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Welcome to The Cleveland Yachting Club
Established
Our Mission Statement
To promote family oriented and friendly club activities anchored in the tradition of yachting.
I D G H F K A Bridge/Land 4 Entrance B Guardhouse 4 C Boat Docks 5 D Dry Sail Area and Hoist 5 E Clubhouse 6 F Center Isle 7 Locker Rooms, Pool, Topside Bar & Grille G Basketball 7 Court Playground& H Port O’ Call 8 I South End 9 J North Arm 9 K Gas Dock 8
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Key Phone Numbers with extensions – 440-333-1310
We welcome our 800-plus members and countless visiting yachtsmen to The Cleveland Yachting Club (CYC)—one of the oldest and most prestigious yachting clubs in the nation. Known for its natural beauty, first-class facilities and family-friendly atmosphere, CYC is located on its own island where the Rocky River meets Lake Erie, nine miles west of downtown Cleveland.
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The U.S. Coast Guard number is 216-937-0141.
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From its North Arm, flanked by a welcoming lighthouse, to the secluded South End area, to the bustling clubhouse and pool complex in between…every inch of nature’s beauty and the modern structures built upon it provide endless website, www.cycrr.org, for all the latest information.
Welcome
Main Phone Number 440-333-1155
226 Accounting 224 Banquet 231 Commodores’ Bar 237 Gas Dock 223 General Manager 241 Marine Terrace 232 Pilot House Bar 235 Pool 221 Reservations/Receptionist 233 Security 248 Snack Bar at Center Isle 253 Topside Bar & Grille 236 Yard Office 271 Waterfront Director
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In Case of Emergency Portable defibrillators are locat ed in the Clubhouse Coat Room, Guardhouse, Pool and Gas Dock. First-aid kits are located at the Guardhouse, Snack Bar, Gas Dock, Pool, Sail Camp and Clubhouse. For the utmost protection of our members and guests, CYC is patrolled by a 24-hour security guard (ext. 233) and a closed-circuit security system. The Gas Dock monitors VHF Channels 9 and 16.
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How to get to the Island?
By Lake — Nestled at the mouth of the river, the Rocky River Outer Range Light entrance is located at latitude 41 29.514 degrees N by longitude 081 50.338 degrees W.
secure gate, members must display their car sticker or show their membership card for access past the Guardhouse. Visitors must be signed in at the Guardhouse by a member. Island speed is 10 mph.
To confirm your reservation, call the Gas Dock on VHF Channel 9 or 16 and identify yourself. You will be assigned a slip and dock attendants will be dispatched to assist in docking. Please note the waters from the lighthouse toward the Club are a No Wake Zone and are patrolled.
By Land — Situated in the tree-lined suburb of Rocky River, CYC is located a quarter mile north of the intersection of Detroit and Wooster roads. Meander down Yacht Club Drive and go over the bridge to the
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Visiting yachtsmen are required to register and obtain a CYC guest card for use during their visit. Guest cards and welcome packages are issued at the Gas Dock. As our registered guest, you and your crew are invited to move freely about the premises, which include clubhouse, dining rooms, snack bar, showers and restrooms, laundry room, swimming pool, picnic areas and children’s play area.
Visiting Yachtsmen – Courtesy docking privileges are available, space permitting, for boaters who are members in good standing of a reciprocal yacht club. Contact the Harbor Master at the Gas Dock, ext. 237, to determine availability. A charge will apply. Visiting members from reciprocal clubs get the second night free. For your convenience, water and power are provided at the docks. Gasoline, diesel fuel, oil and pump out are available at the Gas Dock. Gas Dock services will be billed a 20% surcharge to other clubs.
Home to hundreds of sail and power boats, CYC offers a host of docking options. The docks are numbered counterclockwise 1 through 530 beginning at the South End of the Island.
North Basin is for smaller sailboats 30 feet or less in length – Docks 220-309
West Channel is restricted to the length overall of the dock end – Docks 335-530
East Channel is for larger yachts – Docks 1-219 and 310-322
North Arm is limited to boats no longer than 34 feet – Docks 323-332
Dry Sail is at the South End for personal water craft, trailerable boats, with two 1-ton and one 2-ton hoists available for use.
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Dock boxes are available for purchase from the Gas Dock in three sizes: four-foot, six-foot and triangle.
Love of the water is what binds us all together.
Members – If you want to be considered for an assignment to a dock, you need to file an Applica tion for Dock or a Dock Change Request. Assignments are made according to the Dock Seniority List (DSL) in effect at the time of the committee meeting held for that purpose.
