Potluck begins following the Friday evening races (RS Tera/420/ILCa).
Join your fellow club members at the end of the dock to watch races, nibble on snacks, socialize, and enjoy the sunset.
Once the races finish, there will be a family potluck for all. Please bring a dish to share.
SATURDAY’S EVENTS (June 13)
5:30 p.m. | Blessing of the Fleet
Gather with us on the dock as we continue this special EYC tradition and offer a blessing for a safe, joyful, and memorable season on the water.
5:45 p.m. | Remembering Our EYC Friends
Following the blessing, we will take a moment to honor and celebrate the cherished EYC members we have lost since last year’s gathering. Their friendships, stories, and contributions remain a meaningful part of our club and community.
6:00 p.m. | Opening Social Begins!
Stay and celebrate the start of summer with fellow members and friends! EYC will provide wine, beer, and soft drinks — please bring an appetizer to share.
Our Commodore will introduce the 2026 EYC staff, and we’ll toast to another season of sailing, friendship, and memories on Eagle Harbor.
This event is open to EYC members, guests ages 18+, and all EYC staff.
Flying Scot North American Championship, June 25-28, 2025.
The NACs are back in the Midwest District for the first time in a long time. They will be held at the Carlyle Sailing Association in Carlyle, Illinois. Here is the link for more information NAC Link
Flying Scot Midwest Direct Championship, August 1-3, 2025.
We are excited that the Flying Scot Midwest District Championship has rotated back to EYC and will be held in conjunction with the Ephraim Regatta this year. Since this is a district championship, we anticipate that more racers will be in attendance. EYC members who are interested in racing or volunteering during this event please contact Woody Heidler at [email protected],
We are also looking for a host to house Dan Leach (Fleet Captain for Clinton Lake) and Chris Tesdal for the Districts/Ephraim Regatta. Housing is a great way to extend EYC hospitality. There are additional sailors who have also expressed interest in coming to Ephraim if housing is available. Please contact Nancy Claypool at [email protected]
Fleet Activities
If you’re looking for help getting your boat ready for the season or would like to join in on some chalk talks, feel free to reach out. I also hope we’ll have plenty of chances for those interested to socialize and unwind after racing, Mondays and Saturdays.
Flying Scot Midwinters 2025.
Congratulations to Michael Faugust, Jennifer Ikeda (and yours truly) who placed fifth in the Championship Division. I must note that a couple of us had a conversation during the Midwinters with Terry Dees and her husband, Dan Kolenich, at Ft. Walton. Terry Dees was the Flying Scot Class President in 1995 and she and her husband, Dan Kolenich, attended the 2009 NACs at EYC and commented during this event that it was best NAC she ever attended. When Michael Faugust asked her what made it memorable, she started out by complimenting our staff – who helped park boats, unload and transport gear, get masts up, and otherwise assisted wherever they could. She also mentioned that all of our events were terrific and, for the most part, kept all the racers together over the course of the event. So, here we are about 16 years later and our event is still well remembered. Kudos to EYC!
Summer is almost here and the Learn to Sail program will kick off on Monday, June 10th! We offer lessons from Beginners to advanced and everything in between, including a power boating and adult lessons.
Do you have a sailor who loves the 420/RS Tera or maybe a water rat who wants to improve their racing skills? Perhaps, you have a sailor looking for a more challenging course?
Intro to Racingis an ideal course for intermediate or advanced students who are excited to move FAST(er)! This course is coached by an accomplished college sailor (Hobart and William Smith College), Frances Depke, who is new to our staff this year. This course will be primarily taught in our 420 Fleet, or depending on the weight and size of the sailor, in our RS Teras, a perfect boat that is particularly suited for sailors looking to transition out of Optis.
Frances will guide students through the intricacies of effective racing strategy and tactics, offering insights that go beyond the basics. Unlike any other EYC course, this course includes common starting techniques, cover vs. fleet splitting decision making, and leveraging racing rules to your advantage. Sailboat racing opens doors to lifelong opportunities across various age groups and levels, from youth and high school competitions to collegiate and beyond. “Intro to Racing” serves as an invaluable stepping stone for honing competitive skills, setting sail towards a future filled with thrilling challenges and victories on the water.
