Lake Monroe Sailing Association

Lake Monroe Sailing Association LMSA is located in the rolling hills of southern Indiana at the Moores Creek Sailing Marina on Lake Monroe.

LMSA offers club membership, wet storage in slips and on buoys, dry storage in secure fenced areas, marina facilities, a shelter house, campin

RACE TOMORROW NIGHT! All Lake Monroe Sailing Association members are welcome to join us for a fun, low-stakes small boat...
06/09/2026

RACE TOMORROW NIGHT! All Lake Monroe Sailing Association members are welcome to join us for a fun, low-stakes small boat race tomorrow (Wednesday, June 10th). Dinner will be served starting at 5:15 PM, followed by a skippers meeting with race instructions and course reminders at 6:00 PM. This event is completely kid and beginner friendly, and it’s always a ton of fun. We hope to see you all out on the water!

06/09/2026

YOIUTH PROGRAM "DOING SOMETHING VERY RIGHT."
A shout out to our program came from James Sepanski, the waterfront director at Island Bay Yacht Club. He was the instructor who recently certified our two youth program instructors James and Will. In a letter to Lauren, our program director, he complimented her by writing, "You must be doing something very right. Will and James were the star instructors of the class. They had great powerboat skills, great presentation skills and really good on-the-water skills. They were fun and very serious."

Thanks to Lauren, James, Will and the rest of our staff for representing us well in the greater sailing community.

NEW INSTRUCTORS. Big congratulations to two of our amazing sailing education staff members! We are thrilled to share tha...
06/08/2026

NEW INSTRUCTORS. Big congratulations to two of our amazing sailing education staff members! We are thrilled to share that James Barnard and Will Schnable recently traveled to Springfield, Illinois, to complete their US Sailing Instructor Level 1 course!

At LMSA, we’re dedicated to providing the highest quality instruction and ensuring a safe, fun environment for all of our youth campers and adult students. This rigorous certification means our team is bringing back even more expertise, safety skills, and fresh coaching techniques to Lake Monroe this season. 🌊

Thank you, Will and James, for your hard work and commitment to our sailing community. We can't wait to see you put these skills into action out on the water!

Let’s give them a big round of applause in the comments!

06/06/2026

ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT IN OUR SHINING BEACON CHALLENGE!
The race for the $50 West Marine gift card is entering its final stretch! We have just one week left to see who can show our community the most love and claim the title of our brightest beacon.
Facebook automatically tracks who interacts with our fleet updates, event photos, and sailing news. Want to climb the leaderboard, earn that distinctive blue diamond "Top Fan" badge, and take home the prize? Here is how to rack up those points:
SHARES (Top Value!): Sharing our posts to your timeline is the fastest way to the top. It’s a massive help in growing our club!
COMMENTS: Engaging with our posts and starting conversations earns major points toward your badge.
REACTIONS & VIEWS: Liking our photos and watching our sailing videos keeps your score growing!
Big Shoutout to Our Top Diamond Fans!
Our leaderboard is heating up! A massive thank you to our newest best members and top fans who are keeping the community vibrant:
Sandy Belth(Incredible 23-month streak!), Bryan Letcher (3-month streak!), Jason Kleiman, Joshua Roberson, Michael Toby Conway, Rena Whiteleather, Ken Koons, R Lee Pearson, Jake Spencer, Sheri Sering-Smith, Cheryl Rapley Babic
Important: How to Make Sure Your Points Count!
Watch for the invite: Facebook will send you a notification when you’ve earned your diamond. You must click "Accept" or "Display Badge" for it to show up next to your name.
Privacy Check: To make sure the system can see you on the leaderboard, go to Settings & Privacy > Followers and public content and make sure "Who can see the people, pages, and lists you follow" is set to Public.
(Note: If your settings are private, Facebook's system cannot add your name to our winner's list!)
Let’s make this final week the biggest one yet. Share, comment, react, and let’s see who takes home that West Marine gift card next week!

