About BDYC
“The best little yacht club on the Lakeshore”
The Baie-d’Urfé Yacht Club was founded in 1959 by Frank Booth and Miles Wisenthal, who set out to develop a harbour for small sailing boats in Berthold Park. The first harbour was dug in May 1959, and by the end of 1960 the club had grown to 67 members who raced 13 races that first year.
The harbour was enlarged in 1961, and the present harbour was built by the Federal Department of Public Works for Expo 1967. The club financed its expansion via a Town loan, and in 1968 the Town granted a 30-year lease. A modest clubhouse was built in 1969.
Today, BDYC provides protected moorage for over 70 sailboats with finger docks, a launching ramp, dry sail area for dinghies and catamarans, and winter storage. We offer an active Junior Squadron program (started in 1962), weekly races with neighbouring clubs, and social BBQs every weekend throughout the season from May through October.
Our waterfront clubhouse features a kitchen, indoor space with tables and couches, clean washrooms and shower facilities, outdoor green space with picnic tables and a deck, and BBQ facilities.
⛵ Home of the Ishkoodah Regatta — first held in 1897, the oldest continuously-run regatta in Canada. The first race was sailed off Thomson’s Point when W.E. Bolton presented a cup for a race between the Ishkoodah, Vixen, and Molly Brown.
Since 1959
On the shores of Lake St-Louis
70+
Boats in protected moorage
40
Reciprocal clubs
Location
20650 Lakeshore Road, Baie-d’Urfé, QC H9X 2Z4 — on the south shore of Lake St-Louis in the West Island of Montreal, about 30 minutes from downtown. Members come from Vaudreuil, the West Island, LaSalle, Downtown Montreal, and the South Shore.
Getting Here
Less than 30 minutes from downtown Montreal via Highway 20, Highway 40, or Lakeshore Road. Close to Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue shops and restaurants. From the club, you have access to Lake St-Louis, Lake of Two Mountains, the Ottawa River, and the Rideau Canal.
Board of Directors
Our volunteer board of directors oversees all club operations. Board members are elected at the annual general meeting.
| Position | Role |
|---|---|
| Commodore | Club president, chairs board meetings |
| Vice-Commodore | Assists Commodore, oversees committees |
| Sailing Master | Racing program and sailing instruction |
| Harbour Master | Harbour operations, slips, moorings |
| Membership Director | New member applications and retention |
| Social Director | Events, BBQs, club social life |
| IT Director | Website, technology, cameras |
| Treasurer | Club finances and budgeting |
Contact the club at info@bdyc.com to reach any board member.
Visitors & Reciprocal Clubs
BDYC has reciprocal privileges with 40 sailing clubs across Quebec, Ontario, and New York State. Members must contact partner clubs directly before visiting and provide proof of BDYC membership. Before visiting a reciprocal yacht club, please get in touch with them and ask permission to use the reciprocal agreements.
Download the reciprocal introduction letter to present when visiting: English letter | Lettre française
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Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about the club, membership, or sailing at BDYC? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions for answers to the most common questions.