About This Venue
South Shore Yacht Club is Milwaukee's largest and most welcoming yacht club, offering an affordable, down-to-earth community for sailors and lakefront enthusiasts of all skill levels.
Founded in 1913, South Shore Yacht Club has been a Bay View institution for over a century, built on a foundation of community spirit and a shared love of sailing. Perched on Lake Michigan in one of the city's most vibrant neighborhoods, the club boasts a full-service marina with 230 slips and premium amenities including a crane, fuel dock, and both dry-sail and winter storage options. The club is known for its inclusive atmosphere where welders, surgeons, and casual sailors gather without pretense—just good company and shared passion for the water.
Beyond recreational sailing, the club offers a range of programs and experiences including junior sailing school, powerboat and sailing fleets, regattas, and races through the South Shore Sailing Foundation, which emphasizes education, safety, and youth development. Membership is designed to be accessible and affordable, with the club hosting regular open houses for those interested in joining. The clubhouse itself serves as a social hub where members enjoy everything from casual gatherings to organized events, making it a true harbor of hospitality for the Milwaukee sailing community.