Our group has chartered over 100 boats with CYC, dating back 15 years.  We love the company as their boats are always squeaky-clean, fully functional and up to date with technology.

Ken and Pam always have a full crew ready to launch and receive our large group and typically bend over backwards to make our week special.  As a result, we’ve been able to run several thousand students through the enchanted waters of the north channel - the premier fresh water cruising grounds in the world. 

Don P. 

Dawntreader trip leader

BHBC Group

Michigan, USA

Dear Ken and Pam,

Our sailing club was among the fortunate ones to sail with Canadian Yacht Charters in 2009.  We are a group of singles from Annapolis, Maryland and we love our Chesapeake Bay!  Our sailing club sails almost every weekend from April through November, but we also enjoy trying new sailing locales around the globe.  I convinced about 45 of my friends to sample sailing on the fresh water Great Lakes.

We traveled to Gore Bay in August, when it’s plenty warm in this area.  We were met with pristine boats, friendly folks and absolutely incredible scenery.  Your team, Ken and Pam, couldn’t have been more accommodating.  Thank you for arranging the fish fry on the first night when we all straggled in from our drives/flights!  A great way to kick off a fun week!  We had a little bit of everything weather-wise but everyone enjoyed the trip.  The Pool, especially, was a highlight of the sailing week.  Thanks for that tip.

This fall we had a party to gather our Lake Huron sailors and show our pictures on the big screen.  Unbelievable!  Lots of laughs, sighs and promises to go back someday.  Whenever we see one another through the activities of the club, someone will bring up the trip and all the fun we had.

I don’t think you have seen the last of the crazy Singles on Sailboats from the Chesapeake Bay! 

Sincerely,

Carole J.

Lake Huron Trip Coordinator

Singles on Sailboats

Annapolis, Maryland

Since I first chartered with CYC in 1982 I have been back twenty-eight times.  CYC’s boats are always superbly well-equipped and maintained.  They have never let me down. 

To cruise the North Channel all you need is leave from the  ‘Gitchie Manitou’ and one of CYC’s yachts. 

I would never dream of chartering with anyone else.

Peter K.

Toronto, Ontario

Canada

Bruce and I have been chartering sailboats from CYC since 1994.  In the early years our children were school age and we would sail a 30 ft boat as a family; in the more recent years, we have sailed with one or two couples - last year on a 42 ft boat with three cabins.

The waters and islands accessible from Gore Bay are beautiful, remote and protected.  At times there are no other boats around. 

CYC boats are always clean, well-equipped and the service is great.  There is always a personal touch from Ken and Pam. 

Thanks for many great holidays.

Anne B.

Toronto, Ontario

Dear Ken & Pam,

I wanted to take a moment and compliment you on what a fabulous job you do running CYC.  Your staff at CYC is polite, courteous, helpful and informative.  Together you do a fantastic job maintaining & managing your fleet.

This is my 8^th year of sailing the North Channel as part of the crew (co-captain & navigator) with Dr. Matz.  As you know this year we sailed on “Sicilia”.  The boat was magnificent and we had a great time - just not long enough!  “Sicilia” was a dream boat - it had everything you could ask for and more.

Please pass along my “thanks” to your wonderful staff. 

Have a great rest of the season and see you next year.

Happy Sailing,

Anna P.

Chicago, Illinois

We have been yacht owners with CYC since 1980 through their Yacht Management Program.  To our mind, the most important issue in the charter business is the quality of maintenance of the yacht. 

CYC has always exceeded our expectations in this area.  Their attention to detail is also the reason, we believe, that people return again & again to charter our yachts.  Of course it helps when you have yachts in one of the finest cruising areas in the world. 

The staff at CYC are passionate about making charter clients and yacht owners happy with their boating experience.

Eileen and Jeremy M.

Sudbury, Ontario

My experience as a yacht owner in the CYC fleet for ten years has been both personally and financially rewarding.  CYC takes meticulous care of the yachts in their fleet as if they were their own.  Their helpful staff, impeccable maintenance/safety record, and cleanliness of the yachts are second to none in the industry.  As a professional Charter Captain, it is always gratifying to skipper yachts for CYC knowing the vessels are safe and seaworthy at all times.

Captain Bill E. 

I would like to extend my gratitude for your hard work in making our holiday happen this past July.  The vacation was important to my mother Lorna (‘the Admiral’) as she wanted to have a vacation up in the Manitoulin area with her children and their spouses.  It took a lot of organizing to get vacations for everyone and boats that would fit us all.

We had a wonderful trip!  ‘The Admiral’ enjoyed dinghy rides in the Pool and jumped into the water in South Benjamin.  On quiet afternoons I would sit with ‘the Admiral’ and take in all her hints on how to draw as we sketched some of the natural beauty.

My mother, ‘the Admiral’, passed away on November 20^th after a very brief illness.  While we knew she had become frail over the past year, no one knew we were going to lose her this quickly. 

Thanks to all of your hard work, we have some incredible memories of our last family time together.  Your efforts are very much appreciated.

Tina & Jay C. (and family)

London, Ontario

Dear Pam & Ken:

Many thanks!  We really enjoyed our short cruise around the North Channel last week.  It certainly has me thinking - why own a yacht when one can charter a well-equipped yacht from CYC?  Starting to think of next year already. 

Again, thanks! 

John S.

Ottawa, Ontario

We have been using CYC as our charter base for approximately 10 years now and can say that the experience each and every time has been dealt with in a professional and friendly manner.

I have taken several trips with my wife and friends and have used the Hunter and Catalina fleets.  These trips were in the summer high season months of July & August. 

Each fall, I go with a group of North Channel buddies for a week of fall cruising.  The boats are well maintained and clean; the group at CYC go to all lengths to insure that your charter is trouble free. 

I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone that is looking for a reputable charter company for that special sailing trip to this piece of paradise in the North Channel.

Bruce M.

Chelsea, Quebec

Canada

Dear Ken and Pam:

I wanted to thank you for a delightful experience we recently had aboard the Captain Hook.  The Captain Hook is a great boat and the hard work you and your staff do in maintaining it and your other boats is very evident.  I cannot imagine a North Channel vacation being any better than the one we had.

Thank you again.

Sincerely,

Joel D.

Bay City, Michigan

Dear Pam & Ken,

A wonderful week of sailing…

Thank you for a wonderful week of sailing on the North Channel.  We sure had some memorable experiences.  I wish we had scheduled two weeks for sailing and maybe we can do that sometime in the future.  One week is just not enough time to sail the beautiful waters of the North Channel! 

Thank you for your many kindnesses to our family - it is appreciated.

Roy Q.

Peoria, Illinois

USA

Dear Ken and Pam:

We had a super time with good winds and weather.

Your sailboats are in excellent shape and we love “bay Spirit”, which has so many features, that work well such as the swim platform and the reefing system. 

Your company is run very professionally and it shows in everything you do.

Thank you both.  We will come again.

All the best,

Joanne & Tyne B.   (and family)

Cobourg, Ontario

Canada