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Use your own boat (or lease one from the Sailing School if you qualify) and join in on the racing and cruising.

We’re proud of our friendly and welcoming environment and our exceptional club grounds located on the shores of Fanshawe Lake.

We’ve got great people and great experiences on the water waiting for you!

Why Join FYC?

Here is what one of our long-time members has to say about Fanshawe Yacht Club…

Buying a sailboat is the first step for years of enjoyment on the water, whether cruising or racing. The next step is considering where to keep and sail it. Fanshawe Yacht Club should be your first choice.
 
If you live in London, Ontario, you have two predominant options for where to keep your sailboat: at one of the Great Lakes, or at London’s Fanshawe Yacht Club (FYC).
 
In this part of Canada, we have approximately 20 to 22 weeks a year for sailing (May through September). Driving to one of the Great Lakes will take you at least an hour, which rules out any sailing on weekday evenings. This will leave you with 20 to 22 weekends for sailing.
 
Of those weekends, you will lose half because of too much wind or not enough wind. Now you are down to either 10 or 11 weekends, and you will quite possibly lose another three to four to other commitments. This sailing stuff may start to sound like a hassle for only six to eight weekends of good sailing a year.
I have a friend who owns a 35 foot sailboat at a yacht club on Lake Huron. One year, after attempting to get out on the water on four separate weekends, we only ever enjoyed one good sail. On the first attempt, there was no wind – we motored out and floated for a while. On two of the other attempts, we could not get the boat out of the harbour due to the strong wind and waves.
Fanshawe Yacht Club on London’s Fanshawe Lake is close enough for evening sailing. Now you have a full 20 to 22 weeks to sail again. The largest waves you will see, if the wind is strong from the north, are no more than two feet high. This means you have the option sail in strong conditions, provided you are skilled enough.
 
The environment at FYC is friendly and welcoming. Our members are always willing to lend a hand, or their expertise, to help you help have the best sailing experience. We even have a certified Sailing School where adults and youth can learn the sport.
 
The club grounds at FYC are exceptional. It’s a excellent place for family outings. Have you ever seen the crowds in Springbank Park on summer weekends? How about a quiet place for family picnics and sailing without much hassle? That’s typical for FYC every day.
 
Sure, our club has some negative points. Some years, depending on the combination of rain and long, hot, summer weather, the water quality could be better, but most years, it’s not a problem.
 
Yes, we ask our members to volunteer some time toward the club’s work, such as helping to open the club in the spring, or close for the season in the fall. However, these events rarely feel like work as they have also become social gatherings, where you can get to know fellow sailors and exchange sailing stories. Volunteering is also one of the ways we keep our membership fees low.
 
Whether you’re a racer, cruiser, or just getting into sailing, consider Fanshawe Yacht Club as your home port.
 
By Jens Biskaborn
FYC Commodore 1993
Laser 20791, Wayfarer 7663, Opti 1404 
 
 

Licensees

We encourage Community Organizations to lease space on our grounds and make use of our wonderful facilities so everyone can have fun on the water. Follow the links below to learn more about some of our current or past Licensees such as the Rowbust Dragon Boat Team, London Dragon Boat Club, Abilities in Motion (Adaptive Paddling) and Community Living London (Able Sail).