The Corinthian Yacht Club of Philadelphia founded in 1892 is among the
oldest yacht clubs in continuous operation in the country. Located five
minutes south of Philadelphia International Airport on the Delaware
River, the beautiful waterfront venue is home port for yacht club
members as well as private party and wedding catering events looking for
a maritime theme. Club members enjoy year around sailing the eastern
seaboard and Caribbean waters. They race one design classes locally
three seasons a year in Optimists, Lasers, Vanguard 15s and J22s. The
clubhouse has a rich yachting heritage and is home to an extensive
collection of maritime artifacts, artwork and half models which are
owned and maintained by the Corinthian Historical Foundation. Much of
the Corinthian history comes from Philadelphia's oldest main line
families who in years past would sail motor yachts up to the Club's
yacht basin before heading on to distant ports. When not out sailing or
shooting trap on their private range, members of Corinthian attend
lectures and seminars at the Club given by some of the best-known names
in the sport of sailing.