Providing Fun Boating Activities and Boating Education for Sailors and Power Boaters for Over 65 Years! Whether you plan to sail the high seas, cruise the Great Lakes, cross Lake Erie or water ski the Portage Lakes, Akron Sail and Power Squadron (ASPS) has a program to fit your boating needs. ASPS is a boating social/educational organization providing fun, exciting on-the-water and land-based activities enjoyed by all our members. These activities include rendezvous’, picnics, conferences and dinner meetings with exciting special speakers/events oriented towards the boating community. We also have an extensive and professional boating education program to advance your knowledge of boating and boating topics. Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

All Ports Yacht Club is based at Venetian Marina, 2035 First St, Sandusky, Ohio. APYC is affiliated with three main boating organizations on Lake Erie: Associated Yacht Club (AYC), The Greater Cleveland Boating Association, (GCBA) and Inter-Lake Yachting Association (I-LYA) These memberships provide many benefits to our members. This allows you to travel to other marinas and get discouned dockage. Sandusky, Ohio

Formed in 1982 to promote the sport of sailing, ACSA offers racing and sailing and social activities. Our club consists of sailing families and individuals from both mono-hull, catamaran, and tri-hull fleets. Our members come from a wide range of professions and ages and even consist of some non-sailboat owners who join for the social events, fellowship, and to serve as crew on race days. Alum Creek, Ohio

The Ashtabula Yacht Club is located in northeast Ohio, 60 miles east of Cleveland. It sits in a protected harbor on the Ashtabula River, approximately 1/2 mile south of the lighthouse on Lake Erie. Currently, we have over 200 members and 140 docks that accommodate both powerboats and sailboats ranging between 24' and 50'. Throughout the year we sponsor many events that are open to the "boating public". Ashtabula, Ohio

The Associated Yacht Clubs were formed in 1925, when a consortium of 5 yacht clubs in the Toledo, Ohio, area decided to pool efforts for better boating interaction. AYC is very active in the western basin of Lake Erie, and promotes interaction among it's 32 member clubs.

Now over a half-century old, Atwood Yacht Club is proud to provide its members with social boating activities for all ages. The focal point of the club is our spacious clubhouse, offering dining, gathering, and locker room facilities. From virtually any spot in the club, including our wide porch, members enjoy a panoramic view of Atwood Lake. Sherrodsville, Ohio

We are a public club that provides small boat launching facilities to our members in Bay Village, Ohio. The club is open to any Bay Village resident who owns a boat. Bay Village, Ohio

Bay Point Yacht Club was organized to promote and share a common passion among boating enthusiasts both on and off the water. We are committed to providing a variety of family activities for fun, education, camaraderie and adventure on land and sea. Offers boating activities for power and sailboats, including club cruises and family sail racing, and a social schedule. Marblehead, Ohio

The Toledo Power Boat Club was organized primarily as a power boat owners club; the social side was to be only incidental to the benefits received by its boating members. Toledo, Ohio

The Berea Power Squadron is a group of individuals dedicated to helping recreational boaters advance their boating skills. Increasing your boating skills will allow you to be more at ease on the water, which will allow you to be more relaxed and have more fun. Our members participate by: going on cruises, volunteering their time to teach classes and seminars, performing vessel safety checks and much, much more! We try our best to make our activities fun while increasing our boating skill set. The Berea Power Squadron has members from all over north east and north central Ohio, but the primary area where we draw members from is from the cities of Berea, Strongsville, North Olmsted, Brunswick and Medina. Our members do most of their boating in Lake Erie from the Erie Islands to the City of Cleveland. Berea, Ohio

We love to sail. Berlin Yacht Club is a family friendly sailing club with members from the Youngstown, Akron, Canton, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh areas. Activities sponsored by BYC include adult sailing instruction, youth sail camp, water safety courses and regattas. We look forward to seeing you on the water! North Benton, Ohio

The Buckeye Boat Club is a private club located on the east side of Hoover Reservoir. The Club was founded in 1954 to promote and facilitate the sport of boating, with safety, in harmony with other aquatic interests, and to promote and facilitate social and recreational activities for members of the Club, their families, and their guests. The Club has a clubhouse with full kitchen that is used all four seasons. We have 101 dock slips for the use of our members owning a pontoon boat. We provide boat launching, storage, and removal for our members. Galena, Ohio

