July 2026 Newsletter
Commodore’s Message Dan Mooney Near perfect weather, plentiful fresh Dungeness crab, burgers, dogs and lots of yummy potluck dishes, and a big turnout made for an absolutely delightful Crab Fest. And Freeland Hall once again proved to be a great venue for the event. I can’t thank enough all those who helped to make this […]
June 2026 Newsletter
Commodore’s Message Dan Mooney Julia and I are happy to be back on Whidbey Island and look forward to participating in the remainder of the year’s Club events and activities in person. The Ya Gotta Regatta is coming right up and planning for the Crab Fest is well underway. So make sure to stop by […]
May 2026 Newsletter
Commodore’s Message Dan Mooney Boating Season 2026 is off and running at South Whidbey Yacht Club with lots of fun activities already in the books and lots more scheduled or in the works. I want to give a special shout out to Bob Shepherd and the YSA for hosting and organizing our successful Opening Day event at the […]
April 2026 Newsletter
Commodore’s Message Dan Mooney “Tooning” on Table Rock Lake – Branson, MO This month I want to express my appreciation for all the work the YSA leaders (Clay Canfield, Clyde Jenkins, Bill Brown, Pete Grimlund etc) have been doing to refresh the YSA’s dinghy fleet. The El Toros which have served the YSA youth classes so […]
March 2026 Newsletter
Commodore’s Message Paddling with a Southern Drawl Due in part to our SWYC connections, Julia and I just had an opportunity to do an unusual for us but very interesting and cool kayak paddle down one of the beautiful spring fed rivers in north central Florida. Certainly quite different from the salt water sea kayaking […]
February 2026 Newsletter
Commodore’s Message Commodore Dan Julia Mooney receiving self rescue tips Julia Mooney Turned Turtle Julia and I had the opportunity to participate in the recent pool rescue class with the SWYC Kayak Group in the North Whidbey indoor pool. The experience reinforced for me the premium our Club places on the safety of its members. […]
January 2026 Newsletter
Commodore’s Message San Diego Harbor We’re kicking off the new year with our first Club meeting of 2026 this Wednesday January 21. Please note we will be starting at 6 PM rather than the usual 6:30 PM to provide a bit more time for the interactive meeting we have planned. The Interest Groups will be […]
December Newsletter
Commodore’s Message Julia and I were out of town and not able to attend this year’s “Winter Waterland” Holiday Party but from everything I’ve heard and seen it was a blast and a great way to celebrate the Holiday Season and wrap up our Club’s events for the year. It was also the first of […]
November Newsletter
Commodore’s Message The 2025 Commodore’s Bash is a wrap! We had a nice full house and a fun time seemed to had by all. As is our tradition we recognized our outgoing Board members, announced the Board election results and welcomed the new Board member and Fleet Captains on Board. Katy Shaner and Gayle Austin […]
October Newsletter
Commodore’s Message by Dan Mooney Commodore Dan & Harbor Master Kathy Myers This week we celebrated the official presentation of our large Yacht Club burgee to the Port of South Whidbey to be proudly flown at the Langley Marina. With the establishment of our reciprocal slip there, the burgee marks the Langley Marina as the […]