The Inter-Lake Yachtsmen’s Fund Page

08/06/2025

Good Luck to all of our I-LYA/Area E juniors in SF!
https://sanduskyregister.com/news/615492/sandusky-sailing-squad-makes-history/

12/13/2024

Team "Your Mom," winners of the Corinthian Spirit Award at this year's NYYC Women's Championship "pays it forward," sharing their success to help grow the next generation of sailors!
We were honored to support the family team of Heidi Backus, Amy Backus, Liz Barker, and Megan Tracy with a grant from the Fund towards their regatta expenses.

Newport, R.I. — Kindness on the racecourse, especially in the heat of battle, is a good indication of overall character. Nonetheless, it was a surprise when the team composed of Heidi Backus Riddle and her three sisters, which won the Corinthian Spirit award at the New York Yacht Club Women’s C...

07/25/2024

2024 Lightning Youth World Championship in Algarrobo, Chile started yesterday. Sailors enjoyed the RC Mini Worlds, opening ceremony, and dinner together.
Katherine Starck of BCC /Cleveland Yachting Club took first place.
Racing began today! Follow our two Area E teams here: 👏 Results and updates will be available on https://www.yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm

Katherine from Team CAN - Robinson, won the RC Mini Worlds

07/24/2024

Took a minute to find the trophy, but tonight at the opening of Interlake Nationals... here's Vincent Ireland receiving the Commodore Ed Theisen Trophy for the Area E Sears Champion. Vincent, his crew, and the second qualifying team will be supported by the Fund at the Chubb US Triplehanded Championship in San Diego in 2 weeks!

07/23/2024

Congratulations to the crew of Kinsail on your 3rd place finish in the 100th Port Huron Mac!
This boat is filled with former (and future) I-LYA juniors!
Building the sport!

07/23/2024

Congratulations to Team Spaceman Spiff on winning the Corinthian Award in the 100th Port Huron Mac Race!
Perfect example of family sailing!
(too many I-LYF supporters and I-LYA former junior sailors on this crew to mention without missing someone)

07/13/2024

Did you know 2024 Opti Nationals are in our own backyard this month? Any one looking volunteer and be a part of this amazing event please message Jill Schaefer Treece

Mark your Calendars! 2024 Opti Nationals will be hosted by the Sandusky Sailing Club in Sandusky, OH

Team Race Nationals: July 23-25
Girls Nationals: July 26
Fleet Nationals: July 27-30

More information at: https://usoda.org/blog-post/FdMf28f6x0

06/30/2024

Update from the NYYC Women's Championship...

06/30/2024

Two days in and Team "Your Mom" is holding their own! We are proud to support these ladies as they represent the Great Lakes in this prestigious event!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EU7zg8T0K3Xqsy-f6z-HyFiItfPHSFNJTBMXhy90qp8/edit?usp=sharing

06/28/2024

Congratulations to 2005 I-LYA Commodore Heidi Backus and her all family crew from VBC - all former I-LYA junior sailors - on a great first day at this year's NYYC Women's Championship.

06/06/2024

Planning to travel to a regatta this summer?
The Inter-Lake Yachtsmen's Fund has established the JUNIOR TRAVEL GRANTS of up to $300 to encourage I-LYA Junior sailors to venture outside of I-LYA to participate in upper-level regattas and events with the goal of advancing their education and skills in sail racing.
Click below to apply:- it just that easy!!

Grant Terms: The INTER-LAKE YACHTSMEN’S FUND has established the JUNIOR TRAVEL GRANTS of up to $300 to encourage I-LYA juniors to venture outside of I-LYA to participate in upper-level regattas and events with the goal of advancing their education and skills in sail racing. EVENT QUALIFICATIONS : ...