Gold Country Yacht Club
at Scotts Flat Lake in
Nevada City, CA
What’s the
SCUTTLEBUTT?
Upcoming
Summer Events
Aug 13 GENERAL MEETING at Scott’s Flat Lake
Dinner at 6pm (Bring something for yourself (grill available!) and something to share
General Meeting at 7pm
Aug 17 Sunday Club Cruise at Scott’s Flat Lake
Sign-ups for the cruise will take place at the Wed Aug 13th meeting. Seating is limited to 16, so only Members and their children may participate.
Bring finger food to share. BYOB. Bring your life vest if you own one. We are required to have one life vest per person aboard. "Every child under 13 years of age must wear an approved U S Coast Guard approved life jacket at all times while aboard a recreational vessel." No pets please.
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Scotts Flat Lake
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Welcome to the
Gold Country Yacht Club
Home to Scotts Flat Lake in Northern California, your home port for sailing in the Sierra Nevada Gold Country. The lake lies in a valley along Deer Creek a few miles above historic Nevada City, CA. Our clubhouse is conveniently located by the launch ramp on the lake's Northern shoreline.
Cruising, racing, and relaxing
Enjoy sailing and club racing on the clear sparkling water in fresh Sierra breezes or anchoring for a picnic with good friends in a peaceful cove surrounded by forested hills and radiant blue skies.
Join the Club!
Join this fun group of sailing enthusiasts! You’ll enjoy spending time with people of all ages through sailing events, an annual regatta, and social gatherings.
Gold Country Yacht Club membership is open to all, with or without boats.
Many members maintain their own boats on Scotts Flat Lake, but the club has a fleet of sailing dinghies available to all members.