Bay City Yatch Club

Welcome to the Bay City Yacht Club, where we have been fostering a community of boating enthusiasts since 1954. Our mission is to provide our members with premier access to the Saginaw Bay and the Great Lakes, while also stimulating interest in all forms of boating activities and related functions. We aim to aid our members in improving their knowledge of boat handling and navigation, and extend our facilities to persons of moderate means through active, cooperative efforts.

Our Facilities

Our club is located on 24 spacious acres at the mouth of the Saginaw River, offering a park-like setting with expansive grounds, well-maintained large grassy areas, and mature shade trees. We have 264 slips ranging from 26 to 50 feet, located in two basins. Our South Basin is deep-draft with nominal 9-foot depths, and our North Basin is shallow draft with depths maintained to 6 feet. Our amenities include a Clubhouse with a seasonal restaurant and full bar, a private launch ramp, shower/bath facilities, ample parking for guests, a gin-pole, pumpout facilities, wireless internet access, and secure gated access to facilities. The Clubhouse is available to members for private events, making it the perfect setting for any occasion.

History

The Bay City Yacht Club was established in 1954 by a group of enthusiastic and very determined Saginaw Bay boaters. From its humble beginning along the Waterway, the Club developed both the North and South basins during the '60s. The '70s saw the Grand Opening of the new Clubhouse in 1977, and the '80s brought further development and enlargement of the South Basin into what we have today - the best deep draft harbor in the region. Our club has historically been operated as a cooperative, with members coming together to work on the facilities and manage the Club, all to offset the cost of doing business and keep dues and fees affordable. We continue to stay true to that original mission to this day.

Racing and Events

At the Bay City Yacht Club, we are passionate about sailing and offer a range of racing events throughout the season. Our Wednesday Night Main and Jib Series, Sailing Documents, and Wednesday Night One Design Lightning Fleet #216 are just a few of the many events that our members enjoy. We also host weekend series regattas and apparel events, ensuring there's always something exciting happening at the club. Our webcams allow members to keep an eye on the weather and the action on the water, even when they're not physically present.

Join Us

If you're new to boating or a seasoned veteran, the Bay City Yacht Club has a lot to offer. Our family-friendly and respectful community is the perfect place to meet like-minded individuals who share your passion for boating. Join us and make your own history at the Bay City Yacht Club.