South Shore Yacht Club Junior Program Builds Community and Sailing Skills
The South Shore Yacht Club Junior Program has been an integral part of Milwaukee, Wisconsin's sailing community since 1935, when Past Commodore William "Bill" J. Lawrie and Albert Nickel founded it to foster youth sailing.
From humble beginnings in Lawrie's basement, the program has grown tremendously through the...South Shore Yacht Club Junior Program Builds Community and Sailing Skills
The South Shore Yacht Club Junior Program has been an integral part of Milwaukee, Wisconsin's sailing community since 1935, when Past Commodore William "Bill" J. Lawrie and Albert Nickel founded it to foster youth sailing.
From humble beginnings in Lawrie's basement, the program has grown tremendously through the dedication of countless volunteers and leaders.
For decades, young sailors gathered wherever space was available – from a simple shed to the club's basement – until 2006, when members realized their dream of building a dedicated clubhouse after years of fundraising.
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