Registered as a not-for-profit association in 1952, The Barrie Yacht Club has a rich history of sailing and fellowship activites. Many a talented sailor have developed their skills at BYC in the various programs on offer. In addition to organized racing, we offer numerous social events and courses, as well as providing access to picturesque Kempenfelt Bay.
In addition to our Youth Sailing Camps and our Adult Learn to Sail, the Barrie Yacht Club (BYC) is happy to partner with Grassroots Sailing to provide sail training opportunities to members and non-members at the BYC.
Though our partner, Grassroots Sailing Centre, we are offering you an amazing opportunity to add the Basic Costal Navigation to your sailing skills and development.
BASIC COASTAL NAVIGATION STANDARD COURSE
Join fellow members and friends for a special presentation by Barrie residents and adventurers Carol and Ken Gilstrom.
Revel in the anguish and the euphoria of building a 45' sailboat from scratch, then sailing the unpredictable oceans of the world. The Gilstrom's will inspire you to pursue your own dreams, whatever they may be.
Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 19:00
The bar will be open.
This is a free presentation, please RSVP to help us plan for the evening.
The Barrie Yacht Club Sailing School has been going on for over 20 years. It is the largest
BYC Events Schedule! Please note - Wednesday night races start (the horn goes) at 630pm as
The Barrie Yacht Club has a long established racing program, recognized by many as the best
Forrest Wachholz is a tier 1 member of the Ontario sailing team. He is currently campaigning towards the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the Laser class. He is a Barrie Yacht Club member and represents the club in competition. Forrest began sailing when he was 2 years old and began racing when he was 13 in the laser radial class. In 2014 he made the switch to the Laser full rig. Please be part of Forrest’s journey to the Olympics, give generously.
