The EYC is saddened to announce the passing of member John Guenther. John came to love the EYC later in life as he watched his grandchildren grow through the program and supported them in their sailing endeavors. We would like to extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends, especially Liz, John, Kate and Charlie Dischner.
John’s obituary can be found HERE
The EYC is saddened to learn of the passing of longtime member, Joan Schaupp. Joan passed away at 92 on July 25, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Ephraim was an important part of Joan and Bob’s life for many years. Joan loved walking to the end of the EYC Dock to watch the sunset. She enjoyed jumping of the end off the dock and swimming so much that she donated the current ladder on the dock to make it easier to get out of the water. The EYC expresses their sincere condolences to Joan’s family and friends.
Joan’s obituary can be found here: Joan Schaupp
The EYC Women’s Regatta will take place on Monday, August 4th during the regular Flying Scot Monday series races. The regatta is open to all EYC members. The boat draw for EYC-owned boats will be at 5:00 p.m., the optional skippers meeting will be at 5:30 p.m., and the first warning signal will be at 6:00 p.m. Please review the NOR/SI HERE
This week will be our last Junior Activity of the summer. We will be returning to the Red Putter for a fun night of putt putt. Please pick up and drop off at the Red Putter, 6:00p.m.-7:30p.m and each child should bring $7. Ages 8 to 17 years are welcome. Younger children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Please join us on Saturday, August 10th from 6:00 pm-8:00 p.m. for the Commodore’s Cocktail party at beautiful Hidden Acres Farm in Sister Bay. Join us for our end of season social and EYC awards announcements. All ages welcome! Please bring an appetizer to share. Wine, Beer, soft drinks and water provided.
We are looking for a few extra hands to help with this event. To volunteer sign-up HERE
Last weekend, July 26th and 27th, the EYC held their Laser Regatta. We had 15 participants in two fleets, Lasers and Laser Radials, Representing 4 yacht clubs. The winners of the Laser fleet were in 1st place from Geneva Lake Yacht Club, Grace Toney, and in 2nd and 3rd from the Ephraim Yacht Club, Michael Faugust and David Poquette. In the Laser Radial fleet, the winners were in 1st place from Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club, Frankie Pichette and in 2nd and 3rd place from the EYC, Henry Knight and Calvin Hoag. Thanks to all our PRO Ed Purcell, the EYC Staff, Claudia Werner for coordinating the Racers dinner on Saturday night and to all our participants.
Dear EYC Members
We just learned that the boat we would use as our committee boat for the regatta is not in working order. We are in need of another boat that has a bathroom and can hold 6 people. The boat and owner will be needed both Saturday and Sunday. If you can help fill this need please reach out to Woody Heidler.
This week the EYC will be Capture the Flag at the Sister Bay Activity fields. Students in lessons and members 8-17 are invited to attend. Please bring a water bottle and wear closed toed shoes. No children aged 7 and under should be on the activity without a parent to supervise them throughout the activity.
Our Friday and Saturday Weekly Series will not be held this week.
We need all hands on deck as this year the EYC will be the host to the 120th Ephraim Regatta as well as the Flying Scot Midwest District Championship.
We need volunteers to help at our Pop-up shop during regatta weekend. We will have our regular dock merchandise, as well as this year’s Regatta shirts. Sign-up here to help Regatta Merchandise Sales
Friday, August 1st is the Ephraim Regatta Welcome Party for participants . We are asking all fleet members, sailors, volunteers, and interested club members to show our guest some EYC hospitality. Please use the link below to sign up with the appetizer you plan to bring Welcome Party Appetizers. For questions about this event, please reach out to Nancy Claypool, Fleet 44 Captain.
Racing starts on Saturday, August 2nd at 11 a.m.; however, the club prepares for the event all week long. Woody Heidler, Regatta Chair, is looking for boats and skippers to help on the markset boats for the Ephraim regatta. Tasks would include helping pull anchors and set marks. – please contact Woody at [email protected].
The Regatta Party will be held Saturday evening at Olga Dana Green Park beginning at 6:00 p.m. All sailors, guests and members are welcome to join the festivities. The regatta party is free for kids under the age of 5, $11 for kids ages 6-11 and $21 for 12 and over. Share racing stories while enjoying a meal by Great Lakes BBQ.
Pre-pay for regatta party using this link for Child Tickets Buy it here and Adult Tickets- Buy it here
We are looking for a few extra hands for the Ephraim Regatta Party to help with pick-up, set-up, buffet help and clean-up. Please use this link to sign-up Regatta Party
We can hardly believe it is the last week of July and the end of the season is drawing near. At this year’s commodore party we will be presenting a summer in review video. We would like to include your snapshots! If you have some wonderful summer memories that you have captured in a picture please send them to Henry Tasker by August 3rd via text to 262-606-8023
See you on the Dock!
