Both sailers and power-boaters are welcome at the premier boat club on Grosse Ile, located on north Hickory Island, one of the chain of islands making up Grosse Ile. Eight classes of membership are offered, including social memberships for people who do not have boats. For those who do have boats, club membership includes dockage and many events for powerboaters as well as for both adult and junior sailers. Members also enjoy themed parties and dining in the GIYC clubhouse and reciprocity to other clubs in the region.