named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Learn to Sail
Six-session sailing course for adults 18+ covering sailing basics, knot tying, water safety, and boat handling; taught by US Sailing-certified instructors
Club Boats Program
Member access to small sailboats (e.g., Sunfish, Lasers, RS Tera) after certification; includes responsibility for maintenance and safe operation
Social Events
Regular social gatherings including themed dinners, trivia nights, dance parties, wine tastings, and holiday celebrations for members
Sunday Racing
Weekly competitive sailboat racing with a skippers' meeting at 1 pm; open to members and guests for crewing, racing, or race committee participation
Youth Sailing & REACH
STEM-integrated sailing program for youth ages 10-17 using US Sailing's REACH curriculum; includes hands-on sailing, team-building, and environmental education on Onondaga Lake
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 6 activities
- Adult sailing education programsOffers a 6-session adult sailing school for individuals aged 18 and over, with a maximum of 24 participants, held weekly from 5 PM to dusk. Provides instruction in sailing basics, knot tying, water safety, and hands-on experience with multiple small boat types, with optional supervised practice sessions available.
- Beginner Hobie Cat sailing eventsHosts weekly beginner Hobie Cat sailing events on Oneida Lake in partnership with Fleet 204, designed to introduce new participants to small catamaran sailing.
- Organized sailboat racing eventsHosts a variety of sailboat racing events including weekly Sunday races open to members and guests, the Handicap Racing Program, Memorial Day Silk Pennant Race, July 4th Fun Sail Races, Devore–Mahoney Labor Day Race Series, Annual Long Distance Race, Hobie Cat racing with Fleet 204, and the Hobie Wave North American Championship Regatta.
- Private and small group sailing lessonsOffers fee-for-service private or small group sailing lessons for both members and non-members, focusing on foundational sailing skills and boat handling.
- Small boat fleet access and stewardshipProvides certified members with access to a fleet of small sailboats including American, Capri, Pirateer, Lasers, Sunfish, Force 5, and RS Tera models. Operates a stewardship program where members maintain and care for the fleet.
- Youth sailing and STEM education programProvides youth sailing instruction for ages 10–17 through the REACH program, integrating STEM education via US Sailing's curriculum. Features team-based learning and maintains a 3:1 student-to-teacher ratio during instruction.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Family and member engagement eventsHosts family-oriented events such as Summer Sailstice and organizes regular social events and dinners to promote member engagement and community building.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$45K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$19K42%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$51K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$26K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$26K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
Who runs it
board members · 5
- Herb Schrayshuen — Trustee
- Lisa Notrar — Trustee
- Ryan Miller — Trustee
- Sandy Patnode — Trustee
- Tess Friedman — Trustee
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Fleet 204 Partner — Collaborates with Fleet 204 for Hobie Cat racing and Newbie Tuesday sailing events
- Jim Kusche from Fleet 204 Partner — Collaborates with Jim Kusche from Fleet 204 to host the Hobie Invitational race.
- Pete Kitt Partner — Coordinates sailboat racing activities and serves as point of contact for race information.
- Small Boat Captain Partner — Point of contact for reporting and resolving issues with small boats; role held by a volunteer (Russell Houck).
- Tony Prince Partner — Point of contact for event planning and volunteer coordination at OYC events.
- US Sailing Partner — Implements US Sailing's REACH program to deliver STEM and sailing education.
- US Sailing Partner — Provides certification for OYC sailing instructors.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
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- Inclusive Community Engagement Modelmethodology: inclusive_participationBy designing multiple pathways to participate—including crewing, race committee roles, and social events—the club increases member involvement and retention, because lowering barriers to entry and offering diverse roles fosters belonging and sustained engagement across skill levels and demographics.
- STEM Integration Through Sailingmethodology: stem-through-sailingBy combining sailing instruction with STEM curriculum via the US Sailing REACH program, the club enhances academic engagement through real-world application, because hands-on science learning in an outdoor, nautical context improves comprehension and retention among youth.
- Sailing Education as a Gateway to Access and Stewardshipmethodology: sailing-educationBy providing structured sailing education through certified instruction and competency-based access, the club increases safe participation in sailing and fosters long-term environmental stewardship, because experiential learning on the water connects individuals to the lake ecosystem and builds responsible use behaviors.