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 […]
May Newsletter
Commodore’s Message Opening Day marks the “official” beginning of boating season and the kick off of our Club’s summer events and festivities. I want to thank everyone who helped to make this year’s Opening Day so fun and special including Clay Canfield and the YSA for organizing and hosting the event, all the interest groups […]
April Newsletter
Commodore’s Message On the Bridge of the Viking Sea with Captain Sverre (does this mean I can be part of the Cruiser Group?) There’s already lots going on across our Club and we haven’t even hit the official Opening Day of Boating Season yet. The Kayak group recently conducted an in-pool kayak rescue class to […]
March Newsletter
Commodore’s Message Commodore Dan Mooney We have some exciting news to pass on for the approaching boating season. After ongoing discussions with the Port of South Whidbey, the Board has approved a proposal by the Port to lease a 36’ moorage slip at the Langley marina. The lease will allow for use by Club members […]
February Newsletter
Commodore’s Message Commodore Dan Mooney As we look forward to the upcoming boating season our Interest Groups have been meeting to work on their plans for the year. The Kayak Group already has kayak paddles, overnight trips and classes scheduled, Windward Women has a long list of potential field trips and events in work and […]
January Newsletter
Commodore’s Message As has become our recent practice, the January Club meeting featured a report out from each our interest group fleet captains on the highlights from last year and the plans for 2025. If you were able to attend you would have seen the amazing amount and diversity of activities our little Yacht […]
December Newsletter
Commodore’s Message Finishing Strong In reflecting back, I would have to say 2024 was an outstanding year for the South Whidbey Yacht Club and we finished it strong. We experienced robust growth throughout the year, our interest groups were very active, engaged and energized and all of our annual events were successful and fun. […]
November Newsletter
Commodore’s Message Thanks to all who joined us for a memorable evening at this year’s Ports of Call Commodore’s Bash at the Useless Bay Country Club. Between the fine food, fellowship, live band and lots of dancing it seemed like everyone had a great time. A special thanks to Barb Grimlund and the Kayak […]
October Newsletter
Commodore’s Message Farewell to Boating Season We had an extremely successful Boating Season this year. A lot of credit goes to our Fleet Captains who plan and organize an amazing number of activities. Just think about these numbers: 49 Laser races, 17 Pelican races, 24 Kayaking Activities, 18 Windward Women Activities, and 4 Cruises […]
September Newsletter
Commodore’s Message Commodore’s social hour at Port Ludow Ahoy Mates! The most rewarding benefit of boating with one of our fleets is the lasting relationships we build with our fellow boaters. This club provides countless opportunities in many different venues to meet other boaters and develop new friendships. Whether you are cruising, kayaking, sailing […]