Welcome Aboard! The Buckeye Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society (ACBS) was founded in 1979. It is one of the oldest chapters of the ACBS. Buckeye Lake has a long and rich history of being a play-land and boating destination in central Ohio. A tradition that continues today. Thornville, Ohio

Founded in 1906, Buckeye Lake Yacht Club is one of the oldest Yacht Clubs in Ohio. Located just 30 minutes east of downtown Columbus, our convenient location and resort-style atmosphere makes us one of the more popular boating destinations in the area. The Buckeye Lake Yacht Club is fortunate to have some of the finest facilities availble to it's members. Situated on our own island, Watkins Island, BLYC's Victorian-style Clubhouse was built in 1912. We offer a variety of boating activities and opportunities for our membership. From competitive sailboat racing to casual power-cruising; regattas that attract some of the top sailors in the region to the annual "Poker-Run"; BLYC is all about boating. Buckeye Lake, Ohio

A Country Club for Yachtsmen including marina, golf, tennis, pool and entertainment. Catawba Island Club offers members and their guests a premier boating experience along Lake Erie's southern coastline. Our proximity to the Lake Erie Islands (Bass Islands and Kelley's Island) -- we are approximately 7 nautical miles from Put-in-Bay and only 8.5 nautical miles from Kelleys puts you in the heart of the action. Port Clinton, Ohio

We are a grand old organization instituted “to promote social activities for club members, to encourage and assist the highest level of boating courtesy and safety, to assist in inspiring boating facilities, both at our basin and elsewhere, and to encourage others to take up the pleasure of boating. The club plans social activities around dinners, parties, poker runs, and casual get-togethers. There are cruises planned and trips to regattas as at other clubs. Port Clinton, Ohio

Chagrin Lagoons Yacht Club is located at the mouth of The Chagrin River in Eastlake, Ohio. Not only do we have a great view of the lake, but a short ride to it as well. Our beach is a great spot to spend a pleasant afternoon sunning or just viewing Lake Erie and all it has to offer. Our large clubhouse is open year around. It features a spacious dining room, meeting room, galley and full service bar. Eastlake, Ohio

In the late 50's, the first dock at Chagrin River Yacht Club (CRYC) was installed. This dock was a simple wooden dock built to hold an 18-ft. Chris-Craft. The boat and the dock were owned by Robert P. Sopko, the founder and first Commodore of CRYC. CRYC has become a well-known participant in yachting and boating activities on Lake Erie. Eastlake, Ohio

Founded in 1939, CYC, short for "Chippewa Yacht Club", was created to foster, encourage, and engage members of the community in the sport of sailing. Our clubhouse, boatyard and docks are located on the shores of beautiful Chippewa Lake. While we are a serious sailing club we are also a social organization that succeeds through its members. Anyone with a sailboat 22 foot or under is welcome to join us, however we focus on racing Y-Flyer and Snipe (dinghy classes) every Sunday throughout the summer. A youth program, the BSA Sea Scouts, Ship Number 5510, shares our facilities and meets on Thursdays to learn seamanship and sailing. Chippewa Lake, Ohio

The Cleveland Amateur Boatbuilding and Boating Society brings together people who share a passion for building, sailing, paddling, and motoring in boats. Through meetings, outings, and a lending library, members have an opportunity to learn and have fun wtih those who share a similar interest. Lakewood, Ohio

Home to more than 300 sail and power boats, the Cleveland Yachting Club is directed by its 700 members. CYC offers year-round activities you can enjoy – even if you don’t own a boat – including a host of amenities, superb service and facilities. Members, their families and guests enjoy fine dining, exciting social events, youth activities, swimming, picnicking and just plain relaxation, all with the backdrop of Cleveland's most spectacular lake views. Cleveland, Ohio

