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Detroit Yacht Club: A Storied Legacy of Elegance and Community

Nestled along the picturesque shores of Belle Isle Park in the heart of Detroit, the Detroit Yacht Club (DYC) stands as a testament to the city’s rich maritime history. Established in 1868, the DYC is one of the oldest and most prestigious yacht clubs in the United States. Over the years, it has become an iconic symbol of elegance, camaraderie, and community. With its breathtaking views, historic architecture, and a deep-rooted passion for boating, the Detroit Yacht Club continues to captivate both locals and visitors alike.

The DYC boasts a magnificent clubhouse, an architectural gem that exudes timeless grandeur. Designed by renowned architect George D. Mason, the clubhouse showcases a unique blend of Georgian Revival and Colonial Revival styles. Its stately columns, intricate detailing, and sweeping verandas create an ambiance of refined sophistication. The clubhouse serves as a gathering place for members, offering a wide array of amenities including dining facilities, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and even a private marina for docking members’ yachts.

Beyond its remarkable architecture, the Detroit Yacht Club is renowned for its vibrant social scene and active boating community. Members share a passion for the open water, fostering a strong sense of camaraderie and friendship. The club organizes numerous regattas, sailing races, and boating events throughout the year, attracting sailors of all skill levels. Whether it’s competing in a race or simply cruising along the Detroit River, the DYC provides an unparalleled platform for boating enthusiasts to connect, learn, and indulge in their shared love for the water.

In addition to its boating and social activities, the Detroit Yacht Club plays a vital role in the local community. The club has a long-standing commitment to philanthropy, organizing various charitable events and fundraisers to support causes that benefit Detroit and its residents. From providing sailing opportunities to underprivileged youth to hosting educational programs on water safety, the DYC strives to make a positive impact beyond its membership. Moreover, the club has played a part in the revitalization of the Belle Isle Park, working closely with local authorities to preserve and enhance this cherished natural treasure.

As the Detroit Yacht Club enters its next century, it remains a beacon of elegance, unity, and maritime heritage. Its rich history, breathtaking clubhouse, and unwavering dedication to boating and community make it a true gem in Detroit’s cultural landscape. Whether one is an avid boater, a lover of history, or simply seeking a place to connect with like-minded individuals, the Detroit Yacht Club continues to offer an unparalleled experience. With its commitment to tradition and its eye towards the future, the DYC is poised to leave an indelible mark on the city’s landscape for generations to come.

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“ One of the most beautiful spots in Detroit on one of the most beautiful spaces in Detroit ( Belle Isle ). ” in 6 reviews

“ The membership includes classes, sailing, access to their Olympic sized pool, tennis courts -- much of what you'd expect from a yacht club. ” in 5 reviews

“ While we are not members, my husband and I had the pleasure of hosting our wedding here in 2008. ” in 3 reviews

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The Detroit Yacht Club, founded in 1868, is the largest and one of the oldest most prestigious private Clubs in North America. The Detroit Yacht Club has been the center of Detroit society since opening its doors and continues a proud tradition and a strong commitment to excellence and quality service to members. Our members and their guests enjoy a first class dining experience, along with an outstanding variety of social events, recreational, athletic, health and fitness services. DYC offers singles and families of all ages more amenities and more activities than any other private club or marina on the Great Lakes. The Detroit Yacht Club offers an exceptional lifestyle for members of all ages. Once you visit the DYC by car, boat, or our private shuttle service, you'll fall in love. Come experience and enjoy our island paradise for yourself. …

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Thoroughly enjoyed my cousins wedding here at the yacht club! I have never been to a yacht club and felt that although this place was older, it has a lot of history and charm to it that I felt was unique and beautiful. Belle Isle is a beautiful island located just off of the coast of Detroit and in the Detroit river. We took the time to drive around the island and took in the views of the water and parks and lakes that were inside the island. Once we arrived to the yacht club, the security guards were very friendly and approachable and we gave them our names and parked. All of the staff amazed me. The bartenders were fantastic, and even the servers were able to bring us additional food Even though we probably were not meant to have multiple bread baskets. The sunset over the water and the marina outside was just the icing on the cake to a beautiful venue. I would love to be a member here!

