1. How do I become a member?
- You can complete the membership application progress by Registering Online.
2. What types of boats are allowed at the Club?
- For sailboats, any boat with a length under 26 feet is allowed.
- FYC has recently expanded (by special request) to allow certain dragon boat, canoe, and kayak teams to join. Please Contact FYC if you are unsure if your craft qualifies.
- Powerboats in any shape and size are NOT permitted at FYC (this does not include the outboard motors used on members’ sailboats or the FYC & SS safety boats).
3. Do FYC members have to pay to enter the Park / Conservation Area?
Yes. The Fanshawe Yacht Club is located within the Fanshawe Conservation Area
- Access to the Park is controlled by the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA). Most FYC members purchase a season Vehicle Pass rather than paying at the gate each visit as this is a more economical approach.
- In addition, the UTRCA requires that each boat used on the Lake must have a valid Boat Pass (also purchased through the UTRCA).
4. Does the Club lend, lease, or rent boats out?
Yes. FYC has a Leasing Program for Graduates of the Sailing School (or any qualified club member) to use the School’s boats when they are not in use or already signed out.
- If you are interested in this program, please contact the Leasing Coordinator in the drop down menu of our Contact FYC form.
5. What docking / storage options are available at the club?
FYC has several options available for your boat when not in use:
- on-the-water moorings (boats on moorings should have bottom paint to prevent growth)
- shoreline docks
- small boats racks(canoes, kayaks, prams, etc
- trailer parking (including boats on dollies).
- our annual Open House for visitors to tour our club in May
- for racers we have the June Bug Regatta in June, and the Pumpkin Regatta in late September or early October.
- All other events are for FYC members only.
*However, members of FYC are welcome to bring guests to any event (Please note: if you want to bring a non-club member to compete in a closed club regatta you must first check the rules for the regatta or ask permission from the Race Committee Chair).
- Check out the Why You Should Join FYC article by long time FYC Member Jens Biskaborn on our Membership page.
No. Fanshawe Yacht Club is not affiliated with Fanshawe College.
- FYC is so named as it resides on London’s Fanshawe Lake. Everyone is welcome to join.
- Have you checked the Sailing School FAQs?
If you still can’t find the answer you’re looking for, please Contact FYC.