Drexel Sailing Team, 300 W 2nd St, Essington, PA 19029, US

HistoryThe 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.SpecialtiesWe specialize in weddings and other special events such as; banquets, parties, baby showers, bridal showers, birthday parties, retirement parties, class reunions, high school reunions, college reunions, corporate events, luncheons, dinners, buffets, full sit down served meals, a la carte service, benefits, funerals, anniversaries, holiday events, rehearsal dinners, barbecues, pool parties, fundraisers, wine tastings, scotch tastings, bourbon tastings, communions, christenings, bat mitvahs, bar mitzvahs, anything you can imagine. We have been a yacht club since 1892, sporting some very prominent names with the tycoons of industry in the Philadelphia area. We are a sailing club and a trap shooting club. We are also home to local sailing regattas for some high schools and colleges. We also have a trap shooting range where we host other local clubs to competition events.