Lake Yosemite

It was a short sailing season for the Lake Yosemite Sailing Association; however, the crowd who attended the Annual Awards Night was out in force. The reservations-only Asian dinner served nearly 70 people and the weather accommodated the crowd with an excellent evening by the lake. First place in the racing season went to Jerry Johnson, who…

1967 was an incredible year to say the least. Not far away, in San Francisco, more than 100,000 people converged on the Haight-Ashbury…

It is amazing when events like the Merced County Historical Society's Bill Kirby Western BBQ keep getting better with each passing year. Last…

The 31st annual Bill Kirby Western Barbecue at Lake Yosemite was a sold-out success with the many supporters of the Merced County Historical Society and Courthouse Museum filling up a picturesque cove at Lake Yosemite for a night of fabulous dining, lively fundraising and great conversation. All the proceeds benefit the…

Jerry Rokes is the old sailor at Sail Camp, keeping a watchful eye on the kids and the boats. He will turn 89 in September, and he’s been…

The ranks were thin as the sailors at Lake Yosemite turned out for the first race of the season. These people were members of the Lake Yosemite…

There are those who may recall the Rag Doll — the Ghost Ship of Lake Yosemite. Years ago, there was a 1959, all-wood, Halberg 25 sailboat from Sweden which was brought to Lake Yosemite from the Bay Area by its owner. The sailboat was actually only 25 feet at the waterline, but 29 feet on the deck. She was a sleek sailboat built in Nordic…

Lake Yosemite will remain open to the public over the Memorial Day weekend with various precautions in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.…

Blues guitar slinger Steve “Mouse” Johnson & Those BOBtones ring the ships bells to cast away summer with special guests and new tunes on Saturday,…

The Lake Yosemite Sailing Association held their annual Shrimp Feed last Saturday. Held on the shores of Lake Yosemite, the event coincided with beautifully clear skies and cooling winds. A capacity crowd showed up to support the club’s numerous community activities. While the scrumptious seafood was the evening’s highlight, there…