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Boating

  • Power Boating at University Yacht Club:
  • Sailing at University Yacht Club:
  • Junior Boating at University Yacht Club:

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Power Boating at University Yacht Club:

University Yacht Club is home to more than 150 cruisers, houseboats, ski boats and pontoon boats. Our location on the southern branch of Lake Lanier makes us a perfect spot for those living in Metro Atlanta to come up for just a day at the lake.

If you are looking for the perfect place to dock your houseboat or cruiser, then look no further. Here at UYC we have covered and uncovered slips that can accommodate boats up to 100 feet long. Due to our wonderful location at the end of a cove in a southern branch of Lake Lanier, our waters generally stay quite calm. We are an active group and we participate in “year-round” activities and social events at UYC. In both Spring and Fall, we host a weekend long raft-up out on an island and we usually have more than 25 boats (of all types) in attendance for these events.

You will enjoy the use of our private mooring balls, located right off our beach area (the only mooring balls on the lake). These make it easy to relax and soak up the sun without driving too far. In the cove with the mooring balls is our newly renovated beach area, featuring an air-conditioned beach house with restrooms, a large deck and gazebo area for your family gatherings and even a fire-pit for those chilly evenings. Our nearby Pavilion offers a multi-function space, which is perfect to host a party or office function.

We can also bring food prepared in our kitchen directly to your slip during “off-peak” hours.

At UYC we take our boating seriously, as we have several members, who are actively involved in the Atlanta Sail and Power Squadron and have taken extensive courses in boating safety and navigation. They sponsor classes, provide vessel safety checks and help inform UYC members on various issues throughout the year, making boating a more safe and enjoyable sport. They also sponsor some great boating trips in which many of our members participate. 

Sailing at University Yacht Club:

The motto of our University Yacht Club Sail Fleet is “The Most Fun for the Most People.” We try to live by that motto by enjoying a wide variety of sailing oriented activities, both on and off the water. Sailors enjoy our club year-round, undaunted by the cold weather or varying lake levels. On any given weekend, you’ll find UYC sailors actively involved in one or more of the following fun activities:

UYC Club Racing: We host two 5-race series each year and these races are what we call “friendly competitive.”

LARC Racing: We are members of the Lanier Auxiliary Racing Council and so our members have the opportunity to engage in racing that’s a bit more competitive.

Hot Ruddered Bum and Lanier Cup Regattas: We are the host to both of these events that are the most fun regattas on Lanier each year and draw competitors from all around the lake.

Fun with Power-boaters: Sailors by their nature are a fun-loving lot and we enjoy the camaraderie of our power-boating members at their bi-annual raft-ups as well as on the various other events they host, like the Fall Leaf Cruise.

Support the Junior Program: There’s nothing quite as much fun as watching young children figure out how to make a sailboat sail! Our Sail Fleet is always there to encourage and support the next generation of our sport.

Casual Cruising: We are blessed with a beautiful lake, and our wonderful location makes it easy to hop on our boats and head out for a cruise. There’s nothing quite like enjoying a brilliant sunset while sailing along at dusk. Then its home to UYC for a delicious meal at the clubhouse! 

Junior Boating at University Yacht Club:

University Yacht Club is a family oriented yacht club. We make every effort to include our children and grandchildren (and their friends) in many events, both on and off the water. Our Junior Boating Program is designed to allow our Juniors to enjoy themselves at the club while learning to enjoy boating related activities. We stress safety, sportsmanship and teamwork. The Program is geared towards young people from age 6 to 16 and is open to families of all UYC members and their friends.

The Juniors fleet includes Optimist Prams, Sunfish, Lasers, Holders and other small sailboats. The Program is managed by an experienced, paid, professional Program Director and a team of Certified Sailing Instructors. Members of UYC’s Sail Fleet and Power Fleet support the Program by providing boats, running safety patrols during on-the-water activities and encouraging a fun, safe learning environment.

Every summer UYC hosts two Summer Sailing Camps for Juniors. Each session is a week-long day-camp that features activities both on and off the water. Shore activities include boating safety, boating terminology, “how-to” chalk-talks, knot tying and fun games. All of our Juniors learn the basics of sailing and are able to demonstrate their ability to “show-off” their skills to parents and grandparents by the end of the week.

We are proud that our Junior Boating Program has grown steadily over the last several years, driven by the enthusiasm of the Juniors and their families and encouraged by the overwhelming support of the UYC Membership. We look forward to welcoming your young people to our Junior Boating Program at UYC.