Our member clubs

Six clubs.
One community.

TCRSA's member clubs span the Twin Cities and beyond — we're inclusive to all Minnesota sailors. Annual club membership keeps every one of your sailors eligible for US Sailing events — including the national championships where our region has won the Sears Cup, the Mallory Trophy, and stood on the podium three times in two years.

Wayzata Yacht Club racing on Lake Minnetonka
Est. 1965

Wayzata Yacht Club

📍 Lake Minnetonka · Wayzata, MN

Founded in 1965 on the western shore of Lake Minnetonka, WYC is TCRSA's flagship club and host of the 2018 US Sailing National Championship. Known for its welcoming racing culture — a "Crew Looking For A Ride" sign greets every race day — WYC has over 220 members and is a cornerstone of Twin Cities competitive sailing.

2018 Nationals Host J/24J/70SonarLake Minnetonka
Minnetonka Yacht Club sailing on Lake Minnetonka
Est. 1882

Minnetonka Yacht Club

📍 Lake Minnetonka · Excelsior, MN

One of the oldest sailing clubs west of the Atlantic, MYC has called Lake Minnetonka home since 1882. Located on Lighthouse Island at Carson's Bay, the club hosts major regattas including the ILYA Dinghy Championship Week, drawing over 250 sailors from across the country. Racing spans Optimists, X Boats, and Melges 15s for sailors of all ages.

Est. 1882 OptimistX BoatMelges 15ILYA Regatta Host
White Bear Yacht Club racing fleet on White Bear Lake
Est. 1889

White Bear Yacht Club

📍 White Bear Lake · White Bear Lake, MN

Founded in 1889, WBYC is one of Minnesota's most historic sailing institutions — and the birthplace of the iconic A Scow. The club co-founded the Inland Lake Yachting Association in 1897 and hosted the very first ILYA Championship regatta in 1898. Over 125 years of continuous racing on White Bear Lake.

Est. 1889 ILYA Founding MemberA Scow BirthplaceWhite Bear Lake
Lake Harriet Yacht Club fleet racing in Minneapolis
Est. 1941

Lake Harriet Yacht Club

📍 Lake Harriet · Minneapolis, MN

Racing in the heart of Minneapolis since 1941, LHYC is the city sailing club — accessible, welcoming, and home to an award-winning Adaptive Sailing program. The club races MC Scows and Melges 15s on Wednesday evenings, weekend afternoons, and holiday mornings. A recent MC Scow National Championship title proves the size of a lake doesn't limit competitive ambition.

Est. 1941 MC ScowMelges 15Adaptive SailingYouth Program
St. Croix Sailing Club racing on the St. Croix River
Est. 1974

St. Croix Sailing Club

📍 St. Croix River · Hudson, WI

Founded in 1974, the St. Croix Sailing Club promotes family-oriented sailing on the beautiful St. Croix River just east of the Twin Cities. The club runs a full season of Yacht of the Year series races, Wednesday beercan nights, and social events from the St. Croix Marina in Hudson. Also affiliated with the Saint Croix Sailing School, a US Sailing accredited community sailing center.

Est. 1974 St. Croix RiverFleet RacingFamily SailingUS Sailing Accredited
Black Bear Yacht Racing Association on White Bear Lake
White Bear Lake

Black Bear Yacht Racing Association

📍 White Bear Lake · White Bear Lake, MN

BBYRA is a keelboat racing association on White Bear Lake, offering PHRF and one-design racing with a strong focus on competitive sailing and community. Active race calendar, crew lists, and a welcoming environment for sailors of all experience levels looking to get on the water and race.

White Bear Lake Keelboat Racing PHRF One-design

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Club membership gives your sailors access to US Sailing sanctioned events and national competition. Annual yacht club fee is $100 — the best investment in your members' competitive future.

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