The Story of The CorinthiansIn November of 1933, an article in the New York Herald Tribune announced the arrival in New York of the schooner CARLSARK (ex. MARIT) – Carl Weagant, skipper – having completed a passage from Newfoundland. This article stated that Weagant would welcome visits from yachtsmen.
In January, 1934, Cooke, Delano, and Smith, joined by George F. Adams and Paul Findlay, met in New York to plan an organization. An organizing meeting was then held in February attended by 50 interested boat owners and non-owners. A launching meeting was projected for April. ![]() The launching meeting in April was attended by 76 members and guests. The familiar Gordon Grant figure above, which has graced The Corinthians' letterheads, yearbooks, and Mainsheets, was unveiled. An original burgee, since replaced, was adopted. This displayed a white hitchhiker's hand with outstretched thumb on a blue background. Even a Latin motto, since discarded, was presented - "Ut in alienis navigis navigamus," meaning, "In order that we may sail in other men's boats."
Since its inception, The Corinthians has enjoyed healthy growth. The organization numbers over 500 members (about three-quarters boat owners), mostly located from Maine to Virginia, with "Fleets" in New England, Mystic, Long Island Sound and the Chesapeake, each with local programs and interests. A close association has continued between The Corinthians and the Little Ship Club which assures a warm welcome in its clubhouse for Corinthians visiting London.
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