Buoys:

WCYC’s goal is to help provide a safe boating environment for the lake residents as well as for visitors to our beautiful chain of lakes. Our principal responsibility is to provide and maintain the navigational buoys under direction of the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Dept. The County designates the placement of the navigational and no-wake buoys. The WCYC spends several thousand dollars each year on this program. We recently added solar and battery powered light kits to some of the buoys to aid in navigation after dark.

Swimming:

WCYC has been sponsoring accredited swimming lessons since 1967. Lessons are offered each July to children 5 years of age and older. Adult lessons are also available.

Boating Safety:

Minnesota law requires youth ages 12 - 17 to have Minnesota Watercraft Operator's Permit or similar certification from their home state.
Although outside the direct responsibility of the Whitefish Chain Yacht Club, youth boating classes contribute significantly to our misson of supporting boating and water safety. For many years C&C Boatworks in Crosslake has provided classes which prepare young boaters for the Operator's exam.
Information about these classes can be obtained by contacting Sue at C&C 281-692-3570.