lawn at the South Bay of Bantam Lake just south of Litchfield in
North Western Connecticut. For almost 100 years, families have
enjoyed this close community in which to race small sailboats, socialize, and relax.
We race every Sunday afternoon, generally in a mixed fleet, very low-key,
with no protests. We also run "around the lake" race July 4th and the French Cup Race
over Labor Day. In addition, organized sunfish and windmill regattas are also held each season.
Members keep their boats on yacht club grounds and launch from the beach
or from the dock-mounted lift.
The club also owns several small sailboats for members and their guests,
and sailing instruction is available for juniors ( 9 - 18) and adults. This is organized
Private Lessons are also available from the Sailing Instructor Susan Smith
Adults $50/hr, Children $30/hr.
Contact her at 860-868-0327 or smithsbhs@yahoo.com
The club is located on Yacht Club Passageway, just off East Shore Road in Morris.
Stop by and visit us any summer weekend, or for more information on membership,
mail inquiries to:
Bantam Lake Yacht Club
c/o Denis Williamson, Treasurer
211 West St
Morris Ct 06763
email blycsec@gmail.com
or contact Ed Kavle at 860 567 0054 or edkavle@yahoo.com
Get Application Form here
last updated 6/4/2011
The wind is always free.
More pictures here (Shutterfly)
Aerial View
More Pictures of Club
Some of the boats sailed
Hobie Cat
Sunfish
Windmill
Also visit the Bantam Lake Protective Association
