November 2019 Newsletter
Commodore’s Farewell This is my last newsletter message and it is with great gratitude that I say goodbye. It has been an honor to serve as Commodore for the past two years and I am so appreciative for the help and support that I have received from my amazing Board and all that they have […]
October 2019 Newsletter
Commodore’s Message The Wet Hens have a new name! Thanks to the help of Patty Maxfield, who canvassed for name suggestions,voting ended with a resounding vote for Windward Women! I borrowed the Wet Hen name and idea of starting a yacht club women’s group a couple of years ago. It has been wonderful to see […]
September 2019 Newsletter
Newsletter Editor’s Message Bill and I moved to Whidbey Island from Vermont 14 years ago. Labor Day in the Northeast is the time to pull the boats out of the water, put away the lawn furniture and think about calling the snowplow guy. Here in the temperate PNW, we can cruise all year round, and […]
August 2019 Newsletter
Commodore’s Message More than a Club More than ever, I am so thankful for the privilege of being part of the SWYC. Thanks to my husband Russ, I was introduced to this wonderful community and group of people that have been such an important part of our lives since we moved to Whidbey Island 15 […]
July 2019 Newsletter
No July 2019 Newsletter – Enjoy Summer and go boating!!! Check out the feature Whidbey Telecom did on us for WhidbeyTV! https://whidbeytv.com/videos/curious-islander-sailing-with-sw-yacht-club
June 2019 Newsletter
Changes When the winds of change blow, some people build walls and others build windmills. ~Chinese Proverb Thanks to the hard work of Erin Masterson the South Whidbey Yacht Club has a brand-new website! I hope that you all have taken some time to check it out and to update your profiles. One of the […]
May 2019 Newsletter
Opening Day is a centuries-old tradition of the yachting community which persists wherever there are sailors and thanks to Bob and Kathy Rodgers this tradition was carried on and enjoyed by all this past weekend. From what I have read, Opening Day has involved all kinds of rituals from: cannon shots over the water to […]
March 2019 — Gratitude and Celebration
Russ and I have been members of the Yacht Club for almost 13 years, and one of the things that has impressed us are the connections and friendships that develop. I know that new members sometimes feel that it’s hard to make friends, but the reality is that the club provides the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded people […]
February 2019 – Mark Your Calendars
The 2019 calendar is set and ready, with lots of exciting activities planned for the upcoming year. We are still looking for someone or some bodies to captain the spring cruise. Don’t be shy, just pick a place and let the party begin. Speaking of cruises and parties be sure to read the announcement regarding […]
January 2019 — Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to you all! 2018 was a great year and ended perfectly with a fun holiday party. 2019 is sure to bring more amazing opportunities, beginning with three exciting General Member programs that you don’t want to miss. Thanks to Bruce Morris and Jim Rogers for planning the programs. Katy Shaner continues to […]