May the wind be always at your back...
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About Society of Old Salts (S.O.S.).
The Society of Old Salts (S.O.S.) is comprised of Lakeside Chautauqua's waterfront caretakers and supporters of the Lakeside Sailing Center.
S.O.S. was founded in 1991 by 26 family members. Today, the organization has approximately 300 members. The mission of S.O.S. is to provide the resources for a safe, enjoyable, and comfortable sailing club with a commitment toward continuous improvement. Members contribute the finances and countless volunteer hours to fulfill its mission. For decades, parents have taught their children to sail. Their children have taught their children, and so on. The S.O.S. strives to keep the Lakeside tradition of Lake Erie sailing alive and well for generations of Lakeside sailors young and old, male and female. |
Latest Happenings - May 2026
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Greg Holzaepfel to serve as SOS Treasurer
Greg has accepted the officer position of Treasurer. Welcome aboard, Greg! |
SOS Volunteer Day - Saturday, May 16 Help us get the Sailing Center and Lakeside and SOS watercraft ready for the upcoming summer season! Meet at the Sailing Center at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 16. We're planning to work on tasks such as inspecting Lakeside and SOS boats to see what needs to be repaired or scrapped, inspecting life vests, inflating paddleboards, and a general clean-up of the storage areas. Bring brooms, buckets, and anything else that might be helpful. Much of the work will be done indoors, so this event will be held regardless of the weather. Please RSVP by sending an email to Nancy Brucken, so we can get an idea of how many people are likely to attend. VERY IMPORTANT: Lakeside requires all volunteers to complete a background check before participating in any activities. Please go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/88M8Y6V as soon as possible, and complete the form (it will only take a few minutes). For volunteer opportunity, indicate "Other", and specify "SOS Volunteer Day" in the box. Wooden Boat Show – Radio Controlled Sailboat Races! The Western Reserve Model Yacht Club (WRMYC) is holding a radio controlled (RC) sailboat regatta during the Wooden Boat Show. The RC regatta is scheduled for Saturday afternoon, July 18th, 2026 (after the Mouse Island Race, so you should have no problem joining both activities). WRMYC will provide the RC boats and manage the races. Each boat needs a team of four participants, which will include one WRMYC member to assist in learning the controls of the boat. Anyone interested in joining a sailing team for of this unique and fun event please contact: Mike Wyatt, Regatta Manager; [email protected]; 440-478-8208 Entrants will be assigned to a team/boat, and a small fee of $15/entrant is needed to help cover the WRMYC costs for holding this event. Please reach out to Mike Wyatt prior to June 15th so that the WRMYC knows how many boats/teams will be participating. SOS and Lakeside are providing logistical support, and anyone interested in just helping out please contact Mike Haas, SOS President, at [email protected]; 724-331-6528 Season Opening Big Boat Race Saturday, June 20th Lakevue Marina (outside of Lakeside) SOS Contact: Brian Brucken; 330-620-2960; [email protected] The Season Opening Big-Boat Sailing Race, hosted by the Society of Old Salts (SOS), will take place Saturday, June 20th, weather permitting. All participants are to meet at Lakevue Marina, located one mile outside the W. Second Street Gate, at 8:00am for a Skipper’s Meeting to determine the course. The race start sequence will begin promptly at 9:30am off the Lakeside Dock. July 13th A-Gust Cup - Big Boat Race Saturday, July 11 Lakevue Marina (outside of Lakeside) SOS Contact: Brian Brucken; 330-620-2960; [email protected] The August Cup Sailing Race, hosted by the SOS, will take place Saturday, July 11th, weather permitting. All participants are to meet at Lakevue Marina, located one mile outside the W. Second Street Gate, at 8:00am for a Skipper’s Meeting to determine the course. The race start sequence will begin promptly at 9:30am off the Lakeside Dock. 2026 Membership Applications AVAILABLE HERE Join the Society of Old Salts 720 club, providing a lifetime membership of watercraft fun. Renew your support for SOS by either returning the paper form with your check to Mike Haas or using our online form at https://lakesideohio.com/about-lakeside/community-organizations/society-of-old-salts/. Each year, all 720 membership contributions go into the Endowment Account, along with all equity earnings (or losses), and is made available for lakefront capital projects. Annual membership dues go into the Restricted Account, which supports the day-to-day needs of the waterfront. We're all in this together! Anyone interested in volunteering, in some S.O.S. capacity, may contact President Mike Haas. |
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2026 Sailing Events
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Membership Information
The S.O.S. leadership team is committed to executing the mission, as it continues to look for ways to improve the Lakeside Sailing Center experience. S.O.S. is proud to serve its members and provide strategic direction for the Lakeside Sailing Center to ensure its foundation for generations to come. S.O.S. welcomes new members and thanks current members for their ongoing support of one of the most active small boat sailing centers in the country. Download the S.O.S. Membership Application and join today. Return the paper form with your check to Michael Haas or use our new online form at https://lakesideohio.com/about-lakeside/community-organizations/society-of-old-salts/.
