Est. whenever we felt like it

A dock, a lake, and whoever shows up.

The City Side Sailors are an informal crowd of sailboat owners, dock hangers, and story tellers on Lake Hefner in Oklahoma City. No dues. No Commodore. No gavel. If it floats, great — if it doesn't, pull up a chair.

City Side Sailors — Buoy 9 and a sailboat off the Oklahoma City skyline
What we're not

Not a yacht club. Not sorry about it.

No dues, no cards

No membership applications, waiting lists, or votes. You're a City Side Sailor if you show up, enjoy yourself, and come back.

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Any boat, or no boat

Sailboat, powerboat, kayak, canoe, homemade contraption, or nothing at all — everyone's welcome on the dock.

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Decisions on the dock

There are no leaders. Big calls get made collectively, informally, and probably while someone's holding a beverage.

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Next time on the dock

Dockside Potluck (City Side Sailors)
Sep
19

Dockside Potluck (City Side Sailors)

6:00PM · Pavilion by the Mast Hoist

⛵ DOCKSIDE POTLUCK & SAIL: SEPTEMBER EDITION BY POPULAR DEMAND... 

WE'RE DOING IT AGAIN! 

 Last time was an absolute blast—complete with a parachute and a legendary game of cornhole 🎯. We're keeping the good times rolling for September, but with one major change... 

 THE BIG PIVOT: THIS IS NOW A TRUE POTLUCK! 
 We’re switching things up! No frozen leftovers from the vault this time—we will only have what the group brings, so we need everyone to pitch in to make the spread complete. To make sure we don't end up with 50 packs of chips and no main dish, drop a comment on the Facebook Event (Event can be found on the Sailing Lake Hefner or City Side Sailors Facebook Group) with what you plan to bring!

Here are a few suggestions to get you thinking (no requirements, bring whatever you like): 
• Mains: Hamburgers, hotdogs, sausages, sandwiches, or whatever you want to throw on the grill. 
• Sides & Sweets: Chips, beans, potato salad, desserts, condiments, or whatever family recipe you brag about.  

ON THE WATER & ON THE DOCKS Hang out at the docks, talk boats, go for a sail, tell lies about wind speed and boat speed, and enjoy the day. 

 THE DETAILS 
• Location: Pavilion by the Mast Hoist 
• Date: September 19, 2026 
• Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

 Good Food. Good People. Boats. Questionable Decisions. 

 Reminder: NO DUES, NO REQUIREMENTS. Just claim what you're bringing in the comments and show up!
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