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Bayview Yacht Club in Detroit, MI

Bayview Yacht Club

4.7(155)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 155 reviews (Google rating)Sports bar Jefferson ChalmersOpen now · closes 2:00 AM
(313) 822-1853 byc.com Directions

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About Bayview Yacht Club

Bayview Yacht Club, at 100 Clairpointe St in Detroit, MI, has been located on the Detroit River since 1915. Although listed in the bar category, the club centers its identity on sailing. It hosts the annual Bayview Mackinac Race as well as local sailing events, and offers sailing classes for both youth and adults. Access is limited to members and guests, so it is not a public walk-in bar.

For members and guests planning a visit, the club lists free parking in a lot and on the street. Its entrance, parking and restroom are wheelchair accessible. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Bayview Yacht Club has a Google rating of 4.7 from 155 reviews. Its long presence on the river, race-hosting role and sailing instruction distinguish it within the bar listings for Detroit, MI.

Known for

  • Detroit River location since 1915
  • Annual Bayview Mackinac Race
  • Youth and adult sailing classes
  • Members and guests only
  • Free lot and street parking

What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “Beautiful view from the bar and you can sit outside right by the water. And the staff is very welcoming... I really enjoyed my visit.”

    — Lisa Wells, August 29, 2026 · google

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