About Us
The Wiscasset Yacht Club was formed in 1952 by 23 founding members, 1 of whom is still a member. The present Club House was built on pilings over the water and because of deterioration of the foundation piles was moved to land in 2010. A new pier was built in 2016. Water and power were supplied to the floating docks recently. Most of the work to upgrade and maintain the club’s house and facilities has been done by volunteer members. Our recent improvement has been the addition of new Rip Rap to repair damage done to the clubhouse land by extensive flooding in the past few years. Some things cannot be done by volunteers, but careful management of our finances make this work possible.
We have a wonderful building located on picturesque Wiscasset Harbor. The Wiscasset Yacht Club welcomes sailors, power boaters, kayakers, fishermen, families and singles, and vessels large or small.
The mission of the club has been to promote fellowship and activities on the water and ashore. The club is open from April in the spring until October in the fall. In recent years, the membership has continued to socialize weekly during the winter at a local watering hole or a member’s home. The winter activities had become more and more welcome outside the boating season. The club begins its season with a spring banquet and then opening day about the last Sunday in April, or the first Sunday in May.
The summer is filled with activities on the water and onshore. Wednesday Grille Night and Friday socials have become very popular. Wednesday Grille Nights run every week from the beginning of July to the end of August. Also popular in the spring and fall, Wednesday nights become Movie Nights. There are frequent parties and Rendezvous at the clubhouse and on the water.
Our club is continuing the sailing program with instruction for youth and adults. We have a new (to us) building which will be developed into a Sailing Center for the club’s sailboats.
Whether or not you own a boat or just love to be around them, the Wiscasset Yacht Club welcomes you with open arms! We love boating and all that goes along with it!!