Golden-hour view down a dock line on the calm Grand River, boats resting in their slips

Family · Friends · The Water

Your Home on the Grand River

A friendly, family-oriented yacht club on the scenic banks of the Grand River in Fairport Harbor, Ohio — built and maintained by its members since 1949.

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Est. 1949 · Fairport Harbor, Ohio

Life at the Club

Everything a boating family needs

From the water to winter lay-up — the club takes care of its members and their boats, season after season.

Docks & Slips

Grassy, tree-lined docks with water and electric at every slip, ample water depth, and close parking.

The Clubhouse

Full kitchen, large bar, and full bath and shower facilities — with plenty of room for events and parties.

Pavilion & Grounds

A large outdoor pavilion, well-kept grounds, children’s playground, and a second clubhouse at our north end.

Events All Year

Regatta weekend, our famous dock crawl, holiday parties, and children’s activities — there’s always something going on.

Reciprocal Privileges

Affiliated with I-LYA and GCBA — members enjoy reciprocal dock privileges at fellow clubs across Lake Erie.

Lift & Winter Storage

Our own travel lift, wet well, and boat ramp — plus on-site cradle and trailer storage for winter lay-up.

Welcome to FHYC

More than a club — a community

Fairport Harbor Yacht Club is a friendly, family-oriented club with many amenities to offer our members and guests. Third-generation family members enjoy the boating and social life among our grassy, tree-lined docks — a private club built and maintained by its members.

Whether you cruise, fish, or sail, you’ll find your people here. We hope that this boating season you add FHYC to your list of places to visit — we look forward to meeting you and your family.

Rick Langer

Commodore, 2026

The FHYC clubhouse on a summer day, with its flagpole mast and flower beds

Driving Address

1177 High Street
Fairport Harbor, OH 44077

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 1632
Painesville, OH 44077

Since 1949

Founded over a soda-bar handshake

In April 1949, a group of boating enthusiasts met at the Sunset Soda Bar in Painesville Township and organized a club so the average working family could afford a life on the water. Seventy-seven seasons later, we’re still that club.

Read Our History

1949Founded

33Charter Members

77Seasons on the River

3rdGeneration Families

Around the Club

A season at FHYC

Sailboats racing on Lake Erie during a club regatta — Regatta weekend

String lights glowing over the docks at dusk during the dock crawl — Dock-crawl nights

A powerboat tied up at a grassy slip on the Grand River — Greenspace at every dock

Two kids in life jackets fishing off the end of a dock at sunset — Growing up on the water

The club's travel lift carrying a powerboat — Our own travel lift

4.7 Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 32 Google reviews

“Probably one of our favorite places to spend time with friends and family”

5 out of 5 stars. Tim Cline · Google review

“Excellent place to stay! Fuel delivery and pumpout without leaving the slip. Absolutely the friendliest people we’ve had the pleasure of meeting.”

5 out of 5 stars. Lou Miller · Google review

“Excellent place for lifetime friends”

5 out of 5 stars. Robin Dalton · Google review

2026 Programs

Coming up at the club

Full 2026 Calendar

1Aug

Dock Crawl

The famous one. Dock to dock, friend to friend.

20Sep

Fun Day in the Pavilion

With Tobie Lee.

26Sep

Pig Roast

A club table worth saving room for.

17Oct

Kids Halloween Party

Costumes, candy, and dockside fun.