SINCE 1928
Fifty-six modern floating slips, weekly racing, US Sailing accredited classes, and the oldest continuously operating boat club on Lake Erie.
WELCOME
The Lorain Harbor Boat Club has been the heart of Lake Erie sailing in Lorain, Ohio since 1928. Nestled in the protected basin off the Black River — just a short run from open water — LHBC offers everything a Great Lakes sailor needs: a full-service marina, active racing program, and a tight-knit community of boaters who love this lake.
Whether you're a seasoned offshore racer, a cruising sailor looking for a summer slip, or someone who's always wanted to learn to sail, you'll find your people here. Our Learn to Sail program through the Lorain Boating Education Foundation offers US Sailing-accredited Adult Basic Keelboat instruction, and our Wednesday-night racing fleet welcomes boats of all sizes and ratings.
The club is member-owned and volunteer-run. We keep dues affordable, maintain our facilities to a high standard, and show up for each other on the water. Come see what we've built.
WHAT WE OFFER
Fifty-six full-service floating slips on the protected Black River basin, within minutes of Lake Erie. Shore power, water, pump-out, and on-site restrooms and showers.
Tour the marina →Wednesday-night PHRF-LE racing from June through September, plus one-off special events. Participate in regional I-LYA regattas from a home base just 30 miles west of Cleveland.
Join Wednesday racing →US Sailing-accredited Adult Basic Keelboat courses through the Lorain Boating Education Foundation. Two sessions in 2026 — June and August. No experience needed.
Register for a class →FROM THE DOCK
The general membership meeting is October 24 at 5:00 PM at the Club, where members will elect five new Trustees and vote on proposed changes to the By-Laws. The Board has also updated the Ground Rules, effective September 30, 2026, and both documents are linked for review.
Read more →We've launched a new website for the Lorain Harbor Boat Club. Explore all that LHBC has to offer — and let us know what you think.
Read more →Wednesday-night racing kicks off in June, and Learn to Sail registration is open for June and our brand-new August edition.
Read more →Annual membership starts with a straightforward application. The board reviews applications on a rolling basis, and dues are kept deliberately affordable. Come sail with us.
