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 […]
September Newsletter
Commodore’s Message With summer wrapping up we can look back on some great weather and very successful and fun Yacht Club events both on and off the water. We have recently been able to enjoy one of the nice benefits of SWYC’s reciprocal privileges. Our family did several day cruises around Lake Union and Lake […]
August Newsletter
Commodore’s Message Roche Harbor It’s been a great Summer here on Whidbey Island with glorious weather, excellent crabbing and memorable events like the SWYC Crab Fest. A number of people have told me they thought this year’s Crab Fest was the best ever. The YSA has wrapped up another series of successful youth sailing classes […]
July Newsletter
Commodore’s Message The SWYC summer events are off and running. The kayak group had a fun and very well attended (over 25 campers) camping trip at Fort Flagler and paddle along Marrowstone Island, the cruiser’s hosted the first You Gotta Regatta to be held at Langley Marina and our first Crab Fest at the […]
June Newsletter
Commodore’s Message Dan, Daughter Kristen, and Bob the Prawn Julia and I have finally returned to the Pacific Northwest and look forward to participating in the SWYC activities in person. I do want to thank our Vice Commodore John Porter for doing such a great job standing in for me and taking up the slack […]