named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Member Use Facilities
Provides members access to a sandy beach, picnic pavilion, playground, clubhouse, and watercraft including kayaks and Sunfishes
Restaurant and Dining Services
Offers full-service waterfront dining with seasonal menus, take-out, and special events; open to members and guests
Sailboat Racing Programs
Hosts weekly club races and regattas for sailboats including J/22s and RC fleets, with scheduled racing on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 6 activities
- Enforce boating and docking regulationsEnforces rules regarding unattended boats, docking time limits (up to three hours), overnight docking restrictions, and obstructive positioning; imposes a $50 fine for repeated violations to ensure safe and equitable access to launching and retrieval operations.
- Facilitate member communication and engagementOperates an online forum for members to post boating-related needs and provides online photo album access for members to share photos.
- Host social and recreational events for membersOrganizes social events including creative racing events, family gatherings for radio control fleet members, and other member-focused activities; also supports Ensign Fleet 23 for family day sailing.
- Organize and host sailboat racing programsHosts regular racing events including weekly Genoa Only races on Wednesday evenings, J/24 racing on Sunday mornings, and club racing on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday evenings, and Sunday mornings; supports J/22 and J/24 class racing, fields J/24 Fleet #88, and operates a Shark catamaran fleet for competitive racing.
- Organize regattas and special racing eventsOrganizes and facilitates registration for the 2026 Dinghy Regatta, hosts the annual J-Daze Regatta as the season opener, and plans creative racing formats such as relay races and memory challenges.
- Provide sailing education and access to watercraftOffers sailing lessons for members aged seven and up through a partnership with Canandaigua Community Sailing and provides access to club-owned sailboats, kayaks, Sunfish, and paddleboards for member use.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Manage club operations through member volunteerismRelies on member volunteers to manage day-to-day club operations, supporting a member-owned, member-focused organizational model.
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Private Social and Recreational Clubs 1 activity
- Operate and maintain a seasonal clubhouse and waterfront facilitiesOperates a clubhouse with full-service dining and bar, indoor and outdoor spaces, and seasonal hours (April–October) for members and guests; maintains 500 feet of waterfront with a sandy beach, private swimming area, picnic pavilion, and playground.
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Private Club Dining Services 1 activity
- Provide food and beverage servicesOffers weekly food and drink specials, curb-side take-out service, and accommodates dietary requests including gluten-free and dairy-free options for members and guests.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$539K
Contributions & grants$2K0%
Program service revenue$440K82%
Investment income$630%
Other revenue$97K
expenses
Total expenses$472K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$177K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$677K
Cash$231K
Investments$0
Liabilities$11K
Net assets$666K
Liquid reserves5.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 12
- BILL SCHMIDT — VICE COMMODORE
- DAVID KEEFE — MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
- DIANE BURBANK — RECORDING SECRETARY
- GENE ANGELIDIS — HOUSE CHAIR
- JIM WALSH — BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
- JUDI STEWART — TREASURER
- LAURA ABPLANALP — CORP SECRETARY
- MARY SCHMIDT — VICE COMMODORE
- PETER KOGUT — REAR COMMODORE
- RUSSELL SMITH — COMMODORE
- SUE RAYMOND — BOARD CHAIRMAN
- TOM SCHWARZWELLER — HARBOR MASTER
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Adam Schwarzweller Partner — Fleet Captain of the J/22 Fleet at Canandaigua Yacht Club
- America250 Network — Member of the America250 network, as indicated by logo display.
- Bedient Farms Partner — Source of grass-fed beef for burgers and other menu items
- Bill Schmidt Partner — Fleet Captain of the Genoa Only (GO) Fleet at Canandaigua Yacht Club
- Canandaigua Community Sailing Partner — Collaborates with Canandaigua Yacht Club through shared leadership, as the President of Canandaigua Community Sailing is listed as a contact.
- Canandaigua Community Sailing Partner — Partner organization providing private and group sailing instruction for members aged seven and up.
- Chris Cotton Partner — Fleet Captain of the Shark Catamaran Fleet at Canandaigua Yacht Club
- Ensign Class Association Partner — Source of information about the Ensign sailboat class and likely organizational partner for fleet activities.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook group for member communication and outreach.
- J/24 Class Association Network — Member of the J/24 class fleet network, participating in organized regional racing circuits.
- The Admiral Partner — Informal leadership figure responsible for ensuring wind conditions and event continuity for RC fleet activities.
- WhatsApp Partner — Uses WhatsApp community for crew coordination and member engagement.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Member-Volunteer Model for Community Engagement 56 orgsmethodology: member_volunteer_modelBy relying on member volunteers to operate programs and services, the club enhances community cohesion and operational efficiency, because shared responsibility fosters ownership, reduces costs, and strengthens long-term member commitment.shared approach: Member-Governed Co-op Model →
- Access Without Ownership 21 orgsmethodology: access_without_ownershipBy providing access to boats and instruction without requiring prior experience or boat ownership, the club lowers barriers to entry and increases participation in yachting, because removing financial and experiential prerequisites enables broader community engagement in the sport.shared approach: Access Through Community Co-Production →
- Skills-First Competitive Sailing Framework 21 orgsmethodology: skills_first_racingBy using standardized, accessible boat classes (e.g., J/22, white sail racing) and emphasizing fundamental techniques, the club promotes equitable and inclusive competition, because removing technological and equipment-based advantages levels the playing field and prioritizes sailor skill and tactical decision-making.shared approach: Access Through Community Co-Production →