The S.O.S. leadership team is committed to executing the S.O.S. 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 HERE.
Renew your support for SOS by either returning the paper form with your check to Carolyn Fleischer or using our new 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.
Recent and Annual Projects
Purchase additional SUPs for Lakeside rental fleet
New storage racks added next to hotel
Maintenance/repair of all SOS watercraft hulls and sailboat gear
The storage racks and watercraft generate more than $10K for Lakeside annually.
While 720 memberships fund the endowment for lakefront capital projects,
other contributions go to ongoing maintenance of the sailing program.
Watercraft Usage Rules (2025)
Many thanks to those SOS members who donate time and expertise
to keep the program running!
Download the S.O.S. Membership Application and join today.
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 HERE.
Renew your support for SOS by either returning the paper form with your check to Carolyn Fleischer or using our new 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.
Recent and Annual Projects
Purchase additional SUPs for Lakeside rental fleet
New storage racks added next to hotel
Maintenance/repair of all SOS watercraft hulls and sailboat gear
The storage racks and watercraft generate more than $10K for Lakeside annually.
While 720 memberships fund the endowment for lakefront capital projects,
other contributions go to ongoing maintenance of the sailing program.
Watercraft Usage Rules (2025)
- SOS membership levels will remain at $25, $50, $100 and $720 Lifetime Memberships
- Complimentary watercraft usage begins at the $100 membership level, after a 2-week waiting period for new members
- $720 Lifetime Members receive complimentary watercraft usage immediately
- You must use your own watercraft first
- 1-hour time limit
- Maximum of 1 watercraft at a time. However, Lakeside, at its discretion, may allow up to two watercraft to be used at a time depending, for example, on availability of equipment and staff. Available for immediate family only
- Special arrangements by approval only
Many thanks to those SOS members who donate time and expertise
to keep the program running!
Download the S.O.S. Membership Application and join today.