Commodore’s Welcome

Welcome to 2025; the 90th year of the Clear Lake Yacht Club! For 89 years the CLYC has been an inspiration in the sailing community both regionally and nationally, receiving recognition for successfully hosting the highest level of racing events!  In 2025, our members with the assistance of our beloved community will host the ILYA E Scow Invitational. Yet another example of commitment to both the sailing community and the town we love! Our Club is not solely about sailboat racing; we have many members who enjoy our unique and active social schedule; that schedule is full in 2025 and will provide a great experience for all!

I am humbled and honored to have been chosen as Commodore for 2025. For 32 years I’ve been a member of the CLYC.  After moving at a young age from New Jersey, I joined the CLYC in the X boat fleet where lifelong friendships were made. After the X boats I was given the opportunity to crew in every fleet the Club had to offer; the members of those fleets were, and still are, exuberant about involving new people in their respective fleets! Today, I actively race the MC scow on the local, Regional and National level, crew locally when needed and recently I was approved as a USSailing Certified Judge. My children have now become involved in sailing, carrying on a family tradition, now in its 4th generation, making me extremely proud. 

Thanks to our fantastic membership, 2025 promises to be a year filled with many wonderful experiences and opportunities.  Together we’ll continue the fine tradition of the Clear Lake Yacht Club and build new traditions which will last for many years to come! 

Dan Allen
2025 Commodore