Reservations
- Planning on attending? Register here.
- View who is attending here.
Itinerary
Things to remember: Bring your passport or Nexus.
Victoria BC Cruise – August 9-12 – BYC SIGNUP AND MOORAGE REGISTRATION DEADLINES
We have 400’ of dock space reserved for BYC members at the Causeway docks (right in front of the Empress Hotel!) for 3 nights starting August 9th, but members need to meet the following deadlines to hold their dock space reservation:
BYC WEBSITE SIGNUP
Sign up on the BYC website http://cruising.byc.org/2018-byc-victoria-bc-cruise-registration-form/ this week (NO LATER THAN JULY 13TH) with names, boat name, and boat length, so we can submit a list to the marina in Victoria.
YOUR MARINA RESERVATION
You then have until JULY 25th to go on the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority Individual Reservation Request website https://www.gvha.ca/marinas-facilities/marinas/reservations/individual-reservation-request to make your personal reservation for moorage. Mark Causeway as you Preferred Marina. You will see on that page near the bottom of the form the location to list Bellingham Yacht Club as the “group” you are associated with. After your online registration, the Marina will then contact you individually for your credit card billing information to hold your reservation.
We look forward to seeing you on this cruise to this beautiful destination.
Contact Bill & Karin Colgrove at 360-224-0779 or 360-224-3570 if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Bill & Karin Colgrove
Local Attractions
- Check out the Victoria Harbor Marina website for information.
- Check out the Port of Sydney website for information.
Don’t have a boat? No problem, just drive over and join us in either Victoria and/or Sydney!
Reservations
- Planning on attending? Register here.
- No slip reservations required. Transportation for non-boat owners will be available.
- View who is attending here.
Activities
- Friday Night Happy Hour, Camp Fire Ashore
- Saturday Afternoon Barbeque (please bring side dishes)
- Treasure Hunts for Kids and Adults
- Saturday night: Live band
- Sunday Morning Brunch
Food Theme
- Pirate Barbeque
Local Attractions
- Boating, sailing, swimming, hiking, fishing, crabbing, kayaking, Frisbees, bocce ball, horseshoes etc.
Theme
The Salish Sea is our playground. Extending from Olympia to Johnstone Strait, including the Strait of Juan de Fuca, our San Juan and Gulf Islands are its heart. The Bellingham Yacht Club 13th Annual Autumn Equinox Cruise to Rosario Resort will be September 22, 23, & 24, 2017.
Every year the Autumn Equinox marks a day of equal light and darkness and the BYC traditional end of our cruising season. This popular and intimate cruise is about our boating friendships and our shared enjoyment of the Salish Sea in one of the nicest locations in the Sea. Rosario Resort and Spa is located on the east shore of East Sound, Orcas Island.
Reservations
- Planning on attending? Register here.
- Make your marina reservation and tell them it is for the Bellingham Yacht Club Cruise. (360-376-2152 ext. 700 or email harbormaster@rosarioresort.com )
- Make your Room Reservation – This is a great cruise to bring people who do not have a boat to stay on or you can drive and either take your car across on the ferry from Anacortes or park in Anacortes and walk on the ferry. Contact the Front Desk 800-562-8820 and tell them you are making a reservation for the Bellingham Yacht Club.
- View who is attending here.
Activities
Friday September 21
Your Time – Depart to Rosario Resort from your home port in the Salish Sea.
1700 – Welcome No Host Dock Party, bring your favorite Salish Sea appetizer. (Clams, Oysters, Bacon wrapped Halibut, Mussels, Smoked Salmon, Scallops, Pickled Herring … what is your favorite?)
1930 – Autumn Equinox Bon Fire (Dancing around the fire in Celtic outfits optional since it is the actual Equinox!)
Saturday September 22
1000 – Dock Side Potluck Breakfast.
1200 – Hike up Mt. Constitution to one of the most beautiful views in the Salish Sea –or- Visit to Orcas Island Farmers Market.
1500 – Croquet and cocktails on the lawn.
1800 – Salish Sea Dinner prepared by members –or- special dinner prepared by the Chef’s at Rosario Resort – details to follow.
Sunday the 23
Rosario Resort has a great breakfast where you go on your own schedule before leaving for home.
Local Attractions
- Check this website for local activities and attractions.