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Came here for a friend's wedding on a Saturday night. The appetizers were fantastic, a few of them were crab cakes, mini BLT's, and caprese skewers. Then for dinner we had chicken piccata and filet with potatoes and green beans. The food was so good, we had none left on our plates. The bartenders here poured drinks extremely heavy, I probably went through a bottle of wine after 3 pours. No complaints here! The place was very fun, I plan to come back here on a normal day (not a wedding) and check it out.

The Detroit Yacht Club is full of beautiful art and wood workings. I've been here for weddings and social events and it's always been a pleasant experience. The staff and management do a great job of keeping the schedule on time without pressuring the guests or host. It makes every Event friendly and professional. The grounds and scenery from the Yacht Club are breathtaking and full of character. Great views of downtown Detroit and the Detroit river. On this past occasion they decorated for Christmas and the main ballroom was decked out in holiday lights and decorations. The salmon, vegetarian stuffed pasta shells and fillet mignon was the choices for the wedding. Sampled all three and was very impressed with the taste and presentation. This is a must see if you ever have need of a great event space. It's worth the money and they'll treat you like family. Give them your business and have an event to remember forever.

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We recently had a chance to attend an event at this Detroit upper crust tradition. Due to high water we had to take the slow middle route through the island to the private, with security guard, parking lot. The security staff is polite and first rate. Some of the event staff are a little jaded to guests, I expect members get a higher level of service. A simply stunning example of a classy clubhouse and upper end quality marina docks. Like something from a movie. There are a few cracks, the patio bricks for the "Bitter End" party room were loose and tripped several people. Some of the rooms were worn, but overall a first rate facility. The pool was a real gem. I expect a member would rate this as 4 or 5 stars, but the staff were only okayish to guests. Great food.

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This historic building is truly a sight to see. It reminds you of being in a castle. The details in the wood are phenomenal. It's truly a place to attend. From what I read about this place is truly a place you want to consider seeing. We attended an employee staff recognition service for our company and being that it was at night we really didn't get to see the entire site. We were on the second floor in one of the ballrooms and it really does remind you of being in a smaller castle, someone's home. We have attended at least 2 events here and I know next time I get the opportunity, I will take a full tour of this magnificent history of Detroit.

I've been going to the DYC for many years. The members are very nice and helpful people. The staff is kind and attentive to the needs of members and guests. It is a private club, but it's very reasonable for general non-boating members (and also reasonable for boating members in comparison to other private clubs). Whether a private party, a dinner at the restaurant or outdoor grill, or just enjoying the pool you can't go wrong with the DYC, you'll enjoy your time spent here at "the resort in the city" just off of Belle Isle.

Becoming a member of the DYC was possibly the greatest decision I've made in the city of Detroit. Some of the nicest people I've ever met and memories to last a lifetime. The facilities are amazing. They have everything from tennis courts (4), TWO pools (indoor and outdoor), a hot tub (my favorite), a gym, sauna, squash courts, and the list goes on. I stored my kayaks on the outdoor racks and rented a locker to keep my PFDs and paddles in and I can tell you my kayaks never had so much use in a season before that year. Unfortunately, I was relocated with work and had to forfeit my membership while living in Southern California but the second I move back reinstating my membership is a top priority.

What a great place. We were there in part to a great sponsor. This gentleman welcomed our wild group of United States Bartenders Guild to a pool party. This was co-sponsored by USBG Greater Detroit Chapter and Bacardi. We swam, we drank, we had a blast. We may have bit a bit load or out of control but when 50plus chapter from all over the USA come together it gets a bit wild. We had members from as far as Hawaii, Washington, Texas, Florida, and everywhere in between. Again thank you for a great opportunity to see old friends and make new one. Detroit City is a great city, and DYC is a great place to visit. Would recommend anyone in the area to become a member of possible.

