Detroit Yacht Club, Detroit, MI
Posted by: WrightStuff
N 42° 20.933 W 082° 58.423
17T E 337434 N 4690399
The Detroit Yacht Club is located on Belle Isle in Detroit, MI.
Waymark Code: WM1BCK
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 03/24/2007
Views: 111
The Detroit Yacht Club is a private marina and sailing club located on Belle Isle in the Detroit River. The club, founded in 1868, built its first clubhouse on Belle Isle in 1891.
The Detroit Yacht Club provides sailing instruction for all ages and skill levels and sponsors many sailing events through out the year. Today, along with 350 boat slips, it's fully-restored 1920's Mediterranean-style villa continues to be the largest yacht club in the United States.
The Detroit Yacht Club is a private facility requiring membership for use of its numerous facilities.
Facility Rating:
Address of Facility: One Riverbank Road Belle Isle Detroit, MI United States 48207
Public/Private: Private?
Clear overhead clearance at ramp for mast: yes
Good dock alongside of ramp: yes
Overnight docking available: yes
Good staging area for rigging boat: yes
Clubhouse facilities: yes
Fees: Not Listed
Good trailer/rig parking: Not Listed
Racing committee at facility: Not Listed
"On the hard" trailer/boat storage: Not Listed
Website of Club: Not listed
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