2025 PC Lang Ryder Hot Shot Award Recipient is Jake Homberger
Past Commodore Lang Ryder served as the 71st Commodore of Lauderdale Yacht Club. He passed away in March 2023. He was a beloved and active member of LYC, and a passionate supporter of the LYC Sailing Foundation (LYCSF). To honor PC Ryder’s generosity, passion for youth sailing, especially competitive junior sailboat racing, LYCSF in partnership […]
2025 Military Child of the Year for National Guard – Operation Homefront
When Emily Baldeosingh was born, her father looked at her and said, “She is special. She is going to be something someday.” He was right. In addition to being a leader, athlete, and honor student. She is also the Operation Homefront 2025 Military Child of the Year® for the National Guard. Read more here: https://operationhomefront.org/2025-military-child-of-the-year-for-national-guard/
SONGS & STORIES CONCERTS RAISE MORE THAN $130K TO SUPPORT CHILDREN
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FLIBS Raffle Raises Nearly $11,000 to Support Lauderdale Yacht Club Sailing Foundation
Fort Lauderdale, FL – November 1, 2024 – The Lauderdale Yacht Club Sailing Foundation (LYCSF) is thrilled to announce the success of the recent “A Boat Load of Fun” raffle held at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), which raised nearly $11,000 for the Foundation’s mission. The raffle kicked off with a welcome party […]
An Evening with National Security Expert William Evanina
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MOAA Member Teaches Gold Star Kids to Sail – MOAA
Retired Army Col. Patrick Powers’ passion for sailing was born at summer camp when he was a boy and grew when an uncle took him on a sailing weekend. He said he had the good fortune of marrying into a sailing family, which allowed him to become such a proficient sailor that he’s been racing […]
LYC Sailing Foundation Receives Grant from Community Foundation of Broward to Expand Youth Sailing in Broward County
[Fort Lauderdale, FL] – The LYC Sailing Foundation (LYCSF) is thrilled to announce a generous $10,000grant from the Community Foundation of Broward. This impactful contribution will allow LYCSF to expand its youth sailing programs, providing educational and leadership opportunities through sailing for 60 underserved children in Broward County. “We are incredibly grateful for the support […]
LYC Sailing Foundation Hosts Successful 4th Annual Evening Honoring the US Military
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The Inaugural Lang Ryder Hot Shot Award Winner is Junior Sailor Cody Roe!
In March of 2023, The Lauderdale Yacht Club Sailing Foundation (LYCSF) lost a dear friend and board member Lang Ryder. Lang was a good friend to so many and a dedicated leader in so many ways including to the LYCSF. His knowledge and leadership were blessings to all who knew him and his sailing, boating and […]
Congratulations, Erika!
Erika Reineke, a past scholarship recipient and strong supporter of the Lauderdale Yacht Club Sailing Foundation, is going to the Olympics! In the last 18 months alone, she has accrued more than 500 volunteer hours educating and supporting the young sailors in our programs. We are grateful for all she does for us, and we’re […]
