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!
On Friday, June 27th, the Ephraim Yacht Club community came together for an unforgettable evening at the About Thyme Barn. With a lively “Nautical Cowboys” theme, the night was filled with dancing, laughter, delicious food, and the warmth of good friends.
A heartfelt thank you to Lucas and the entire team at About Thyme Barn for their generous support of the club and for providing the beautiful venue and great food. Our Commodore Lisa Gifford got our club on the dance floor, and a great time was had by all.
Thanks to the incredible turnout and spirit of giving, we’re excited to share that we met our fundraising goal of $25,000. The funds raised will be used to replace and repair our old boat lifts, ensuring EYC continues to run smoothly and safely.
Congratulations to our best-dressed guests, Julia Reynolds and Will Hoag, for fully embracing the Nautical Cowboy spirit in style!
Thank you to everyone who helped make the night such a success—we couldn’t have done it without you.
See you on the Dock!!
The EYC golf outing was held on Wednesday, July 3rd with 20 participants. In an epic battle, Mike Lisle, Jr, Andrew Lisle, Jason Potter, Mike Schellpfeffer won with a score of 4 under par settled by a putt off on the practice green. It was a great way to start the July 4th weekend. Thank you to Andrew Gifford for coordinating this event.
Is it really July 4th if you don’t get some ice cream at the EYC? We loved seeing so many members on the dock Friday, July 4th. Thank you to those families who brought toppings to stock our ice cream sundae bar, to icecreamsource.com for the three flavors of Ice Cream Factory ice cream, and to our volunteers, ice cream scoopers Nancy Claypool, Leslie Smith, and Fabian Waleffe, and clean-up crew Jim Nagrant, Ty Little, Luke Kennedy, Andrew Gifford, Lisa Gifford, Marta Fonseca. We want to give a big shout out ot he trio of Eliana Nagrant, Jane Kennedy and Melissa Little for coordinating the event.
On Saturday, July 5th the EYC held their annual Family Regatta during our regular Flying Scot series. The Family regatta had 6 boats in the fleet representing the Knight, Hoyerman, Papenthien/Thérien, Dischner and Faugust/Ikeda families. Saturday was a gorgeous day with perfect wind and the regatta had 4 races. The husband and wife team of skipper Michael Faugust and crew, Jennifer Ikeda took 1st place, the Hoyerman family with skipper Eric Hoyerman and crew of Jodie and Olivia Hoyerman took 2nd place and the cousin team of skipper Teddy Papenthien and crew, Benji Thérien took 3rd place.
This week the EYC will host the always wild and wacky Water Games activity on the dock. Students in lessons and members 8-18 are invited to attend. Please have a PFD, water bottle and closed toed shoes. No children aged 7 and under should be on the dock without a parent to supervise them throughout the activity.
It’s back! Gentleman are invited to attend an evening of casual dining and merriment hosted by Bill Andersen, Quinn
Brennan, and Steve Sauter. Doors open at 5:00 pm. Members and guests welcome. Join us at 2450 Bittersweet Lane, Sister Bay. Please your choice of food…perhaps enough to share. There will be beer, wine and an assortment of non-alcoholic beverages provided. There is a grill available. We’ll have an outdoor fire going.
All Ladies are invited to wine and dine on the EYC dock on Thursday, July 10, 6pm. This sunset social event is traditional First Mates Potluck style, everyone please bring a dish to pass and BYO drink of choice. Cups, ice, and water provided. We’re looking forward to hosting this event on our dock, the best sunset viewing there is! (This event is held rain or shine).
Newly designed EYC gear can be found on sale on Fridays on the dock from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lend a hand, meet other EYC members and volunteer for an hour. Use this Link to volunteer. We have canvas bags, toddler T’s, shirts and hats designed just for our junior sailors, a new belt more! These designs are only available at our pop-up shop on the dock.
Can’t make it to the dock? Visit our EYC Online Store store hosted by Game Day Gear. This site has a variety of EYC branded merchandise from Helly Hanson, Peter Millar and Yeti, with a variety of options to choose from. The best part is the EYC earns 10% of the sales, so buying items helps us to fundraise. These items are only available online.
