North Channel Yacht Club Membership Roster 2025

Commodore Bill Burkhardt Susan and I recently got re acquainted with boating PK

(Post Kids). We always loved the lake and being out with friends on the water. We had been by and/or visited the North Channel Yacht Club, (NCYC) and were always taken by the beauty and charm of the island. Never did I think we would ever become members. Then one fateful day, then Commodore Randy Pagel invited us to the island for a visit. Shortly thereafter hounded us relentlessly to join. Looking back, we were nervous and not sure if we were “Yacht Club” people. Once we joined, we found the people were warmer and more welcoming than we could have ever imagined. We were both amazed at the comradery and teamwork displayed by the membership. One of my first memories would happen during, and directly after a storm. That evening, once the storm passed, the island looked like a war zone. Yet the next morning when we awoke, (rather late I might add), it was “like it never happened.” We were so impressed with the community that is NCYC that at that point we were all in. This has led to both Susan and I serving on the First Mates and NCYC Boards. Our membership has been a rich and rewarding experience for both of us. As your Rear Commodore, I vow to keep the welcoming and fun spirit of the club alive and well. If you are a newer member, get involved you will not regret it. Start small if you want, the rest will come naturally. The 4