Excerpt from the 50th anniversary publication of the Clear Lake Yacht Club (1985)
Written by MaryAnn Sanchez-Jones. Edited by Barbara Nicholas.
The momentum of sailing enthusiasm may have sagged for a short time, but it was never entirely lost. In 1933, when Dr. William W. Egloff bought a new Johnson Class “X”, the spark of his enthusiasm ignited that of others and a few modern sailboats now appeared upon the lake.
Two years later, in 1935, L.F. “Cookie” Cook, along with Dr. Egloff, Dud and Em Decker, Thorkel Sondrol, Jr., Lyman Harris, Ralph Anderson, Bill and Jim Wagner and many others established the Clear Lake Yacht Club. The aim and purpose of the organization was, “..to promote clean sportsmanship and competitive spirit among boat owners and sailors; to teach respect for water safety to all lovers of one of the oldest sports; -the racing of sailboats.”
Contact Info
Address:
103 Main Ave, Clear Lake, IA, United States, Iowa
Phone: (641) 357-8001
Email: oltrogge@clyciowa.com
Website: www.clyciowa.com
