Membership Opportunities

Welcome to Bayview Yacht Club, one of the most storied and historical sailing clubs in the nation.  Founded in 1915 in a small boathouse on Motorboat Lane, Bayview moved to our current location at 100 Clairpointe Street in 1935.  In June of 2021 Bayview completed a state of the art 12,791 square foot, $5 million Clubhouse featuring multiple restaurants, two bars, flexible banquet space, and a second story deck for outdoor dining.  The Clubhouse takes full advantage of the water’s edge location with panoramic views of Belle Isle, Downtown Detroit, and Canada.  Our new Clubhouse has been specifically designed as a first-class venue to promote daily camaraderie, the expansion of membership, and the sport of sailing.

Membership Advantages

Award winning, world class junior sailing program

Competitive racing opportunities from fun local fleets to world championship regattas

Cruising activities with organized outings for all skill levels to local and regional destinations

Spectacular range of dining and bar facilities

Wine Dinners, Seminars, and Special Events to engage Members year round

Reciprocal Club membership opportunities

Membership Application Process

Membership categories are based on sailing experience and age. If you are an experienced sailor, you may apply for Membership in the class that is appropriate to your age. Prospective Members with limited or no sailing experience may apply as a Supporting Member starting at the age of 27. 

Supporting Membership carries all rights of Active Membership with the exception of voting, election to a Board of Governors position, and seasonal well rental while allowing the Member to gain valuable sailing experience that will qualify them for Active Membership in the future.

Approval of Membership requires endorsement by three current Bayview Members as well as two current Board Members. If you are not acquainted with any Bayview Members, not to worry - our Membership Committee will work with you to make introductions.

Bayview Yacht Club has a wonderful facility, an incredible Membership and staff that encourage and foster interest in all aspects of sailing.  If you would like to be a part of the tradition, and are ready to apply, please complete our BYC Prospective Member Sailing Background Questionnaire.

Sailing and Racing

Award Winning Junior Sailing Program

Adult Learn to Sail Program

Winter Sailing and Seamanship Seminars

Club Boat Fleet: Hosted Events, Member Use Programs, Member Event Charters

Collegiate Sailing Events

Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta - Detroit

Bayview Mackinac Race (Port Huron to Mackinac)

Thursday Night “Off the Dock” Races

International Match Racing Events

Long Distance and North Channel Races

Crew Exchange

Women on the Water

Summer Boat Wells and Dry Sailing Storage

Winter Boat Storage (outdoor)

Two Small Hoists for Dry Sail (5,000 LB Capacity)

One Large Crane Servicing Boats up to 42’

Dining

Riverfront View

Outdoor Patio Dinning

New Second Floor Bar and Dining Facility

New Second Floor Veranda Overlooking the River

Holiday Parties

Business Luncheons and Meetings

Weddings, Showers, Private Dining, and Family Celebrations

Special Events (Up to 250 people)

Events

Bayview Summer PartyWine Dinners 

Summer Golf League

Winter Pond Hockey

Early Spring Fishing

Spring Walleye Fishing Tournament

Live Music

Social Events by the River

Holiday Parties and Activities

Family Activities

Easter Brunch

Mother’s Day Brunch

Father’s Day and Fleet Review

Barbeques

Junior Sailing Regatta

Kids Halloween Party

Kids Christmas Party

Family Entertainment Nights

Kids Movie Nights

New Youth Activity Room

Family Photo Day