It’s that time of year again! Please watch your email for your 2026 Annual Dues notice and return payment as soon as possible.
The Water has Returned
The 2025 drawdown at Lake Sinclair seemed like it would never end. The official “refill” date was December 1, but the unseasonable lack of rainfall kept the lake lower than usual until towards the end of December.
But now it’s back to nearly full and the club pontoon boat is returning this week. If your boat was tied out during the drawdown, it’s time to return it to it’s normal slip. And slip holders with boats on trailers can relaunch as soon as they are ready.
For Sale: 2023 ComPac SunDay Cat, $14,950
The sailboat is a 2023 SunDay Cat, built by Com-Pac Yachts (Hutchins Co., Inc). Specs are as follows:
LOA 17′ 4″
LWL 15′ 0″
Beam 7′ 3″
Draft board up 14″
Draft board down 54″
Displacement 1500 lbs
Sail Area 150 sq ft
Gaff rigging
Including in the sale of the boat is a 2023 Magic Tilt Trailer and a 2023 Torqeedo Travel 1103 CS Electric Motor.
All are in excellent condition.
The boat is in slip E46 at Safe Harbor Trade Winds Marina, 5577 Marina Parkway, Appling GA. The trailer is stored in TS45 at Safe Harbor.
The original cost of the boat, trailer, and motor, delivered to Safe Harbor, was $34,086.
I offer the boat, trailer, and motor, at $14,950.
Also listed at Snug Harbor Marine.
Best,
Dave Benson
1031 Oliver Lane
Greensboro, GA 30642
203.722.1826
Sinclair Challenge
The OSYC Lake Sinclair Challenge
2025 Results
The Lake Sinclair Challenge is a fixed-course, self-timed, long-distance challenge open to any sailing vessel on Lake Sinclair.
| Date | Raw Time | Boat | Crew |
| 9March2025 | 1:58:22 | S2-6.9 | Tim Vacula, Barbara Funke, Jay Harrell |
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Continue reading Sinclair ChallengeSOLD: 1996 Hunter 26, $8500
1996 Hunter 26 with Hunter Majic Tilt Trailer
2019 Mercury 8.0 hp Electric Start Outboard
Raymarine Dragonfly 4 Chart and GPS
2024 Cruiser Quest Rules
It is a contest, not a race. The goal is to earn as many points as possible between October 15 of the previous year and October 15 of the current year.
2024 Rules
Complete any of the CRUISES & Skills listed in the Tables of each, keep a log and report them by sending an email to the group (osyc@googlegroups.com) including, but not limited to, the dates of the cruise and the destination.
- To get destination credit, more than 50% of the distance must be under sail on a round trip from the OSYC buoy and back to the OSYC buoy.
- There will be no limits for repeat credits for destinations or skills scores.
- Repeat credits for the same cruise or skill must be completed on different days.
- Click here for a list of current scores (pending).
- Click here for an Excel spreadsheet used for keeping track of scores.
- Click here for a printable scoresheet (pdf) for keeping track of scores.
Beginning of Fall Celebration at OSYC
It was a perfect fall day, not too hot and not too cold. Tim did a fantastic job cooking the pork, some of the best I’ve ever had. The side dishes were just as good. Desserts included Mike Wisdom’s homemade ice cream. Many expressed how great it was to be able to get together again and enjoy each others’ company as well as the good food.
–Jimmy
Club Sailing Report, Oct 10, 2021
It was a beautiful day for a sail on Lake Sinclair. Although the wind was light, it was mostly present at gentle 5-7 mph from the north, skies were partly cloudly/mostly sunny, and temperature was warm but not hot.
Continue reading Club Sailing Report, Oct 10, 20212021 Wild Turkey Regatta
This past weekend the club hosted our annual Thistle regatta, dubbed the “Wild Turkey”. (Rumor has it, that was the prize back in the old days) Despite the truly daunting forecast (i.e. “hot, humid, and no wind”), six boats made the trek down to Lake Sinclair and managed to put in 3 races on Saturday and 2 more on Sunday morning. Yes, the wind was light but it was enough for Thistles and it held a relatively steady direction. Below are a few pictures for your enjoyment.
