Gold Country Yacht Club
at Scotts Flat Lake in
Nevada City, CA
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Upcoming
Events
May 13th General Meeting at Scott’s Flat
Yay! We’re back to meeting at the Lake! Come through the Campground Gate two and meet us down by the boat ramp.
5:00 PM, Board Meeting.;
6:00 PM Eat (Bring your own/pot luck style dinner, Bar B Q will be available)
7:00 PM, General Meeting. Open to the Public Presentation: “Boating Laws & Safety”
May 17th “No Motor Day/All Sail Day” at Scott’s Flat
For one day only, Nevada Irrigation District is closing Scotts Flat Lake to Motorized Vessels... It's an NID "No Motor Day".
Gold Country Yacht Club will be providing free sail boat rides to the public from 11:00 AM till 4:00 PM.
Our Club will also be conducting an "All Sail Day" for our Members and an open beer can race in the afternoon.
Bring a lunch and lots of liquids. Should be a Jolly Roger good time! NID Gate Fees apply.
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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.