Each summer the Charlevoix Yacht Club offers a variety of fun cruising activities for our powerboat squadron and our cruising sailors.
June 6-8: Annual Shake Down Cruise to Suttons Bay
June 22: Dinghy Lunch at the Landings Restaurant
June 27 - July 21: Major Cruise to the North Channel
Aug 2-3: Overnight Anchorage in Bowers Harbor, Traverse City. Dinghy to Jolly Pumpkin
Aug 8-10: Weekend in Elk Rapids
We’re looking forward to a great boating season so let’s get your calendars set as soon as possible.
Please contact Bob Fawcett at 239-770-0610.
June 26-28: East Jordan Freedom Festival
CYC cruising sailors will head to East Jordan to enjoy the festivities together. Powerboats are also welcome. Dock or anchor in East Jordan to enjoy the music and fireworks. Bands on Friday and Saturday nights at the
municipal docks, followed by fabulous fireworks on Saturday. www.eastjordanfreedomfestival.org
June 28: Cutty Sark Trophy Race
Depart East Jordan at 10:30 for Ironton. Upon finish, we will anchor, picnic and swim near the Ironton narrows. Trophy and Cutty Sark awarded to the winner at the picnic on the water. Free to CYC members!
July 4:
Sail to Horton Bay to see the historic parade at noon. Anchor near the boat ramp and walk up to the parade.
July 26 – August 16: North Channel Cruise
We will cruise to the North Channel. Reserve dock space at Mackinac Island for July 26 and 27, then it's on to the North Channel, returning to Charlevoix by August 16th.
August 2: Cruise to Northport
Sail to Northport on the 9 AM bridge. We've had a great time on this cruise in the past and look forward to another fun cruise in 2026.
Following the East Jordan Freedom Festival on Sunday, June 28th, we will race/cruise to Ironton, then anchor for lunch near the Narrows. Chris and Pat Begrow have donated the Cutty Sark Trophy to be awarded to the winning boat.
Make your dock reservations now at East Jordan, Mackinac Island, and Northport Harbor for our 2026 cruising events!
Call Chris Begrow at 215 996 1011 for more information.
