Lake Sunapee Yacht Club

What Lake Sunapee Yacht Club does

Lake Sunapee Yacht Club (LSYC) is a private, member-owned recreational yacht club founded in 1902 and located on the western shore of Lake Sunapee at 34 Stone End Road, Sunapee, New Hampshire. The club operates seasonally from late June through Labor Day, offering sailing, tennis, swimming, dining, and social programming to a closed membership of over 400 families that has grown from the original 40 to 50 founding families. Sailing is the core activity, anchored by the Lake Sunapee Star Fleet (chartered February 1, 1939 under the International Star Class Yacht Racing Association, and recognized as the world's largest freshwater Star Fleet by the 1980s), a Cruising Fleet racing every Wednesday evening from late May to early September, a Junior Yacht Club program for youth sailors as young as age 3, and annual regattas including the Lake Sunapee Star Open (in its 60th year in 2025) and the Rig-It-Up Regatta. Supporting amenities include five green clay tennis courts with a full-time pro, a swim program with lessons and a competitive team, full-service dining six days a week, a staffed Commodore's Lounge, and private event hosting for up to 300 guests.

Name

Lake Sunapee Yacht Club

Legal name

Lake Sunapee Yacht Club

Website

https://lsyc.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1902

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lake Sunapee Yacht Club is a private, member-owned seasonal yacht club in Sunapee, New Hampshire, founded in 1902, serving over 400 member families with sailing, tennis, swimming, dining, and social programming from late June through Labor Day.

Ownership category

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Product category

Private Membership Club

NAICS

Marinas (713930)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKABAH

Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Professional Sports Teams & Clubs

SECONDARYTHAJAJAG

Sailing Experiences (Lessons, Regattas, Day Sails)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Marine & Water Experiences (Boat Tours, Diving, Snorkeling, Fishing)

Keywords

• Private yacht club
• Sailing programs
• Membership club
• Tennis facilities
• Sailing regattas

Headquarters

HQ city

Sunapee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Private membership club generating revenue from annual membership dues. Membership is limited and selective, requiring sponsorship by existing long-term members.
2. Dining and Beverage Services: Full-service dining operations including Wednesday family nights, Friday tavern nights, Saturday events, lunch six days a week, and a staffed Commodore's Lounge with alcohol service Tuesday through Sunday afternoons and evenings.
3. Private Events and Functions: Catering and venue services for private functions including weddings, baby showers, and company outings for up to 300 guests, with professional staff providing event catering.
4. Reciprocity Fees: Revenue from reciprocal yacht club members visiting LSYC, subject to 22% service charge and 3% convenience fee on all expenditures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Lake Sunapee Yacht Club is a private, member-owned yacht club founded in 1902 on Lake Sunapee in Sunapee, New Hampshire. It sells memberships that grant access to sailing programs (Junior Sailing, Star Fleet, Cruising Fleet), swimming lessons and team activities, tennis on five green clay courts, full-service dining, social events, and private function hosting. The club is seasonal, operating late June through Labor Day, and limits membership to over 400 families with a selective admission process requiring sponsorship by current members.

Product overview

Lake Sunapee Yacht Club is a private, family-focused, summer-only club founded in 1902, offering sailing, swimming, and tennis activities. The club operates with sailing as its primary focus, featuring the Star Fleet (the world's largest freshwater Star Fleet since the 1980s), Cruising Fleet, and Junior Sailing programs. Additional offerings include swimming lessons and team activities, tennis on five green clay courts, and full-service dining with evening meals and bar facilities. The club hosts major regattas including the annual Lake Sunapee Open and Rig-It-Up Regatta, along with seasonal social events and private function hosting for up to 300 guests. Membership is limited to over 400 members with reciprocal arrangements for other yacht club members during the season (late June through Labor Day).