Columbus Sail and Power Squadron seeks to enhance the development of our students throughout their entire educational experience. Our staff is made up of a group of talented and creative professionals, who are passionate about providing the best Boating School in Lewis Center. We offer the tools and support necessary for our students to reach their full potential. Do you want to learn at our Boating School? Get in touch with us today. With over 200 squadron members, we enjoy a wide range of boating related activities throughout the year. Lewis Center, Ohio

Columbus Sailing Club is dedicated to the sailing of catamarans. we are a group of sailing enthusiasts with a passion for the high performance sail boat: catamarans. Whether you sail a Hobie, G-Cat, Inter, Nacra, Prindle, Solcat, Supercat, 14 or 20 foot, we love all cat's and the cat lovers who sail them. Officially we are Fleet 300, recognized as an independent racing fleet with a rich history of racing catamarans in the Hobie Class Assocation. Our club is situated at the north end of Hoover reservoir, a large lake in Westerville, just minutes northeast of Columbus, Ohio

Promoting boating and good fellowship on and off the water since 1946. Conneaut, Ohio

Sailing on Cowan Lake near Wilmington, Ohio. Cowan Lake Sailing Association (CLSA) was established in 1954 by a group of people with a common interest; promoting the sport of sailing. Located on 700 acre Cowan Lake, CLSA now has about 132 member families and 12 recognized fleets and more than 250 boats owned by the membership. In addition to promoting the sport of sailing, Cowan Lake Sailing Association's charter includes cooperating with the State of Ohio in maintaining adequate sailing facilities and helping to insure safety among all users of Cowan Lake. Cowan Lake Sailing Association (CLSA) is a family-oriented sailing club for sailors and beginners of all ages in Cincinnati, Dayton, and Columbus, Ohio.

Chartered in 1914 as a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the sport of boating. EYC is located on Lake Erie adjacent to the 117-acre Cleveland Metroparks Lakefront Reservation at Edgewater Park, at the western end of the 5 mile-long main harbor and is only minutes to the city's most popular points of interest by land or water. The Club's diverse group of members and the pleasant atmosphere contribute to its reputation as "the friendliest club on the lake". Cleveland, Ohio

EYC is located on Lake Erie adjacent to the 117-acre Cleveland Metroparks Lakefront Reservation at Edgewater Park, at the western end of the 5 mile-long main harbor and is only minutes to the city's most popular points of interest by land or water. EYC was chartered in 1914 as a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the sport of boating. The Club's diverse group of members and the pleasant atmosphere contribute to its reputation as "The Friendliest Club on the Lake". The Edgewater Yacht Club offers one of the top racing programs on Lake Erie, with club races weekly from May to October. Open to both members and non-members, these races feature a variety of boats - such as PHRF & JAM boats up to 50 feet in length, as well as popular One Design classes including Dragons, Ensigns, Highlanders, J105s, J22s, J24s, J70s, Tartan 10s and VX Ones. Cleveland, Ohio

Welcome to Fairport Harbor Yacht Club (FHYC). This club is the best kept secret on the Great Lakes! The club grounds are comprised of a little over 12 acres of greenery in a park like setting. Between the Main Land and the Island our members enjoy the convenience of dockside parking, picnic tables at their docks, our famous “Dock Boxes”, the children’s playground and several fire pits. Our members captain sailboats, powerboats large and small, jet skis, inflatables. We have our private wet well and travel lift to haul and launch boats at any time. We have dedicated fisherman, racing and cruising sailors, families that spend the day at a local beach and members that travel the lake going in all directions. It is easy to find an activity every weekend and people to enjoy it with. Fairport Harbor, Ohio

Forest City Yacht Club located just minutes from Downtown Cleveland, Ohio is one of the best yacht clubs on the southern shores of Lake Erie to enjoy boating and year-round activities with family and friends.

Our Yacht Club was Founded in 1968 anf has more than 500 members who enjoy Yachting and Social Events year round. We are located on the Ohio side of the Ohio River at Four Seasons Marina, Cincinnati, Ohio

Grand River Sailing Club (GRSC) is located in Grand River, Ohio and has approximately 70 members from the myriad of dockage and clubs along the Grand River and nearby marinas and yacht clubs. Since its incorporation in 1981, the club has organized sailboat racing and cruising events.

