Gold Country Yacht Club
at Scotts Flat Lake in
Nevada City, CA
What’s the
SCUTTLEBUTT?
Upcoming
Events
Sat, July 18th Family Fun Day!
Please RSVP here so we can plan accordingly:
Take advantage of our gorgeous Scott’s Flat Lake! This relaxed gathering is for GCYC members and their invited family and friends only. Come enjoy lunch, casual sailing, games, sailboat rides, the pontoon boat, or the optional Beer Can Race.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Event begins: 11:00 AM
Lunch: 12:00 PM
Skipper meeting: 1:00 PM
Beer Can Race: 1:30 PM
Food
The Club will provide hot dogs and sausages. Please bring a side dish, appetizer, or dessert to share.
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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.