Gold Country Yacht Club
at Scotts Flat Lake in
Nevada City, CA
What’s the
SCUTTLEBUTT?
Upcoming
Summer Events
Oct 5th “Flash Mob” All-Sails Day
10 AM to 4 PM ish
In response to Member's requests......The Commodore and Vice Commodore have declared a Flash Mob All Sail Day for Sunday October 5th from 10 AM to 4 PM ish. They will be available to help any Qualified Member to launch and retrieve the Club's Dinghies.
This is the absolute last chance to participate in a Club sailing event for 2025.
Oct 8th Next Club Meeting at Trailblazer’s Pizza
Board of Directors Meeting at 5pm; Eat and Greet Dinner at 6pm; General meeting at 7pm
GUEST SPEAKER: Michelle Jarret - She will be speaking about sailing from Polynesia to San Francisco
Oct 18th “Winterize the Fleet” Work Party
Starts at 10am After all the fun we’ve had this summer, it’s time to put the boats away and clean up for the winter, which is the perfect excuse for a party. Join other members to hep winterize the fleet. The more the merrier!
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Scotts Flat Lake
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Welcome to the
Gold Country Yacht Club
Home to Scotts Flat Lake in Northern California, your home port for sailing in the Sierra Nevada Gold Country. The lake lies in a valley along Deer Creek a few miles above historic Nevada City, CA. Our clubhouse is conveniently located by the launch ramp on the lake's Northern shoreline.
Cruising, racing, and relaxing
Enjoy sailing and club racing on the clear sparkling water in fresh Sierra breezes or anchoring for a picnic with good friends in a peaceful cove surrounded by forested hills and radiant blue skies.
Join the Club!
Join this fun group of sailing enthusiasts! You’ll enjoy spending time with people of all ages through sailing events, an annual regatta, and social gatherings.
Gold Country Yacht Club membership is open to all, with or without boats.
Many members maintain their own boats on Scotts Flat Lake, but the club has a fleet of sailing dinghies available to all members.