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.
Five-Year Master Plan
26 Aug 2025
SYC has presented Parks and Recreation with a new Five-Year Master Plan for 2025 to improve our sailing facilities. It is intended to be a good balance of what we are both looking for and a path forward to a successful future for all of us. We hope to be meeting 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.
H.B.
08 Aug 2025
Topeka, Forbes Field
73°F - Light Rain
Coming Events
Group Sailing
Sundays, 2:00pm-5:30pm
- 10/26, Last Sun Group Sailing, 2:30pm-5:30pm, SYC
- 11/01, Fall Work Party , 11:00 am, SYC
- 12/1, Boatyard Closed for Season, 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