So our company had it's annual award dinner at the Yact Club. It was nice. Some co-workers pointed out that it seemed dated. I actually liked it. It did seem that they could have shot a scene from the Game of Thrones in the banquet hall, but had old world charm. The food was good and liked the scenery as well. That is all.

This was the first time I visited the Detroit Yacht club. I was invited to a Christmas party that was a contribution for Toys for Tots. I decided to brave the chilly weather and the 45 minute drive to the event. I arrived a little later than the planned start. The parking is pretty ample so I found parking wayyy in the back. Seeing that I had not been here before and it was dark, I was not sure if this was the front entrance or back but I am told that I entered via the back entrance. The building was nicely decorated with Christmas amenities. I entered on the first floor and checked in my coat and proceeded up a flight of stairs. I noticed that there were a few rooms in which to have an event. There was a large crowd in one room and my event was in the other location. There were also areas that were decorated with trees and other Christmas decorations. The room was setup with a separate bar, plenty of room for seating and even a dance floor. I also investigated outside. It had a pier and of course it seats right off the water. I am sure the view is great in the warmer months. This would make a great place for those wishing to have a special event. I look forward to checking out the place during the warmer days to partake of the outdoor view. Overall, this is a beautiful place.

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The Detroit Yacht Club is trying to shed its stuffy image

Walking into the men’s locker room of the Detroit Yacht Club in 2014 for the first time, Colin Knapp’s friend pointed to the forest-green benches that spanned the length of the room.

“Just imagine the butts that have sat on those benches,” he said.

It’s impossible to count every derriere. But outside the locker room, the litany of visitors once included the Fords and the Dodges; the Crown Prince Harald V of Norway and the King of Sweden. (The late actor Charlton Heston was once supposedly turned away from a haircut with the club’s barber). Nowadays, the trained eye might spot the faces of General Motors executives, or Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who members said recently tucked into a lunch with friends.

But Knapp wasn’t a car executive or aspiring young politico. He was a 22-year-old organist fresh out of the University of Michigan, new to Detroit, jobless. He’d never been on a yacht in his life.

“The whole concept of a private club was new to me,” he said. “I also assumed it was unattainable for me to become a member … I was nervous, you know, would my background be suitable for a place like this?”

But Knapp is the kind of person that the DYC, now in its 150th year, is hoping to lure to its 93,000-square-foot clubhouse on Belle Isle. Through its reduced-fee “intermediate” membership,  which starts at $60 a month for the under 35 crowd, the club is aiming to revamp its numbers and cultivate an image outside the stuffy boat club stereotype.

Economic trouble

As a kid growing up in the 1950s, Ed Theisen gallivanted around friends’ boats, watched movie screenings on Sunday nights and sat through meals with his great-aunt and uncle. It was quintessential childhood, he said.

But the 71-year-old Theisen has also seen the club hit rock bottom. From a peak of about 3,000 members in the 1920s, when Detroit was the fourth-largest city in the country, the club currently clocks in at 800.

And that’s a big improvement. Even though the DYC’s sprawling property – and some of its well-to-do members – seem nestled in a far-off cocoon, the club was never completely immune to Detroit’s economic difficulties.

Some members dropped out because they couldn’t afford it, others because they had fled Detroit altogether. 

“The membership was for years going down and down and down, and that was because of the political climate in the city,” Theisen said. “People in the suburbs did not want to drive down to the club, or drive down to Belle Isle, which was considered a ‘black park.’”

Another wave of members disappeared during the financial crisis of 2008 and Detroit’s bankruptcy. But the few times the DYC has come close to closing — nearly a century apart in 1932 and 2014 — members always came up with the money to save it, Theisen said.

Now the DYC is debt-free and ready to tap into the influx of cash and people to the downtown area. And that means appealing to a wide range of tastes.

While Theisen said he’s nostalgic about the 1950s and the stories of turn-of-the-century Detroit that were passed down to him, the club can’t look back.

“What can I say? It was a different world,” Theisen said.

The 'yacht club stereotype'

Attracting Detroiters to the DYC, whether they’re new to the city or not, means overcoming the “yacht club stereotype.” And part of that comes down to who exactly is welcomed to a private club.

