Harbour

Detroit Yacht Club

Name: Detroit Yacht Club
Address: Detroit, US
Telephone: +1313.824.1200

Detroit, United StatesGreat Lakes

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Type: Harbour

Private yacht club on its own island off Belle Isle, in the Detroit River between Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Approach from the Detroit River, between the MacArthur Bridge and the DTE generating plant. River current runs through, plan berthing for the flow. Address 1 Riverbank Road, Belle Isle.

Practical

Private members' club with reciprocal access for visiting yacht club members. Berths, fuel, fresh water, shore power. Indoor swimming pool, restaurants, ballroom in the 1923 clubhouse.

Ashore

Belle Isle Park surrounds the club, with aquarium, conservatory and 982 acres of parkland. Downtown Detroit at 6 km west across the MacArthur Bridge.

History

Founded by Detroit sailing enthusiasts in 1868. The current Mediterranean revival clubhouse, designed by George D. Mason with cornerstone laid by Gar Wood in 1922 and completed in 1923, is the largest yacht club building in the United States.