Come sail with us!
Founded in 1903, the Mendota Yacht Club is the oldest sailing club on Lake Mendota and in Dane County. We love racing, cruising, and fostering great friendships. We encourage life-long enjoyment of the sport of sailing among young and old.
Get Ready, Get Set . . . for the 2025 MC-Scow National Regatta
Where: Lake Mendota, Marshall Park
When: Wednesday September 17 through Saturday September 20, 2025
Planning is now underway and there is lots more information to follow. If you are interested in securing housing, visit the regatta Home Page.
World Champ Ice and Snow Sailors coming to Madison this February
February 3-8, 2025 Madison plays host to the Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships. It's part of the Clean Lakes Alliance Frozen Assets Festival. The event is presented by International Kiteboarding Association and the World Ice and Snow Sailing Association. Male and female World Champions will be crowned in course racing, marathon, speed, short track slalom, and freestyle.
Some of the international competitors have asked for housing assistance to reduce event cost. Interested in opening your house to some competitors? Please communicate with Executive Director, Caterine Gross (windworlds25@gmail.com) to discuss how to link athletes (and officials) with local sailing enthusiasts.
Check it out: https://www.windworlds.com/
MYC creates slack channel
MYC participates in the US Sailing MVP program
Mendota Yacht Club members get a discount on US Sailing membership.
Click here when renewing to get discounts on US Sailing membership
Where to Sail in the USA
Are you someone who likes to visit or sail at other yacht clubs when you travel? US Sailing has a useful tool for helping you find the closest place to sail when you reach your destination. Check it out here.