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The Year: 1947
Omena's summer community was in full swing again after the years of war and wartime gas rationing that kept many cottagers from traveling each summer. Several young members of the cottage community were avid sailors and formed a yacht club. The new club members rented the Omena Pavilion from Hector Carmichael for the sum of one dollar, which allowed them a place to meet for both the summers of 1947 and 1948. From there the Omena-Traverse Yacht Club was formed and organized as a Michigan corporation. By 1949 the club numbered 39 members who raised funds to purchase the building for $2,000. It's a tribute to those founders that the club continues to operate under many of the guidelines set those many years ago.
To learn more about the club's first 50 years click HERE.
Membership
The Omena-Traverse Yacht Club was founded in 1947 to provide a social outlet for those who summered on the Omena peninsula. The small community valued kinship and camaraderie amongst the member families.
Members generously gave of their time to establish and support activities that would engage all ages of club members. It is the strong foundation of these values that has enabled the OTYC to continue to grow over the past 65+ years and nourish the friendships that further strengthen the Club. Our historic clubhouse is over 100 years old and our facilities are limited. For this reason, we must limit the number of members and carefully consider all applications for membership.
Endeavoring to maintain the core values and qualities that make the Club meaningful to its members, the following criteria are the basis for membership in the OTYC:
- Legacy status or other familial history in Omena
- Geographical location of residence, with emphasis on the Omena peninsula
- Active club involvement and engagement during the Guest Membership season
- History of volunteerism and/or involvement in one’s community
- Reasons the prospective candidate is interested in joining the OTYC
- History in the Omena area community
- Length of time prospective candidate will be in Omena area during the OTYC season
- Past attendance at Club activities, Board members met, and Board members' response
- Interest in and commitment to participate in Club activities
- Further information may be obtained by contacting our Membership Chair at membership@otyc.club.
Youth Camp
OTYC Youth Camp offers a great schedule of fun and exciting adventures for the younger members of the Omena community. For generations, the Omena-Traverse Yacht Club has offered a half-day youth program focused on sailing and tennis. Youth camp, for those ages 6-14, is open to members and non-members. Watch for new unique themes this year, more fun outings and along with old favorites too! Please register your camper by downloading the Camper Registration and Release Form.
Space is limited so reserve soon. Questions? Email youth-camp@otyc.club.
Summer Job Opportunities (paid)
OTYC Youth Camp Positions
If you are interested in applying to be an OTYC camp Director, Counselor or Junior Counselor, please review the Youth Camp Job Descriptions. Please contact us at youth-camp@otyc.club to request an application.