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Spring Clean-up 2026 & Other Projects
Spring Clean-up 2026 & Other Projects
Thanks so much who all participated in the annual Spring Clean-up. The weather was perfect and we had well over 30 people in attendance. It was highly productive, and great to see everyone for sure!
Thanks so much who all participated in the annual Spring Clean-up. The weather was perfect and we had well over 30 people in attendance. It was highly productive, and great to see everyone for sure!
Thank you to Bill & Elaine Robinson for sponsoring the Refreshments!
Rear Commodore Jon Hirschey and Commodore John Trela have a list of pending jobs so lets 'Git-R-Done' and enjoy the upcoming sailing season. Other recent projects are highlited in the other pix shown here. Thanks everyone!
Lake Mohawk Yacht Club invites all LMCC Members to join us as we sail on beautiful Lake Mohawk. Members who qualify can utilize our club boats at their leisure, compete with other sailors on Sundays during the race season, and also enjoy many on-shore social events. Owning a boat is not required and we welcome those who simply want to crew, assist in Race Committee duties or just be a spectator. Please browse this website for more information. If you require more details please contact the Membership chairperson at lakemohawksailing@gmail.com.
To sign up please click here to print the Membership Application Form.
Summer is coming!
Another Grilled Cheese Incident at the Club!
The Hirscheys held another impromptu 'Grilled Cheese Incident' at the Club. Quite a crowd gathered to enjoy the beautiful weather and grilled sandwiches, BYOB, etc.
Thanks so much Jonathan and Toby who relentlessly fed the hungry crowd!
John Miller hosted another Winter presentation. The subject was "How to Run a Sunday Race". It was held at Lake Mohawk Country Club.
John Miller hosted another Winter presentation. The subject was "How to Run a Sunday Race". It was held at Lake Mohawk Country Club.
A large crowd of Yacht Club members attended and listened intently to John's thorough overview of how to conduct a race from the standpoint of Race Committee and race participants.
A large crowd of Yacht Club members attended and listened intently to John's thorough overview of how to conduct a race from the standpoint of Race Committee and race participants.
The YC was given an overview of John's impressive sailing history by Commodore John Trela at the start of the session. The YC is very lucky to have John as a mentor.
The YC was given an overview of John's impressive sailing history by Commodore John Trela at the start of the session. The YC is very lucky to have John as a mentor.
Thank You so much John.
Thank You so much John.
Click here for a link to his Powerpoint slides
One of the questions that were asked was what App can you use to make the Handicap scoring easier.
One of the questions that were asked was what App can you use to make the Handicap scoring easier.
For the iPhone, out of the few tried and confirmed to be accurate, the Sailing Handicap Calculator by Zestech works well.
For the iPhone, out of the few tried and confirmed to be accurate, the Sailing Handicap Calculator by Zestech works well.
Here’s the link for iPhone/iPad users:
Here’s the link for iPhone/iPad users:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sailing-handicap-calculator/id589988587
Member Boat For Sale
Ralph and Esther Milnes are selling their American 18 Daysailer. Asking $8500. It's been recently refurbished and includes a trailer and 3hp electric motor. It's a bargain!
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Gail Miner has a limited number of Car Magnets available to active LMYC Members for $4. They serve to promote the club and identify cars parked in our private lot.
LMYC welcomed new LMCC members to join Lake Mohawk Yacht Club at the New Members Reception held April 6th in the Ballroom. Many current members came to support the effort and assist in providing information to prospective sign-ups. Shown (L to R) are Commodore Rich Miner, Vice Commodore John Trela and avid sailor Alex Fox.
2026 Junior Sailing Program
The Junior Sailing Program is returning once again for Summer 2026 Dates to be advised shortly, Monday- Thursday from 4-6pm. The program teaches children ages 10+ with no prior sailing experience the skills to captain their own Sunfish in just 3 short weeks. The course is also a great refresh for young sailors who wish to refine their skillset. Each day includes a mix of reviewing previous content and skill learning through fun, interactive games on and off the water. From safety and rigging up the boats to capsize recovery and jibing, each day includes a new and exciting challenge. Cost only $400!
If you are interested in learning more please contact lakemohawksailing@gmail.com.
LMYC is happy to introduce Kristina Genovese as senior instructor for the 2026 Junior Sailing Program.
Click photo for a message from Kristina
2025 Yacht Club Holiday Party
Karl and Susan welcomed LMYC members into their wonderful home to celebrate the Holiday season. They were assisted by Julie Fleming who brought the punch and a number of fun games. Their home was beautifully decorated and featured an amazing Nutcracker collection..
The members were requested to bring specific food items that in total enabled it to be presented in the order of a delicious multi-course menu. It was all so delicious and many dishes vanished with minutes.
Musical entertainment was provide by a number of very talented minstrels. Doug's rendition of 'Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer' was a great hit!
Several games were played and absolutely no cheating was observed (pants on fire!).
The image carousel to the left can only show 20 pictures. Click HERE to see all those provided. Thank you to those who sent them in.