The first thing is, well, yachts. A little more than a third of the DYC are boating members who pay $390 per month for the privilege to dock their boat at the club, plus the annual cost of the boat slip. (Non-boating social members over the age of 35 pay $365). And boating is the reason the club ultimately exists: it hosts a formal junior sailing program, several century-old regattas, weekly off-the-dock sailing races, an adult sailing program and the annual Gold Cup championship race.

Still, it's frustrating that people see owning a boat as the only reason to join the club, said past commodore Ray Batt.

“It’s a much more comfortable, friendly, welcoming environment than most people think when they hear ‘yacht club,’” Batt said.

That hasn’t always been the case. Until the 1950s, there was just one female member who had taken over her late husband's membership, said Theisen. The first black member was accepted in 1971 — two years after the city threatened the club with eviction from Belle Isle in a dispute centered around its all-white membership.

Joining requires a “sponsor” from someone already in the club, plus four more signatures, a process that critics said kept people out. A 1974 settlement required that the club always have at least five black members.

“It was unofficial,” Theisen said of the club’s discrimination. “And that was sad. In our early days, we had Jewish members, and then all of a sudden after 1910 until 1950, we had no Jewish members.”

The DYC doesn’t keep track of its members by race now. But the attitude about who should be allowed to join has progressed tenfold, Theisen said.

Overall, the club is still primarily white but becoming more diverse, said Knapp, who joined the summer after his first 2014 visit.

That year marked a turning point for the LGBT community, too: Knapp was among the first openly gay young people at the club. Then-membership director Lena Angott pushed to grow the LGBT community, and although a few "dinosaurs" resisted, she said, the reception was overwhelmingly positive.

A poolside romance turned into a long-term relationship with Knapp's boyfriend.

“I forget about that part – I met the love of my life at the Detroit Yacht Club,” Knapp said.

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The death of social clubs?

Other longstanding social organizations, from the Loyal Order of the Moose to motorcycle clubs, have also grappled with declining membership for years.

The Masons hit its lowest point ever in 2017 , with about 1.1 million members nationally as opposed to about 4 million in the 1960s. The phenomenon even serves as the premise for "Lodge 49," a sitcom about an ex-surfer who joins an ailing fraternal organization and, at one point, discovers a mummified body in the basement.

Now Detroit's exclusive city clubs are being forced to revamp, too. 

In March, the Detroit Club in downtown was reborn with renovations that included a basement-turned-spa, new guest bedrooms and a cigar bar. A craft cocktail bar and "art and wine" series will also launch in coming weeks to give people a more modern experience, said Angott, who now serves as membership director at the Detroit Club.

The Detroit Athletic Club, near the Opera House, has survived unscathed, as have suburban spots like the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club.

But most other hallowed Detroit spaces didn't make it. The University Club declared bankruptcy in the 1990s. The Recess Club, the Standard Club and the Renaissance Club also remain shuttered.

One issue is clubs' reliance on traditions, Angott said, which can create a generational gap.

"I can tell you every event that's going to happen next year," Angott said of the DYC, adding, "Their traditions are beautiful, but it lends itself to an older crowd ... It makes it a little harder to attract the younger member, because in general, they love the pool and the tiki bar. And then it makes it a little tougher to keep them in the winter."

But the biggest challenge clubs face today is their exclusive origins, said Randy McBee, a professor of history at Texas Tech University who has written two books on American social organizations. Whether a working-class ethnic club of the early 20th century or a country club, members tend to bond over a shared identity that, at its core, bars others.

"It’s not just, 'It happens to be all-male or all-white,'" McBee said. "But at the root of it, it’s 'We don’t want to hang out at the park, because there’s all those other people there we don’t want to hang out with, so we have this other place.'"

That creates a catch-22: The exclusivity that makes a club attractive to one core group can also make it difficult for it to stay afloat when that group dwindles. But if a club tries to cater to everyone, McBee said, it may struggle to foster friendships based on shared values.

