The journey is the reward.

Cruising to GYC

GYC has a small but growing cruising fleet. Since 2007 we have had three yearly cruising events. June and August with one long weekend cruise and July with a two week cruise.

Cruising is fun most of the time. Sailing as a group, visiting new ports, making new friends, and of course, informal racing always takes place. The times that we don't have fun is during bad weather and the dreaded breakdown. One year one of our cruisers actually replaced his engine during the cruise. A second member had a major engine problem AFTER returning from a month long cruise. How's that for timing?

GYC welcomes all members to participate. It doesn't matter if you are a novice sailor or a first place racer.

Reciprocal Information

The Genesee Yacht Club welcomes sailboats from reciprocal clubs on a first come, first served basis.  You can check on availability by phone (585) 266-9796, or VHF-16, or tying up to the service dock recognized by the green travel lift and speaking to someone on the property.  An Officer of the Day is on duty weekdays until 6 pm between Memorial Day and Labor Day, and members are generally around on weekends.

Club facilities are: 30-amp power and water at docks; washrooms, showers, picnic area, ice, and gas barbecues.

Photos of Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Check out Marinas.com to help plan your cruise this year.

Drinking & Boating in Canada

Read this before crossing to Canada.