Experience the joy of sailing on Western Lake Erie
On behalf of the Flag Officers and the membership, I am pleased to welcome you to North Cape Yacht Club. From our early beginnings, our club has endeavored to promote yachting and the enjoyment all that Western Lake Erie has to offer. Through our affiliation with the I-LYA, AYC and DRYA organizations, North Cape welcomes guests and visitors from near and far.
NCYC has a tradition of hosting sailboat racing events, cruising events and local organizations focused on the stewardship of the waterways. During the sailing season we host regattas at the National and North American Championship level, regattas for one-design fleets at the districts and local fleet level and for our Junior sailors regattas and clinics which prepare and qualify them for competition at the national level.
Our vibrant cruising fleet offers participants 3 major cruising events, visiting harbors spread across Western Lake Erie, along with many shore-side social gatherings. In the colder off-season we host many family-friendly events, social events, seminars and meetings of interest to nautical enthusiasts from the local community.
US Sailing's Yacht Club of the Year
Premier sailing location
National & North American level
Weekly Wednesday night races with 40+ boats, major national regattas, and fun racing events like full moon races
Active cruising schedule visiting 6-7 different ports through the summer with shore-side social gatherings
Comprehensive programs for both adults and youth with certified instructors and personalized training
Brunches for holidays, ethnic meals, weekend potlucks, children's events, and year-round gatherings
Spring seminars on navigation, diesel maintenance, cruising, racing techniques, and more
World-renowned junior sailing program producing regional, national, and Olympic champions
Our youth are welcome at and participate in most of the general Club activities but there are also special programs and activities just for them:
Open to non-members. Instruction divided by experience level and geared to new sailors, intermediate level and those more advanced. Classes are small enough to permit personalizing instruction by our Certified Instructors.
Regatta series with events at several area clubs and participation at Junior Bayweek.
Run periodically using nationally recognized instructors. Open to non-members and draw sailors from as far away as Cleveland and Detroit.
Stop by, look around, and meet some of our members. We are a friendly bunch!
Weekends (except January when closed) and Wednesday nights from mid-May to late September are the most active.
You don't need a boat or experience to get started. Many members would be happy to "show you the ropes."
11850 Toledo Beach Road
Lasalle, MI 48145
Phone: (734) 242-5081
Fax: (734) 242-1496
Club Manager: clubmanager@ncyc.net
House Supervisor: housesupervisor@ncyc.net