I had recently moved back to San Antonio from New York City.  As a blue-water sailor I looked for local sailing activity and came to Canyon Lake where I met Fred & Jan Riley at LCYC.  There was an upcoming regatta and the Rileys generously allowed me to borrow their Laser.  It was windy & fun....there were no trophies for me, but lots of swimming!!  Later, I became Fleet Capt. for Fred in 1982 and later Wurstfest Regatta chairman and it was an honor to work to make Fred's tenure as LCYC Commodore a successful time for the YC.  Fred & Jan were both deeply involved in building the success & friendliness of LCYC and so generously shared their lake house with many of us who were involved in supporting events hosted by LCYC....thank you!!  The annual Alan & Wirth Riley Award is symbolic of the family's involvement with the junior sailing program at LCYC as a builder of sportsmanship and character in the young members.

Tripp Alyn

Such a Dear and Kind person,  that will be missed at Reconciliation!!! I have many memories of Fred and Jan from my earlier days at Reconciliation, especially a Reconciliation Retreat to Laity lodge, in the Texas Hill Country!!! Being a swimmer, much time was spent in the water sharing stories!

I send special Love, Joy, and Peace to Karen, as we Celebrate  Fred❣️❣️❣️  … And what a blessing that he met his latest Granddaughter. 💞💝💞