Since 1940 Grand River Yacht Club has been located on the west bank of the Grand River in the historic village of Grand River, Ohio. With over 50 deep water slips, our members enjoy a tranquil protected berth only 2 miles upriver from the Fairport Harbor and its lighthouse. Our Club is ILYA affiliated and we have reciprocal dock arrangements with most clubs located on Lake Erie. We are a pet friendly club with a courtesy dog walk located along our western fence. All pets must be kept on leash and are not allowed within the clubhouse. We have a very active social calendar that includes an annual Summer Rendezvous, Friday night potluck dinner parties, weekend brunches and plenty of space and fun for the children. Grand River, Ohio

Founded in 1946, the Greater Cleveland Boating Association is a non-profit Ohio chartered organization consisting of representatives of forty one boating & yachting clubs and marinas located on the south shore of Lake Erie in Ashtabula, Lake Cuyahoga, Lorain, and Erie counties. GCBA is dedicated to the advancement of aquatic recreation in all forms, including boating, fishing, swimming, and the development of necessary facilities. GCBA represents approximately 15,000 member affiliated boat owners as well as countless thousands of others. Cleveland, Ohio

The Harbor Bay Yacht Club was organized in 1995. The purpose of the club is to encourage boating, sailing, cruising, and a sportsman like attitude towards racing and competition. HBYC sponsors a racing program which puts on sailing races from Spring through Fall, and has a cruising program with several planned trips. Sandusky, Ohio

Membership at HVYC is great for the boater looking for a secure, fun, safe home for their boat. This membership allows you full access to HVYC and access to other AYC and ILYA yacht clubs. If you are looking for a secure dock for your boat, look no farther than HVYC. Your boat will be safe inside the gated marina where there is always deep water. Your dock will give you easy access & a short run to Put in Bay, Sandusky, Kelleys Island and many other area boating hot spots. Oregon, Ohio

Daysailors and racing champions share the quiet waters of Hoover Reservoir through this informal sailing club. Offers one-design racing, sailing lessons for juniors and adults, and social activities. Westerville, Ohio

Hueston Sailing Association (HSA) has many activities to promote the sport of sailing in Southwestern Ohio. Regular races fine tune your sailing skills to a level that cannot be achieved with casual sailing. Training opportunities include a ladies sailing camp and a junior sailing camp. HSA also offers a few Sailing School days throughout the season. This is a chance for you to take sailing lessons and learn to sail. Hueston Sailing Association is based on Acton Lake, in Hueston Woods State Park, near Miami University and Oxford, Ohio.

From its austere beginning on the banks of the Huron River in 1955, the Huron Yacht Club has emerged as one of the premier clubs in the western basin of Lake Erie. Offering a full service restaurant and bar, HYC has been the place to be for members and transient boaters alike with club activities designed for both the boater and non-boater. Huron, Ohio

Indian Hill Boat Club in Maumee, OH provides a great way to enjoy the rivers and lakes of the area, while having a great time socializing with new friends and working together to run the club. Indian Hill Boat Club (IHBC) is a private boat club located in Maumee, Ohio near the Wolcott House historical area. We enjoy boating on the Maumee River and Lake Erie, and socializing. We are a "working club", meaning that our members own and run the club and make everything happen. We have no paid staff. We have 36 docks providing mooring for our general members for hull and pontoon boats. We also have social memberships available. Maumee, Ohio

The vision of the Indian Lake Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society is to provide an organization where people with a common interest in and love of historic, antique, and classic boats can come together with friends and colleagues in a spirit of fellowship and fun to share dreams, adventures, knowledge, history and experiences. Our chapter promotes this vision to enthusiasts throughout central and northwestern Ohio. We are a volunteer, non-profit organization based at Indian Lake, Ohio

The Indian Lake Yacht Club was founded in 1945 as a family oriented sailing and social club. Members come from all walks of life with skills ranging from novice sailor to champions. Anyone interested in sailing may apply. We currently operate an active "one design" racing program for 5 national racing classes. Russells Point, Ohio

I-LYA's basic purpose is the protection and promotion of the interests of boat owners and watersports fans in the enjoyment of their sport. At the top level, I-LYA works hand-in-hand with US SAILING and class racing associations in developing fair and workable rules. I-LYA has a permanent yachting display at the Museum of the Great Lakes Historical Society in Vermilion, Ohio and the Museum of the Lake Erie Islands Historical Society at Put-in Bay, Ohio.

