In
1982, LMYC was accepted as a member of I.L.Y.A.. (Inter Lakes Yachting
Association) a huge body of fresh water based clubs mostly in Lake
Erie.
During
the 1980”s there was a great deal of change at LMYC. Steel
pilings replaced the old wooden ones and the wooden docks gave
way to steel docks with wood decking. Water
and electricity was supported at the docks. With manicured lawns,
landscaping and pea gravel walks along the harbor, the place acquired
a new “Out of the Mud” look.
In
1987 the old house by the highway on LMYC property was bulldozed and
the lane from the highway to the clubhouse became two lanes, which were
long and
unpaved. During the late 1980’s and early 1990’s other changes occurred. The
balky old pump-out was replaced by a high tech machine and enclosed in a shelter.
A proper furnace replaced the old oil heater. A shower was added and Central
Air became a reality.
The
Blessing of the Fleet was first held on May 29th 1988. Ninety-one
boats registered from surrounding areas and cosponsored by Sun
Parlour Club and LMYC. The organizers of the first event were Ralph
Kepran and John Geary Senior. |