EYC Weekly Race series
The EYC offers a weekly race series for our members to put their knowledge into action! Our weekly race series hosts a different fleet in the evenings on Mondays(Opti’s and Scots), Tuesdays(420’s and Lasers), Thursdays(Opti’s and RS Teras)) and Friday s(420’s and Lasers) and in the morning on Saturdays(Flying Scots). We kick off our racing series on Saturday, June 16th with our Flying Scot fleet.
Many sessions are full or filling up fast!
These sessions are currently full:
Beginner 1: B morning, B1 morning, B2 morning, B2 afternoon, C morning, C2 morning, D1 morning, D2 morning, F morning. For Beginner 2: B1, C1, C2 D1 all morning,Intermediate: B2, C2 morning , Adventure Sailing: B2 afternoon, D2 and E morning.
Don’t wait! We have limited availability for Beginner 1 and 2 in June, Adventure Sailing in June and July. If you are looking for a particular lesson type or session check availability in our afternoon sessions. Sign up for lessons with this link Sailing Lessons
EYC racing starts on Saturday, June 10th. We have 5 different Fleets, Optis, RS Teras, 420s, Lasers and Flying Scots. The EYC weekday series is open to all members and club boats can be used. Boat Draw occurs one hour before race time.
With the addition of the RS Tera fleet, we have made changes to the race schedule, please take note.
Monday: 420/Opti
Tuesday: RS Tera/Laser
Thursday: Opti/Flying Scot
Friday: Laser/420
Saturday: Flying Scot
For more information check our website using this link EYC Racing/Regatta For any questions or if you are interested in volunteering to help grow our racing program, please reach out to Woody Heidler [email protected]
Opening Social
EYC Opening Social will be held on Saturday, June 10, 5:30pm on the dock! All adult members welcome. Blessing of the fleet ceremony begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by a remembrance of members who have passed at 5:45 p.m. The social begins at 6:00 p.m.
Beer, wine, Champagne and music provided. Please bring an appetizer to pass. Sorry, no pets allowed. Greeters, Bar Service and clean-up help needed. To volunteer, sign up HERE.
FYR Bal Pancake Breakfast
The EYC will once again be part of the FYR Bal Festival and will host the Pancake Breakfast at the Eprhaim Village Hall. This is a fun way to be part of the Ephraim community, be involved with the EYC and support a great cause, Sailing Scholarships for Door County youth. To Volunteer, sign up HERE
The EYC Aaron R. Moore Scholarship Fund is a charitable fund of The Door County Community Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3)public charity.
OPENING SOCIAL, REMEMBRANCE AND BLESSING OF THE FLEET
SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2021
Please join us for our Blessing of the Fleet on the dock at 5:30 p.m.
We will pay tribute to our departed members with a remembrance at 5:45 p.m.
The Opening Social will begin at 6:00 PM. Wine, Beer and soft drinks will be served.
Please bring an appetizer to share. This is an adult only event.
We will also be introducing our 2021 EYC Staff.
Come down to celebrate the opening of our sailing season and
check out our restoration projects!
Thank you, cleaning crew!!
EYC’s Opening Clean-up day was a huge success!
We loved the buzz on the dock as the many volunteers made quick work of all our opening tasks.
The can do spirit and sense of community is what makes this club work!
We truly appreciate each and everyone of our volunteers,
A special shout out goes to the sailors from the Gibralter HS Sailing Team that came out to lend a hand!
We may be missing a few names but the following volunteers signed in:
Viviane Finck, Olivia Finck, Gordon Rowley, Skip Harsh, Ryan Fasshauer, Liz Graffagna, Brian Bartel, Kim Winburn, Finn Bartel, Nora Bartel, Leslie Waleffe, Steve Crane, Deb Crane, Jen Peterson, Lucy Peterson, Sarah Olson, Liz Dischner, Charlie Dischner, Bjorn Hooper, Jeffrey Smidt, Aria Nordahl, Kai Nordahl, Gary Moore, Bob Elvert, Jorie Johansen, Anton Johansen, Hayden Johansen, Toby Johansen, Vivi Sauter, Steve Sauter, Cain Goettelman, Brian Ritter, Hugh Haggerty, Spencer Olson, Abby O’Rourke, Jack O’Rourke and your commodore, Laura O’Rourke.
