Yale Corinthian Yacht Club, Branford

Name: Yale Corinthian Yacht Club
Address: Branford, United States

#25 among attractions in Branford

Sailing, Yacht club

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Yale Corinthian Yacht Club is a public sailing facility located on Short Beach in Branford, Connecticut, home of the Yale University sailing team. It is generally abbreviated as "YCYC" and is affectionately pronounced "yic-yic." ()

Founded: 1881 (143 years ago)Coordinates: 41°15'22"N, 72°51'4"W

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Branford United States

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Yale Corinthian Yacht Club – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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