covered slips was build in the Spring of 1964 with financial assistance of 16 members.

Many well known persons have participated in the Wicomico Yacht Club opening festivities in May throughout the years. Among them were the Late Rogers C.B. Morton, US Representative, the Late J. Millard Tawes, Maryland Governor, and Lloyd L. Simpkins, Secretary of State.

“C” Pier was completed in 1967 with 12 covered slips.

In the fall of 1976 the original Clubhouse was torn down, leaving only the porch, to make room for a new and modern Clubhouse. The new Clubhouse was completed in the Spring of 1977.

The Above Courtesy Of Jane White