WHAT IS THE ROGUE YACHT CLUB?

The Rogue Yacht Club is an organized group, which has found pleasure through boating, with particular emphasis on sailing. The club held its first meeting in 1959 and was registered as a nonprofit organization, as provided by Oregon law. The Rogue Yacht Club promotes sailing as an inexpensive sport that can be enjoyed by persons of all ages.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE CLUB?

The yachting year begins November 1 with informal meetings throughout the winter. By spring, the race committee has set up the race schedule, which begins in May and lasts into September. Races are held mainly at Howard Prairie Lake. The summer schedule includes racing, regattas, poker runs, raftups/potlucks and work parties. Basic sailing classes are offered to the public each year, and a boat show is held in conjunction with the Pear Blossom Festival. New officers are elected in the fall and installed at the annual Commodore's banquet, which concludes the year's activities.

Google Map of Howard Prairie Lake

WHO BELONGS TO THE ROGUE YACHT CLUB?

Persons of good character who are interested in sailing are invited to join. There are no occupational, educational, religious, or ethnic bars to membership. It is not necessary to own a boat to be a member. Though primarily a sailing club, power boat owners are welcome.

HOW CAN I JOIN?  Click here to see the membership form

There are three levels of membership.

1. Active Membership
Active members are the core of the Rogue Yacht Club. They are eligible for all yacht club events and have full voting rights. All active members are expected to help with a minimum of three RYC activities, if you are racing, then two activities will be race committee.

2. Student Membership
These are full-time high school or college under-graduate students with the privileges, interests, and responsibilities of active members.

3. RYC Supporter?
This membership is designed for members that wish to support RYC, yet are unable to participate fully due to health reasons or living outside of the area. RYC supporters will receive the Tell-Tales and are invited to all social functions. They do not have voting rights.