Current Officers
Commodore
Timothy (Tim) Ehrlich
Started sailing when on a mega yacht decided he loved the ocean but couldn't stand the sound of a motor. Has been sailing now for 15 years and loves his "Floating Patio." email Tim
Timothy (Tim) Ehrlich
Started sailing when on a mega yacht decided he loved the ocean but couldn't stand the sound of a motor. Has been sailing now for 15 years and loves his "Floating Patio." email Tim
Staff Commodore
Jim Rosachi
To me, sailing is a way of life. I have been sailing for over 35 years. I am a certified sailing instructor and a three time Holder20 OD National Champion. My goal is to help bring sailing and seamanship to our desert community.
email Jim
Jim Rosachi
To me, sailing is a way of life. I have been sailing for over 35 years. I am a certified sailing instructor and a three time Holder20 OD National Champion. My goal is to help bring sailing and seamanship to our desert community.
email Jim
Interim Vice Commodore & Sail Training Coordinator
Rich Faber
Rich Faber
Fleet Captain (Race Committee)
Clay Ostrom
Native of Las Vegas who has been playing on Lake Mead since childhood. Formerly raced Hobie Cats, and now, as a long time member of NYC, has been Race Captain since 2011. email Clay
Clay Ostrom
Native of Las Vegas who has been playing on Lake Mead since childhood. Formerly raced Hobie Cats, and now, as a long time member of NYC, has been Race Captain since 2011. email Clay
Cruising Captain & Club Communications
Naomi Emmerson
Naomi has been sailing since she was 9 years old when she discovered her talent and passion for reading navigation charts. As a teenager living in Canada, she sailed Lasers. She and her husband have cruised in the BVI's and Antigua/Barbuda. They have been NYC members since 2016 taking part in races and cruising on Blown Away a Cal 29. Naomi holds a Captain's Level IV Certification from NauticEd.org. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge with "newbies" and encouraging the participation of women in the sport and recreation of sailing. Naomi is the creator of the youtube channel The Desert Sailor which includes a "Sailing Lake Mead" video series to help boaters find anchorages and coves. email Naomi
Naomi Emmerson
Naomi has been sailing since she was 9 years old when she discovered her talent and passion for reading navigation charts. As a teenager living in Canada, she sailed Lasers. She and her husband have cruised in the BVI's and Antigua/Barbuda. They have been NYC members since 2016 taking part in races and cruising on Blown Away a Cal 29. Naomi holds a Captain's Level IV Certification from NauticEd.org. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge with "newbies" and encouraging the participation of women in the sport and recreation of sailing. Naomi is the creator of the youtube channel The Desert Sailor which includes a "Sailing Lake Mead" video series to help boaters find anchorages and coves. email Naomi
Treasurer
Lydia Brown
Started sailing in Ft. Worth, TX in 2008, and moved to Las Vegas in 2012. Been a member of NYC since 2012, and enjoy racing on Hobie Cats and Monohull boats as well. Currently crew on the beautiful "Winsornaut". email Lydia
Lydia Brown
Started sailing in Ft. Worth, TX in 2008, and moved to Las Vegas in 2012. Been a member of NYC since 2012, and enjoy racing on Hobie Cats and Monohull boats as well. Currently crew on the beautiful "Winsornaut". email Lydia
Secretary
Mike Cox
In 2007 my wife Kathy said traveling via a sailboat would be fun. I have been hooked ever since. Being a part of the NYC has been a great experience which has allowed me to sail with and meet great people. email Mike
Mike Cox
In 2007 my wife Kathy said traveling via a sailboat would be fun. I have been hooked ever since. Being a part of the NYC has been a great experience which has allowed me to sail with and meet great people. email Mike