We hope you’ll join us next weekend for our Opening Social and Blessing of the Fleet and Remembrance Ceremony on June 13th as we celebrate the start of summer together.
The Blessing of the Fleet and Rembrance Ceremony begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the Opening Social at 6:00 p.m. We’ll have beer, wine, soft drinks, please bring an appetizer to share.
We are looking for a few more volunteers to help make this event a success! VOLUNTEER LINK
One of the best parts of opening weekend is reconnecting after the winter months—catching up with friends, welcoming new members, and enjoying the excitement of the harbor coming back to life. We’ll also take a moment to remember members of the EYC family who passed away this past year.
Heartfelt thanks to everyone who came out for clean-up weekend. Between the docks, boats, clubhouse, and grounds, a lot gets done in a short amount of time, and we couldn’t get the club ready for summer without all the volunteers who pitch in every year.
Summer is upon us and lessons begin Monday! We’re excited to welcome sailors back down to the waterfront for another summer at EYC.
A few reminders before the first day:
Please arrive a little early on Monday morning.
Make sure sailors bring a life jacket, sunscreen, water bottle, towel, and appropriate layers.
Label your personal items.
The waterfront can be cooler than expected in the mornings, especially early in the season.
Our instructors have been hard at work getting everything ready, and we’re looking forward to a great summer on the water.
There’s always something special about the first lesson week — seeing the docks full again, hearing whistles and sails flapping, and watching kids come back year after year excited to get back in boats.
The 2026 EYC Golf Outing is set for Thursday, July 2nd at Peninsula Park Golf Course, with tee times beginning at 1:10 p.m.
The event will be played in a scramble format, making it a fun and relaxed afternoon for golfers of all skill levels. There are 4 remaining spots available.
If you are interested in playing, please contact Andrew Gifford directly by email ([email protected]) to reserve your spot.
Join us this Saturday, May 23rd for our Pre-season day from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Help us get the dock, boats and clubhouse ready for summer 2026! Coffee and goodies from the Eagle Bakery!!
EYC Directory
We know that our members eagerly await its arrival and we realize that it will be delivered a little later than usual this year. The beloved EYC directory will be going to print shortly and expected delivery is in June. We thank for your patience and understanding as we navigate our new system and onboard our new volunteer, Stephanie Richter. Thanks to Fran Morof and Lisa Gifford for all their efforts over the years in preparing and producing the directory.
Please email [email protected] and let the directory committee know if you prefer to have your directory held at EYC for pick up instead of mailed for the summer season. Please reply by Monday, June 1st.
EYC Summer Activities and Calendar
Starting June 6th, we have many activities going on each week including racing on Eagle Harbor in Scots, Optis, 420s, ICLA (fka Lasers), and Terras; playing Bunco, Bridge or Mah Jongg in the clubhouse; and our opening social on June 13th. To learn more about all events at the EYC view our calendar on our website www.eyc.org/events or use this link to view our full 2026 EYC Calendar
Summer Ready at the EYC 2026: Clean Up Day, Volunteers Needed, Dry Slips
The countdown to summer is officially on! While the harbor may still be waking up, we are ready for our dock equipment volunteers to help get lifts in, prepare club boats, and make sure the EYC is ready for another unforgettable season on the water.
For many of us, summer doesn’t truly begin until we’re back on the dock, rigging boats, catching up with friends, and watching the sunset from the clubhouse porch.
Clean-Up Day — This Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 9-12
Join us for our annual pre-season Clean-Up Day on Saturday, May 23. Help us get the clubhouse, docks, and grounds ready for a fantastic summer season. Whether you can stay for an hour or the whole time, we would love to have you there.
Coffee, donuts, and plenty of good company will be provided for all our amazing volunteers.
Volunteering at the EYC
The EYC runs on amazing volunteers, and there are so many ways to get involved this summer. From regattas and social events to junior activities and club traditions, we’re looking for members and families to help make the 2026 season a success.
Dry slips and lockers are now available for the 2026 season. If you plan to keep your boat at the club this summer, now is the time to reserve your spot. The EYC has a variety of dry slips available for rent to club members including:Flying Scot or Laser Dry Slip ($550) , Kayaks ($115), Laser ($550), and Stacked Opti ($115).
• Slips may not be assigned or sublet
• Boats may occasionally need to be removed during major regattas if not actively participating
• Club boats remain available for member use by reservation
Thank you in advance for your understanding to ensure the success of our regattas.
Don’t forget: as a member, you have access to club boats! Please contact Director Penelope Whiteside at the clubhouse at 920-854-7107 or by email at [email protected] to reserve a boat.
We can’t wait to see everyone back on the dock soon!
The EYC is saddened to announce the passing of longtime member and former EYC commodore, George Kraemer, II on March 20, 2026. George loved sailing, Door County and the Ephraim Yacht Club. Our sincere condolences go out to his family and friends.
I am excited to announce that EYC will be hosting the ILCA (Laser) District 20 Championships July 18/19. District 20 consists of Wisconsin and Illinois and is one of the more active districts in the country. We expect high participation from racers within and outside of our district with as many as 50+ boats making up as many as three different classes, ILCA 7, ILCA 6 and ILCA 4. Registration for the regatta and clinic/coaching can be done by clicking here: ILCA d20 Champs
An early bird discount is available so be sure to sign up soon. Regatta fee includes participation prize, after race food on Saturday and continental breakfast each morning.
Participation in this regatta requires an ILCA membership. You will be prompted to renew or join ILCA while signing up for the regatta.
For members using club boats, a boat draw will occur 3 weeks before the regatta. This will allow you to work on your assigned boat to ensure that all rigging, sails and blades are according to your preference. For members using club boats, your regatta fee will be discounted by the amount of the ILCA membership.
In addition there will be a race clinic on July 17 put on by an International level competitor, Tarkan Bolat, who is currently residing in Chicago. He will also be offering on the water coaching during the regatta. Sign up for the clinic (unlimited) and optional coaching (limit 4) will also be on our website for a fee. A bit about Tarkan:
Tarkan Bolat is an ILCA sailor and coach originally from Romania, where he grew up competing at the international level. He started sailing Optimist at age 11 and progressed through Laser Radial and ILCA 7, representing Romania at major international events including the Sailing World Championships. Throughout his junior and youth career he won multiple Romanian national titles and Europacup events.
Tarkan has experience sailing and coaching several classes including ILCA, 49er, C420, and J/105, and has worked with youth sailors at Chicago Yacht Club. His coaching focuses on combining technical boat-handling development with tactical decision making and race strategy. He currently lives in Chicago and remains active in the ILCA fleet while working professionally in the data and AI field.
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.
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!
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.
The 2026 EYC Golf Outing is set for Thursday, July 2nd at Peninsula Park Golf Course, with tee times beginning at 1:10 p.m.
