The
Great Lakes Yacht Club had its beginning in 1952 as "The
Island Boat Club" close to the Waterworks Park on the
Detroit River. The club was formed by necessity by a few
Jewish "would be sailors" who could not obtain
memberships in other established yacht clubs.
In
1954, we relocated to leased property at our current location,
and renamed "Great Lakes Yacht Club."
From
1954 to 1959 the clubhouse and swimming pool were added.
In
1962, the yacht club was granted membership in the Detroit
River Yachting Association (DRYA). At that time, we were
assigned to host the first yachting regatta of the season
"The Early Bird Regatta," and have done so ever
since.
In
1963 we acquired the title to our present location. The
addition of a hoist and gin poles enable us to provide on-site
winter storage.
The
club established a Junior Sailing Program that was emulated
by other clubs in the DRYA.
In
1986, we established a doubled-handed yacht race around
Lake St. Clair.
In
2000, a complete renovation of the dockside services including
water, electrical, dockside lighting and concrete walkway
were finished.
Also
in 2000, GLYC added sponsorship of the "Volvo Leukemia
Cup" to its "Early Bird Regatta."
GLYC
continues the sponsorship of the Fall Series in addition
to the DRYA Early Bird Regatta.
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