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Welcome to Shawnee Yacht Club
Since 1941, SYC has promoted sailing on Lake Shawnee for the recreational benefit of the local community. In addition to the opportunity to sail on beautiful Lake Shawnee, the club provides:
- sailing lessons for those new to the sport,
- various sizes and classes of sailboats for members to use,
- a fenced boatyard with a boat ramp where members can keep their boats year-round,
- several docks (provided by Parks and Rec),
- a storage shed for equipment,
- various scheduled club sailing activities, like racing,
- various scheduled club social gatherings throughout the year
Current News
Learn to Sail
11 Apr 2024
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"Introduction to Sailing" sessions are held Wednesday evenings, June through September. Come join the fun. We provide the boats.
Dues are due
01 Apr 2024
It's time to think about the upcoming sailing season. Dues for this year are due.
Associate membership $50.
Sailing membership $100.
Boat storage in our yard $50 each summer and winter.
You can pay online HERE or send a check to: SYC, PO Box 221, Topeka, KS 66601.
Thanks if you have already sent it in.
Mark Marling
Treasurer
Topeka Weather
88.0°F - A Few Clouds
Wind
Variable at 17.3 mph
Heat Index
89°F
Humidity
43%
Barometer
29.88in
At
1:53pm
Coming Events
- 5/26, Spring Social Alternate?, 5:30pm-10:00pm, SYC
- 6/2, First Sun Group Sailing, 2:30pm-5:30pm, SYC
- 6/2, June Social?, 5:30pm-10:00pm, SYC
- 6/5, First Wed Lessons, 5:30 pm-Sunset, SYC
SYC on Facebook
Mark's Racing Blog
Cold water survival
This is a good time of year to bring the 1 - 10 - 1 rule for cold water survival front and center again.
"It is impossible to get hypothermic in cold water unless you are wearing flotation, because without flotation – you won't live long enough to become hypothermic."
The rule
* 1 minute to get panic and breathing under control
* 10 minutes of physical ability to save yourself
* 1 hour of consciousness left
and that is with a life jacket on. It is a good rule to remember. Here is a good video by the USCG Auxiliary
Cold water Boot Camp: The 1 - 10- 1 rule
"It is impossible to get hypothermic in cold water unless you are wearing flotation, because without flotation – you won't live long enough to become hypothermic."
The rule
* 1 minute to get panic and breathing under control
* 10 minutes of physical ability to save yourself
* 1 hour of consciousness left
and that is with a life jacket on. It is a good rule to remember. Here is a good video by the USCG Auxiliary
Cold water Boot Camp: The 1 - 10- 1 rule
The guy I found yesterday was only a few yards from the SYC main dock and probably would still be alive if he has been wearing a life jacket.