Leatherlips Yacht Club

Visited to see options for membership looks to be a well run sailing club with programs for building sailing skills for children. Family membership includes a spot to keep your small boat parked at facility. This club has a history back to 1929 which is impressive. They have a launching ramp and also a hoist to assist in getting launched. The clubhouse looks out on beautiful reservoir with picnic and children's play areas. They have organized socials and one design racing for competition.

I put my son in the Learn to Sail summer camp program 21 years ago since he was too old for daycare and as a working mom I wanted to give him a fun summer. He liked it so much he progressed to the racing team. His life became all about sailing, so I then had to take sailing classes myself to have a common interest with him. That progressed to boat ownership and sailboat racing myself - not too bad for an out-of-shape adult lady! Today LYC is a second home. The clubhouse has a large porch that sits right on the water, the Friday night potlucks are so much fun, and Sunday racing is great - both for the sailors racing and for those who just want to sit on the porch and watch. The play area is fun for kids and many a child has grown up at the club. It is a great place to sail, to learn to sail, or to just sit on the porch and watch the boats and enjoy the water and scenery.

Nice people, great view from a large porch, efficient boat logistics/launching, excellent opportunities for kids to learn to sail or even become regionally competitive in junior and high school regattas.