Community Focus
Our members serve our community because it’s simply the right thing to do. We work with other organizations and municipalities to make a positive difference at a local level.
Youth Sailing
Youth Sailing Camps
In 1996, the Cape Fear Yacht Club established a premier Youth Sailing program.
In collaboration and partnership with the Oak Island Parks and Recreation, the CFYC hosts the annual Summer Youth Sailing Camps.
Celebrating its 28th year, the sailing camp is the only on-the-water program in Brunswick County. In addition to having fun, the focus of this one-week course is learning the fundamentals of sailing, boating safety, proper sailing terminology, rigging, and how to skipper boats around Dutchmans Creek inlet and the Cape Fear River.
The Youth Sailing Camp Program consists of three individual weeks of single sailor Opti class sailboats and three individual weeks of the two sailor 420 class vessels. The 420s are often used in collegiate sailing programs across the country.
Sponsorship and fundraisers are integral to the success of the Youth Sailing camp. The CFYC hosts an annual golf tournament fundraiser to support maintenance of the sailing fleet, compensate instructors, and provide additional amenities for sailors. All proceeds have a direct impact on cost reduction to young sailors across the community who, without the generous contributions of partners and sponsors, would not be able to participate in the Sailing Camps.
Youth Sailing Annual Golf Tourney & Prime Rib Dinner
Join us for our annual Youth Sailing fundraiser!
When: Monday October 13, 2025
Sign-in: 11:00 AM
Shotgun Start: 12:00 Noon
Where: Oak Island Golf Club
Cost: $125 per person - sign up as a foursome
Over $1,300 in Cash Prizes, $5,000 "Hole in One", 50/50 Cash Prize Raffles, and More!
3 Flights: Winners decided by Pro Shop after Play
1st Place & 2nd Place Payout in each Flight
Mulligans $10 each
Captain's Choice (4 person teams)
Beer, Soda, and Water on Course
Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and our signature Prime Rib Dinner immediately after the tournament at the Cape Fear Yacht Club. Includes Beer, Wine, and Water.
Entry fees are fully tax deductible. All proceeds benefit the Youth Sailing Program.
Adopt-a-Highway
Our community knows it can count on our members to keep our highway berms safe and clear of debris.
Flotillas and Regattas
We are actively involved in a number of on-the-water programs and special events
Blessing of the Fleet (host)
Ed Harper Memorial Regatta (host)
Stede Bonnet Pirate Race
Southport 4th of July Flotilla (host)
Southport Winterfest Flotilla (host)
