Iron Mountain Yacht Club | DeGray Lake, Arkansas

Independence Day Dinner
2026-07-04 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | IMYC, 134 Iron Mountain Marina Dr, Arkadelphia, AR, 71923, United States

Hog Wild Catlina 22 Regatta
2026-04-18 08:00 - 2026-04-19 17:00 | IMYC, 134 Iron Mountain Marina Dr, Arkadelphia, AR, 71923, United States
The George Yerger Hog Wild Catalina 22 Regatta is the Catalina 22 National Sailing Association Region 8 Championship featuring fleets from Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. We have hosted this Regatta for several years and we love showcasing our club’s capabilities for food, fun, and fellowship.

2025 George Yerger Arkansas Hog Wild Regatta
2025-04-12 - 2025-04-13 | AR
A stop on the Catalina 22 Region 8 Regatta circuit hosted by Iron Mountain Yacht Club at Degray Lake in southwest Arkansas.
April 12 & 13, 2025
Iron Mountain Marina
Contact Race Director Ron Nash for details: nashvmd97@gmail.com

Annual Meeting, Voting, and Dues
2025-02-01 10:00 - 12:00 | IMYC, 134 Iron Mountain Marina Dr, Arkadelphia, AR, 71923, United States
Good day, fellow IMYC members. Once again, it is time to consider new club officers. This happens every two years.
Commodore Chuck Atkinson, per procedure, appointed a three-member Nominating Committee consisting of myself, Tonya Byrd and Ron Nash. The committee has reported the following nominees, and they have accepted:
Commodore: William “Rocky” Ford
Vice Commodore: Victoria Powell
Secretary/Treasurer: Angie Clinton
Our constitution allows for members to offer other nominations between now and the annual meeting, coming up on Feb. 1st. In the meantime, voting is now open for the positions above. You may nominate and/or vote by email, text or regular mail, to:
Rocky Ford
3747 Quapaw Road
Benton, AR 72019
501.912.9556
EMAIL
You may also vote at the Feb. 1st meeting. If you have not voted before the meeting and cannot attend, you may vote by proxy.
A reminder that the Annual Meeting is Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00 in the Iron Mountain Marina conference room. It is important for you to attend and support the new officers and offer suggestions for the new year. Annual dues will be collected at the meeting.
By the way, guests are not only welcome, but they’re also encouraged! Bring a potential new member.
See you Feb 1st!
Rocky Ford, Vice Commodore

2025 IMYC Annual Meeting
2025-02-01 10:00 - 12:00 | AR
Plan to attend:
2025 Iron Mountain Yacht Club Annual Meeting
Saturday, February 1, 2025
10:00 am
Iron Mountain Marina Conference Room

Chili Cookoff
2024-10-19 18:00 - 21:00 | IMYC, 134 Iron Mountain Marina Dr, Arkadelphia, AR, 71923, United States
The 2024 IMYC Annual Chili Cookoffwill be the evening of Saturday, October 19th at 6pm at the IMYC pavilion. Bring chili by 5:30 to be entered in the contest. There will be 1st, 2nd & 3rd place prizes! You’re also invited to bring your favorite dessert. We will provide paper products, drinks and condiments! BYOB
Hosted by The Byrds, Clintons & Rousseaus!

IMYC Annual Chili Cook Off
2024-10-19 17:30 - 20:00 | AR
IMYC Annual Chili Cook Off will be the evening of Saturday, October 19th!
6pm at the pavilion. Bring chili by 5:30 to be entered in the contest.
There will be 1st, 2nd & 3rd place prizes!
You’re also invited to bring your favorite dessert.
We will provide paper products, drinks and condiments! BYOB
Hosted by The Byrds & Clintons!

Fall 2024 IMYC Degray Lake Sailing Challenge
2024-09-05 - 2024-12-31 | AR
Fall 2024 Degray Lake Sailing Challenge

Independence Day Dinner
2024-07-06 18:00 - 20:30 | IMYC, 134 Iron Mountain Marina Dr, Arkadelphia, AR, 71923, United States
IMYC Members are invited to our annual Independence Day celebration. This year our event will be held on Saturday, July 6th at the IMYC dock. The menu will consist of hamburgers and hot dogs and members are encouraged to bring desserts. As always members are free, and guests are just a few dollars each. Got family coming in to join you for the holiday on the lake, no problem, bring them along. Just be sure to turn in your headcount so we know how much food to prepare. The rumor is that there will be homemade ice cream!

