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12/20/2025

What a joyful moment singing together and celebrating the season with friends and family. Thank you, Santa, for joining us and making the holidays even brighter!

What a wonderful way to celebrate the season🎄✨ Our Santa Brunch at the Buffalo Yacht Club was filled with warm smiles, f...
12/20/2025

What a wonderful way to celebrate the season

🎄✨ Our Santa Brunch at the Buffalo Yacht Club was filled with warm smiles, festive cheer, and the joy of spending time with friends and family.

From shared laughter around the table to little moments that made big memories, it truly captured the spirit of the holidays.

A heartfelt thank-you to Santa for taking the time to stop by and visit with everyone—your presence made the day extra magical for kids and adults alike 🎅❤️

We’re so grateful to our community for coming together to celebrate, and for making this holiday season feel so special.

Wishing everyone continued joy, togetherness, and holiday cheer!

🌲⚓ A Buffalo Tradition Since 1953 ⚓🌲Tonight’s Annual Tree Raising Ceremony at the Buffalo Yacht Club reminded me once ag...
12/13/2025

🌲⚓ A Buffalo Tradition Since 1953 ⚓🌲
Tonight’s Annual Tree Raising Ceremony at the Buffalo Yacht Club reminded me once again why this place feels like family.

There’s something magical about standing on the docks—cold air on our cheeks, warm lights reflecting off the water—watching a tradition that has brought generations of sailors, families, and friends together for more than 70 years.

As the tree rose against the winter sky, I couldn’t help but think of all the memories stitched into this ritual: the laughter, the stories, the bittersweet goodbyes to another season, and the hopeful promise of the next.

It’s more than a ceremony… it’s a moment where the past and present meet, where longtime members stand beside newcomers, and where our shared love for the lake and this community shines brightest.

Here’s to the Buffalo Yacht Club—its history, its heart, and the people who make it feel like home. 🌟

Happy Tree Raising Day! 🌲💙⚓

On Wednesday, December 10th, the Buffalo Yacht Club welcomed Katie Campos, Executive Director of the Riverworks Park Con...
12/11/2025

On Wednesday, December 10th, the Buffalo Yacht Club welcomed Katie Campos, Executive Director of the Riverworks Park Conservancy, for an engaging presentation on the ongoing transformation of our waterfront through the redevelopment of Ralph C. Wilson Park.

This new 100-acre signature park — our immediate neighbor — represents one of the most significant public space investments in Buffalo’s modern history.

Katie outlined how the Conservancy is working in partnership with the City of Buffalo, community stakeholders, and waterfront organizations like ours to create a vibrant, inclusive, and accessible destination for residents and visitors.

Members who would like to learn more about the Conservancy’s mission, current projects, and long-term vision can visit:
👉 Riverworks Park Conservancy Website: https://rwparkbuffalo.org

Katie also shared information on The Foolish Club, a special donor circle of engaged community members supporting the Conservancy’s work.

Contributions help advance programming, stewardship, education, and activation of this remarkable public space — all of which strengthen the character and vitality of the waterfront we share.

To explore the Foolish Club or make a donation:
👉 Foolish Club Information: https://rwparkbuffalo.org/foolish-club
(or navigate directly via the Conservancy’s website under the “Support” section)

As the Ralph C. Wilson Park project continues to evolve, the Buffalo Yacht Club has a unique opportunity to be part of this important civic moment.

Our proximity, history, and connection to the water make partnership and engagement especially meaningful.

We thank Katie for her time and insight, and we look forward to continued collaboration as this work moves forward.

✨ A Night to Remember at the Buffalo Yacht Club – Commodores Ball 2025 ✨What an extraordinary evening we shared at this ...
12/07/2025

✨ A Night to Remember at the Buffalo Yacht Club – Commodores Ball 2025 ✨

What an extraordinary evening we shared at this year’s Commodores Ball. The Buffalo Yacht Club was filled with warmth, laughter, friendship, and the unmistakable spirit of tradition that makes our community so special.