"It’s an odd thing these days in the midst of gender equity and equality conversations, especially with the MeToo movement," McBee said. "To what extent can we revive these things that have been based around excluding people?"

The new members

For its part, the DYC still wants the “who’s who” of the city to dine at the club and do business under the radar, Batt said. But it also wants to create an oasis for younger people and families.

Knapp, now 27, felt that the outdoor pool, sports courts and cheap membership justified joining the club. He works in development at the Detroit Opera House, and the $60 fee was about the same as joining a gym, he said.

He quickly made friends with members ranging from young working people in their 20s to grandparents in their 80s. The environment doesn’t feel buttoned-up at all, Knapp said.

“Lots of judgment can happen at a private club,” he said. “The DYC, absolutely everybody is welcome as they are, and we will all party together.”

Knapp isn’t alone in that feeling. Over an eighth of the DYC's members are in the intermediate category, and the club has developed a range of activities that appeals to different tastes: A “metro” club-within-the-club attracts young people in the city; as does the biking club, while there’s also more traditional groups like reading and opera lovers.

From Memorial Day to October, people show up in droves to sip drinks poolside at the tiki bar and watch the weekly bandshell concerts.

“While there’s a profound respect for tradition at the club, there’s also an acknowledgment and the reality that ... you can’t let tradition make you irrelevant to your members and your prospective members,” Batt said.

Of course, some traditions are here to stay. There's the annual Sweepstakes Regatta (since 1892), the Memorial Day Regatta (1915), the Christmastime Commodore’s coffee hour (1925) and the Memorial Day service (1948). And if you accidentally wear a regular suit to the winter black tie Officers' Ball — which hasn't missed a year since 1877 — you'll never make the same mistake again, Theisen said.

For Knapp, the club feels like a connection to Detroit’s past as much as a place to play.

“You go to the end of our little island and see the skyline of downtown,” Knapp said. “Looking at the east riverfront, Detroit is very much — it’s our setting.”

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The Detroit Yacht Club has had five homes since being formed shortly after the Civil War, but it is its current home that gives it the largest yacht club clubhouse in the United States.

There were earlier yacht clubs in the city, including the Peninsular Yacht Club, which was founded in 1858 or 1859 as the first yacht club in Detroit. That was followed by the International Yacht Club in 1867 or 1873 (sources disagree), which lasted until 1877. The pre-motor Motor City was in need of a new club to fill that gap.

The DYC was organized on May 30, 1878. Samuel Cowan was named commodore; C.W. Ives vice-commodore; O.W. Baker president; E.H. Telfer vice president; George Newberry secretary; and S.H. Ives treasurer. The officers decided to celebrate by holding a regatta on the Detroit River that July 4 (though the event was delayed by a day on account of weather).

"This club is composed of the best yachtmen in Detroit and vicinity, and is a happy combination of experience, as represented by the older members, and enthusiasm and energy as shown by the younger sailors," the Detroit Free Press wrote July 6, 1870, while covering that first regatta.

A small clubhouse and sailing shed were built at the foot of McDougall Street just south of Jefferson Avenue in the late 1870s.

That was replaced with a clubhouse on Belle Isle that was built for $10,000 in 1891. It was lost in a fire in 1904. That facility was replaced by another clubhouse that was built atop the old one.

But with Detroit's growing wealth came a growing membership in the DYC, and an even bigger facility was needed. The cornerstone for the present, villa-style clubhouse was held April 22, 1922. The building opened the following year and cost $1 million (about $12 million in today's dollars) to build. Its design was entrusted to George D. Mason, the same man who built the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island and the Masonic Temple , Gem Theatre and several churches in Detroit. Mason also is considered the mentor of legendary architect Albert Kahn.

By the year after the new clubhouse had opened, membership in the club had reached 3,000, and racing legend Gar Wood brought attention to the DYC by setting world speed records and by winning Gold Cups.

The DYC was hit hard by the Depression, but bounced back and underwent several expansions in the 1950s and '60s, including new docks that boosted the number of boat wells to more than 350.

