Here, you can find information about the yacht club, upcoming events, information about Grand Bend and the surrounding area, photos and the yacht club's web camera to see what is currently happening at the Yacht Club and down the river towards Lake Huron.

We have also been introducing new features to our website including the latest weather information and events from around the club! 

In Memoriam

With heavy hearts, we share the news of John Hood's passing.  John will be fondly remembered and missed by all who had the pleasure to know him and enjoy his kindness and good company.  A service in his honour will be conducted at the St John’s by the Lake Church in Grand Bend on May 11, 2019 at 11 am. 

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BOOM School 2019 is Coming:

UPDATE:  May 3 2019 - Boom School is now full.  Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to be added to a "waiting list" in case of a cancellation.

Calling all Sailing Youth!  GBYC in collaboration with Ontario Sail will host sail camp for children aged 8 to 14 years during the first week of July 2019. Classes will run from 9am to 4pm daily from Monday July 1 to Friday July 5 out of the GBYC club house on River Road in Grand Bend. Ontario Sail provides qualified instructors and dinghies. The Boom School has been held each summer for many years graduating young sailors. Since enrollment is limited you are urged to register your child early to secure a position. The cost per child is $400.

Please Click Here to download the BOOM School 2019 Registration Form. Please, PRINT this document and fill in the information, if you can, scan the document, email this document back to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . If you cannot scan the document, then please mail it to: GBYC Boom School, Box 403, Grand Bend, ON, N0M 1T0.   While we are pleased to accept application enquiries, please know that we anticipate spots filling quickly,  and that payment by cheque or E-Transfer will be the only way to confirm the spot. Summer is coming! 

Thank you, GBYC Boom School Committee  

 Looking to improve your skills or learn something new? 

Check out the courses offered by Canada Power and Sail.   Click here for London Squadron, and here for the Goderich Squadron. 

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