About Us
The Peninsula Yacht Club is situated on the shores of Lake Norman, which is just north of Charlotte, NC and is the largest inland lake in the Carolinas. We are located at the site of the former Outrigger marina that was founded in 1974. The Peninsula Yacht Club began enrolling members in February of 1995, with area residents and boating enthusiasts being anxious to be a part of Lake Normans newest tradition. Ground breaking for the new Clubhouse was in November of that year, followed by a grand opening celebration at the new Clubhouse in June of 1996. At the grand opening the PYC consisted of approximately 540 members and has since grown to nearly 950. We offer our members an exciting package of opportunities for boating, leisure, and recreation.
Amenities:
The Marina – The Peninsula Yacht Club Marina is in a well-protected deep-water cove. We offer a variety of service to our members. The Marina has 405 Slips, ranging from 25-45 feet in length. Each slip is equipped with water and electricity hookups, a locker box, and larger slips have wiring for cable and telephone. Pump-out, fuel dock, and shower facilities are available. In addition to these amenities we have a fine Marina Staff to assist our members on the docks.
The Clubhouse - After a relaxing afternoon on the lake, what could be better than watching the daylight fade over the water while enjoying a fine meal in the company of good friends? At The Peninsula Yacht Club we feature a full service dining room, lounge, and expansive patio where the emphasis is on casual good times and exceptionally good food. The facility is also ideal for business or special occasions such as weddings, meetings or family gatherings.
The Pool – The Peninsula Yacht Club pool area is designed to provide fun for every member of the family. Bask in the poolside sun, take a dip in the family-size swimming pool or watch your children make a splash in the wading pool.
Lake Norman Facts: Lake Norman, the largest body of fresh water in North Carolina, was created by the establishment of the Cowan’s Ford Dam on the Catawba River in the 1960s. The lake takes its name from Norman Atwater Cocke, former president of Duke Power, the company that created the lake.
The result of this monumental project was the scenic inland sea that now makes up Lake Norman. These numbers help communicate the grand scale of the lake:
- 32,500 surface acres of water
- 34 miles long and 8 miles across at its widest point (twice the size of the Sea of Galilee)
- 520 miles of shoreline (more than the coasts of both North and South Carolina)
- 130 feet deep at its deepest point
- Holds 3.4 trillion gallons of water