This 2 day regatta is open to all boats of the International Optimist class, regardless of whether skippers are members of the Ephraim Yacht Club. The drawing for EYC members to use an EYC-owned boat will take place promptly at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 12. Skippers must be present in person to participate in the boat draw. Skipper’s and boat names/numbers will be entered into a randomizer to determine the boat assignment. Skipper’s meeting will be held at 11:45 a.m. Register online using this LinkDay of registration is available.
This week there is no Junior Activity. We hope you all come out with your families to the Ice Cream Social on Friday, July 4th.
This Friday, July 4th the ‘Geezer Gatta will be held in conjunction with our regular Friday weekly series 420 races. Trophies will be awarded to skippers who have been former instructors at the EYC. Skippers meeting at 5:00 pm.
The EYC’s Ice Cream Social is a cherished July 4th tradition. Before heading out to watch the fireworks, come to the EYC at 7:30 p.m. to celebrate the 4th with ice cream sundaes. Three flavors of ice cream, generously provided by IcecreamSource.com, will be served. We ask that each family that attends bring a topping for our build your own sundae bar (e.g. caramel and hot chocolate sauces, your favorite candy, whipped cream, chopped fruit or nuts). We could use a few extra hands for this event. Put a smile on everyone’s face because you are scooping ice cream! Please use this link Ice Cream Social Volunteers to sign-up.
This Saturday, the EYC will be hosting the annual Family regatta in conjunction with the Saturday Flying Scot series. Grab your mom, dad, sister, brother, cousin, wife, husband, aunt or uncle. In awarding places in the Family Regatta, a boat will be awarded its total points for the day, including for purposes of calculating regatta scores all boats racing but not eligible for the specified regatta trophies.
All EYC Ladies, please mark your calendars for the First Mates Potluck on Thursday, July 10 @ 6 pm. Please plan to join us on the EYC Dock for this lovely sunset social event. All attendees are asked to bring a dish to share (main, side or dessert).
Gentlemen of the Ephraim Yacht Club. Welcome to an evening of casual dining and
merriment with your fellow EYC friends and family — hosted by Bill Andersen, Quinn
Brennan, and Steve Sauter. Your choice of food…perhaps enough to share. There will be beer, wine and an assortment of non-alcoholic beverages provided. There is a grill available.
Doors open at 5:00 pm. Feel free to invite a guest. 2450 Bittersweet Lane Sister Bay, Wisconsin
Here’s to another great week at the EYC
On Friday come on down to the dock to check out the EYC Pop-up shop and then head up to the clubhouse to meet your EYC Board. Coffee with the Board will start at 9:00. We hope that all our members will come down to the clubhouse to meet your elected Board Members. We are happy to answer your questions about the EYC.
Head on down to the dock Friday mornings for our EYC Pop-up shop. We have a large variety items of items for sale including hats, belts, youth and toddler items, t-shirts, hoodies, coffee cups and tumblers. We are open on Fridays until the end of our season 8/15. Can’t make it to the dock? You can also shop our online store through Game Day Gear. Use this LINK to shop online. 10% of the proceeds go back to the EYC.
The EYC’s Ice Cream Social is a cherished July 4th tradition. Before heading out to watch the fireworks, come to the EYC at 7:30 p.m. to celebrate the 4th with ice cream sundaes. Three flavors of ice cream, generously provided by IcecreamSource.com, will be served. We ask that each family that attends bring a topping for our build your own sundae bar (e.g. caramel and hot chocolate sauces, your favorite candy, whipped cream, chopped fruit or nuts). We could use a few extra hands for this event. Put a smile on everyone’s face because you are scooping ice cream! Please use this link Ice Cream Social Volunteers to sign-up.
