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NORFOLK YACHT AND COUNTRY CLUB Reciprocal Club: Norfolk Yacht and Country Club By Michelle Van Slack, Director Member Services Virginia is for lovers, presidents ... and you Find Southern charm on the Lafayette River's shores V Michelle Van Slack is Director Member Services. Send her feedback on your reciprocal club visits at mvanslack@wac.net irginia earned its nickname "Mother of Presidents" for being the birthplace of eight U.S. commanders in chief—more than any other state. Couple that with Virginia's self-proclaimed designation as a place "for lovers," and you begin to suspect a correla- tion emerging. I'll leave it to you and your paramour to investigate further with a trip to the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club. The club was established in 1896 and moved to its current location on the calm banks of the Lafayette River in 1908. Since then, the facilities have been continually upgraded and improved, yet the club's focus on sailing and Southern hospitality have remained unaltered. The hospitality is especially plentiful at all three waterfront dining options, located on two levels of the 50,000-square-foot clubhouse. Varied from casual to more formal, all offer spectacular sunset views. At the heart of the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club are extensive 7001 Hampton Blvd. Norfolk, Virginia 23505 P: 757.423.4500 F: 757.423.6764 ACCESS » By yacht, the directions vary when coming north or south in Chesapeake Bay. See norfolkyacht.com for details. By car, it's just eight miles west of Norfolk International Airport, and 22 miles west of Virginia Beach. ROOMS » Six overnight guest rooms are available to reciprocal guests for $90 plus tax per night (Sunday–Wednesday), and $120 plus tax (Thursday–Saturday). CELL PHONE COURTESY » The use of cell phones is prohibited in all areas of the main clubhouse where others might hear the conversation. UPCOMING EVENTS » October 7: Dink Vail Regatta yachting facilities, including more than 200 wet slips as well as dry storage. The club also hosts regattas year-round, with the Dink Vail on October 7. If you prefer swimming to sailing, then you have multiple options to choose from. This time of year you may want to stay inside and use the 24,000-square-foot fitness complex with 25-yard indoor pool, spa, fitness center, and squash courts. Reciprocal guests also have access to the 50-yard outdoor pool, dive pool, children's pool, and 10 tennis courts. October is a wonderful time of year to request a letter of intro- duction to visit this historic state. While you're there, be sure to keep an eye out for the LOVE artwork on display, a not-so-subtle reminder that Virginia is indeed for lovers. Your first glimpse may be the giant letters on display at the Norfolk International Airport. » October 7–14: The Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race: from Baltimore, Maryland, to Portsmouth, Virginia » October 20–21: Town Point Virginia Wine Festival in downtown Norfolk For reciprocal letters of introduction or more information, call Member Services at 206.464.3068 or email membership@wac.net. 10 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | OCTOBER 2012