Today, the DYC continues to thrive, and its clubhouse continues to impress.

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Founded shortly after the Civil War, the Detroit Yacht Club (DYC), housed in the beautifully restored 1920s Mediterranean style villa, continues to be one of the largest yacht clubs in the United States.

The 1920s were golden days for the DYC. Gar Wood brought the club world class attention with his world speed records in a hydroplane and his Gold Cup victories. During the Great Depression, membership at the club severely dropped and some services were discontinued.

By 1946 the Club became debt free and the women of the club formed the first women’s sailing organization in the country and raced the Club’s catboats. During the 1950’s the Grill and River Vista were enlarged, movie equipment was installed in the ballroom so that theater quality films could be shown every Sunday evening and a little later, an outdoor Olympic size pool was added along with Front and West Docks to increase the number of boat wells to over 350.

Today the DYC offers a wide range of activities to ensure there is something for everyone.

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Welcome to bayview yacht club, one of the most storied and historical sailing clubs in the nation.  founded in 1915 in a small boathouse on motorboat lane, bayview moved to our current location at 100 clairpointe street in 1935.  in june of 2021 bayview completed a state of the art 12,791 square foot, $5 million clubhouse featuring multiple restaurants, two bars, flexible banquet space, and a second story deck for outdoor dining.  the clubhouse takes full advantage of the water’s edge location with panoramic views of belle isle, downtown detroit, and canada.  our new clubhouse has been specifically designed as a first-class venue to promote daily camaraderie, the expansion of membership, and the sport of sailing. membership advantages.

• Award winning, world class  junior sailing program
• Competitive racing opportunities from fun local fleets to world championship regattas
• Cruising activities with organized outings for all skill levels to local and regional destinations
• Spectacular range of dining and bar facilities
• Wine Dinners, Seminars, and Special Events to engage members year round
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Membership Application Process

Membership categories are based on sailing experience and age. if you are an experienced sailor, you may apply for membership in the class that is appropriate to your age. prospective members with limited or no sailing experience may apply as a supporting member starting at the age of 27.  supporting membership carries all rights of active membership with the exception of voting, election to a board of governors position, and seasonal well rental while allowing the member to gain valuable sailing experience that will qualify them for active membership in the future. approval of membership requires endorsement by three current bayview members as well as two current board members. if you are not acquainted with any bayview members, not to worry - our membership committee will work with you to make introductions. bayview yacht club has a wonderful facility, an incredible membership and staff that encourage and foster interest in all aspects of sailing.  if you would like to be a part of the tradition, and are ready to apply, please complete our byc prospective member sailing background questionnaire ., still have some questions contact us using the form below and someone from our membership team will follow up with you promptly..

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On Sunday the search lasted several hours and continued at first light this morning.

FOX 2 (WJBK) - The US Coast Guard spent Sunday searching for a missing 63-year-old man on the Detroit River. After resuming the search at first light Monday, by 11 a.m. a representative from the Coast Guard said it had been called off and there were no plans to resume it. 

James Kuntz was on the water in his red kayak when he was reported missing Sunday.  He was seen Friday at the Detroit Yacht Club wearing a Hawaiian shirt.

On Sunday a US Coast Guard Sector Detroit issued an urgent marine information broadcast. A Coast Guard station Belle Isle small boat and a helicopter crew were used in the search.

"This morning we had the first flight search at 8 a.m. and we searched until about lunchtime," said Petty Officer Karlie Milliken. "If there is any information about this missing individual, all you have to do is contact Coast Guard or Station Belle Isle."

Members of the Coast Guard admit these searching can be emotionally difficult

"There’s a lot of emotions involved," Milliken said. "I’ve been doing this for almost 9 years. when that alarm goes off, there’s a lot of emotions that’s a human life out there and that’s what we’re here to do save lives."

Anyone with information to assist search efforts should contact Sector Detroit at 313-568-9560.

A public Facebook post about missing kayaker James Kuntz.

As the summer months approach and people gear up for boating and other water activities the Coast Guard has this warning.

