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

  • May 2025

    May 2025

    Spring Dinner Reminder The annual Spring Dinner will be at the Hotel Elkhart Tapestry Collection by Hilton, on Saturday, May 17, starting at 5pm. Located on Main Street in downtown Elkhart, this 1923 historic landmark hotel has been beautifully restored with a jazz influenced grandeur. The dinner event will be on the 9th floor. It…


  • April 2025

    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…


  • March 2025

    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…