A special "thank you" to our 720 Lifetime Members!
A special "thank you" to our 720 Lifetime Members!
Kids Setting Sail
Because sailing is something for everyone ... at every age.
The KIDS SETTING SAIL program is a FREE opportunity for the next generation of sailors to take a sailboat ride with an experienced S.O.S. volunteer. Watch for further details about the start date.
Congrats, KSS, on such an important milestone!
On Sunday, August 11, 2019, the 10,000th future sailor had the thrill of a Sunfish ride! The popular Kids Setting Sail program began in 2003.
On Sunday, August 11, 2019, the 10,000th future sailor had the thrill of a Sunfish ride! The popular Kids Setting Sail program began in 2003.
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Old Salts & New Salts |
Lakeside Races
Lakeside sailors may participate in individual and big boat races throughout the season. Watch for details.
Mouse Island Race
Saturday - July 18th
The 34st Annual Mouse Island Sailing Race will take place at 9 a.m., weather permitting. Registration begins at 8 am. There will be three classes offered, including Single-Handed Sunfish, Double-Handed Sunfish and Single-Handed Laser. All age groups will sail together. The course will start at the Lakeside Sailing Center (LSC), sail around Mouse Island and back to Lakeside. The race is approximately two to three hours. Novice sailors should partner with experienced sailors. Registration is free and will begin at 8 a.m. at the LSC. This race is organized by the LSC and the Society of Old Salts (S.O.S.).
Lakeside Sailing Regatta
July 25th and 26th
The colorful 49th Annual Lakeside Sailing Regatta will take place over two days at the waterfront. Registration begins at 7:30 am on Saturday. Jr. Sailing begins at 9 am. Senior Sunfish and Laser begins at 11:30 am. Both novice and experienced sailors will gather to compete in four classes: Junior Sunfish, Senior Sunfish, Double-Handed Sunfish and Single-Handed Laser. If you're not participating as a sailor, join the fun as a spectator and watch from the Dock on the morning of the event.
Mouse Island Race
Saturday - July 18th
The 34st Annual Mouse Island Sailing Race will take place at 9 a.m., weather permitting. Registration begins at 8 am. There will be three classes offered, including Single-Handed Sunfish, Double-Handed Sunfish and Single-Handed Laser. All age groups will sail together. The course will start at the Lakeside Sailing Center (LSC), sail around Mouse Island and back to Lakeside. The race is approximately two to three hours. Novice sailors should partner with experienced sailors. Registration is free and will begin at 8 a.m. at the LSC. This race is organized by the LSC and the Society of Old Salts (S.O.S.).
Lakeside Sailing Regatta
July 25th and 26th
The colorful 49th Annual Lakeside Sailing Regatta will take place over two days at the waterfront. Registration begins at 7:30 am on Saturday. Jr. Sailing begins at 9 am. Senior Sunfish and Laser begins at 11:30 am. Both novice and experienced sailors will gather to compete in four classes: Junior Sunfish, Senior Sunfish, Double-Handed Sunfish and Single-Handed Laser. If you're not participating as a sailor, join the fun as a spectator and watch from the Dock on the morning of the event.
Get In Touch.
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Questions about S.O.S.? Contact S.O.S. President Michael Haas, 724-331-6528, [email protected].
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