Competitive sailing and power yacht cruises are two of our major activities. We have social members who at one time may have been boat owners but still have an interest in Monroe Boat Club. Over the years, may major improvements have been made to the club because of the efforts of our Commodore and members. These efforts have made our club what it is today.

The 1980's and 1990's have brought many changes and improvements to Monroe Boat Club as our membership has increased to 335 paying Members and 70 plus Life Members.

In 1980, under the direction of Commodore Bill "Friar" Tuck, an improved seawall was completed, giving the club more protection from flooding. In 1984, Commodore Dick Matteson started the project of putting up lights on the back lot and the main parking lot and completed by Commodore Ray Morrow in 1987. (With these lights, members felt safer when coming and going after dark). About this time, around 1986, Commodore Lee Randall started the back room remodeling, giving us a nice dining room for our Commodores Balls and many dinners and social activities. This has been an ongoing project with many improvements to the present.

In the 1990's many more larger projects were started and completed. Under the direction of Commodores Chet Bragg and Jim Kozlowski, the Clubhouse was enlarged by the addition of the new roof covering. And in 1998, the bar was enlarged to include half of the recreation room to accommodate the increased use of the club by members and guests under the direction of Commodore Dave Weinberg.

Many smaller projects, such as an outside shelter and a large flagpole, have been undertaken by the Blue Gavel - an organization made up of Past Commodores. The Auxiliary, an organization for the spouses of members, has always been instrumental in the success of the Club from the beginning in 1953 to the the present. Their work and contributions have made many improvements to the Club and made MBC one of the best Clubs on Lake Erie.

Docks are an important part of Monroe Boat Club, as they are to other yacht clubs. From the first permanent docks built in 1953, many dock additions and improvements have taken place. In 1994, the largest project, "Phase 1", increased our docks from the original 88 docks to 125 docks. This project was started by Commodore Ken Beach. In 1995, (Monroe Boat Clubs 50th year), Commodore Ron Stokes completed "Phase 1" and "Phase 2" was started, which raised the number of docks to 135. With the increase of docks, many more members now enjoy the club with their boat just a short walk from the clubhouse.

Monroe Boat Club is proud to be the homeport to several leaders in AYC,
including Past AYC Commodore Bill Rea in 1965, and 2002 AYC Commodore Ron Stokes.