Notice to Mariners: Visiting Olcott Harbor - The entrance to Olcott Harbor has undergone extensive modifications. This will not appear on existing charts as the work was completed in November of 2021. The photo here was taken just before completion, but the structure is essentially the same. Negotiating this may be challenging at night and in reduced visibility.
Visiting OYC
Reciprocal Docking at Olcott Yacht Club
Welcome to the Olcott Yacht Club!
Before you arrive, please review the photo of the new harbor entrance—significant changes were made in November 2021.
As you enter the harbor, the OYC clubhouse will be on your right. You may tie up at any available spot and check-in. The club is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays during the season, but reciprocal guests are always welcome to dock.
We offer well-protected slips at the south end of the property with 30-amp power and sufficient depth for vessels with up to a 7-foot draft (under normal lake levels). If your vessel is under 35 feet, please avoid using the haul-out slip to leave space for larger boats.
While we do not have a full-time harbormaster, members are happy to assist when the club is open. If the club is closed, someone will likely stop by and provide restroom codes. The wall in front of the clubhouse is available for tie-up, but please note it does not have power and can be rough in strong northeast or northwest winds—check the forecast.
Alternatively, reciprocal visitors may dock at the Newfane Town Marina. Proceed upstream, keeping the shoal buoys to starboard, and tie up at the floating dock on the north side of the launch ramp. Check-in at the Marina office and mention you're a guest of the Olcott Yacht Club. Depending on availability, you may stay 1–2 nights free of charge.
Restrooms and showers are available at both the Marina and the Clubhouse—ask for codes at either location.
The Club offers full-service dining with excellent entrees and beautiful sunset views in a relaxed, casual setting. Please note: we do not accept cash at the bar or restaurant—MasterCard and Visa only.
We encourage you to check our events calendar or ask a member of our staff, as there’s always something happening from May through October. If possible, let us know in advance of your visit so we can better assist you.
Download a copy of the Reciprocal Clubs List (as of 14 Apr 2019).
OYC Docking Policy
Overnight docking by Club members and reciprocal yachtsmen is allowed, provided skippers spend the night aboard.
Olcott Yacht Club recommends that boats never be left unattended. If skippers choose to ignore this recommendation, it is understood that the skipper takes full responsibility for any ensuing damage to the vessel and/or the docks.
Boats will not be left unattended overnight without approval by the harbor master or a member of the Board of Directors. Even with such approval, skippers are responsible for damage to vessel and/or Club docks. Should the haul-out slip be needed in an emergency, OYC reserves the right to move any vessel docked there to another location at our docks.
