The mission of the Chautauqua Lake Yacht Club is to promote safe sailing on Chautauqua Lake by conducting races, offering sailing instruction, and encouraging cruising. The CLYC is home to a number of fleets including Optimists, Lasers, E Scows, and motorboats. In addition to boating, the club offers many amenities to its members including fine dining, convenient access to the lake, a swimming pool, live entertainment, and social activities.