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

  • February 2026

    February 2026

    Revel in the season with your lake neighbors at Winterfest on Saturday, February 21. The fun will start at 6:00pm at the Sheffieck’s on the West side. BYOB and something to share with the group. Parking available in front, at Dennis and Peggy Geik’s to the South and at Karen Brovold’s to the North. Hope…


  • January 2026

    January 2026

    I’ve got a thing for winter. And that’s good considering that I live in Michigan and we’ve recently had a lot of snow, cold, and ice. Sometimes I meet people who talk about how much they hate winter. I always wonder why they live in Michigan, where you might as well embrace the possibility of…


  • December 2025

    December 2025

    I’ve got a thing for winter. And that’s good considering that I live in Michigan and we’ve recently had a lot of snow, cold, and ice. Sometimes I meet people who talk about how much they hate winter. I always wonder why they live in Michigan, where you might as well embrace the possibility of…