We need all hands on deck as this year the EYC will be the host to the 120th Ephraim Regatta as well as the Flying Scot Midwest District Championship.
Friday, August 1st is the Ephraim Regatta Welcome Party. We are asking all fleet members, sailors, volunteers, and interested club members to support this event. Please bring an appetizer down to the club no later than 5:30 p.m. on Friday August 1st. We will have many sailors who have traveled long distances and we’d like to show them our EYC hospitality by providing some light fare the night before the regatta. Racers and Regatta volunteers are welcome to attend. For questions about this event, please reach out to Nancy Claypool, Fleet 44 Captain.
Please use the link below to sign up with the appetizer you plan to bring Welcome Party Appetizers
Racing starts on Saturday, August 2nd at 11 a.m.; however, the club prepares for the event all week long. Woody Heidler, Regatta Chair, is looking for boats and skippers to help on the markset boats for the Ephraim regatta. Tasks would include helping pull anchors and set marks. – please contact Woody at [email protected].
The EYC needs an invidual or two to coordinate the lunches for racers/committee members. This includes ordering sandwiches and setting up at the club. Please let us know if you can help contact Lisa Gifford @ [email protected]
The Regatta Party will be held Saturday evening at Olga Dana Green Park beginning at 6:00 p.m. All sailors, guests and members are welcome to join the festivities. The regatta party is free for kids under the age of 5, $11 for kids ages 6-11 and $21 for 12 and over. Share racing stories while enjoying a meal by Great Lakes BBQ. We are looking for a few extra hands for the Ephraim Regatta Party to help with pick-up, set-up, buffet help and clean-up. Please use this link to sign-up Regatta Party
Exciting news, sailors! We still have open spots in nearly all of our remaining summer sailing classes.
If you’ve been thinking about getting out on the water or want to brush up on your skills, now’s the perfect time to enroll. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy the rest of the sailing season with us! Check our website or contact us directly ([email protected]) for more details and to register. We also offer private lessons (minimum of two hours and suggested three hours).
The Laser Regatta is open to all sailors. EYC members are eligible to use club boats and will be entered into the boat draw upon registration. Registration is available online at this link Laser Regatta and also on race day at the clubhouse. Early registration ends on Friday, July 25th at 5:00 p.m.
Please check the Laser NOR for the schedules of the races.
What a great weekend for our Opti Regatta! On Saturday, July 12th and Sunday, July 13th the EYC held their annual Opti Regatta. We had 9 boats in the fleet representing Sturgeon Bay Yacht Club, South Shore Yacht Club and the EYC. First place overall went to Rohan Goettleman, SBYC. 2nd place to Henry Thacker, SSYC and 3rd Place to Morris Schoenung, SSYC. First Place female went to Britta Hubertz, SSYC. Congratulations to all our competitors and to Sarah McCabe and Ellen Kenelly for coordinating the sailors luncheon.
EYC Men’s Night 2025 was a rousing success. 50 men arrived with an array of food and drink to share. The fire pit was alive with stories. Thanks to Bill Andersen, Quinn Brennan and Steve Sauter for hosting!
We had a great group of folks come out on Tuesday to celebrate Joanie’s love of sailing. Thank you to our skippers, Penelope Whiteside, Will Knight, Vivi Sauter and Dan Meilke.
To RSVP please use this link Virginia Gaines Dearborn
This week the EYC will be Capture the Flag at the Sister Bay Activity fields. Students in lessons and members 8-17 are invited to attend. Please bring a water bottle and wear closed toed shoes. No children aged 7 and under should be on the activity without a parent to supervise them throughout the activity.
We are excited to invite all members and their families down to the dock for a Fiesta from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sergio’s Taco Truck will be on the dock and will be serving tacos, burritos and quesadillas for order and purchase. Beverages (Margaritas, cervezas, and lemonade) provided by the EYC. Swim and watch the sunset. We also will have a piñata, limbo and other games for the young and the young at heart!
These three activities continue as per the calendar. If you haven’t had time to get down to the dock and join us in these three activities please come out. Prior knowledge of Bridge is suggested. We do offer a beginner’s table for Mah Jongg, 2025 card is suggested. Bunco is a fast and fun game and everyone is sure to pick it up in quickly.
Please note the date change for this event.
Come join us for a fun sail around Eagle Harbor in memory of Joani Lewis, who loved nothing more than an uplifting sail with friends. We’ll cruise the harbor in Flying Scots for about an hour then head back to the dock for wine, cheese and Door County Pie! Sailors of all levels welcome. Let’s toast to the love of sailing!