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

Let’s meet up in real life to share the beauty of sailing together! Shall we?