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
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April 2025
Spring Cleaning From Lola Mendez, National Geographic As the Northern Hemisphere ushers in the new season, a contagious urge to dust off cobwebs and toss out clutter emerges. Spring cleaning, a deep cleanse of one’s home, is a tradition ingrained in societies worldwide, with roots tracing back to ancient times. It also holds symbolic significance. Viewed…
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March 2025
Lion or Lamb? From “Folk Wisdom,” by Sadie Stein “In like a lion, out like a lamb” has always seemed a straightforward enough proverb: when March starts, it’s still winter, and by the end of the month spring has begun. True, in many climates the weather hasn’t quite reached the lamb stage by the end…
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February 2025
WeeWood Fish Decoy Collection Submitted by Marc Caenepeel The photo above is Marc Caenepeel’s collection of fish decoys, which were used to help catch and spear large fish thru the ice. Marc sent the following information about the decoys: This collection was started by my folks and displayed on a wall of the cottage.…