The 1950s saw the Club booming until the great fire on November 9, 1959 that destroyed the Clubhouse and most of the Club’s archives.  Out of the ruins rose hope and the members agreed to build a new Clubhouse.  The first piling was placed before Christmas and he building was ready by June 1, 1960, in time for Commissioning, attended by 250 people.
 
The 1960s was a period of major expansion. Through the efforts of future Commodores Michael M. D’Auria and Robert Wagenseil, approval was received to move the Harbor channel to permit building of a marina, which was completed by 1970 and expanded during the 1970s.  A swimming pool was constructed and new membership categories were created. Racing and social activities were held year round, with Frostbite races taking place until the Harbor froze over.
 

 
In 1994, during the tenure Commodore John Scannello, the Club celebrated its 100^th birthday with a gala ball and the publication of a Centennial Book that took years of research by the History Committee. We have since received donations of historical items, including valuable early photographs and trophies, one of which, a crystal trophy dated 1895, was donated by Florence Gordon Cantrell, granddaughter of our first Commodore. A  HYC Centennial Book supplement is being written, to include photos of all current members.
 
Women have always been involved in HYC activities including women’s Frostbite races, the Skipper Moore Ladies Races, and more recently, the Women’s Spirit Race.  Women have been full boating members, have chaired committees, and in 1990, Henrietta Schavran was elected Trustee and then Secretary and Treasurer.   The HYC Ladies Auxiliary was formed in 1967, originally to promote ladies’ social activities. Since then, the Auxiliary has become a major HYC entity, raising substantial funds for Club improvements and charitable causes.  It paid for the outside stairway to the upper deck, for spring landscaping, for Club and pool furniture, and for new dinnerware. The Ladies Auxiliary donated funds collected over a three-year period to buy a permanent canopy installed over the walkway to the Clubhouse, and also donated funds to buy outdoor heaters for the new Patio. In 2009 and 2010, the Auxiliary raised a large sum of money for the purchase of new Pool furniture. In 2012, a new flagpole was erected at HYC, donated by the Ladies Auxiliary, which allocated funds in 2011 and 2012 for its purchase. In 2013 and 2014, the Auxiliary donated funds for outdoor plantings, benches and other beautifications, creating an elegant Club entranceway. They also purchased new furniture for the lobby and have continued to add outdoor plants and furniture from 2014 through 2019.  This includes the recent beautification of the area west of the Pool. A long standing proud tradition of the Auxiliary is awarding its Trophy for Sportsmanship yearly to a young sailor in the HYC Junior Sailing Program.
      
HYC ushered in its third century of nautical life in excellent financial health and continuing membership growth. During Commodore Dr. Robert Scully’s administration, the South bulkhead was replaced and the North expansion (i.e. the Cove Dock) was 90% completed. Other improvements, continued under Commodores Eliot Levine and Martin Egeland, included replacement  of the sound system, redecoration of the Dining Room, South Room, and Lower Lounge, and upgrading of the kitchen and snack bar. Three defibrillators were installed. The parking lot bulkhead was replaced and drainage systems installed. The Clubhouse electrical systems were upgraded. Our longtime plans for expansion of the Marina finally became a reality with the total completion of the Cove Dock to the north of the existing North Dock, adding 11 new slips, some capable of accommodating large yachts.
 
In 2006 and 2007, under Commodore Carl Caiola, the Club underwent major exterior and interior work, including re-facing of the entire building, erection of a canopied walkway to the main entrance, new wrought iron gates and fencing, and major landscaping. Interior work included new carpeting and a new sitting area in the South Room. A new bar and new floors, as well as French doors leading to a new patio were added to the Lower Lounge. Club members and the Ladies Auxiliary donated patio and lounge furniture.
 
In January 2008, a disastrous flood caused by a frozen pipe nearly destroyed the interior of the Clubhouse. Under Commodore Lenny Mestrandrea’s supervision, emergency repairs and replacement of ceilings, floors, carpeting, some walls areas, etc. were done in time to reopen the Club for the Change of Watch in February. The lower lounge, now named the Regatta Room, was remodeled, with new furniture and, in the center of the floor; a large marble mosaic compass rose was installed. Other major improvements have included the replacement of the whole North Dock with installation of new docks, new stanchions, and other equipment. Plans were made in 2009 for the replacement of the South Dock. In 2010, work to replace all docks, stanchions, electrical and other equipment was completed by April 15 in time for summer occupancy. In 2011, the historic World War II dinghy, donated to HYC decades ago, was beautifully restored. In 2012, work that was planned in 2011 to upgrade the Dock house was completed.
 
On October 29, 2012, the disastrous super storm Sandy wrought great havoc at HYC, causing major power outages, flooding and severe damage to the lower floor of the building, the workshop and pool buildings, as well as the docks and parking lot. Under the direction of Commodore James V. Archdeacon, members and employees were mobilized and the disastrous effects of Sandy were successfully addressed. The oil burner and other major equipment needed replacement, as well as carpeting and other interior items. A temporary system was put into place whereby members were able to obtain fuel from our pumps for their personal use. Many members suffered damage to their homes but fortunately, no injuries were sustained. In 2013, repairs and restorations to the building and grounds, for damages caused by Hurricane Sandy, were completed. In 2016 and 2017 under Commodore Bill Pecce’s administration, several important projects were planned and completed. These include a total renovation of the upstairs bar and major dredging at the North Dock. In 2018 and 2019, during the tenure of Commodore Les Lerner, a number of enhancement projects including outside railing were completed. Plans were finalized for the installation of the generator and elevator.  By the fall of 2019, both the generator and the elevator were fully operational.