07.08.2026 Featured Story Clear sailing for the Menantic Yacht Club The weather forecast for the Menantic Yacht Club’s second series of Sunfish races this past Sunday called for light winds, rain and much cooler temps compared to the 100-plus-degree...
03.28.2026 Featured Story Shelter Island Reporter obituary: Gayle Bacon Gurney Gayle Bacon Gurney passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026. Gayle was born on April 20, 1947, to Doris Blye Bacon and David Happersett Bacon in Wilmington, Del. Gayle...
02.17.2026 Featured Story When their boats can’t float, Shelter Island sailors glide The winter of 1934 on Shelter Island was cold, cold, cold. Did we mention cold? While Islanders stayed close to their stoves and out of the wind, Shelter Island...
09.19.2025 Featured Story Shelter Island’s Menantic Yacht club hosts prestigious races The Menantic Yacht Club (MYC) of Shelter Island hosted the annual New York Downstate Regional Championship Sunfish Races this past Saturday and Sunday. It was a perfect weekend, notwithstanding...
09.05.2025 Featured Story A season to remember and treasure for the Menantic Yacht Club The Menantic Yacht Club just completed one of its best seasons in modern times. Fifty-nine different sailors joined the MYC during the season, with an average of 26 boats...
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