Ludington Yacht Club

What a great dinner last evening.  Marsha & Mike LaHaye along with their crew (Tom & Sally Hendricks, Carl & Marilyn Thoreson, Nancy Ceton, Jim & Donna Hieftje, Skip & Carol Barnes, Bill & Gayle Walker, Don & Jody McGahan, and Ted Towl at the dish sink) presented a great meal of grilled, marinated flank steak, party mashed potatoes, broccoli salad, harvard carrots, and a variety of sheet cakes for dessert.  The 55 members in attendance did not go away hungry. Thanks to everyone involved!

Tuesday June 6 – “Alternate Tuesday” in support of the Sailing School.  Menu offering includes:  Shredded pork or chicken piled high on a toasted bun with a variety of condiments available, tater tots, and special ingredient coleslaw, all for $10 per person.  Serving from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. All proceeds go to the Sailing School. Members and their guests are welcome.

Tuesday June 6 – June General Membership meeting convenes at 7:30 p.m. following the “Alternate Tuesday” sailing school benefit.Thursday June 8 – 

Thursday Night Sailboat Racing- As in years past, our Offshore racing will take place on Thursday evenings with a start time of 5:30p.m. If you have any questions please reach out to one of the Race Committee members: Tim Tibbits, Jeff Laman, Andy Klevorn, Ken Wierenga, or Bill Dehommel.  There is usually space available to “catch a ride”. If interested, just show up around 4:30 or so and make your presence known.

Friday June 9 – “Cocktails at the Club”, y’all know the drill by now…starts about 5:30 p.m., bring an appetizer if you wish and see who is there.Saturday June 10, 2023 starting at 5:30 p.m.  The social committee will once again host a “kick-off to summer” cocktail party fundraiser. The fundraiser will benefit Ludington Schools Youth Resource Center. Mark Boon will be attending the event and speaking about all the wonderful ways the resources are distributed to our area youth.
There will be heavy appetizers and desserts served to thank the donors who generously give to this event. The event will not charge an entry fee but reservations with Sandy Gomez phone or text are encouraged so the committee can estimate food needed. 
Please show your support for this worthy cause. Donations can be mailed to LYC’s  PO Box 132 attention LYRC or brought the night of the event. The social committee will also have a donation box at the LYC bar during Friday night cocktails, Saturday dinner functions and Ferg Burgs. Checks should be made payable to the 

Ludington Schools Youth Resource Center.
Thank you all in advance for donating to this amazing and worthwhile cause.

Tuesday June 13 is FERGBURGS once again to support the Youth Sailing School.  $10 per person will get you the best burger in town and a couple of sides.  Grilling from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. unless we run out of burgers first! Members and their guests are welcome.

Thursday June 15 – 

Thursday Night Sailboat Racing- As in years past, our Offshore racing will take place on Thursday evenings with a start time of 5:30p.m. If you have any questions please reach out to one of the Race Committee members: Tim Tibbits, Jeff Laman, Andy Klevorn, Ken Wierenga, or Bill Dehommel.

Friday June 16 – “Cocktails at the Club”, y’all know the drill by now…starts about 5:30 p.m., bring an appetizer if you wish and see who is there.
Saturday June 17 – SWISS STEAK DINNER  hosted by Luci & Denny Lavis and Mom Lavis. Menu to include Swiss Steak, mashed potato and gravy, vegetable, salad, rolls, and dessert, all for $15 per person.  Social starts at 6:00 p.m. with dinner served at 7:00 p.m.  

Please call or text Sandy Gomez to make a reservation.  If you are making a reservation for other members as well as yourself, please let her know.  Reservations close Wednesday June 14 unless capacity is reached earlier.
Mark your calendars:LYC/ACS Art ShowThe Art Show returns this year on Sunday, August 20th.  Exhibits will include drawing, painting, fabric arts, ceramics, and more.  And we are adding a bake sale this year!  The bar will be open and available to sell to members and non-members.  Proceeds from booth fees, 15% of art sales, and 100% of bake sale proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society.  Artist entries are not limited to members. Volunteers are needed for set up, take down, and to man the bake sale. For information on participating, or to volunteer contact Luci Lavis or Marina McGee.

It’s been a long stretch of time since Memorial Day weekend has seen sunny skies and warm temperatures the entire weekend. 

There was a great turnout for the “Alternate Tuesday” sailing school benefit this past Tuesday.  Attendees enjoyed a great meal of shredded chicken or pork sandwiches along with fries and coleslaw.  Thanks to the crew that staged the event and all who attended to support the sailing school.
IMPORTANT NOTE:  One week from today on Saturday June 3 is a FLANK STEAK DINNER hosted by Mike and Marsha LaHaye.  Mike & Marsha have staged this dinner at the Pentwater Yacht Club many times in the past but it is a first for the LYC and is sure to be a great hit.  Don’t miss this one!!

• Menu to include:  Marinated, grilled flank steak, Party mashed potatoes, Harvard carrots, Broccoli salad, Rolls & butter. and Chocolate, almond and peanut butter Texas sheet cakes.

• This will be a $15 per person meal, cash or check.

       Please call or text Sandy Gomez to make a reservation.  If you are making a reservation  for other members as well as yourself, please let her know. 

      Reservations close Wednesday May 31.

Tuesday May 30 is FERGBURGS once again to support the Youth Sailing School.  $10 per person will get you the best burger in town and a couple of sides.  Grilling from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. unless we run out of burgers first!Members and their guests are welcome.

Friday June 2 – “Cocktails at the Club”, y’all know the drill by now…starts about 5:30 p.m., bring an appetizer    if you wish and see who is there.

Tuesday June 6 – “Alternate Tuesday” in support of the Sailing School.  Menu offering includes:  Shredded pork or chicken piled high on a toasted bun with all the condiments available, homemade french fries, and special ingredient coleslaw, all for $10 per person.  Serving from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. All proceeds go to the Sailing School. Members and their guests are welcome.

Tuesday June 6 – General Membership meeting that convenes at 7:30 p.m following the “Alternate Tuesday” sailing school benefit.

News from the Social Committee.
The social committee will once again be hosting a “kick-off to summer” cocktail party fundraiser on Saturday June 10, 2023 starting at 5:30 p.m.

The fundraiser will benefit Ludington Schools Youth Resource Center. Mark Boon will be attending the event and speaking about all the wonderful ways the resources are distributed to our area youth.
There will be heavy appetizers and desserts served to thank the donors who generously give to this event. The event will not charge an entry fee but reservations with Sandy Gomez are encouraged so the committee can estimate food needed. 
Please show your support for this worthy cause. Donations can be mailed to LYC’s  PO Box 132 attention LYRC or brought the night of the event. The social committee will also have a donation box at the LYC bar during Friday night cocktails, Saturday dinner functions and Ferg Burgs. Checks should be made payable to the 

Ludington Schools Youth Resource Center.
Thank you all in advance for donating to this amazing and worth while cause.
Mark your calendars:LYC/ACS Art ShowThe Art Show returns this year on Sunday, August 20th.  Exhibits will include drawing, painting, fabric arts, ceramics, and more.  And we are adding a bake sale this year!  The bar will be open and available to sell to members and non-members.  Proceeds from booth fees, 15% of art sales, and 100% of bake sale proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society.  Artist entries are not limited to members. Volunteers are needed for set up, take down, and to man the bake sale. For information on participating, or to volunteer contact Luci Lavis (231-843-1561 or Marina McGee (231-266-2018).

There have been a few changes to the 2023 LYC Directory so download an updated version.  As always, if you find errors please let me know.

Secretary Denny