Ithaca Yacht Club upcoming events

Adult Sailing Private Lessons (2026) (03/17/2026)

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Adult Sailing Private Lessons

Private lessons, for members only, are for a single student with a qualified Youth Sailing instructor. The cost is $60 for a one hour lesson or $200 for four hours. To request lessons send email to YouthSailing@IthacaYC.org. When the session(s) have been scheduled, use this page for payment.

Youth Sailing (08/17/2026)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Week 9: August 17 to August 21, 2026

General questions: YouthSailing@IthacaYC.org
Questions about registration: BusinessOffice@IthacaYC.org

Full information about the program

Requirements

Children must be between 8 and 17 years old on the first day of the session.

On the first day of the session, please print out the the following forms from the web site, fill them in, and bring them with you.

Information for members

Sailors who are a direct relation to an active IYC member get a discount of approximately 10% on the dues for the program. Member’s annual dues must be paid in full to register for the summer programs as a member.

Any member's child who attends four or more weeks gets a further discount of approximately 10% per week.

Information for non-members

The program is open to all. You do not need to be a member of the Ithaca Yacht Club for your child to attend.

All Hands on Deck Burger Night, Live Music & VOLLEYBALL! (08/20/2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT

All Hands on Deck Burger Night and VOLLEYBALL!

Burgers 5 - 9 pm

The Mighty Jet Band 5 - 7pm

Volleyball 5:30 - 7pm

Come hungry, leave happy. Join us for our weekly burger night at the club— $20 gets you a juicy burger, side, and a beer or glass of wine. Lakeside, laid-back, and just plain delicious. See you on the point!

Please help us plan for the night and make a reservation so we know you are coming! Thanks :)

MAKE A RESERVATION

Burger choices will rotate and include vegan/gluten free options!

Trivia Night with DJ Dale (08/21/2026)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Trivia Night with DJ Dale

Multihull Meetup (08/22/2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Multihull Meetup

August 22-23rd

Come join us for a casual weekend of sailing! We sail from IYC up to Taughannock park, bbq for lunch and head back. Sunday we head out for a morning sail.

Want to know more? Contact Liz Singh: LizSingh000@gmail.com

CLCF Virtual Race 6 (& BBQ) (08/23/2026)

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Cayuga Lake Cruising Fleet (CLCF) wraps up the Virtual race series with its last race, followed by a BBQ at the south pavilion for sailors and their guests

All Hands on Deck Burger Night, Live Music & VOLLEYBALL! (08/27/2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT

All Hands on Deck Burger Night and VOLLEYBALL!

Burgers 5 - 9 pm

Peregrine 5:30 - 7:30pm. Peregrine is a four piece band who plays originals and covers that are predominantly rock and blues inspired in venues throughout the local Ithaca and Trumansburg area.

Volleyball 5:30 - 7pm

Please help us plan for the night and make a reservation so we know you are coming! Thanks :)

MAKE A RESERVATION

Burger choices will rotate and include vegan/gluten free options!

All Hands on Deck Burger Night (09/03/2026)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

All Hands on Deck Burger Night

Burgers 5 - 9 pm

Please help us plan for the night and make a reservation so we know you are coming! Thanks :)

MAKE A RESERVATION

Burger choices will rotate and include vegan/gluten free options!

Trivia Night with DJ Dale (09/04/2026)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Trivia Night with DJ Dale

CLCF Fall Races 1 & 2 (09/06/2026)

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Monday Labor Day BBQ & Boat Parade (09/07/2026)

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Labor Day BBQ

A Members & Accompanied Guests Only Event

Join us on Monday September 7th for an afternoon of

music, great food & plenty of drinks!

Live Music

with

TBA

playing from 3:00 - 6:00

Labor Day BBQ Menu

TBA

Bar Service: 11:00 - 9:00

Jib Service 11:00 - 3:00

BBQ Buffet: 3:00 - 8:00

Annual Boat Parade

The Labor Day boat parade is an IYC tradition.

All members' boats from kayaks on up are welcome to participate.

Boats line up south of The Point. At 2:00 with flags flying,

they motor or sail past the Commodores on the Point.

Each boat is greeted with a salute from the club's brass cannon.

If you are not boating, join us on The Point to watch the boats go by.

All Hands on Deck Burger Night & Live Music (09/10/2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

All Hands on Deck Burger Night

Burgers 5 - 9 pm

Revezra ( members of Cast Iron Cowboys)- 5 -7 pm

Rev Ezra blends poignant storytelling with danceable rhythms and old-time-infulenced fiddling. Their lyrics, rooted in the storytelling tradition of folk and Americana, tackle themes like personal growth, complex familial relations, the nuances of love and life's delicate balance between adventure and responsibility.Come hungry, leave happy. Join us for our weekly burger night at the club— $20 gets you a juicy burger, side, and a beer or glass of wine. Lakeside, laid-back, and just plain delicious. See you on the point!

