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 - June 2025
Tom Prior to serve as
Vice President Tom Prior has accepted the officer position of Vice President. Welcome aboard, Tom! |
Lakeside Sailing Regatta
The 48th (2025) annual Lakeside Regatta will be held Saturday and Sunday, July 26th and 27th. Friday, July 25- 5:50pm – Sailing with a Champ Junior sailors (15 and under) are invited to participate in a series of short races where they will skipper a sunfish that is crewed by a sailing instructor or past regatta winner. Hot dogs and ice cream will follow. For more information or to register contact [email protected]. Saturday, July 26 – Registration and Races Registration will take place from 7:30am-8:30am at the Lakeside Sailing Center, followed immediately by a captain’s meeting 9:00 am – Junior Sunfish (age 15 and under) 11:30 am – Senior Sunfish and Laser 2:00 pm – Double-Handed Sunfish SOS Potluck Picnic – 6:00 pm – Lakeside Pavilion Open to all SOS members, regatta participants, sailing center staff, and the families of all. Please bring a side dish to share with 6-8 people. SOS will provide fried chicken, red potatoes, and cupcakes, with Lakeside furnishing water and lemonade. SOS will also provide plates, cups, and cutlery. Sunday, July 27th - Races 11:30 am – Junior Sunfish 1:30 pm – Senior Sunfish and Laser Awards Ceremony – 4:00 pm on the Pavilion Awards for the regatta, Mouse Island race, and Mouse Island Challenge were presented, and a group photo will be taken afterward at the sailing center. 2025 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 Carolyn Fleischer 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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2025 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 Carolyn Fleischer 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
July 19th
The 33st 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 26th and 27th
The colorful 48th 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
July 19th
The 33st 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 26th and 27th
The colorful 48th 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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