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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.
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.
2025 Junior Sailing Program
The Junior Sailing Program is returning once again for Summer 2025 from June 30- July 17, 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.
This weekend concluded a number of activities at the club. The floating docks were installed, shrubs were planted by the gate and the Spring Clean-Up was completed. Many thanks to all those who participated. Some folks are not featured in the photos as they came down beforehand or left before the photos were taken. They include the Reekies, Kristina Genovese, David Trela and Julie Fleming. Great Job everyone.
Grilled Cheese Incident!
Thanks to those who arranged this grand social event at short notice. There was a great turnout. We all enjoyed Jon's grilled cheese sandwiches and all the other treats brought down by the members. It was so much fun to get together and enjoy everyone's company on such a lovely evening.
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
Gail Miner has a limited number of Car Magnets available to active LMYC Members. They serve to promote the club and identify cars parked in our private lot.
Left: A very windy day at the Yacht Club!
Right: Spring and Winter all at once!
Both captured by John Miller.
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.
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.
Sunsets and other photos of Lake Mohawk by John Miller
Thanks to all those who participated in the Annual Clean-up.
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Many Thanks go to all those who participated in this endeavor. Well Done.
October 6th was the last official day of sailing. Thanks to all who participated and to those who attended the post-race party. Great food was provided by all. Thanks go to Bob for coordinating, Constance for bringing rolls, condiments, etc and doing the prep work. Special thanks also to Alex and Jon for providing the musical entertainment (from WWII favorites to Pink Floyd!!!).
2024 Commodore's Cup Regatta Results
A special Thank You to John & Shirley Miller for hosting the post race party and providing the unique awards. Fantastic food too!
Musical entertainment was provided by Hank Jelinek and Alex Fox. RC lead was John Miller assisted by Hank Jelinek. Videos by Jon Hirschey.
Thanks everybody!
After applying handicaps based on boat type and average wind speed over 2 races the results are...
1 Miner
2 Trela
3 Hilgendorff
4 Hirschey
5 Mackey
6 Marussich
7 Jacobs
Lake Mohawk Yacht Club welcomes all LMCC Members with sailboats to participate in our Regattas. Watch this space for upcoming Regattas.
Laser Fleet sailing August 25th.
Race 1:
1st - Trela
2nd - Hilgendorff
3rd - Hirschey
Race 2:
1st - Hilgendorff
2nd - Hirschey
3rd - Trela
Photos by Ernie Ommundsen
2024 Marine Base Regatta Results
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!
2024 Junior Sailors
Registration for the 2025 JSP is now open!
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.
LMYC is happy to introduce Kristina Genovese as senior instructor for the 2025 Junior Sailing Program.
Click photo for a message from Kristina
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)
LMYC Game Night 2024
Special thanks to Shirley & John Miller for hosting another fun Game Night. Multiple teams were challenged by a wide variety events. A great time was had by all. Such Fun!
Hardy LMYC Members and guests enjoying the eclipse.
2023 Commodores Cup Regatta Results
1st Place Rich Miner & Crew
2nd Place Tim Mackey
3rd Place John Trela
Click Here for Photo Album
Thanks to Sunfish Fleet Captain Shirley Miller for organizing this event. John Miller and Perry Anderson for Race Committee duty and the Flemings for hosting the wonderful party.
Shirley Miller explains the difference between a 'Race' and a 'Regatta' in the October Papoose article.
Club member John Miller sailing a Sunfish on a beautiful Fall day...
Some beautiful images of the lake taken by John Miller
2023 Marine Base Regatta Results
Race Committee Peter Roos presided over the race and presented the trophies. Thanks Peter.
1st Place went to Chris Mackie in a club Snipe
2nd Place went to Peter Hilgendorff in a club Lightning (Crew - Constance Gill)
3rd Place went to John Trela in his Laser
5 boats participated
After the race the participants and spectators enjoyed the usual feast!
2023 Gabor Cup Regatta
1st Place: Rich Miner and Crew
2nd Place: The Hilgendorff Family
3rd Place: Chris Mackey
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
Thanks to the Club members Jon Hirschey, Ernie Ommundsen, Rich Cramer and John Trela the Snipe hoist power line has been repaired. It requires only a flip of the switch in the buoy room to make it operational. No more extension cord needed... Click Here to View Photos
Sail and Dine June 15th
Sail and Dine June 23rd
Rear Commodore John Trela thanks all those who participated in Spring Cleanup at the club. We will soon be sailing!!!
2022 Commodore's Cup
(the race was abandoned early due to an approaching storm but we all had fun anyway!). See 'VIDEOS' page for more.
Rich and Gail Miner accepting the Commodore's Cup from Race Committee John Miller.
The race was conducted by the Sunfish Fleet Chair Shirley Miller. The Miners were the only boat to cross the line before the race had to be abandoned. Consolation prizes for effort were awarded to John Trela (2nd place) and Alex Fox (3rd place).
The post-race Awards Party was graciously hosted by the Miners at their home. Thank you to Commodore Gail and Skipper Rich.
Thanks also to Shirley for making the unique tote bag awards.
Some of our 2022 Junior Sailors.
Spring Clean Up 2022. Photos courtesy of John Trela (Rear Commodore)
Congratulations to the 2021 Junior Sailing Participants!
2021 July 4th Parade
Many thanks to Ernie Ommundsen for the use of his beautiful wooden sailboat.
Ice Boats at Happy Valley Beach March 2021
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.
Mike Kelly enjoying the stiff breeze in his Zuma
Sundown on Lake Mohawk
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