Mission

Candlewood Yacht Club encourages and promotes sailing and sailboat racing on Candlewood Lake.

We have many events to promote camaraderie among our members.

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We have an active racing program. We race every weekend from May through mid-October. We have a one-design Flying Scot Fleet and a Cruising Fleet. The club owns a fleet of Sunfish that the members race in some of our regattas.

Racing

DISCOVER THE JOY OF SAILING!

Hands-on sailing lessons with certified instructors
For children ages 8 to 16
No prior sailing experience required
Build confidence and independence
Learn teamwork and leadership
Make new friends and lifelong memories on the water

Junior Sailing

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We have several picnics and parties throughout the year.

Everyone has a great time.

Social Events

Facilities

Clubhouse for meetings and functions
Sail loft to store gear
Slips, moorings, and dry sail area
Beach for swimming
Boat ramp to launch boats
Picnic area to enjoy meals with your friends
Beautiful views of Candle Lakes

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Work Parties

Our club is run by our members. Everyone contributes to help our club operate. We do not have any paid staff. This helps keep our membership fees low.

The club was founded 89 years ago, in 1937, on the beautiful Candlewood Lake

History

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Boat storage

We have several types of storage for your boat during the season. We have:

9 moorings
57 dock slips
9 dry sail spaces
12 kayak rack

We also store most member boats on the club property during the winter.

Candlewood Lake

Candlewood Lake is located in Western Connecticut. At 8.4 square miles, it is the largest lake in Connecticut. It is a reservoir created by the power company in 1926 as a pumped power storage facility.

It is managed by the Candlewood Lake Authority.