The Neenah Nodaway Yacht Club (NNYC) has been in existence since 1864, making it one of the oldest Yacht Clubs in the country. During these years, the NNYC has been committed to promoting sailing for individuals of all ages by sponsoring Club racing and cruising for many types of boats, participation in Lake Winnebago events, helping to support the Fox Valley Sailing School, and taking part in many community events. When the NNYC was formed it set out to accomplish several goals:

1. To promote pleasure sailing and racing on Lake Winnebago.
2. To establish a standard code of rules and signals for the Lake.
3. To discourage extravagant expenditure in yachting.