Founded in 1874,[1] it is one of the oldest Inland Lake Yachting Association clubs.

The General Philip H. Sheridan Race Regatta Trophy began in 1874 at Geneva Lake Yacht Club.

LGYC was a charter member of the Inland Lake Yachting Association founded in 1897.

[2] The club members of the Inland Lake Yachting Association A-Scow fleet have been competing for the P.A.

This club is the site of numerous international and National Sailing competitions’,[3] as well as the home Yacht Club of an Olympic Medalist and multiple World Champions in sailboat racing.