LMSA WATER LEVEL UPDATE: Why They Can't Just "Drain the Lake" & Club Status.As we navigate the high water at the club, a...
06/05/2026

LMSA WATER LEVEL UPDATE: Why They Can't Just "Drain the Lake" & Club Status.
As we navigate the high water at the club, a common question from members has been: “The rain has stopped, so why can't they just open the dam and drain the lake back to normal?” Here is a quick look behind the scenes at how Lake Monroe's flood control works, based on recent data from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers:
Why they CAN'T just drain the lake: It comes down to strict environmental regulations and downstream safety. Lake Monroe was built primarily for flood control. By design, it is supposed to hold onto excess water during heavy rains to protect the towns and properties downstream.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operates under strict legal rules: they cannot increase the water release from the dam if downstream rivers are already too high. Right now, they must keep the dam's discharge restricted to a minimum because downstream gauges on the White River—at Bedford, Shoals, and Petersburg—are at or above minor flood stage. Opening the floodgates right now would cause severe, artificial flooding in those downstream communities. We have to wait for those rivers to clear out before our lake level can be lowered.
The Good News:
Drier weather is in the forecast, which will allow those downstream river levels to drop so the dam can safely increase its discharge rate.
Club Status: We Are OPEN!
While we wait for the system to do its job, the high water continues to submerge our main parking areas and heavily impact access to all of our docks. Currently, they can be boarded via jon boats at shore. Please plan your trip to the club accordingly!
Despite the logistical challenges, the lake remains fully open and safe for boating. Just keep a sharp eye out for floating debris that washed into the reservoir during the high water.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we ride out the high tide!
Read the full breakdown of the dam operations and river gauges here: https://bsquarebulletin.com/water-levels-at-lake-monroe-high-but-not-record-setting-drier-weather-in-forecast/

06/04/2026

NOT YOUR AVERAGE YACHT CLUB. Our very own manager, Walt Johnson, was recently featured on WFHB's Activate! to share exactly what makes the Lake Monroe Sailing Association so special. If you've ever wondered who we are and what we do, this interview is the perfect description of our program. Here is a quick summary of what we’re all about:
Environment First: We operate as a non-profit in partnership with the Indiana DNR and are proud to be the area's first officially designated "Indiana Clean Marina."
Education for All: From adult sailing classes to our youth sailing camps with Bloomington Parks and Recreation, we are dedicated to community maritime education.
More Than Sailing: As Walt shares in the interview, while sailing is incredibly fun, the kids in our programs are building real, useful life lessons they will carry forever.
Tune in to the short interview to hear the full story and get a true feel for our mission: https://wfhb.org/activate-walt-johnson-lake-monroe-sailing-association/

06/03/2026

LMSA'S NEWEST LOCALS. We have three new members joining us at the Lake Monroe Sailing Association! They aren't great at steering yet, but their synchronized swimming is flawless. Check out the video to see our newest, fluffiest locals checking out the slips. Keep an eye out for the goslings next time you’re heading out on the water, and give them a little extra space to navigate!

LET THERE BE LIGHT... ON THE DOCK We’ve officially upgraded the southwest corner of A Dock here at LMSA. Whether you're ...
06/02/2026

LET THERE BE LIGHT... ON THE DOCK We’ve officially upgraded the southwest corner of A Dock here at LMSA. Whether you're heading out for an evening sail or returning after sunset, navigation just got a major boost. The new light sits on the southwest corner to make sure you know where the end of the dock is.

05/15/2026

FROM FLAMES TO SAILS. If you’ve ever noticed the small, distinct flag flying proudly from a boat's masthead, you are looking at a burgee. It is the official badge of honor used by sailing organizations around the world to identify their members.

At the Lake Monroe Sailing Association, we don't just fly ours on the water—you can also spot our burgee flying proudly from the yardarms on shore at the club!

Our design has a very special backstory deeply connected to our Hoosier heritage. Check out the video below to see the clever transformation from the Indiana State Flag into the official LMSA crest:

The Indiana Torch: On the state flag, the iconic gold torch stands for liberty and enlightenment, with its rays spreading influence far and wide.

Flames into Sails: Watch how the dancing flames of the Indiana torch morph into the blowing sails of our vessel.

Handle into Keel: See how the torch handle is practically identical to—and perfectly doubles as—the sturdy keel of our boat.

While we haven't been able to find in our archives exactly when this clever logo was created or who designed it, the brilliant connection to our state flag lives on every time we raise the flag.

It might not be a Hollywood-level animation, but it perfectly shows how our history meets the water!

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P. O. Box 5966
Bloomington, IN
47407

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

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