About BLYC

The Birch Lake Yacht Club is a 501(c)(7) non-profit organization with the goal of promoting and conducting sailboat racing and other water activities; preventing pollution in the lake, preserving navigation on the lake and maintaining the lake’s recreational desirability; and fostering good social relationships, sportsmanship and fellowship among Club members and their families. We are located in Vandalia, Michigan.

Supporting BLYC

Become a member of the Birch Lake Yacht Club, attend events, donate to the fireworks fund, support water quality, and more.


Recent Posts

  • November 2024

    November 2024

    Trick or Treating We have a group of nearly 30 kids planning to Trick or Treat on Saturday, November 2nd. We plan to start at the turnaround on the South Side around 5:15pm. We’ve borrowed a wagon to transport the whole group around together. Check out the map below, and email Amber by noon on…


  • October 2024

    October 2024

    Journey to Autumn Essay submitted by Sharon Frame Gay, former Birch Laker (cottage 138, niece of Joyce Bovik). You can also listen to Sharon’s reading of this essay here. Birch Lake, Michigan I remember the sweet days of childhood. Days that walked you home after dark and left you safely on your doorstep. Long before…