Mamaroneck Frostbite Association (MFA) was founded 52 years ago by Emil Mosbacher, Jr., Warner Willcox and Howard McMichael. With more than 55 members, it is one of the largest and best-established winter sailing fleets on the East coast.

Photos by Robert Di Vincenzo

We sail in Dyer Dhows--a nine foot single-sailed dinghy. The Dyer is a strong boat with high sides that keep our sailors dry under most conditions. We have both a regular sail and a storm sail--so we are able to sail in as much as 20 knots of breeze. Our season starts in November and runs through April. A membership entitles you to more than 30 days of racing, three regattas, coaching sessions, informal team races and regular after-sailing parties.

Here are Ten Great Reasons to come sail with our fleet:

1.  You'll improve your racing skills.

2.  You'll make some great friends.

3.  Once you get hooked, it's for life.  We have one member who is 90
    years young and still kicking butt!

4.  It ain't that cold!  No colder than going skiing.  And a helluva lot cheaper.

5.  You don't need a boat!  We'll find you a charter.

6.  You can give it a trial run.  The price is right...it's free!  Just call us and we'll do the rest.

7.  We have an after-race party every weekend in our very own club house.

8.  The facilities are the best on Long Island Sound.  The beautiful and hospitable Beach Point Yacht Club of Mamaroneck, jutting out into the Sound, is our home playground for the winter season. It doesn't get any better!

9.  Hundreds of races every season at an affordable price.

10. You'll thank us many times for opening this world to you...that's a promise!   

This site contains information about membership in our fleet, our schedule, our class rules, photos of our boats in action, and our season standings. We sail out of Beach Point Yacht club in Mamaroneck. It is located in one of the most beautiful spots on the north shore of Long Island Sound. For directions to the club, click directions here or at the left. It is only 45 minutes from New York by car or Metro North train.

We welcome new members to our fleet. If you would like more information about the Mamaroneck Frostbite Association, please email us at info@mamaroneckfrostbite.org. If you want to learn to race a sailboat, MFA is the cheapest, easiest, and most fun way to do it.