Are you excited? Yes, yes you are. Why? We are gonna RUN! This Saturday begins the annual running of the Spring Series. That’s right, the first Buoy racing of the year is upon us and you (yes, you, you tramp you) want to be a part of this. This Saturday we have the first series…
There’s somethin’ SEXY ’bout the rain
And, well, that is (just about) all I could come up with for our forecast of 7 inches this weekend. BUT………look forward to next weekend’s forecast- 75, sunny, wind of 10! Perfect weather for our opening series! That’s right folks the first race of the season, and first official party of the season is…
Domino College
Happy Spring!! LSYC is already flying her spinnaker and we want you to be along for the ride! Here is what we are up to lately: The Race Committee training was really great! That is my kind of College! Thanks to Bob and Star Malouff for their efforts! I know I learned a TON and we…
Big Wheel Keeps On Turnin’
Hello LSYC friends and Family! I have a couple of quick updates for you tonight: Tornado? What tornado? They say it was an EF 0 that came thru O.T. and I know those folks there are working very hard to get things back to “normal”. Remember, the Big Wheel keeps on turnin’ and as a…
Heart and Soul
Good morning LSYC Friends and Family! Today I’d like to talk about the Heart and Soul of the Lake Stockton Yacht Club- YOU. You good lookin’ person, you. You multi-talented person, you. And- SAILING. That world- class sport. That passion we all share. These are the Heart and Soul of the club. The mission of the…
I Wish I Were There Tonight, On Jost Van Dyke, Drinking Some of Foxy’s Firewater Rum
Hello LSYC friends and family! What is the best cure for winter blues? (even if it is toasty today- I see snow in the forecast) The best cure is to get ready for the LSYC 2017 season! We are ready to go! And we have a ton of new things this year! I will highlight…
LSYC Winter Board Meetings
We will have 2 meetings with the intent of catching as many folks as possible. We value your input! These are open meetings for people that are interested in shaping the club. If you plan to come, please let Barry know at lsyccommodore@gmail.com. We want to hear your feedback, suggestions, and to know which event…
Haul the sheet in and ride on the wind, that our forefathers harnessed before us
I am sitting back, thinking of the year we have had. Some things come to mind: Fall series- we had 4 different winners. Our cruising fleet had more races than we have had in a very long time Our membership is increasing The number of race boats is increasing (I hear a Schock 35 is…
The Boys (and Girls) of Fall
Football, changing leaves, crisp air and RACING. Dont’cha love it? Here is your mid- October update: (can you believe it? Freaking October!) The Fall Series racing results are in, and posted under the Racing tab. So are the Spring series results. If you are one of the highly fortunate to be 1st, 2nd, or 3rd,…
License to Chill
What happens when you host a sailboat regatta and the wind does not blow? You have a License to Chill. With the 42nd annual Governor’s Cup Regatta in the rear view mirror, and I have had some time to rest a little, here are my thoughts: That was a lot of fun! What a great…