January 2014 Papoose Article

Happy New Year to all of our sailors, crew, juniors and social members. Our Annual Awards Brunch, which usually takes place in November, was postponed and is now scheduled for January 11, 2014. This is always a great event, good food, camaraderie and awards--both serious and humorous. So make note of the date on your calendar and keep an eye out for an official invitation.

While winter is upon us, now is the time to plan for sailing. Read up on racing skills and tactics and think about repairs that your boat may need so that you are ready for racing. And, if your are not already a sailor or if your have a child who wants to learn to sail, we offer some great programs that can fill up quickly. Here’s some information that you will want.

Learn to Sail this Summer, and join the Lake Mohawk Yacht Club's Summer Youth Sailing Program: June 30th to August 1st: Sailing Level 1 & 2: Mon., Tues., and Thurs., (am and pm classes - Tuition $375), Sailing Level 3: Wed., and Fri., (am class - Tuition $250). Students age 10 and above - LMCC members only! Limited space - call early to register: Jan Oldridge: 973 729 3105 or email lmycjsp@gmail.com. ( More information and Registration Documents can be found on the LMYC web site at www.lakemohawksailing.org).

We also offer adult and individual sailing lessons for those who are interested. And, if you are looking for great gifts for a sailor or for yourself, you can order shirts and gear with our logo through the club. Also, to help raise funds for the Junior Sailing Program, Haley Chute has some really nice bags made from sails. They are available at Cathy Chute's Lake Mohawk Flower Shop in the plaza.

You can visit us on the web at www.lakemohawksailing.org. For more information about membership in the LMYC or, if you want to learn to sail, just call our Vice Commodore, Perry Anderson at (973)729-3904, email us at lakemohawksailing@gmail.com or write to us care of PO Box 29, Sparta, NJ 07871.

Until next month, smooth sailing and God bless America,

Don Okner