The Commodore Gus Schell Award

The Commodore Gus Schell Award, “The Gussie,” is presented annually by the Commodore to a Past Commodore who exemplifies service to the Club and it’s affiliated organizations. The trophy is named for Gus Schell who served as Commodore of BLYC in 1951 and Commodore of the Inter-Lake Yachting Association in 1975. Commodore Schell’s service to both organizations continued until his death in 2012 at the age of 99.

Commodore Gus Schell

BLYC – 1951
I-LYA – 1975