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Access to the Clubhouse

·      Amazing view of Lake Michigan and the mouth of the harbor

·      Provides a dry, comfortable place to be when Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate

·      The Canoe Bar – Bartender on duty Friday & Saturday Memorial Day thru Labor Day
·     Cozy Fireplace and sitting areas
·      Pool Table
·      Foosball Table
·     Over-sized Jenga Game
·     Free Popcorn

Canoe Bar


Cruising with the club

Each season WHYC sponsors cruises across Lake Michigan as well as weekend cruises up and down the shoreline.  If it is your first time crossing the lake, joining other boats is smart boating.

Educational Seminars

These begin in March and help you brush up on boating skills and expand your knowledge of issues such as weather,  knot tying and using your GPS.  Different topics are covered each year.

Family Friendly

We are a non-smoking facility.  Activities for children are available in throughout our club.  Bike clubs, ice cream, kids games in our WHYC courtyard, cardboard boat races and much more.

The Pavilion and BBQ Grills

Members have access to four gas grills for cooking with BBQ tools, sink, refrigerator and microwave available in the Pavilion.

Social Activities


Reciprocity

WHYC members you can take advantage of other yacht club facilities around the lake through your membership in WHYC.  This also includes yacht clubs you might visit in other parts of the country as you travel.

Sail Events

WHYC Sail Fleet enjoy sail racing, sail cruising as well as Youth Sailing programs

Sunday Breakfasts

From Memorial Day to Labor Day our members sponsor Sunday breakfasts at the clubhouse.  Our breakfast often times rival most hotel 5 star resturants.

The fabulous clubhouse with the best views on Lake Michigan

Our WHYC Great Room with fireplace is ideal for meeting other yacht club members or entertaining your family and friends.

Wireless Internet Access

WHYC members enjoy wireless access available all over the clubhouse.

WHYC Grills and Member Kitchen

WHYC members are encouraged to use the 4 Weber gas grill and use all condiments such as ketchup and mustard.  We understand that dragging food from your car to the boat, to the club and back to your boat is a hassle.  Because of this, WHYC member have full access to the WHYC member refrigerators and cooking ware.  Our house is your house!!!!
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WINTHROP HARBOR YACHT CLUB

1 Yacht Club Drive
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
847-746-2222

OFFICE HOURS

Monday: by appointment only
Tuesday: by appointment only 
Wednesday: by appointment only
Thursday: 10:00am to 1:00pm
Friday: by appointment only 
Saturday: by appointment only
Sunday: by appointment only

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