Oneida Lake Sailing Club :::

The Oneida Lake Sailing Club is a family oriented group of sailors sailing out of South Bay at the eastern end of Oneida Lake in central New York State. Our club is located at Oneida Lake Marina, but we have members at Callahan's Marina, Pier 31 and other marinas at the east end of the lake. Club activities include cruising, racing, sail training and social activities. Our activities run year round with parties and winter training sessions as well as events during the sailing season.

The Oneida Lake Sailing Club(OLSC) was originated by Mike Perretta and Bernie Rymarchyk, two engineers from the Syracuse area who enjoyed sailing and kept their boats docked at the Oneida Lake Marina. A constitution and by-laws were created for the club during the winter of 1971-1972 and by November, a roster of members included 31 sailboats.

Club headquarters has always been at the Oneida Lake Marina at the southeast corner of Oneida Lake on Route 31 approximately 1/4 of a mile from the South Bay stop light at the Route 13 intersection. Oneida Lake Marina is where the Boathouse is located, which is built over an old canal lock located where the "New" (1877) Oneida Lake Canal from the Erie and Durhamville entered Oneida Lake. OLSC includes members from three different marinas, home of the club-Oneida Lake Marina, Callahan's Marina, and Johnnies Pier 31 Marina.

OLSC membership stands at some 70+ members today. The size of sailboats owned by members averages 26 to 27 feet, but also includes powerboats as well, all boaters are welcome to join the club.

We are now officially a Cooperating Group with Boat U.S. We have additional materials to hand out to members. When you renew your membership in Boat U.S. give them our Group Number: GA84636B to renew your membership for half price.