June 2021 Papoose Article

Ahoy all Lake Mohawk Country Club members! The Lake Mohawk Yacht club is having a party. Come join us on July 17, 2021 and experience the historical water front property established in 1938 on the Lake Mohawk Yacht Club grounds. Take a sailboat ride with an experienced sailor. Sailing is a great way to explore the beauty of Lake Mohawk and all it has to offer. Whether you are a novice or experienced sailor the Lake Mohawk Yacht Club has opportunities for all.

Bring your chair and enjoy live music from several local area musicians. BYOB Light Fare additional. All proceeds will go to LMYC building renovation fund. Come support this iconic landmark. Here are the details.

· July 17,2021

· 4-8pm

· LMYC 136 E Shore Trail

· Weather permitting

· $10.00 per person / 12 and under free

On April 24, about 35 LMYC members participated in Lake Mohawk Yacht Club’s Spring cleanup, headed by Rear Commodore Karl Hauck. Marie and Rich Cramer started the event off by providing coffee and donuts. John Trela provided excellent electrical work by climbing a 12-foot ladder and replacing the connection plugs on the Snipe and Lightning hoists with waterproof ones. Teams of members moved the club’s Sunfish from their winter storage under the Buoy Room to the Sunfish docks. Perry Anderson lead a team to launch a boat dock from winter storage to its summer location. Many members raked leaves and generally cleaned up.

The event was topped with burgers, hot dogs, salad, etc. provided by Susan and Karl Hauck and cooked up by Bill Beveridge. As an added highlight, Alex Fox provided guitar music. Commodore Gail Miner thanks everyone who participated and made the event a great success. The members not only cleaned up the club, they had fun doing it.

The following week, on May 2, we had a Lightning mast raising party. Skippers Rich Miner, Joe Fleming, Perry Anderson and Donald Okner, assisted by various crew members, readied their boats for the 2021 racing season. After the hit that our schedule took from COVID-19 in 2020 our appetites are whetted for some spirited competition. Be sure to check our website for the racing schedule and for race official assignments.

Finally, we are pleased to announce the return of our Junior Sailing School which will run from Tuesday July 6th to Friday August 6th, 2021. There will be three class levels as follows:

· Level 1 (AM or PM)

o Monday*, Tuesday & Thursday

o AM: 9:30 am – 12:15 pm

o PM: 1: 15 pm – 4:00 pm

o Tuition $375

· Level 2:

o Wednesday & Friday

o 9:30 am – 12:15 pm

o Tuition $250

· Level 3:

o Wednesday & Friday

o 1: 15 pm – 4:00 pm

o Tuition $250

*No classes Monday, July 5th due to July 4th observance. All Classes - Ages: 10 & above

Remember, the LMYC is open to any LMCC members who are interested in sailing. Therefore, plan to join us. For up-to date information, you can visit us on the web at www.lakemohawksailing.org. Also, you can email us at lakemohawksailing@gmail.com, or write us in care of PO Box 29, Sparta, NJ.

Until next month, smooth sailing and God bless America!

Don Okner