Memorial Day Dinner and Regatta IV
2024-05-25 11:00 - 20:00 | IMYC, 134 Iron Mountain Marina Dr, Arkadelphia, AR, 71923, United States
SATURDAY, MAY 25TH, 2024

Regatta or Cruise (Let’s get out on the water) – starting between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Contact Ron Nash for more details.
Dockside Deals – starting about 4 p.m. – pull out and price all your excess boating equipment and supplies. Sell it on the dock to other boaters. More on that is coming from Jay Schafer.
A Delicious Meal – it’s in the planning, I’ll get more out on it later. Plan to attend. The more the merrier. The meal will be at 6:00 p.m. at the club pavilion. We do need a head count, so let me know how many are in your group.

Hope to see you there.
Sail On!!

Hog Wild Catalina 22 Regatta
2024-05-03 - 2024-05-05 | IMYC, 134 Iron Mountain Marina Dr, Arkadelphia, AR, 71923, United States

Eclipse on the Lake
2024-04-08 | IMYC, 134 Iron Mountain Marina Dr, Arkadelphia, AR, 71923, United States
As the celestial dance brings together the sun, the moon, and the earth in a rare alignment, we find ourselves on the brink of a truly extraordinary event – the great eclipse of April 8th. This celestial spectacle promises to be a moment of awe and wonder, an experience that transcends the ordinary and invites us to marvel at the beauty and mystery of the universe.
At our Iron Mountain Yacht Club, we are privileged to be situated in a location that offers an unparalleled vantage point to witness this cosmic event. Nestled within the stunning landscape of DeGray Lake Resort State Park, our club is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Ouachita Mountains, providing the perfect backdrop for this once-in-a-lifetime occurrence.
On the morning of April 8th, as the moon begins its journey across the face of the sun, we invite you to join us at Lake DeGray for a truly unforgettable experience. Whether you’re an experienced sailor or a novice enthusiast, this is an opportunity to come together as a community and witness the magic of the universe in all its glory.
From the deck of your sailboat or the shore of the lake, you’ll have a front-row seat to this rare celestial event. As the sky darkens and the stars emerge, you’ll be surrounded by a sense of wonder and awe that words alone cannot capture. It’s a moment to pause, to reflect, and to appreciate the beauty and majesty of our world.
But the great eclipse is not just a spectacle to be observed; it’s also an opportunity for discovery and exploration. As sailors, we understand the importance of curiosity and exploration, and we encourage you to take advantage of this moment to learn more about the science behind the eclipse and the fascinating dynamics of our solar system.
So pack your binoculars (and solar eclipse glasses), set your sails, and join us at Iron Mountain Yacht Club for a day of celestial wonder and nautical adventure. Whether you come for the eclipse or simply to enjoy a day on the water, we promise an experience that will stay with you long after the sun reemerges from behind the moon.
Let’s come together as a community to celebrate the beauty of the universe and the joy of sailing on Lake DeGray. See you on April 8th for a day to remember!

Membership Meeting
2024-01-20 10:00 - 12:30 | IMYC, 134 Iron Mountain Marina Dr, Arkadelphia, AR, 71923, United States
Annual member meeting to be held in the Iron Mountain Marina conference room.

IMYC’S PRE-CHRISTMAS SAIL
2023-12-09 05:00 - 11:00 | AR
ANNOUNCING
IMYC’S
PRE-CHRISTMAS SAIL
DECEMBER 9, 2023
THIS IS FOR BOTH POWER BOATERS AND SAILORS
IS IT A RACE? IS IT A CRUISE? WHO KNOWS, LET’S JUST GO ENJOY A DAY AT THE LAKE
OF COURSE, WEATHER PERMITTING*
MEET NEAR ISLAND “B” AT 11:00ISH
CHANNEL 72
LET RON NASH KNOW IF YOU ARE COMING
*NO RAIN, REASONABLE TEMPS, AND GOOD WIND
(RON’S CALL)

IMYC Annual Chili Cookoff
2023-10-13 - 2023-10-14 | AR
Save the date!
IMYC Annual Chili Cookoffwill be the evening of Saturday, October 14th!
Get your favorite recipe ready and enter it in the contest!
You’re also invited to bring your favorite dessert.
We will provide paper products, drinks and condiments!
Hosted by The Byrds, Clintons & Shepherds!
