Ahoy Mate!
You’ve just discovered one of Merced’s little hidden treasures, Lake Yosemite! It’s a tiny lake, nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas, some might even call it a pond. But nay, shouldn’t say such a thing about this gem. She’s a joy to sail across her blue waters pushed along by a refreshing breeze. It’s a respite from the valley heat and a reprieve from toils of the day. Here it’s just us. I mean us as in friends, a boat, and the lake. We all come from different walks of life, a myriad of qualities and characters, but all with a unique story and a common interest. We invite you to join us too.
2025 Spring Regatta
The 2025 Spring Regatta will be May 17-18, 2025 at Lake Yosemite. Registration is now open.
Registration Now Open!
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Sail Camp Summer 2025
Sail Camp is a learn to sail program for kids aged 8-16 and is held at Lake Yosemite Sailing Association’s (LYSA) clubhouse at Lake Yosemite. Multiple sessions are offered each season and the different groups run concurrently.
Upcoming Events
April 2025
1 LYSA Board Meeting
8 LYSA Member Meeting
11-13 Cruise Don Pedro / Matt
May 2025
3 LYSA Opening Day - BBQ
6 LYSA Board Meeting
8 Thursday Night Summer Racing begins, Fun Race Kickoff
13 LYSA Member Meeting
16-18 UC Merced Grad & Undergrad Commencement
16-18 LYSA Spring Regatta
June 2025
3 LYSA Board Meeting
10 LYSA Member Meeting
20 Wine & Cheese, 5:30p, $5 / Tami
21 First Day of Summer Fun Sail
22 Sunday Brunch (10a-1p) / Tami
27 Jr. Sailing Friday Family Fun Sail / All Members invited
July 2025
1 LYSA Board Meeting
4 BBQ at the Clubhouse & sail (BYO meat)
8 LYSA Member Meeting
10 Howl at the Moon Sail, Barbecue and Campout
11 Jr. Sailing Friday Family Fun Sail / All Members invited
18 LJr. Sailing Friday Family Fun Sail / All Members invited
19 Jack & Jill Race 4pm, BBQ to follow / Darrell
25 Jr. Sailing Friday Family Fun Sail / All Members invited
26 Special Needs Sailing Day / Rich Kleitman
August 2025
1 Jr. Sailing Friday Family Fun Sail / All Members invited
2 Jr. Sailing Saturday Family Picnic & Fun Sail / Members & SS invited
5 LYSA Board Meeting
8 Wine & Cheese 5:30-9:00, $5 / Tami
12 LYSA Member Meeting (Board Nominations due)
TBD Pirate Themed Sail, Barbecue and Campout
TBD LYSA Summer Series, Final Race / Dinner
September 2025
1 Labor Day: Take a worker sailing
2 LYSA Board Meeting
6 Merced Lao Boat Racing Festival - 8:00a-9:00p
9 LYSA Member Meeting
13 LYSA Open House & Shrimp Feed
20 End of Season BBQ
TBD Sea Scouts Appreciation / Kleitman & Currier
Wind Forecast
September 2025
1 Labor Day: Take a worker sailing
2 LYSA Board Meeting
6 Merced Lao Boat Racing Festival - 8:00a-9:00p
9 LYSA Member Meeting
13 LYSA Open House & Shrimp Feed
20 End of Season BBQ
TBD Sea Scouts Appreciation / Kleitman & Currier
October 2025
4 End of Year Dinner (Awards & Elections) / Matt & Dave
7 LYSA Board Meeting
14 LYSA Member Meeting
17 Cruise end of season, location TBD / Matt
25 Halloween Party
November 2025
4 LYSA Board Meeting, no Member (General) Meeting
December 2025 (No board/member meeting)
5 Christmas Party at the Italo
6 Downtown Christmas Parade, 2:00p
