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Nagawicka Lake Yacht Club

1921 Nagawicka Road Hartland WI 53018
(262) 367-8863
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Do you have an interest in sailing? The Nagawicka Lake Yacht Club was founded in 1895 to foster the spirit of sailing on Nagawicka Lake. Whether you are a person who sailed years ago and are looking to get back into it, you currently sail and are looking for competition, or you – or your kids – are looking to learn, you can find it at NLYC! We offer competitive sailing and classes geared to individuals of all ages. Today’s Club incorporates a diverse social environment, instructional sailing, and competition. We also welcome those who don’t sail but want to support sailing and are looking for a fun environment and an opportunity to meet people from the area. Questions? Please stop by our website at http://www.sailnlyc.org/

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Nagawicka Lake Yacht Club

Hartland, wi.

sailnlyc.com
[email protected]
(262) 367-8863

Nagawicka Lake Yacht Club was established in 1895 exclusively for sailboats. We are based on the shore of Nagawicka Lake in Hartland, Wisconsin with a quaint lake-side club house. The club has an active membership that are involved in sailing for pleasure and competition, with a racing program that has over 80 races scheduled each season. Our club races OPTI, X Boat, 420's, MC Scow, C Scow and E Scow. A range of instructional programs are offered to both adults and children and for the experienced or novice sailor. The atmosphere is friendly and informal. Today, the fine facilities, excellent racing program, and frequent club social activities combine to offer a wholesome family experience.

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Our programs, sailing school x fleet.

Competitive
Age: 9 - 16

$275 - $400

Jun 10, 2019 - Jul 22, 2019
Jun 4, 2019 - Jul 30, 2019

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RECREATION NAGA WI CKA LAKE DELAFIELD WISCONSIN

Delafield’s many outdoor activities converge at Nagawicka Lake. It’s a 981-acre lake with a maximum depth of 90 feet, giving visitors opportunities to boat, swim, and fish. Native fish include Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye.

The Nagawicka Lake Yacht Club was established in 1895 exclusively for sailboats. Based on the shore of Nagawicka Lake in Delafield, Wisconsin has a quaint lake-side club house. The club has an active membership that are involved in sailing for pleasure and competition, with a racing program that has over 80 races scheduled each season. Our club races OPTI, X Boat, 420's, MC Scow, C Scow and E Scow. A range of instructional programs are offered to both adults and children and for the experienced or novice sailor. The atmosphere is friendly and informal. Today, the fine facilities, excellent racing program, and frequent club social activities combine to offer a wholesome family experience.

Boats can be launched onto Nagawicka Lake from Naga-Waukee County Park located on Highway 83. There is a park sticker or entrance fee to the park. Check with the link below for more information about how to purchase the annual sticker.

Wisconsin DNR Lakes

Parks and Camping

Area Lakes Map

Club's History

Celebrating 125+ years.

Nagawicka Lake Yacht Club celebrated its rich one hundred and twenty-five year sailing history in 2020. The Club continues to thrive on the competitive racing under which it was founded as well as an active social calendar and commitment to volunteerism.

Nagawicka Lake - The Early Years

c. 1851 Nagawicka Lake before the dam was built

Starting in the 1880s, families began to discover Nagawicka Lake and made their summer homes here. As time went on, they discovered the sport of sailing as did families on the surrounding lakes of Oconomowoc, Pine and Pewaukee. The prosperity of the 1890s let to an increased interest in the sport of sailing on some of the lakes in Waukesha County.

Nagawicka was and is perfect for sailing. Originally carved and filled by glaciers, it consists of clean water, a varying shoreline and glacial till on the southeast shore. An Island is set on Niagra lamestore resting in the middle of the lake to shift the winds and add a challenge. The lake is three miles long north to south and one mile wide east to west. It consists of about a thousand acres in total area. Nagawicka Lake is one of the deepest lakes in the area with a range of 45-95 feet deep. Large oak, hickory and ash trees fill the surrounding shores. Nagawicka Lake then and now is simply beautiful all year long.

First Clubhouse

From the quarry near the southwest end of the lake, stones were removed and carried over the frozen lake by horse and sled to build a four story mansion on the island. The mansion was built by Sam Howard and was the NLYC's first home. It was here the "Articles of Agreement and By-Laws" were discussed on August 10, 1895.

Disputed Beginnings

Nagawicka joined the Inland Lake Yachting Association (ILYA) in 1901 which is considered by some to be the official year the club was established. The first Commodore on record was Charles Cassius Rogers in 1901. Others view the establishment date, however, as 1895 when the rules and by-laws were drawn up for the yacht club.

100 Years Book

Wisconsin Yachting Association - 1939

In the summer of 1937, the La Belle Yacht Club, The Okauchee Yacht Club and the Nagawicka Yacht Club established a friendly rivalry holding several regattas amongst themselves. These regattas were so popular and successful that the clubs decided to try and make them permanent events. To do this, an association of sorts was needed and the Wisconsin Yachting Association (WYA) was formed in 1939.

The general objective and purpose of the WYA was to encourage and promote yachting and boating in all forms, the competitive sport of competition in these fields, and to encourage good fellowship and sportsmanship.