Porch/Marine Terrace: Picturesque venue featuring outdoor dining through summer. Commodores’ Bar: An intimate gathering place featuring TVs, yachting burgees from around the world and a photo gallery of all the CYC Past Commodores.
Shirts and shoes must be worn, hats or caps are unacceptable, and bathing suits and tank tops are not permitted in any area of the Clubhouse.
To make dining reservations, call ext. 221. Meals from a limited menu can be delivered to your boat. Just call ext. 241. To book a party or event, contact our Banquet Manager, ext. 224.
Overlooking the harbor with a panoramic view of Lake Erie, our stately Clubhouse hosts everything from black-tie dinner dances to business conferences, weddings and family dinners. In addition to dining venues, bars and banquet rooms, the Clubhouse includes administrative offices, a library and gift shop merchandise.
Clubhouse
Downstairs Venues
The Club Room: A full-service menu to please every palate is available fall through spring.
Upstairs Venues
Attire Policy:
The Club Room, Pilot House Bar, West Room and Snug Harbor are all available for private parties. Upstairs venues combined seat up to 240, and all rooms are equipped with WiFi.
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Pilot House Bar: Resembling a ship’s pilot house, this bar has a nautical motif, TVs and a fabulous lookout to the harbor.
• Picnic facilities and outdoor grills
The pool serves as the perfect spot for swim team meets (home of the Orcas), water aerobics, divein movies, swim lessons and theme parties. People entering the Pool Gate much show their membership cards.
The Center Isle Party Room, which seats up to 100, can be reserved for clambakes, chili cook-offs, banquets, postrace gatherings and private parties. Our Spar Loft Picnic Area, with covered pavilion, seats up to 80 and features grills for those who enjoy cooking outdoors. Tables must be reserved by contacting our Gas Dock at ext. 237. For delicious cooked-to-order fare, the Topside Bar & Grille on the pool deck is the place to be in the summer offering the best in food and drink. Other amenities include:
• A 50-by-100-foot Olympic-sized, heated outdoor pool and deck area (lifeguards are on duty at all times during normal pool hours; during summer the pool and snack bar are open daily from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.)
Aptly named because of its central location, the Center Isle complex boasting a cozy bar, stone indoor-outdoor fireplace, spacious party room and outdoor picnic areas hosts myriad social events.
• Kiddie pool
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• Ladies’, men’s and family locker rooms and showers are open 24/7
• Playground
• Basketball court
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• Laundry facilities with coin-operated washer and dryer are open 24/7
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Located next to the swimming pool complex, the Port o’ Call Building houses the Yard Office, Accounting Department and Maintenance Department. Members can visit the Yard Office (Monday through Friday during regular business hours) to pick up dock forms or fill out dock work requests, and they can come to the Accounting Office to discuss any questions on their monthly CYCstatements.offers
service is available to all boaters by appointment. Just call ext. 236. The Yard Crew will haul out, pressure wash the bottom only and relaunch.
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• Winter storage is available to members on a space-available basis charged by the square foot. This includes haul out, pressure wash and launch in the spring.
• The Yard Crew can inflate inner tubes and rafts at the Port o’ Call Building.
• Crane service is available for engine placement and mast placement. Yard Crew labor is available to any member for an activity authorized by the General Manager or Yard Manager.
Found mid-Island along the East Channel, the Gas Dock and Pump Out Station are open seven days a week during boating season. Beverages, ice and snacks can be purchased at the Gas Dock. The Harbor Master can also arrange guest dockage and dockside delivery of the above items. Just call VHF Channels 9, 16 or ext. 237 for hours and availability.
protected dockage to our members with an array of yard services. Our Yard Manager can arrange for services including launch, winter storage, dry sail storage, crane, travel lift service up to 30 tons with up to a 15-foot beam, and forklift service and
Our jewel of an island is not without its hidden charms. Two small and intimate spaces cradling the outer edges of the property are big on atmosphere.
For an ultra-private picnic destination, the South End island picnic area provides a unique view of the Rocky River heading south, including the Westlake Hotel or “Pink Palace,” the Detroit Avenue Bridge and train trestle. It’s beautifully landscaped and far away from the hustle and bustle of the Island, featuring its own family-sized picnic tables and grill.
The North Arm offers some of the most scenic views on the Island. This grassy peninsula of land includes three picnic pads and is about 25 feet by 15 feet. The Club offers a party tent that can be assembled for memorable cocktail parties and events. During Sail Camp in the summer, the North Arm serves as a staging area for children.
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CYC offers year-round activities you can enjoy even if you don’t own a boat—all with the back drop of Cleveland’s most spectacular lake views.
