Buildings and Grounds

Clubhouse The first clubhouse built on this property in 1963 was demolished at the close of the 1997 season; the present building, designed by member architects, was opened the first week of the 1998 season. The design recalls the open space and canvas covered porch of the very first clubhouse, on the Burlington waterfront, in use from 1888 to 1901. The present building is 2770 sq ft; 4500 sq ft counting the office and patios. (The 1963 building was 1150; 2550 counting a wooden deck.)

Sharpie Building Operations base for our Junior Sailing Sailing and a workshop for the Harbor Committee and our club diver. Was built in 2016 replacing the Butler Building, which had been on site and used for the same purposes since the beginning of our operations at this location in 1961.

Utility Shed Located in the SW corner of our property. Used for general storage including chain and other hardware for our mooring field. Built in 2023.

Grounds The club is located on 3.7 acres with 600 feet of shoreline; it was purchased as an undeveloped parcel in 1962. Access to the water is by two sets of floating docks and a paved launch ramp. The main dock is accessible by wheelchair.

Amenities Picnic tables, two charcoal BBQ stands, a gas grill, lounge chairs, and a swingset/slide play area are available, generally on an unreserved first-come basis.

House and Grounds Rules see Rules.

Information Contact the House or Grounds Chair, as appropriate

Club

LCYC is a member-run yacht club located in a sheltered cove on the southwest shore of Shelburne Bay in Shelburne, Vermont, USA. We offer moorings, activities, and community for our members, most of whom own a sailboat or powerboat. The object of the Club is to promote and encourage boating and sailing on Lake Champlain, while emphasizing racing, cruising, and education, without financial gain. Click here if you are interested in joining LCYC!

About | Binnacle | Directions | History

Cruising

Lake Champlain offers some of the best freshwater cruising in North America. The beautiful scenery and charming lakeside destinations make it a great place to explore. LCYC organizes several rendezvous events. Spontaneous cruising events also materialize throughout the season. We have a number of scheduled events planned for the summer season. Cruisers are out and about just about every weekday and weekend throughout the summer.

Cruising | Events | Destinations | Safety

Is your Junior Sailor ready to set sail?

Welcome to the LCYC Junior Sailing Program, where we ignite a lifelong passion for sailing in young adventurers. Our program offers a safe and enjoyable learning environment tailored to sailors of all levels—from beginners to advanced racers.

Registration | Schedule | Curriculum | Boat Use