The Intercity Yacht Club is a private club organized in 1968. We offer our members and their guests enjoyment by utilization of the facilities 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. We also offer our members and guests planned and annual entertainment events such as the "Commodores Celebration" held in May. There is no better way to kick off the boating season than attending our annual "Launch Party" held in June. IYC's Ladies Auxillary hosts the annual "Lawn Party Under the Stars" in July and in September we offer our tastful "Clam Bake" with the Jets of the Cleveland Air Show just above your heads. Cleveland, Ohio

here is always something new going on at JRSC of Toledo, Ohio. If you are interested in sailing and having a good time doing it or would like sailing lessons, our members would love to meet you or have you in one of our sailing classes. We have a large collection of members who enjoy learning from each other and helping others to learn about sailing through sailing lessons and sailing classes. JRSC also sponsors regattas whenever we get the chance. Toledo, Ohio

From our inception in 1965, Lake County Yacht Club, has been home away from home for all of our boating families. Located on the Chagrin River, we have a combination of parallel and T-docks that are capable of holding boats ranging from 18 to 43 feet. Adjacent to our modern clubhouse, which includes kitchen, shower, and banquet facilities, is our in-ground heated swimming pool surrounded by an outdoor patio. Our landscaped grounds include a playground area for our children as well as a large pavilion area with picnic tables and wood burning fireplace. Joint activities with surrounding boat clubs on the river increase the opportunities for friendship and fun with others who share our love of boating. Eastlake, Ohio

Lake Erie Offshore Performance Association (LEOPA) was founded by a group of offshore enthusiasts in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan that shared a common passion for fast boats. LEOPA is nn organization that is recognized by the Inter-Lake Yachting Association, and most of its members belong to AYC-affiliated boat clubs. LEOPA has over 150 boating members, with offshore enthusiasts from across Michigan and Ohio, as well as other parts of the United States and Canada. LEOPA hosts 3 main boating events each season between May and September, with other fun activities also planned both during the boating season and in the non-boating season of the Midwest. Our events have a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and all are welcome.

The purpose of the club is the promotion of boating and other aquatic sports in the state of Ohio in general, and Port Clinton in particular. It is the intent of this club to improve the quality of life in Port Clinton by the best use of Lake Erie Resources, and to use the waters and shores of this state wisely and for the betterment of all. To that end, the Club shall encourage the exchange of ideas and information among boaters and shall seek to provide an atmosphere for camaraderie among its members. Port Clinton, Ohio

Organized in 1930. For nearly 80 years, Lakeside Yacht Club has been the premier yacht club in Cleveland, Ohio. Our lagoon is the envy of all of Lake Erie. All of the 250 slips have 16-20 feet of water and are protected from Lake Erie by the Cleveland breakwall and the Burke Lakefront airport runway. The Club offers a full-service, deep-water marina and dockage, clubhouse, restaurant and fuel services. Cleveland, Ohio

Welcome to Leatherlips Yacht Club, located on the northwest side of Columbus, Ohio (USA). We're a casual sailing club with a membership made up of racers, pleasure sailors, and those learning to sail. New members are always welcome! Shawnee Hills, Ohio

Welcome to the webpages of the Lorain Harbor Boat Club (LHBC). Our club is located along the Black River in Lorain, Ohio, adjacent to the US Coast Guard station. Our club holds the proud honor of being the longest operating boating club on Lake Erie. Being in Lorain affords us easy access to both Cleveland and the Lake Erie island region -- either less than half a days sail away. We operate a modern 56 slip marina utilizing a fully floating dock system. We offer a season-long program of sailboat racing for both one-design and PHRF rated sailboats including weekly racing and several one-time races and regattas. We also have a full collection of educational opportunities for ages 12 through adults. Lorain, Ohio