While both may have docks and boats, a Yacht Club is first and foremost a social organization—a community built around shared interests in boating. We host a wide range of events, from casual gatherings to formal celebrations, as well as races, cruises, and family-friendly activities throughout the year.

A marina, by contrast, is typically a commercial facility focused solely on boat storage and services.

At our Club, many (but not all) members are boaters—ranging from sailors and powerboaters to kayakers and paddleboarders—but owning a boat isn’t a requirement.

Completing an application is a standard part of our membership process. It allows the Board to get to know prospective members and helps us maintain the welcoming, safe, and connected community our Club is known for.

The application also provides important contact details, which are essential for communication and safety—especially in the event of an emergency.

Submit your completed application form, listing FHYC sponsors.

Our Membership Chair will be in touch about your application and assign sponsors (if you don’t have one).

Applications are reviewed by the FHYC Board at the meeting following application.

Yes, each membership application includes the support of two Sponsors—current members who help welcome new members into our community. Sponsors serve as a friendly point of contact during your first year, introducing you to fellow members, guiding you through club life, and helping you get the most out of your membership.

If you don’t yet know any current members, Sponsors will be assigned to you during the application process. Our goal is to ensure every new member feels informed and at home from day one.

FHYC is proud to be a community of many like-minded families, often multi-generational. We maintain a facility that is safe for kids, offering swimming, a playground, kid’s activities, a Junior Sailing program, and the most fun sandbox on Lake Ontario.

Families are not just welcome but encouraged, as are your supervised guests. You’ll often find mixed members sharing a common meal or evenings around a campfire. We’ve even had a Kid’s Fishing Derby and dance marathon recently.

The Club is a New York State Membership Corporation with a constitution and bylaws. It exists solely for the benefit of the Members with no profits leaving the Club. The Club is governed by a Board of Directors elected by the Members annually and the physical assets are held in trust by a committee of Trustees elected by the Board.