In the late 19th century, Charles John Clarke, a Pittsburgh businessman, enjoyed piloting his steam yacht, Alma, in the Lake Worth Lagoon. Charmed by a short 1890-91 winter stay at the Cocoanut Gro… ...

The New York Yacht Club at 37 W 44th St formally opened its doors on January 19, 1901; ... One of the club's unique features is a grill room, designed to look like the hold of an old sailing ship.