SLYC Newsletter



2026 Memberships, Junior Sailing Registration and Annual Survey



February 19, 2026

Let’s sail like it’s 1989!


Thanks to Rob Welsh for this shot of the 1989 SLYC Junior Sailing Instructors!


Can you identify the Stony Lakers in this throwback photo? Scroll to the bottom of the newsletter for the answers. Hint: This photo contains two current SLYC board members, a spouse of a board member and three parents of 2025 Junior Sailing Instructors!


Do you have any vintage SLYC photos you’d like to share? Please submit them to slycinfo@gmail.com to be featured in our newsletters.

Newsletter Highlights:


  • 2026 Memberships will be available starting on February 22, 2026. *Please note that active memberships are required to register for programming, so please be sure to purchase your membership in advance of Junior Sailing Registration Day.
  • Junior Sailing Registration opens on March 1, 2026 at 12pm EST
  • Last Call for the annual membership survey


2026 SLYC Memberships




Memberships for the upcoming season will be available for purchase through CourtReserve starting February 22, 2026.


Stony Lake Yacht Club (SLYC) is a non-profit organization. Our membership fees are structured to cover the ongoing costs of operating the club, including property taxes, insurance, dock maintenance, garbage removal, utilities, our contribution to the ASLC bathroom facilities, etc.


Membership fees cover these core operating expenses. All members will also pay a $25 capital contribution which funds small capital improvements. Program fees are separate and are used exclusively to cover the costs of running specific programs.


If you had a membership last year, you don't need to create a new profile. Simply renew your existing account, making the registration process simpler for you and avoiding duplicate accounts in our system.


Important: If you are age 30+ and wish to enroll a child in Junior Sailing or participate in Weekend Races, you must hold either an Adult (30+) Basic or Adult (30+) Inclusive membership.




2026 Membership Structure and Fees





Adult (30+) Inclusive

Fee: $250 + $25 capital fee = $275


An Adult Inclusive membership allows full participation in all club activities, including:

  • Booking tennis and pickleball courts
  • Participating in lessons and clinics
  • Booking sailboats
  • Weekend racing
  • Attending all club functions

*Youth dependents of Adult Inclusive members may enroll in Junior Sailing lessons.





Adult (30+) Basic

Fee: $150 + $25 capital fee = $175


An Adult Basic membership allows members to:

  • Book sailboats
  • Participate in Weekend racing
  • Attend all club functions

*Youth dependents of Adult Basic members may enroll in Junior Sailing lessons.





Adult (30+) Social

Fee: $25


Adult Social members are invited to:

  • Attend the Season-Opening Cocktail Party
  • Participate in the Golf Tournament
  • Attend the Annual Dinner & Dance

*The Social membership fee has been reduced to $25 (the capital contribution amount) to encourage every adult family member to join and feel connected to the SLYC.





Young Adult (18–29)

Fee: $50 + $25 capital fee = $75


Young Adult members may:

  • Book tennis and pickleball courts
  • Participate in lessons and clinics
  • Book sailboats
  • Participate in weekend racing
  • Attend all club functions




Youth (Under 18)

Fee: $50 + $25 capital fee = $75


Youth members who are dependents of an Adult Inclusive or Adult Basic member may:

  • Enroll in Junior Sailing lessons
  • Book courts
  • Participate in clinics and lessons

*Please note: To comply with legal waiver requirements, the youth member’s legal guardian must be the holder of the Adult Basic or Adult Inclusive membership.






Junior Sailing Registration



Mark your calendars! Junior sailing registration for summer 2026 will open on Sunday, March 1 at 12pm EST. Be sure to purchase the required memberships ahead of time and register promptly to avoid disappointment. Registration will take place through CourtReserve.


2025 Membership Survey



Last chance to complete the 2025 Membership Survey! The survey is brief and anonymous, and helps guide decisions about programs, events, and priorities for this summer and beyond. Your responses will play an important role in shaping the future of our club, so we encourage every adult member to participate. If you haven’t done so already, please take a few moments to share your thoughts with us. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback!



Who’s in that photo from 1989?


Front Row: Dave Dunford, Rob Fear (Race Coach Natalie’s Dad!) and Kevin Denston

Second Row: Carol Mothersill (Race Team Logistics Manager) and Laura Koski-Harja (née Denston)

Third Row: Jennie Knox (née Welsh), Amy Drake Jacobs (Co-Director of Racquets, Mom to Cate and Anna)

Back Row: Beckie Bart (née Welsh, Commodore) and Joanna O’Callahan (née Sloane, spouse of Kevin, Member at Large and Mom to William)



SLYC would love to receive your ideas and feedback about anything and everything to do with our club — let us know what's on your mind by clicking on the green button below! All comments are anonymous so we won't be able to respond to your feedback directly, but please know that we're listening. Thank you for sharing!





Stay Safe.
SLYC Board of Directors 

SLYC is a family-friendly club with a strong sense of community, committed to providing excellent, sustainable sailing, tennis and social programs and events to meet the needs and wishes of our members.


Our volunteers and paid staff are dedicated to professional standards, which are achieved through effective leadership and skill development training, especially for younger members, to enhance their capabilities in their careers and community roles.


SLYC Board of Directors

http://www.slyc.ca/contact/