Deer Isle Yacht Club

Sylvester Cove, Sunset, Maine


The Deer Isle Yacht Club is a small local yacht club in Sylvester’s Cove, Sunset, Maine. The Club was founded in 1925 to promote small boat sailing and to instruct juniors in this sport of sailing, rules of the road and seamanship.

Facilities are  minimal as the club has no potable water, no fuel dock, no showers, and little parking.  Sailing lessons are offered late-June through early August to members and non-members of all ages and skill levels. Membership is necessarily limited by the size of the Cove; more information can be found at the Membership section of this website. 

Club News

Save the Date!

The DIYC is Turning 100 and we will celebrate on

Friday, August 8, 2025

The DIYC is in its Centennial year and the Centennial Committee is planning a celebration worthy of our colorful history. Stay tuned for more information. 

The floats are Out...but they are coming back!

Recommissioning is scheduled for May 15th, 2025


The floats are officially out for the season! ⛵️ We've had an incredible time on the water this year, and we want to thank all our members for making this season unforgettable!
See you next year for more sailing adventures! Until then, stay safe and enjoy the off-season. ✨

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