Again, Thanks to all of you who came out and helped get the EYC ready for the summer season.
Yes, summer is upon us and we are beyond thrilled to kick-off the 2021 Season.
Here are some important dates to remember:
MAY 29– Spring Clean- come on out and lend a hand to get the club ready for the summer.
Volunteers are needed to help get the club in “ship-shape”. Please come at 9:00 a.m.
We will be cleaning and organizing the clubhouse, docks, boats and equipment and
we anticipate being finished by 12:00p.m. There are jobs for all ages and abilities.
JUNE 1- The EYC officially opens for the season (cue the pfd, sunglasses and boat shoes!).
JUNE 7-Bridge begins with open play at 1:00 p.m. An updated, 2021 EYC Summer Bridge
Information document has been posted on the website. Please review the document, as it contains
a change (since the Eagle’s Cry)regarding the 5- week bridge lesson series.
JUNE 14– EYC Sailing Lessons begin with Session A. Registration continues for all sessions and the EYC dock will soon be buzzing with activity so don’t delay, summer sailing lessons are filling up fast. All the Beginner morning sessions are almost at capacity. Don’t forget, there are lots of options for all skill levels and ages!
JUNE 26– Gala dinner and silent auction to benefit the EYC’s Aaron R. Moore Sailing Scholarship. Northern Haus @ 6:30 p.m. Get Ready! Ticket Registration coming soon.
Check the CALENDAR on our website for all the dates and timings of events, lessons
Can you feel the anticipation?? The snow and ice on Eagle Harbor is melting and we are excited about a full summer of activities at the EYC. The 2021 Calendar of events, lessons and racing has been announced! Our season kicks off with the club opening during Memorial Day weekend and runs through the end of September. Our “Flagship” event, the 116th Ephraim Regatta, will begin August 7th. Please check our website http://ephraimyc.wpengine.com for the full calendar of all activities, Learn to sail lesson schedule and racing series information.
Renew your membership or join the EYC by April 1st (be a part of something awesome)
Don’t be left out! Renew your membership or join the EYC by April 1st to be included in the EYC directory. Renew or join here at MEMBERSHIP . Nudge your squad and have them renew or join now.
Interested in Joining the EYC? We have 5 levels of membership. Looking for a great graduation gift? How about an EYC membership for the college grad?
Family: $225/yr ( member, spouse and children under 25 years old) Senior and Senior Couples: $200/yr ( member or member spouse age 71 and over) Single: $200/yr ( member age 25-70) Young Adult: $50/yr (age 25-30) no initiation fee and limited membership benefits**
Student: $75/yr (age 24 and under) no initiation fee and limited membership benefits**
**no voting and no reciprocal club privileges
If you need any assistance with your membership renewal or new membership registration please contact Lisa Gifford at: [email protected]
EYC Directory Hacks
When you renew your membership, please take the time to check all of your personal information to make sure everything is entered correctly, for yourself and your family members. We would also greatly appreciate it if you would take the time to have your entry match the format detailed below. This will ensure all entries are uniform and formatted properly for the printer. While this will be a little inconvenient right now, it will save the membership/directory volunteers hours in correcting the formatting later, which they would be forever grateful!
Here is what we’re looking for:
Phone numbers with area code in parenthetical format with a space and number with dashes, e.g.(920) 854-7107
Addresses with the direction abbreviated and thoroughfares spelled out, e.g. 10071 N. Water Street
States abbreviated in caps, e.g. WI
Only first letter caps, as in the above address, not 10071 N. WATER STREET; same with emails.
Post office boxes as P.O. Box (no space, just periods, between the first 2 letters, and a space after the second period)
If you have a spouse, make sure the Mailing Address name lists you both properly.
Delete duplicate emails for you and your spouse if they are not different, only the primary needs to have an email; same for phone numbers.