An incredible THANK YOU to all of the people that made the 2025 Aaron R Moore Pancake Breakfast a HUGE success. We had many repeat volunteers and new faces (including a few non-EYC members who love the cause and the event!): Karen Bierman, Claudia Werner, Bill Hoag, Lisa Olson, Lillie Conrad, Jeanne Papenthien, Matthew Goode, Ann Abbott, Susie Gebhardt, Bob Richter, Rob & Sherry Moore, Fabian Waleffe, Kevin Forsman, Bill Ford, Lisa Gifford, Mike Schellpfeffer, Marsella Fults, Marta Fonseca, Leslie Smith, Maureen Schmidt, Gary Moore and Larry Balistreri. It is so wonderful to see so many bright eyes and feel the energy on Fyr Bal morning. Donning bright blue aprons, together we sliced 50 lbs of strawberries, grilled 60 lbs of Marchants sausage links, flipped hundreds & hundreds of pancakes, cleared & set tables for over 240, and made sure every eater left with a smile. Over $2500 was raised this year, about $600 more than 2024. We are already excited for next year to help Sherry & Rob honor their son, Aaron! A big shout out to our coordinators, Jane Reyerson Ford & Lisa Forsman!
This Friday June 27th, the EYC will host their Summer Gala to raise funds for new lifts at the EYC! Head on down to About Thyme Farm in your best Nautical Cowboy attire for a wonderful cause! If you haven’t already purchased your tickets this is your last chance. Tickets are $150 per person. Please click this LINK to purchase your EYC Gala tickets. We can give you a lift! Parking assistance is available upon request.
If you can’t attend the event, give a “lift” to our sailors using this link Lift Donation or Mail a check payable to Ephraim Yacht Club, write “Boat Lifts” in the memo line and mail to: EYC P.O. Box 331, Ephraim, WI 54211
Sponsorship Levels
Choose the level that speaks to you—every dollar counts and brings us closer to smoother launches for EYC sailors and students.
$1-149 Deckhand, $150-499 Bosum,$500-999 First Mate, $1,000 Skipper,$5,000 Commodore
* Donations of $5,000* will fund a brand-new boat lift.
We had yet another lift break last week, highlighting the importance of the EYC Gala Fundraiser.
Help Give Our Sailors a Daily “Lift”. Tickets still available for the EYC summer Gala for Friday, June 27th at About Thyme Farm from 6:30-11:30 p.m. Our old boat lifts have served us well, but after countless seasons, they’re due for more than a facelift. This summer, we’re raising funds to purchase brand-new boat lifts—so our sailors and staff can launch and dock with ease and safety. Tickets are $150 per person. Please click this LINK to purchase your EYC Gala tickets.
If you cannot attend the Gala, you can still donate to this very important initiative.
Sponsorship Levels
Choose the level that speaks to you—every dollar counts and brings us closer to smoother launches for EYC sailors and students.
$1-149 Deckhand,
$150-499 Bosum,
$500-999 First Mate,
$1,000 Skipper,
$5,000 Commodore
* Donations of $5,000* will fund a brand-new boat lift.
Donate Today
Click Lift Donation
or
Mail a check payable to Ephraim Yacht Club, write “Boat Lifts” in the memo line and mail~
EYC
All members are welcome to play Mah Jongg at the club house on Wednesday afternoons from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. All levels welcome, bring your 2025 Card.
This week EYC students and members will be be able to enjoy a fun game of kickball at the Sister Bay Sports complex from 6:00-7:30. Drop your sailor off with their water bottles, snack to share and some fire in their bellies!
Happy Summer Solstice! Here’s what’s happening at the EYC this weekend.
Friday nights are for 420s, RS Terras and Lasers. Skippers meeting at 5:00 p.m. The EYC weekly series is open to all members and members can use their own boats or a club boat.
If you are not racing come socialize at the end of the dock during the races, starting at 6:00 pm. Cheer on your favorite sailor from the bleachers or chair. Join us for a post-race potluck, bring a side dish to share and a main dish for your crew.
The Friday pop-up shop is back!! This year Jorie Johansen took on the role as Merchandise chair. The newly designed EYC gear can be found on sale on Fridays on the dock from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Come on down and take a look at all of our merchandise and designs for this year. We have canvas bags, toddler T’s, shirts and hats designed just for our junior sailors, a new belt more! These designs are only available at our pop-up shop on the dock.
We are excited to announce, the opening of an online store through Game Day Gear. This site has a variety of EYC branded merchandise from Helly Hanson, Peter Millar and Yeti, with a variety of options to choose from. The best part is the EYC earns 10% of the sales, so buying items helps us to fundraise. Use this link EYC Online Store. These items are only available online.
Happy Shopping and See you on the Dock!