"Our motto is always ready. I think people should be always ready to have their life jacket, their fire extinguisher file, a float plan, and that consists of where you’re going and letting someone know when you will be back," she said. "So if something does happen they can give us a call and we can get them back to their family."

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The 5 trendiest finds at Sam's Club in May 2024

By Fox Van Allen

May 14, 2024 / 11:45 AM EDT / Essentials

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This content is sponsored by Sam's Club.

We're obsessed with warehouse stores here at CBS Essentials -- they offer all the essentials (and luxuries!) your family needs at an excellent value. But did you know that  Sam's Club  is an especially good store for discovering new and trendy products to level up your home and family life so you can have the best Memorial Day weekend ever?

Want to know what's hot at Sam's Club in May 2024? The retailer has a Trending Items page showcasing all the hottest finds of the month. You'll find the latest viral products, must-see tech drops from the hottest brands, cost-saving lookalikes and unexpected finds bound to make you say "wow!"

Read on to discover our top Sam's Club Trending Item picks for May 2024, or tap the button below to view the full collection of trending items. Remember, this list will change with time, so be sure to stop back at Sam's Club website regularly so you can be the first to score the next new find.

To shop Sam's Club trending item collection, you'll need to be a Sam's Club member. If you're not a member yet, we have good news: There's a  Sam's Club membership deal  that will save you 50% on your first year. Sign up now through July 31, 2024 and you'll pay just $25. (A Club level membership to Sam's Club is normally $50 per year.)

There's  also a deal on Sam's Club Plus memberships  if you want to start earning a 2% reward on your purchases (among other great perks). Normally $110, your first year of Sam's Club Plus membership is just $70.

The trendiest finds at Sam's Club this month

From Memorial Day grilling essentials to a reviewer-loved snack that's only available for a limited time, here are our favorite trending finds at Sam's Club in May. Wondering what items have been trending in the past? Check out our coverage of the  trendiest Sam's Club finds of April 2024 .

Celebrate Memorial Day with the best Wagyu steak you'll ever have

If your Memorial Day plans include firing up the grill, this Sam's Club find is not to be missed. The retailer is offering a pack of two 10.5-ounce Japanese Wagyu New York strip steaks for $200. The highly-trimmed steaks are graded A5, which is the absolute best quality Wagyu available in terms of texture, firmness, yield and coloring. The rich marbling of this Wagyu steak is nothing short of incredible.

Yes, it's a lot of money to spend on a steak, but according to Sam's Club reviewers, it's worth the splurge. "The most tender steak I've ever had," says one verified buyer. "An A5 steak is like something you've never tasted before. It has really good flavor and all but it is so tender it almost doesn't have the texture of beef."

LG's new touchscreen-in-a-briefcase is the ultimate travel companion

We love discovering new tech via Sam's Club trending items page -- especially tech that's unlike anything we've never seen before. And we guarantee you've never seen anything quite like LG's new StanbyME Go briefcase-design touchscreen. It's a massive 27-inch tablet housed in a hard-sided briefcase with an especially bright and adaptive screen for outdoor use.

Content looks and sounds great thanks to the Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos 3 technology that's baked in. The LG StanbyME Go features four speakers with 20 watts of power. You can use it in landscape mode to watch movies, rotate it 90 degress to browse social media or lay it flat to play interactive boardgames.

The new tech is sure to be a hit at your Memorial Day party, on your next camping trip, at a tailgate event or at the beach -- really, anywhere you and the family want entertainment on the go. The built-in battery gives you 3 hours of usage.

Want to give LG's new tech a try? Sam's Club is currently offering a $200 discount on the LG StanbyME Go through May 27.

Sam's Club has the ultimate budget patio upgrade for spring

Enjoy more time outdoors this spring by adding a new seating area to your patio or balcony. The Member's Mark Cafe Collection steel table and chairs are the ideal balance of quality and price, according to Sam's Club reviewers. (The table and chairs are sold separately.)

"Sturdy, relatively inexpensive, solidly built table," says one verified buyer. "Couldn't be easier to assemble. Considering buying another one. Definitely recommended."

