Experience Buffalo Yacht Club

Your Place on the Water

Buffalo sits at one of the most distinctive cruising crossroads in North America. From our docks, members can head out to open Lake Erie, run up the Niagara River, or cross into Canadian waters in under an hour. Owning basins in two countries makes the Buffalo Yacht Club one of the few American clubs where international cruising is a regular part of membership. Our Foundation supports the only sailing program in Buffalo taught entirely by US Sailing certified instructors. The racing calendar runs from early summer through Labor Day, with weekly evening races, overnight regattas, and signature events like the Queen City / Mayor’s Cup and the Bette Blum Memorial Women’s Regatta. Whether you sail, cruise, race, or simply love being near the lake, BYC offers a meaningful connection to the water and to a community that understands why Lake Erie is such an important part of life in Buffalo. Social members are part of that same community, with access to the Club’s dining, social events, traditions, waterfront atmosphere, and many opportunities to meet members who share an appreciation for the lake and the Club’s heritage.