Located in the Noroton Bay neighborhood, the club was founded in 1928 and today hosts the best junior sailing programs in the world.

NYC has a large fleet of Sonars, and coordinates club races each week.

Former members of the world-renowned club "have included two America's Cup skippers, numerous cardiac surgeons, three investment bank presidents and one astronaut.

[citation needed] Noroton was the home yacht club of famous sailboat designer Bruce Kirby (Laser, Ideal 18, Sonar, Pixel).

Noroton Yacht Club hosted the 2018 Sonar North American Championships.