Thanks once again the the Hauck's for allowing us into your home. This Yacht Club certainly knows how to party.
Happy Holidays everyone!
2025 Annual Meeting/Party
2025 Annual Meeting/Party
Many members attended the Annual Meeting and Party held at Carol and Toby's house. Thank you so much for hosting us in your lovely home. We had such fun. The food and beverages were great too!
The 2026 Commodore (John Trela) and other Trustees were confirmed.
Click HERE to see Slate of Officers for 2026
2025 Awards
Crew of the Year to Carol Fishbone, Most Improved Skipper to Toby Hilgendorff, The Ed Syracuse Sportsmanship Award to Jon Hirschey, and The John Marx Service Award to John Trela.
2025 Margaritaville Fundraiser
2025 Margaritaville Fundraiser
Many Thanks to Kristina and Doug for organizing the event and to all those who helped set up and attend! So much fun and apparently an unusually massive crowd at Beach 1.
2025 Commodore's Cup Regatta
2025 Commodore's Cup Regatta
See 'Photo Albums' for more pix
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
2025 Gabor Cup Regatta
2025 Gabor Cup Regatta
See 'Photo Albums' for more pix
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
2025 Marine Base Regatta
2025 Marine Base Regatta
See 'Photo Albums' for more pix
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
July 3rd 2025 Fireworks
Alex Fox took this great photo of the July 3rd Fireworks display. The party, held at the YC, was great fun as usual. Thanks to all those helped set up, brought food and drinks and break everything down afterwards!
LMYC Buoy Room ALERT!!
Gail Miner and Birgit Bogler cleaned out, inventoried, and reorganized the buoy room on a blazing hot day! This had not been done in years, lots of junk had collected, and things were no longer organized. They also tidied up the bulletin boards and door.
Gail and Birgit took everything off the shelves, cleaned out every bin, inventoried all contents, and organized everything.
So the rest of us must do our bit and keep the Buoy Room clean and organized.
Thank you so much Gail & Birgit
Annual Silt Basin Clean-Out
We had the yearly emptying of the silt basin on the north edge of the property. The county brings in heavy equipment - Dump trucks, and a backhoe and removes about several truckloads of silt. Of course, this is difficult to do with sailboats atop the metal plates! So, Perry Anderson, John Trela , Alex Fox and Jonathan Hirschey (Rear Commodore) moved the boats out onto the dock so this could be accomplished. Thank you so much guys!
Mother Nature nixed the first day of sailing! High winds didn't prevent John Trela from venturing out and scooting across the lake at great speed. He took a couple of baths but recovered nicely. Peter Hilgendorff rigged his windsurfer but a broken mast base prevented him from getting on the water. Luckily the breakage happened onshore! The ducks were amused.
The Members greatly appreciated John's lecture
Racing Rules Lecture
LYMC Members were treated to a lecture by John Miller on the latest version of the World Sailing 2025 Racing Rules. These rules are updated every 4 years and John brought the active sailors up to date on these changes as well as going over the fundamentals. John went over many scenarios especially those we encounter on the lake on a regular basis.
Here are two links for Members to gather more information...
https://www.sailing.org/inside-world-sailing/rules-regulations/racingrules
World Sailing 2025 Racing Rules .pdf download of new rules and country prescriptions.
United States Sailing Organization - online store for ordering rules related books and documents
Left: A very windy day at the Yacht Club!
Right: Spring and Winter all at once!
Both captured by John Miller.
Another LMYC project done. The boat hoists have been painted before winter thanks to John Trela and Jonathan Hirschey. Thanks guys for another fantastic job.
Many Thanks to Madeleine Okner for repainting our sign once again!
Many Thanks to Shirley & John Miller for hosting the first 'Sail & Dine' event of the year. Great food and great company!
Special thanks to Commodore Joe Fleming & Family for hosting the annual LMYC July 4th Fireworks Party. It was a wonderful evening topped off by a grand fireworks display.
Long time member Perry Anderson has written an interesting article where he recounts his early interest in learning to sail.
We had a major project planned for this summer and it is done...Dock Restoration!
Thank you to all who invested their time, effort and skill.
John Trela (Vice Commodore)
Hardy LMYC Members and guests enjoying the eclipse.
Club member John Miller sailing a Sunfish on a beautiful Fall day...
Some beautiful images of the lake taken by John Miller
This months story is from
Jonathan Hirschey
Jonathan recalls his early memories of sailing in upstate New York
We had a great first day last Sunday. Thanks to all the participants!!! You can see some photos attached. Our next race will be the Gabor Cup on June 4th @ 2:00, and we have Hank and Ernie slated to RC
Some of our Junior Sailors from years past.
Spring Clean Up 2022. Photos courtesy of John Trela (Rear Commodore)
Winter at the LMYC Boat Yard
John Miller presenting Don & Madeleine Okner with an award recognizing their service to the club. The photograph features the LMYC sign that was painted by Madeleine.
Sundown on Lake Mohawk
Ice Boats at Happy Valley Beach March 2021
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