Fanshawe Yacht Club & Sailing School

Fanshawe Yacht Club is a small, private, not-for-profit Sailing Club and Sailing School mostly run by Volunteers.  FYC is located on Fanshawe Lake, a man-made reservoir on the historic Thames River within Fanshawe Conservation Area in London, Ontario, Canada. 

Though FYC has the term “yacht” in the name, it is a casual and fun sailing club… No crested blazers and white trousers required here!FYC was founded in 1953 just after the creation of the Fanshawe Lake reservoir.  Read more about FYC’s origins in History of FYC. 

FYC and Fanshawe Conservation Area Park are within the Traditional Territory of the Attawandaron, Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Lunaapeewak peoples.  Scroll down or click on the link above to learn more about the Traditional Territory in this area.

Our Vision, Our Mission & Our Goals

Our Vision: 

The vision for the Fanshawe Yacht Club is first and foremost for our members, and the use of the facilities for the purpose of sailing, whether that be racing, cruising and or social interaction.

We will commit resources to enable individuals of all ages to become competent sailors.

This is an opportunity for individuals in the community to become members of Fanshawe Yacht Club and take hold of an opportunity to enjoy new adventures on the water.

Our Mission:  

Our mission is to cultivate a diverse membership with shared interests and to passionately promote and uphold our reputation as a club dedicated to providing an outstanding sailing instruction, racing regattas, and social events held within a picturesque setting at Fanshawe Lake.

We are a member of Ontario Sailing which is an organization that champions the sport of sailing, enabling it to flourish and grow, becoming the leading, lifelong recreational and competitive sport in Ontario. We at Fanshawe Yacht Club, share their philosophy.

Our Goals:

•  To provide a first class, cost efficient Sailing Facility
•  To provide a Sailing School for all ages with Certified Instructors
• To promote and foster safe recreational sailing
• To stimulate an interest in seamanship, navigation and small craft handling
• To promote water safety
• To develop racing skills in sailing by racing against seasoned sailors
• To be a valued asset to our community by providing a safe environment for charity groups to enjoy.