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: free sailing lessons for those new to the sport, sailboats for members to use, a fenced boatyard with a boat ramp, several docks (provided by Parks and Rec), a storage shed for equipment, sailing activities, racing, and social gatherings.
Learn to Sail
02 Jun 2025
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"Introduction to Sailing" sessions are held Wednesday evenings, June through August. Come join the fun. We provide the boats.
Five-Year Master Plan
12 Apr 2025
SYC has presented Parks and Recreation with a Five-Year Master Plan for improving our sailing facilities. The plan aims to increase sailing activity on Lake Shawnee and get SYC back on a more sustainable footing. We are currently negotiating with P+R staff for their support in moving forward with individual items in the plan. SYC's costs for some of these improvements will be substantial. Please consider making a contribution to help us with these facility improvements.
One of Our Own in The Top 100
02 Mar 2025
Former Commodore and current SYC Resident Agent Eric Kjorlie was featured in the 2nd quarter 2023 Top 100 Lawyers publication.
Topeka, Forbes Field
88°F - Fair
Coming Events
Racing & Group Sailing
Sundays, 2:00pm-5:30pm
Wednesdays, 5:30pm-Sunset
- 7/6, Sun Racing & Group Sailing, 2:00pm-5:30pm, SYC
- 8/3, Sun Racing & Group Sailing, 2:00pm-5:30pm, SYC
- 8/27, Last Wed Lessons, 5:30 pm-Sunset, SYC
- 9/7, Sun Racing & Group Sailing, 2:00pm-5:30pm, SYC
SYC on Facebook
Mark's Racing Blog
Cold water survival
"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