North Flathead Yacht Club

Yacht Club

History Continuted

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Ed and Nancy Gilliland work with buoys before a race	Ed Gilliland climbs the mast for a fellow club member Ed

Ed along with Pat Sherlock and Jeff Fisher, pose for a photo at the first club banquet

The first Montana Cup Championships were hosted by NFYC in 1977. Pat Sherlock presents Commodore Chuck Underwood with the trophy. Nice socks Pat!

Aerial photo of the club in 1982	Happy Jim Lekander receiving his trophy

Chuck Mercord receives a trophy in his early days as a club member, while his son, Brad was learning the art of sailing in an Opti.

We've had our share of storms over the years, accompanied by big rollers from the south	NFYC hosted the Thistle Nationals in 1983, where these sailors were seen having a little trouble.

In 1987, our current clubhouse was built and dedicated on July 4th. Art Thompson was Commodore.

In 1992, a new section of docks and slips were built. Ken Yachechak was Commodore. Dock work never seems to end.	1998 saw the installation of the new concrete panel seawall. Trevon Baker was Commodore.