Ephraim Yacht Club

100 Years (continued)

The EYC dock and clubhouse, located on Hwy 42 in Ephraim, has been the site of the club since 1929 when a certain member took an active interest. Mr. B.D. Thorp built a shore dock and pier in front of his inn for the use of the club. Until that time several attempts at a permanent location had not proven successful. In 1939, a boathouse was purchased and moved to the dock’s location and the clubhouse remains in the same setting today.

Membership of today’s Ephraim Yacht Club includes a variety of activities. Youth sailing, adult private lessons, ladies bridge or bridge tutorials for anyone, as well as numerous social get-togethers fill the busy summer schedule. Membership cost is $100 per year with a one-time initiation fee of $100. Student rates are available for students under 25 for $25 with no initiation fee.

Festivities for this year’s celebration will include a very special gala on July 22nd held at Maxwelton Braes and a July 29th “boat parade,” which will be open to the entire village of Ephraim as well as boaters from all over the Green Bay and Lake Michigan areas. The yacht club will also be selling commemorative items throughout the season, a comprehensive book detailing the history of the club and the regatta, and a limited edition print entitled “Sailor’s Delight….EYC’s 100th Birthday Celebration” by renowned local artist, Bob Bentley.

This year’s regatta will be held on Saturday, August 5th with a start time of 9:00 am. The celebration continues with the long established “Bratfest” on Saturday evening and the races continuing on Sunday morning. There are few such long-standing traditions alive and well in Door County and this year’s 100th celebration of the Ephraim Yacht Club is proof positive that “there will always be an Ephraim Regatta.”