About Catawba Yacht Club
The Catawba Yacht Club is a private, non-profit club. Income is derived from membership fees and user fees for members.
About Us
The Catawba Yacht Club allows its members and guests of members to enjoy water sports on Lake Wylie, Charlotte, NC. CYC was founded in 1939 for the purpose of providing family-oriented sailing and docking facilities for members.
The Club house was built near the end of Youngblood Road West on Lake Wylie in 1955. Although many aspects of the Club have changed over the years, providing family-oriented water sports for members remains the primary goal.
The Catawba Yacht Club is a private, non-profit club. Income is derived from membership fees and user fees for members.
CYC has two active programs — sailing and rowing. In addition, CYC has an active social program. Check the calendar for current scheduled events!
What is being a member of Catawba Yacht Club, Charlotte, NC, like?
Being a member of the Catawba Yacht Club in Charlotte, NC, offers the opportunity to enjoy various water sports on Lake Wylie. The club, founded in 1939, is a private club that provides family-oriented sailing and docking facilities for its members.
As a member, you’ll have access to the club’s amenities and privileges, including the use of sailing and docking facilities and the opportunity to participate in competitive sailing[2]. The club offers one-design and Portsmouth fleet racing, providing a thrilling and competitive environment for sailors of different skill levels.
To become a member, prospective members typically require a sponsor and two co-sponsors who are current members of the club. These sponsors will introduce potential members to other members and also serve as mentors during the membership process.
Being part of Catawba Yacht Club allows you to engage with a community of fellow sailing enthusiasts and participate in events, regattas, and social activities organized by the club. It provides an opportunity to share experiences, grow your sailing skills, and build lifelong friendships with like-minded individuals who share a passion for water sports.
Our Location
CYC is located on a quiet cove of Lake Wylie in North Carolina. The Club is south of the Buster Boyd Bridge. It takes members about 30 minutes to drive to the Club from Charlotte, Pineville, Clover, or Rock Hill.
The gate to the Club is locked. Members are issued keys. You must be a member or with a member as a quest to have access to the club. The exceptions are sailing and rowing events in which nonmembers gather at CYC to participate in practices and races that are run by CYC members.
Our address for GPS use is 19809 West Youngblood Road, Charlotte, NC.
Officers
Nancy Smith
Commodore
Ann Crehore
Vice-Commodore/Membership/Safety
Rob Gruber
Yards and Docks
Bob Boyd
Recreation Fleet Captain
Phil Gilmore
Rowing Fleet Captain
Ron Wright
Sailing Fleet Captain
Rich Rabassa
Entertainment
Jim Higgins
House & Grounds
Dave Kern
Secretary
Dan Zakerski
Treasurer
FAQs
New-member candidates start by meeting a few members. This often happens by taking our learn-to-row class, participating as guest rower, participating as a guest in some of our club sailboat races, and/or attending a social event as a member’s guest. If you want help meeting new people, contact either the rowing captain, sailing captain, or the entertainment chair.
Two regularly scheduled membership meetings are held each year – one in the spring and one in the fall. The Secretary can also call for a membership meeting if the majority of the Board of Governors or fifteen members request one. The Secretary must issue a notice to the members within seven days of the meeting. This usually happens two weeks before a meeting.
The meetings allow members to vote on issues and candidates for offices. Each family gets a vote.