The Corinthians Association

About

The Corinthians Association is a membership organization of amateur sailors based on the U.S. East Coast that promotes cruising, camaraderie, and shared sailing opportunities among skippers and crew. Its activities focus on cruises-in-company, fleet-level local sailing, shore-side presentations, and social events, with typical cruising grounds from Maine to the Chesapeake and expanding activity from North Carolina to Florida. More information can be found on their website.

Membership

Prospective members must submit an application that includes a description of boating experience, obtain a statement of recommendation from a Sponsor and two Endorsers, and receive approval by a representative of the intended Fleet. Applications are reviewed by the Membership Committee and Afterguard. Accepted candidates pay a one-time entrance fee and the first year’s dues. The site states a typical processing time of about one to three months and provides a contact for membership inquiries, which can be found here.

Seamanship Training

Seamanship and skill development are promoted through shore-side educational presentations and seminars, fleet-organized on-water activities, guidance from local Port Captains, opportunities to crew with experienced skippers, and coordination with other cruising organizations to share knowledge and best practices. More details are available on their website.

Safety Courses

The Association encourages safety and good seamanship through educational events, fleet activities, and experienced-member mentorship. While the website does not list specific branded safety courses, it describes shore-based educational opportunities, presentations, and seminars available for members. Further information can be found here.

Cruising Guides

Members receive resources intended to support cruising, including an annual Yearbook (membership and fleet directory) and references available via the Association’s online resources. Fleet captains and Port Captains also provide local knowledge for cruise planning. More about these resources can be found here.

Publications

The Association distributes a monthly email with upcoming events, a quarterly emailed newsletter with articles and photos, and an annual hard-copy Yearbook containing the membership and fleet directories and other useful information for members. More information is available here.

Events Calendar

The Association maintains an events calendar and publishes upcoming on-water and ashore events. Typical programming includes an annual summer cruise (one to two weeks), fleet-level spring and fall cruises, weekend rendezvous, informal on-water gatherings, shore-side presentations, and social events. Details can be found on their website.

Racing Programme

Racing is offered as part of on-the-water activities, including casual yacht racing and some fleet racing. Races or racing-style activities are sometimes included in cruise itineraries, and local fleets organize their own racing opportunities. More information is available here.

Community Engagement

The Association fosters member interaction through numerous fleet-level activities, Port Captains who assist visiting members, coordinated cruises with allied clubs (including a link with the London Little Ship Club), volunteer committees for cruise planning and events, and an active membership network for crew/ skipper matching. More details can be found on their website.

Seasonal Operations

Seasonal activity centers on an annual summer cruise (one to two weeks) to East Coast destinations, with additional local spring and fall cruises run by fleets. Members may also participate in year-round shore-side events and occasional winter activities depending on fleet programming. More information is available here.

News Updates

The Association circulates a monthly email for events, a quarterly newsletter with articles and photos, and the annual Yearbook. The website also posts event notices and updates through its calendar and news sections. More information can be found here.