The LHYC is located in Little Harbor, which is south of the entrance to the Piscataqua river in New Castle, NH. The Wentworth Marina is located in the harbor and provides a variety of services. The LHYC was originally founded as the Wentworth Yacht Club in 1977. It became the Little Harbor Yacht Club, Inc in 1983. The objective of the club is the advancement of its membership in social and amateur yachting. The club maintains an active social schedule.