CLSA youths are consistently in the semi-finals and even the finals in national junior competition[5] Special programs are held during the summer at all competency levels for adult men and women.

While emphasis is on sailboat racing, the club membership includes all levels of skill and interest from casual day sailors/cruisers to current and past national champions in several classes.

According to its constitution, the club's purpose is "to obtain, develop, and maintain adequate sailing facilities and accommodations at and upon Cowan Lake; to cooperate and counsel with the duly constituted authorities of the State of Ohio concerning the furtherance of the objects and interests of the Association and the betterment of Cowan Lake and its environs; to promote the sport of sailing, and to foster and emphasize a spirit of mutual helpfulness and courteous consideration among the members of the Association.

[14] The club also fields a cruising fleet as well that includes the following classes: Capril 16.5, Force 5, Harpoon 5.2, Hobie 16, Luders 21, Vanguard 15, and Y Flyer.

The club's facilities include eight acres owned by the membership overlooking the lake with a main clubhouse and a separate camping shelter house, camp grounds, boat and trailer storage area, parking, full kitchen and bathroom facilities with hot showers.