Bob Knake and Paul Atherton formed our club in 1965 because, "We thought it was a nice way to get everyone toghether on the lake."

The club Incorporated with the name "Hartwick Huskys" for two reasons: (1) because of the old town of "Hartwick" whick is submerged under the water of Lake Delhi; and (2) "Huskys" in honor of the Husky Ruchotzke family. Merlin Ruchotzke, his wife and three daughters were killed in a car accident while returning from a ski tournament in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Our non-profit club is made up of young people and adults from Delhi, Manchester, Cascade, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Anamosa, Ryan, Dyersville, Farley, Hopkinton, Earlville and New Vienna. Our ages range from 4 - 45 years old. The enthusiastic group takes to their skis come rain or shine, hot or cold, beggining as early in May as possible and until the school year begins in August.

The kids love to get toghether on the lake and have formed many life-long friendships over the years.