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Products and services

• Sailing Programs Comprehensive sailing programs including Junior Yacht Club (JYC) sailing lessons for youth, Star Fleet competitive racing (chartered 1939), Cruising Fleet for leisurely racing, and organized regattas such as the Lake Sunapee Open and Rig-It-Up Regatta. Targeted at members of all skill levels.
• Swimming Programs Swim lessons for all ages and abilities offered twice weekly, private lessons, and a swim team practicing three times weekly with 2-3 intersquad swim meets per summer. Annual events include Reds and Blues competition and Swim-a-Thon. Targeted at member families and youth.
• Tennis Programs Tennis activities with five green clay courts, one full-time tennis pro, weekly drill sessions and round robins (women's, men's, and mixed), youth lessons, and the Annual Club Championships tournament. Targeted at members of all skill levels.
• Dining Services Full-service dining including Wednesday family night buffet, Friday Tavern Night, Saturday evening events, lunch six days a week, and a staffed Commodore Lounge with alcohol service. Mediterranean Revival style architecture. Targeted at club members and their guests.
• Club Events and Private Functions Seasonal events including Season Opening Welcome Celebration, 4th of July Family Cookout, Reds & Blues Youth Competition, Wine Pairing Dinner, Commodores' Ball, and private functions (weddings, showers, company outings) for up to 300 guests with on-site catering.
• Star Fleet Racing The Lake Sunapee Star Fleet, chartered February 1, 1939, under the International Star Class Yacht Racing Association. Weekly weekend races from June through Labor Day, culminating in the Lake Sunapee Open held during first week of August attracting World Champions from the Northeastern U.S. and Eastern Canada.
• Lake Sunapee Open Regatta Annual prestigious Star Class sailing regatta featuring the NextGen Under 25 Star Regatta and main competition. Includes continental breakfast, sailors meeting, spectator boat excursions, cocktail reception, and famous steak dinner. Targeted at competitive Star Class sailors.
• Rig-It-Up Regatta Youth sailing regatta for sailors ages 18 and under, featuring 420 Class and Optimist Class competitions using club boats. Includes boat washing inspection, skippers meeting, races, and awards ceremony. Entry fee $40 per person includes lunch, refreshments, and awards.
• Club Membership Private membership program requiring proposal by two current members (minimum 5-year tenure) with 4-5 supporting letters. Limited membership with over 400 current members. Reciprocity available for recognized yacht club members during the season (late June through Labor Day). Annual dues structure.

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Mustang SurvivalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor for the Lake Sunapee Open regatta awards and prize package. Supports Star sailing and helps make the regatta rewarding for competitors.
• Lake Sunapee Cruising FleetcoreOthers · 1 January 2025A non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to sailboat racing on Lake Sunapee since 1984. Races held every Wednesday evening and 5 Sunday afternoons from late May to early September. LSYC hosts this fleet as part of its sailing community.
• International Star Class Yacht Racing AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1939Lake Sunapee Star Fleet was chartered on February 1, 1939 under the Twelfth District of the International Star Class Yacht Racing Association. Part of the broader Star Class sailing organization which was an Olympic class until 2012.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Larchmont Yacht Club: Private yacht club in Larchmont, New York with extensive competitive sailing programs including Star Fleet activity. Shares LSYC's sailing-centric identity, seasonal operation, and family membership structure in the greater New York/Long Island Sound sailing corridor.
• Edgartown Yacht Club: Seasonal private yacht club in Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard with competitive sailing and family-oriented programming. Comparable to LSYC in its seasonal operating model, sailing-centered identity, and selective membership structure serving affluent coastal families.
• Boston Yacht Club: Private yacht club in Marblehead, Massachusetts with a strong sailing and racing heritage. Comparable to LSYC in its focus on competitive sailing programs, family membership, and New England regional positioning.
• Eastern Yacht Club: Established private yacht club in Marblehead, Massachusetts with a deep competitive sailing heritage and seasonal New England operation. Directly comparable to LSYC in sailing-centric programming, family membership model, and regional New England footprint.
• Newport Yacht Club: Private yacht club in Newport, Rhode Island with deep competitive sailing roots and a family membership base. Comparable to LSYC in sailing program emphasis and New England coastal/inland lake recreational setting.
• Nantucket Yacht Club: Seasonal private yacht club in Nantucket, Massachusetts with a heritage sailing identity and selective membership. Similar to LSYC in its summer-only operations, sailing-anchored programming, and selective family membership for an affluent coastal demographic.
• Indian Harbor Yacht Club: Private yacht club in Greenwich, Connecticut with a long-standing sailing tradition and family-oriented membership. Comparable to LSYC in its sailing heritage, selective membership, and multi-generational member engagement model.
• Ida Lewis Yacht Club: Private yacht club in Newport, Rhode Island with a strong competitive sailing program including youth and women's sailing. Comparable to LSYC in its emphasis on competitive sailing fleets, junior sailing development, and New England sailing community participation.
• Vineyard Haven Yacht Club: Seasonal private yacht club in Vineyard Haven on Martha's Vineyard with a focus on sailing, racing, and family activities. Closely matches LSYC's profile as a smaller, family-oriented New England seasonal yacht club with sailing as its anchor activity.

Broad incumbents

• New York Yacht Club: One of the most prestigious and established private yacht clubs in the United States, founded in 1844, with a broader and more elite sailing and social portfolio. A broad incumbent relative to LSYC, sharing the competitive sailing heritage and selective membership model but operating at a larger scale with a more nationally prominent profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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