Overview
Bayerischer Yacht-Club (BYC) is the oldest sailing club in Bavaria: founded in 1888 as Segler-Verein Würmsee, it has carried its present name since 1909 and is based in Starnberg-Percha at the north end of Lake Starnberg. The club runs a busy racing season on the lake for Dragons, J/70s, Melges 24s, H-Boats and ILCAs, and hosted the 2026 International German Dragon Championship. Juniors start in the Optimist – from taster sessions and the regional Opti league to A-fleet racing – and move on to the 420, 29er or WASZP; members can charter club-owned J/70s and Laser Bahias.
- Founded
- 1888
- Federation
- Deutscher Segler-Verband
- info@byc.de
- Phone
- +49 8151 3238
- Registry code
- AG München VR 18
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Regattas and series
Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.
- Starthaus-Preisclub regatta on Lake Starnberg
- Bavarian Youth Weekyouth regatta, in 2026 with a round of the German Youth Sailing League
- Oktoberfestpreis J/70 / German Open Melges 24J/70 regatta and German Open for the Melges 24
- International German Dragon Championship 202665 Dragons on Lake Starnberg (2026)
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- Children (ages 7–12): Optimist taster, beginners, Opti league, B and A racing groups ↗
- Youth and juniors: 420, 29er, WASZP, J/70 and team racing ↗
- Adult sailing and racing training ↗
Boat classes
History and achievements
- 1885First recorded sailing race on the Würmsee (Lake Starnberg), with nine yachts
- 1888Founded as Segler-Verein Würmsee on 18 August in Tutzing, with 28 members on the first day
- 1892The club's first harbour comes into use
- 1909Renamed Bayerischer Yacht-Club
- 1911The club becomes the 'Royal Bavarian Yacht Club' and buys its clubhouse
- 2013125th anniversary, marked with a club chronicle
- 2026Hosts the International German Dragon Championship
Home harbour & location
- Position
- 47°59.91′ N 11°21.11′ E
47.99842, 11.35184 - Address
- Nepomukweg 10-12
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Children (ages 7–12): Optimist taster, beginners, Opti league, B and A racing groups, Youth and juniors: 420, 29er, WASZP, J/70 and team racing and Adult sailing and racing training.
When was Bavarian Yacht Club founded?
In 1888.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Starthaus-Preis, Bavarian Youth Week, Oktoberfestpreis J/70 / German Open Melges 24 and International German Dragon Championship 2026.