Waquoit Bay Yacht Club

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Founded in 1926, the Waquoit Bay Yacht Club is located at the head of beautiful Waquoit Bay, along the southern coast of Cape Cod, in the town of Falmouth.

In 1926, members of the summer colony surrounding Waquoit Bay decided to form a yacht club to promote the sport of sailing and to bring about a worthy development of the beautiful natural harbor on that bay. Waquoit Bay Yacht Club was incorporated at a meeting held on September 4, 1926. The clubhouse that stands today was completed in the early part of 1927. The charter of Waquoit Bay Yacht Club remains the same today as it was envisioned 75 years ago. We are a family oriented yacht club, offering a full seasonal program for both adults and young people, and a year-round social program for adults. The Club's purposes are three: "to encourage and promote the sport of yachting", "to provide and maintain a suitable clubhouse and anchorage", and "to assist in improving the waters of Waquoit Bay". To these ends, the Club operates an instructional sailing program for young people to age eighteen, as well as a racing program in several classes of boats for both Junior and Senior members; owns and maintains both a clubhouse and floats; carries on a continuing program of social activities; and promotes the general welfare of Waquoit Bay and adjacent waters and shoreline. The Club is low key and informal for the most part. Its members provide the labor and tools to keep up the clubhouse and property, and several dinners are "covered dish". Participation is anticipated of all members. The Club does not operate a bar, nor does it offer launch service. Those looking for such services or the frills of a luxury yacht club will not find them here . But what members will find, if they are looking for a simpler yacht club style, is a club of sharing people; sharing the joys of sailing and boating; sharing the coziness of a clubhouse ideally situated at the head of Waquoit Bay; sharing an anchorage protected in all but the most severe southerlies; sharing, even, in the work of keeping all these things together and growing. For racing buffs, the Club is a member of SMSA, US Sail, USYRU, and NEBCBA. Every weekend throughout the season, open and adult racing are conducted in Optimists, Knockabout, and/or any class of at least 3 boats. For junior members only, racing and instruction are held during the weekdays.

10/27/2026

📅 Dock Out Day 10.31.26
🕖 0700 (Rain or Shine)
🚫 Dinghies, Skiffs, Kayaks, Optis by 10.30.26
🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ Volunteers Needed! Please email John Fraser if you can help!

10/16/2026

A warm thank-you to Dena Richard and Troy Kelley for hosting a wonderful Chowder Fest! We also thank everyone who brought delicious dishes to share, making this annual fall gathering a feast for all.

We have one more celebration to look forward to—our Holiday Party, hosted by the Davies on December 6. Save the date!

It has been a memorable season of Centennial celebrations and a year of discovering and sharing our Club’s rich history. Thank you to everyone who contributed time, talents, and enthusiasm to make this milestone year so special.

09/13/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate JR and his two years as Commodore, and to welcome Jeannie as our new Commodore!

Here are a few highlights from our amazing centennial season❤️

https://youtu.be/T4UPi0SbqHg?is=M2oNA4vZrymACIq2

09/10/2026

Great to see the WBYC burgee on display at the Yacht Clubs of Cape Cod exhibit!

08/29/2026

That's a wrap on our 100th Annual Meeting of Membership! Thank you to everyone who came out and to the board of trustees for the state of the Club update. See you at the September 12 raft up and Commodore's Celebration!

08/24/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out to support WBYC Foundation Saturday night at our last bingo fundraiser! We raised $900 and had an amazing time!

08/22/2026

Join us Saturday, September 12 as we celebrate outgoing Commodore, JR Mell and welcome incoming Commodore, Jeannie Fraser. Food provided, side dishes requested, BYOB! Members, please RSVP by Sept 11 via the Club's database.

08/20/2026

There are 33 days left of summer nights. Let's enjoy every one of them!

08/18/2026

We need your support! Please help support WBYC Foundation junior Sailing with our last fundraiser of the season! Each adult basket valued at $100!

08/17/2026

And with that the 2026 Junior Sailing season comes to a close! Congratulations to all our sailors and we look forward to seeing you in summer of 2027!

Address

21 Waquoit Landing Road
East Falmouth, MA
02536

Telephone

+15083887279

Website

http://www.waquoitbayyachtclub.com/

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