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A lack of interest sends the idea down the drain.
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Up until this time, New York Club ruled the yacht club.
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Due to high demand, group gets together to discuss the possibility of a Yacht Club.
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With the invention of cars, the idea of a Yacht Club gets side-tracked yet again.
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A bunch of eager sailors meet at Nita Seeman's cottage on Given's Point (now near OBW) to get this idea back on track.
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At this time, only 3 classes of boats were racing.
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The OYC is moved to Gull Point State Park Lodge.
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During World War II, the OYC is mostly run by girls and young women, famously taking the name of "Okoboji's Women's Navy."
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New clubhouse is built next to the New Inn, on Dixon's Beach. The entire building measures 40'x60'.
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Clubhouse grounds bought at the present location of the OYC, on South Manhattan Beach.
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Over $1,000,000 is raised by avid sailors and enthusiasts in an effort to build and expand.
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Construction of the clubhouse is finished on the S. Manhattan site.
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The OYC has over 500 members and it contains 65 registered sailboats. It is famous the their popular Friday Night Socials, and they continue to have dedicated support from the people of our Lakes region.
