The Foundation is dedicated to promoting and preserving Nantucket Harbor and its marine ecosystem.

The Great Harbor Yacht Club Foundation was formed in 2018 with an urgent goal in mind that affects the entire Nantucket community.

The Foundation identifies and funds projects that meaningfully improve the health of the harbor and its marine ecosystem.

The Board of the Great Harbor Yacht Club Foundation is pleased to announce that Christine Bell has been chosen as the Foundation’s new Executive Director effective November 1, 2024.

  • Executive Director

    As Executive Director, Bell is the chief executive of the Foundation, is responsible for the implementation of its strategic plan, education and research programs, and day-to-day operations.  Bell will work closely with the Foundation’s President, Board of Directors, and scientific advisors to ensure the organization’s adherence to its mission and the maintenance of its financial health.

    “I’m thrilled to be chosen for this role,” said Bell.  “The Foundation is involved in essential work helping to preserve the Harbor and I am excited to be part of the team as we expand our outreach to fund and promote future initiatives”.

    Bell graduated from Trinity University, Washington DC and Loyola University School of Law, Chicago and joins the Foundation after a long career in the insurance industry, most recently with Aon Plc in London and Chicago. Her lifelong love affair with Nantucket began decades ago and she is excited to make Nantucket her permanent home.

Improving the quality of our Harbor’s water and marine habitat is possible.

We are supported by scientific advisors with experience in eel grass, water quality, and shellfish population rehabilitation. With their guidance, we are focused on a healthier future for Nantucket Harbor.

Ready to take the next step?

There are so many ways to get involved with the Foundation. Click below to make a donation, volunteer, attend one of our events, or enroll in our community outreach programs. Nantucket Harbor needs your help today.

“The harbor is the vitality of the Club. On Friday night we gather for drinks by the harbor. We eat oysters from the head of the harbor. We look over the harbor as we dine from our decks. We race our boats in the harbor. Our kids fish in the harbor. In the fall we scallop in the harbor. Without a doubt, we are the direct beneficiaries of a clean and vibrant harbor.”

— Elliot Gewirtz, Chairman Emeritus of GHYCF

Join us in ensuring a healthy and beautiful Nantucket Harbor for generations to come.

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