Since 1939

Membership

Welcome to the Catawba Yacht Club, a family oriented club founded in 1939. There is no better place on Lake Wylie to enjoy sailing, rowing, or our active social program.

Why Catawba Yacht Club?

Catawba Yacht Club offers a host of benefits including:

Competitive rowing, sailing, and a great social program.

Club Boats available for sailing and rowing.

Dry slips, wet slips, lockers, and boathouse storage facilities.

Open invitations to our social activities

Spacious clubhouse with a commercial kitchen and outdoor patio.

Catawba Yacht Club - Membership at a Glance

CYC is a Private Yacht Club

The Catawba Yacht Club is a private club that allows its members and guests of members to enjoy water sports on Lake Wylie, Charlotte, NC. Prospective members need a sponsor and two co-sponsors (current members) who will introduce them to other members of the club and serve as mentors for the membership process.

Club Privileges

When a prospective member decides to join the club, they start with a guest membership that lasts up to one year. 

During the guest membership period, the prospective members must attend a minimum of: 

  • two social functions
  • two boating activities of your choice
  • a workday
  • a membership meeting


Guest members enjoy all club privileges except the right to vote on club business.

Member Approval

Prospective members complete an application for membership* that must include the endorsement of the sponsor and two co-sponsors. The Membership Committee and the Board of Governors vote on all new member applications.

Transparent Financial Obligations

Financial obligations for Catawba Yacht Club fall in to three categories: annual dues, facility fees, and a one-time initiation fee. Guest members pay annual dues plus fees for any slips or lockers they may desire to lease.

Full Member Possibility

At the end of the guest membership period, prospective members may apply to become full members. At this time, a one time initiation fee becomes due.

Social Interaction

CYC does not have any paid staff. All club members participate in club operations and maintenance. Work days are scheduled for maintenance and cleanup activities. Club members also help prepare for parties and special events. Committees are formed to handle these activities.

Sponsorship

Potential Guest Members need a sponsor and 2 co-sponsors.  When your sponsors have been identified, you may complete the membership form below.

 Note: if you are interested in our club but haven’t met us yet and don’t have sponsors, please use the contact form on our Contact Us page.

Membership FAQ

New-member candidates start with a guest membership that does not commit the perspective member or CYC. Click here for a copy of the Guest Membership Policy.

The CYC bylaws require an annual membership meeting in January and a special membership meeting in October of every year. The Secretary can also call for a membership meeting if the majority of the Board of Govenors 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 condidates for offices. Each member gets a vote.

The Club Calendar says meetings start at 6:30 PM. Members actually start arriving earlier to spend time talking with other members. The grills are fired up around 6:30 PM and are ready for cooking by 7:00 PM. Dinner starts as soon as the food is cooked. The business part of each meeting starts when most people have finished eating.

Interested In Learning More About Catawba Yacht Club?

Click the Contact Us link below.