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EYC Summer Housing Request – Help Us Welcome a New Instructor

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Hello EYC Members,
As we prepare for another wonderful summer on the water, we are excited to welcome a talented Collegiate instructor to our sailing program. Claire is a student and member of the sailing team at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and comes highly recommended by her teammate, Penelope Whiteside. We are reaching out to our incredible EYC community to ask for assistance with housing for this instructor during the summer season.
Providing housing for our instructors plays a vital role in helping the Ephraim Yacht Club attract and retain exceptional talent. Just as importantly, it offers a unique opportunity for families to build meaningful connections with the young people who help make our sailing program so special.
Ideally, we are hoping to find housing within walking or biking distance of the club. If you might be able to help, or would like to learn more, please reach out directly via email to Marta Fonseca at [email protected]. 
We are so grateful for the continued generosity of our members. Your support is a big part of what makes EYC such a special place each summer.

Membership Renewal Reminder

Hello EYC Members,

Just a quick note about 2026 membership dues: the most recent invoices went out on March 14 from [email protected].  Since this looks a little different from past years, we recommend checking your junk/spam folder if you don’t see it in your inbox.

A big thank you to everyone who has already taken care of their dues; we appreciate it and can’t wait for another great season together.

We’re grateful for your patience as we make this transition and get everything running smoothly.

If you have any questions or need help locating your invoice, just reach out to [email protected]. We’re happy to help!

 

Passing of Dr. Anne Wyman

The EYC is saddened to share the news of the passing of Dr. Anne Lyall Wyman. We invite you to read her obituary below as we remember and honor her incredible life. Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with her family and friends.
 
Anne’s obituary can be found here. 

Summer Lesson Registration and Membership

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Hello Members,
The EYC has transitioned to ClubSpot! ClubSpot is our new system that manages BOTH membership dues and our lesson program registrations — all in one place with a single login.
MEMBERSHIP
  • If you were an active member in 2025, you should receive an email this week with an invoice for your 2026 dues to the club.
  • If you weren’t a member in 2025, access think link to become a member through ClubSpot.
  • Questions about membership? Please contact [email protected].
SUMMER 2026 LESSONS
  • Enroll in summer 2026 lessons directly at this link.
    • Members that were active in 2025 can use their email or phone number to generate a login and enroll right away.
    • New members for 2026 will need to await the quick data review after filling our membership form here in ClubSpot.
  • Questions about lessons? Please contact [email protected].
  • Interested in being an EYC sailing instructor or dock assistant? Please contact Marta Fonseca at [email protected].
The summer countdown at EYC has officially begun! We can’t wait for another amazing season on the water!

Summer 2026 Session Coming Soon

The EYC operates one of the largest and oldest sailing schools in the midwest.  We offer lessons from beginner to advanced, racing and power boating skills, youth and adults, and one and two weeks sessions are available.

Be on the lookout: the EYC lesson registration link will be sent out on Saturday morning. We have 11 Sessions for 2026, and lessons will begin June 2 and go through August 15th.

 

Registration for 2026 Update

Exciting things are happening at EYC! We’re launching a new registration platform through Clubspot, designed to create a smoother, more user-friendly experience for all of our members.

A full blog post with program dates and details will be shared soon.

EYC summer lesson registration opens on Saturday, February 14 at 9:00 a.m.

We can’t wait to share what’s ahead—stay tuned!

Passing of Jean Reynolds

The EYC is saddened to share the news of the passing of Jean Reynolds, a longtime supporter of the Ephraim Yacht Club. Please find her obituary and celebration details below as we join in remembering her remarkable life. We extend our sincere condolences to her family and her friends on their loss.

Jean’s obituary can be found HERE.

New Management System

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The EYC is moving to a new club management system, Clubspot, this season. Clubspot will be a one-stop shop for our community to sign up for membership, renew membership, lessons, dry slip rentals, and review racing results: all from a single login! In the future, we anticipate this same system to also handle our calendar and signups for ticketed events.

For mailed renewals, please send to:
Ephraim Yacht Club
P.O. Box 331
Ephraim, WI 54211

We look forward to the simplified experience Clubspot will provide our members. Stay tuned for further updates. We are targeting a February 1st launch for membership and lesson enrollment through Clubspot.

Join Our Staff – We’re Hiring for 2026 Summer Season

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Join us for an unforgettable summer in the heart of Door County! The Ephraim Yacht Club is accepting applications for the following positions for the 2026 summer season. If interested, please send your resume, including sailing and powerboat experience, references, date of birth, current year in school, available dates for work, and contact information to: Marta Fonseca at [email protected].

SAILING INSTRUCTOR

Sailing Instructor duties include teaching sailing lessons, running races, working dock and  mentoring of dock assistants and students.  Other duties include general clubhouse maintenance/cleaning, member assistance, and equipment care and maintenance.

Applicants should be small boat sailors with a solid sailing resume, instruction and racing experience favorable. Instructors are required to have US Sailing Level I Instructor certification or higher level US Sailing certification, current CPR/First Aid AED, and SafeSport certifications prior to employment. Sailing Instructors should expect to work approximately 35 to 40 hours per week. Applicants must be have reached their 16th birthday by December 31st, 2026.

DOCK ASSISTANT
Dock Assistant primary duties include keeping EYC facilities clean/equipped, and assisting members. Dock assistants also assist in launching, docking, storing boats, and race management. Ability to sail effectively is preferred and will help future role progression. Dock Assistants are required to have current CPR/First Aid and SafeSport certifications prior to employment.
Dock Assistants should expect to work approximately 20-30 hours per week. Applicants should have reached their 15th birthday by December 31st, 2026. Applicants under the age of 16 are required to have a WI child labor form.
This is a great opportunity to build skills, gain experience with a fantastic community, and enjoy a memorable summer on the water!  

Passing of Maureen Schmidt

The EYC is saddened to learn of the passing of Maureen Schmidt on January 6th, after her courageous and lengthy battle with metastatic breast cancer.  Her family remembers her deep connection to the EYC  and summers will not be the same in WI without her.  EYC has become such a special place for her family and she really cherished the memories and new traditions that have blossomed on the dock.  We extend our condolences to  Maureen’s family, especially the McCabe family.
Maureen Schmidt’s obituary can be found HERE
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