Winter, spring, summer or fall…there is something for everyone! CYC offers organized special interest fleets and signature events to appeal to members’ interests—from the Golf Fleet to Skeet Fleet, Bowling League, Fine Art Fleet, Book Club, Ladies Day Events and Chorus. And a Wom en’s Networking group helps make career connections throughout the year.
Sail Camp – We take pride in running one of the largest Sail Camps on the Great Lakes. In addi tion to honing sailing, power boating, kayaking, water skiing and swimming skills, Sail Campers enjoy traditions such as Dress-Like-a-Pirate Day.
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The Club maintains kayaks, sailboats and paddle boards for use by its members and also offers water safety and instructional courses relating to all its waterfront activities.
Junior Race Team – One of the most successful competitive sailing programs on Lake Erie has our finest junior sailors practicing during the week and then competing in regattas around the region and on a national level.
A few of our noteworthy annual events include the Father-Daughter Dance, Men’s Stag Night, Put-In-Bay Party, Island Boat Hop, Commodores’ Ball, Regatta Week, Change of Watch, and a slew of holiday celebrations.
Orcas Swim Team – There is great team camaraderie among swimmers of all skill levels that is extraordinary and fun for the parents to watch. Our Orcas have won several cham pionships in recent years.
Waterfront Activities
Fleets and Events
Longstanding groups such as the Power Fleet, Sail Fleet and Fishing Fleet are quite active with jam-packed schedules. And the Wet Hens is a group of women who enjoy a variety of pursuits such as kayaking, hiking, tennis, golf, field trips, luncheons, fashion shows and cooking classes, among other social events.
Pets – No dogs or other animals are allowed on the Club premises except when confined to automobiles, or on boats, when being taken on a leash to or from one’s boat or when being offered relief.
Churches: Rocky River United 19414MethodistDetroit Road Rocky 440-331-4255Rocky20141ChurchSt.440-331-2680Rocky21211St.440-331-7676RiverThomasLutheranDetroitRoadRiverChristopherCatholicDetroitRoadRiver
Surrounded by quiet, tree-lined neighborhoods and charming shopping districts, there is much to do in Rocky River. The community offers a full calendar of activities for everyone in the family. For details, visit RockyRiverChamber.com. The following list represents goods and services visiting boaters may find useful.
Old River Shopping area Intersection of Detroit and Wooster (Boutiques,Roadsgalleries and restaurants)
Gratuity – No member or guest shall give, under any pretense whatsoever, money or gratuities to anyone in the service of the Club.
Post Office: Rocky River Post Office 19525 Hilliard Boulevard 440-356-2465
Pharmacy: 19950CVS Detroit Road Rocky 440-356-1999River
Veterinary: River Square Animal 19855HospitalDetroit Road Rocky 440-331-6511River
Hotels: Courtyard by Marriott 25050 Sperry Road Holiday440-871-3756WestlakeInnExpress & 30500Suites Clemens Road 440-808-0500Westlake
Ground Transportation: Enterprise Rent-A-Car 23735 Center Ridge Road 440-250-7261Westlake
We are thankful to many members and photographers who have captured the essence of our Club through photography, including Ron Hilovsky, Ann Huffman, P/C John Lovett, Tim Wilkes, John Yingling, Hal Stata, and LakeFront Drones.
Liquor & Beverage: Minotti’s Wines & Spirits 19831 Detroit Road Rocky 440-333-4095River
Shopping: Beachcliff Market Square 19300 Detroit Road Rocky River (An eclectic blend of shops and restaurants)
Cell Phones – Permitted for non-verbal use only in all dining and bar areas.
Medical Assistance: Rocky River Urgent Care 19895 Detroit Road Rocky 440-356-5500River
Recreation: The Cleveland Metroparks are just south of the Club, of fering hiking, biking and golf
Guests – Members and visiting yachtsmen are considered responsible for the good behavior of their family and guests at all times. All cars entering the Island shall make a full stop at the Guardhouse to be identified. Crew and guests must park in the center of the main parking lot.
CYC PROTOCOL
Grocery Store: 19219Heinen’sDetroit Road Rocky 440-331-3830River
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Banks: US 19825BankDetroit Road Rocky 19559PNC440-331-3500RiverBankDetroit Road Rocky 440-333-7790Rocky20000Fifth440-331-6060RiverThirdBankDetroitRoadRiver
Thank you for visiting The Cleveland Yachting Club. We hope you enjoy your time on the Island.
The Cleveland Yachting Club 200 Yacht Club Drive Rocky River, OH 44116 (440) www.cycrr.org333-1155