Special thanks to our 2025 Commodore, John Cosmann, and his wife, Michele, whose gracious leadership, dedication, and genuine kindness continue to inspire and strengthen our membership. To our wonderful membership, thank you. Your continued support, enthusiasm, and dedication are the heart of this club.

We would also like to extend our deepest gratitude to our visiting Commodores and Vice Commodores. Your presence truly elevated the evening, and we are honored to share fellowship and celebrate the boating community with leaders who represent their clubs with such distinction. Your camaraderie is cherished, and your support means more than words can express.

From the first toast to the last dance, the night was a celebration not only of leadership and tradition, but of the friendships that bind us together on and off the water.

Here’s to smooth sailing, strong friendships, and many more unforgettable nights at the Buffalo Yacht Club. ⚓💙

What an amazing evening at our sold-out holiday wreath-building event at the Buffalo Yacht Club! 🌿✨Thank you to everyone...
12/05/2025

What an amazing evening at our sold-out holiday wreath-building event at the Buffalo Yacht Club! 🌿✨

Thank you to everyone who came out and made the night so much fun. The creativity, the laughter, the festive vibes — it was truly something special. 🎄❤️

We loved seeing everyone’s unique wreaths come to life, and we’re so grateful for this wonderful community that shows up, supports, and celebrates together.

Until the next one! 🥂✨

We’re having a spooktacular time at kids Halloween Party at BYC! 🎃 We’re still open for dinner this evening as well, mak...
10/25/2025

We’re having a spooktacular time at kids Halloween Party at BYC! 🎃

We’re still open for dinner this evening as well, make sure to stop down and enjoy dinner with this beautiful view of Lake Erie 🚤

Make sure to stop by, and check out our upgraded ship store! QR code now available to order items online!
10/08/2025

Make sure to stop by, and check out our upgraded ship store!

QR code now available to order items online!

It’s a rootin’ tootin’ good time down at BYC! Members are enjoying our Country Western Themed First Friday. 🤠 Cowboy cav...
10/03/2025

It’s a rootin’ tootin’ good time down at BYC!
Members are enjoying our Country Western Themed First Friday. 🤠

Cowboy caviar and other yummy treats, live music with Joe and the Shmoes and your favorite Hospitality Pro, Dylan! 🎶 🥘

🤠🎶 Yeehaw, it's First Friday! 🎶🤠Dust off your boots, grab your cowboy hat and join us for a Country Western-themed First...
10/03/2025

🤠🎶 Yeehaw, it's First Friday! 🎶🤠

Dust off your boots, grab your cowboy hat and join us for a Country Western-themed First Friday starting at 5:30 PM on the Lower Deck!

We’ve got good vibes, great company, and plenty of western fun waiting for you.

Whether you're dressed to impress or just here for the fun, you won’t want to miss it!

👢 🤠 🌵 See y’all there! 🌵 🤠 👢

⚓️ Interested in advancing your maritime knowledge?The Buffalo Maritime Center is offering a Captain’s Class — an excell...
09/26/2025

⚓️ Interested in advancing your maritime knowledge?
The Buffalo Maritime Center is offering a Captain’s Class — an excellent opportunity for those looking to deepen their understanding of navigation, seamanship, and vessel operation.

🛶🌅 A Powerful Sight on the Water 🌅🛶Yesterday, members of BYC were honored to witness the Seneca Chief pass by our club b...
09/25/2025

🛶🌅 A Powerful Sight on the Water 🌅🛶

Yesterday, members of BYC were honored to witness the Seneca Chief pass by our club by boat — a meaningful and moving moment on the water.

Her presence served as a powerful reminder of the deep roots and rich heritage of the Seneca people, whose connection to these lands and waters runs generations deep.

We are grateful for the opportunity to witness this moment and reflect on the history and traditions that continue to shape our region.

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