North Channel Yacht Club

A marine rail system is used for the launching, hauling out and storage of members’ vessels. The convenience of this method allows members to launch or haul out their craft at any time during the season, when they are ready. If a problem develops during the season a boat can also be hauled out at any time for repairs and just as quickly be re-launched. This rail system is capable of handling vessels up to 42′ LOA, 12.5 tons displacement and 6’6″ draft. The rail system consists of a launch rail which extends from the boat yard into the water far enough to permit the vessel to float off the cradle.

When not bobbing at anchor in one of the many coves at one of the many islands located near by, or not being attended to on the dock, members’ vessels are moored in the protected bay of the Club. Each member supplies his/her own mooring according to prescribed guidelines and position it as directed by the Fleet Captain. The mooring field is laid out in a grid so all boats are well clear of each other. Upon arriving at the club, members can take their dinghy out to retrieve their vessel or more likely, be offered a ride in the club boat by one of the other members. Vessels left at their moorings are inspected each day to ensure mooring lines are secure and in good shape.

During the Gore Bay race and corn roast, members compete in a “race” from nearby the club to Gore Bay, with all vessels being properly handicapped so the first across the bitter-line isn’t necessarily the winner. The club provides corn-on-the-cob served in the park at the Gore Bay marina while members barbeque their succulent steaks and other delights.

The North Channel Yacht Club offers the best overall boating experience in the world.

Come visit us someday, in Spragge, Ontario.