Please help us plan for the night and make a reservation so we know you are coming! Thanks :)

MAKE A RESERVATION

Burger choices will rotate and include vegan/gluten free options!

Fall Shoulder Season Begins (09/11/2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Fall Shoulder Season Begins

Members & Accompanied Guests Only

The restaurant will be closed

Monday - Thursday beginning 9/8

Shoulder season service features a rotating dinner menu

Starting on 9/11

Hours of Operation

Fridays & Saturdays through the end of October

4pm-9pm

Join us at the club restaurant

Boat-In Breakfast (09/12/2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

CLCF Fall Races 3 & 4 (09/13/2026)

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

All Hands on Deck Burger Night (09/17/2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

All Hands on Deck Burger Night

Burgers 5 - 9 pm

Please help us plan for the night and make a reservation so we know you are coming! Thanks :)

MAKE A RESERVATION

Burger choices will rotate and include vegan/gluten free options!

Commodore's Gala (09/18/2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Dear Members,

As we begin to wind down another wonderful summer on Cayuga Lake, we hope you'll join us for one of the highlights of the season—the Commodore's Gala on Friday, September 19.

This special evening is our opportunity to recognize and thank our Past and Present Commodores for the countless hours they have volunteered to keep our club thriving. Their dedication often happens behind the scenes, and this is our chance to show our appreciation.

Beyond honoring our Commodores, the Gala is a wonderful evening to gather with friends—both longtime members and those you've met this season. Enjoy a delicious dinner, great conversation, dancing, and live music by The Dean Family Band. Whether you come to celebrate, reconnect, or simply enjoy a fun night at the club, we hope you'll be part of this memorable evening.

Evening Schedule

Cocktail Reception – 5:00 PM
Commodore Photo on the Point – 5:30 PM
Flag Lowering – 6:00 PM
Dinner – 6:15 PM
Announcements – 7:30 PM
Dessert – 8:00 PM
Dancing with The Dean Family Band

Attire: Business Casual (or as dressy as you'd like!)

Reservations are required. We encourage you to reserve your spot early and join us for a wonderful evening celebrating our club, our Commodores, and the friendships that make the Ithaca Yacht Club such a special place.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Make A Reservation

CLCF Fall Races 5 & 6 (09/20/2026)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

All Hands on Deck Burger Night (09/24/2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

All Hands on Deck Burger Night

Burgers 5 - 9 pm

Please help us plan for the night and make a reservation so we know you are coming! Thanks :)

MAKE A RESERVATION

Burger choices will rotate and include vegan/gluten free options!

Trivia Night with DJ Dale (09/25/2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Trivia Night with DJ Dale

Private Event (09/27/2026)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Private Event

30 Guests

CLCF Fall Races 7 & 8 (09/27/2026)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

CLCF Fall Races 9 & 10 (10/04/2026)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Private Event (10/11/2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Private Event

125 Guests

CLCF Fall Races 11 & 12 (+ BBQ) (10/11/2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Private Event (10/12/2026)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Private Event

50 Guests

Trivia Night with DJ Dale (10/16/2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Trivia Night with DJ Dale

Sunday Brunch & Live Music! (10/25/2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Sunday Brunch & Live Music!

from 11am-2pm

A Members & Accompanied Guests Only Event

This is our final Sunday Brunch

(and final day of food service for the 2026 season)

Join us for some great food and lively music

Fall Brunch Music
Sunday, October 25 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Frank Raponi
Enjoy a relaxed brunch accompanied by Frank Raponi’s acoustic guitar and harmonica. With a wide range of familiar, feel-good covers, his music creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere—perfect for a fall morning at the club.

Frank also plays with Terrapin Station, The Smoking Loons, and The Small Kings.

Marina Closing November 1st (11/01/2026)

Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Attention IYC Boaters!

The 2026 Season has come to the end,

so for the next 6 months hold on to the memories

we all made at IYC this season,

both on the point and on the water.

The Marina will be closing November 1st .

All boats still in the Marina after that date,

unless other arrangements are made,

will be charged Winter Storage at the rates on the website.

Boats will also need to be removed from the

shoreline racks at the same time.

The gates to the harbor will be locked on November 15th.

After that date please contact the Harbormaster for special times.

I hope you all have a great Winter and

see you in the Spring!!

Brad Buell, Harbors and Docks