The table measures 31.5 inches in diameter and comes in three weather-resistant finishes: teal, black and red. It features a hole for a patio umbrella . It seats up to four. Regularly $90, you can get the table at the new lower price of $75.

The table is designed to pair with these Member's Mark chairs. They feature soft curves for comfort and an attractive stamped leaf cutout pattern. You can find them in the same weather-resistant colors as the table.

Regularly $100, a two-pack of chairs is available at a new lower price of $80.

These toffee coconut cashews are a 4.7-star-rated taste sensation

Sam's Club members are going absolutely wild for these Member's Mark toffee coconut cashews in a 23-ounce resealable tub. They're the perfect balance between sweet and savory.

If you want to give them a try, add them to your cart today. Like many of Sam's Club trendiest treats, these toffee coconut cashews are a limited-time offering.

Satisified Sam's Club reviewers are already begging the chain to make them a regular offering -- they're just that good. "Please bring these back," says one. "So sad they are limited-time only."

Says another verified buyer: "This product is wonderful! So tasty. It was gone in one day."

Turn your Memorial Day BBQ into a pizza cookout

Give your Memorial Day guests and unexpected treat by adding pizza to the menu. The Member's Mark 12-inch portable rotating gas pizza oven reaches temperatures up to 900 degrees (with 25 minutes of preheat) -- high enough to get the perfect pizza crust in less than a minute. You simply can't make pizza this good or authentic in a conventional oven.

It gets high marks from Sam's Club customers: The portable pizza oven is rated 4.2 stars.

One Sam's Club reviewer says, "This was a great buy! We bought this for a pizza-themed party and this pizza maker was the star of the show. The coolest functionality was the fact that it rotates."

The Member's Mark 12-inch portable rotating propane pizza oven is available in black or red. It's regularly $200, but you can pick one up ahead of Memorial Day weekend for just $150 after $50 instant savings. Hurry, this deal ends May 23.

Join Sam's Club for $25 in May

Not a Sam's Club member yet? Great news: Sam's Club is offering a membership deal right now. New members can join at the Club level for just $25 for your first year. That's a savings of 50% off the usual $50 yearly membership fee. (Note that you'll need to be a  new  Sam's Club member, and you'll need to agree to auto-renew.)

This is a limited-time offer, it ends July 31, 2024. So tap the button below to sign up for Sam's Club now at the discounted $25 rate.

Why you should upgrade to Sam's Club Plus

There are a lot of perks to a Sam's Club membership, but there are even more when you upgrade to Sam's Club Plus . You'll get free shipping for online orders, free curbside pickup, 2% back on qualifying purchases (up to $500 back per year), free select generic prescriptions and 20% off eyeglasses. Sam's Club Plus members can also shop sales before other Sam's Club members. Terms apply. (See the Sam's Club site for more details.)

The warehouse retailer also has a deal for customers who want to become Sam's Club Plus members. Right now, you can get $40 off a Sam's Club Plus membership. That brings the annual price down to $70.

Again, note that you'll need to be a new member and agree to auto-renew to score this deal.

Managing editor Fox Van Allen is an expert in tech, laptops and computers, toys and video games for CBS Essentials. When he's not writing about (or playing) the Nintendo Switch and PS5, Fox's hobbies include reality TV podcasting, designing board games and hanging out in his favorite warehouse stores.

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“Our sponsors are vitally important to everything we do, not only for the financial stability of this and future races, but we are looking for experiential opportunities surrounding the event for participants’ and fans’ enjoyment,” says Charlie Trost, chair of the 2024 Bayview Mackinac Race.

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“It is exciting for Detroit Liquid Ventures and our list of growing brands to continue to build our relationship with Bayview Yacht Club and its sailing events, including the historic race,” says Mark Rieth, owner of Detroit Liquid Ventures.

“In 2022, were able to introduce FUL energy drink and NA beer to race fans, and this year we continue to expand our offerings. We are proud to add some new Michigan brands, such as Old Head Beer and Blue Dot Farm and Vineyards to our partnership.”

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