Join us for our Kickoff Event to find out all about our 2019 cruise schedule.
More info. to come.
Joint Cruise with the Bellingham & Friday Harbor Power Squadrons, and the San Juan Island Yacht Club!
Start your boating season off right by joining us for this popular joint cruise between the BYC, San Juan Island YC, & Friday Harbor and Bellingham Power Squadrons. The food and entertainment are always top notch!
Due to space constraints on the docks, we must limit attendance this year to 50 people from Bellingham and 50 from Friday Harbor. So RSVP ASAP to secure your spot. You do not need to call the marina. We will assign you a slip and you can pay upon arrival. (Even if you are driving down, you must register to attend this event.)
Reservations
- Planning on attending? Register here.
- Come by boat, car or RV.
- Please sign up by April 8 because Cap Sante wants our list of boats two weeks before our cruise. No need to call the marina yourself. We will assign you a slip and you can pay when you arrive.
- View who is attending here.
Activities
- Friday evening:
- 5:30pm Docktail party in the party tent. Bring your own drinks and an appetizer to share.
- Saturday: Explore Anacortes.
- Saturday evening:
- 5:30pm Potluck in the party tent. Hawaiian Kalua Pork will be provided. Bring your own drinks and a side dish, salad, or dessert to share.
- After dinner, music by the ever popular and supremely talented Joe and Carol Young!
- Sunday: Return to Bellingham
Food Theme
No Specific Theme
Local Attractions
- Check out the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce website for local attractions.
Don’t have a boat? No problem, just drive over and join us!
This is a joint cruise with the Bellingham Corinthian Yacht Club!
Join us for our annual Memorial Day cruise to beautiful Lopez Island.
Reservations
- Planning on attending? Register here.
- Make your slip reservations (reserve under the Bellingham Yacht Club) at Lopez Islander Resort (360)468-2233 at least 30 days in advance in order to guarantee a slip.
- Registered so far:
- Vickie Olson
- Paul Herbold
- Arne Ahlen
- Bill Colgrove
- Brian Peterman
- Steve Ross
- Ann and Kit McQueen
- Pete Dworkin
- Ariane and Dan Ringler
- Rich Hanset
- Dave and Samra Baker
- Rick Laursen
- George, Tammy, and Lauren Starr
Activities
- Friday: Enjoy free time at the resort when you arrive including live music in the bar.
- Saturday: Free time on Lopez Island – Saturday market, kayaking, biking, fishing.
- Saturday evening:
- 6:00 Seafood feast on the dock. Please bring a seafood dish, sidedish or dessert to share.
- Bring chairs.
- A special cocktail will be served!
- Sunday: Free time on Lopez Island.
- Sunday evening:
- 5:00 Cocktail hour and 5 Card Poker Mashup in the private party room. Prizes for high and low hands. This is not your typical poker game! To win you must trade cards with others to either get the best or worst hand.
- 6:00 Pot luck featuring spiral sliced ham. Bring a sidedish or dessert to share.
- Please be aware that alcohol can only be purchased from the bar, you can’t bring your own into the party room.
- Monday: Return to Bellingham
Food Theme
- Saturday night Seafood feast.
- Sunday night Potluck with spiral sliced ham.
Local Attractions
Theme
Join PC Jim Gibson for the PC Cruise to Rosario June 7-9. Head over to Orcas Island to enjoy the island life and all of the fun activities Jim and Lurinda have planned for you.
Reservations
- Planning on attending? Register here.
- Make your marina reservation and tell them it is for the Bellingham Yacht Club Cruise. (360-376-2152 ext. 700 or email harbormaster@rosarioresort.com )
- Make your Room Reservation – This is a great cruise to bring people who do not have a boat to stay on or you can drive and either take your car across on the ferry from Anacortes or park in Anacortes and walk on the ferry. Contact the Front Desk 800-562-8820 and tell them you are making a reservation for the Bellingham Yacht Club.
- To see who has registered, click here.
Activities
Friday June 7
Saturday June 8
Sunday June 9
Return to Bellingham.
Local Attractions
- Check this website for local activities and attractions.
Join Pete and Jamie Foti for the annual joint cruise with the Wheel and Keel. Garrison Bay is a great place to spend the 4th – it’s peaceful yet close enough to Roche Harbor to see the fireworks. You can raft up with the group or anchor nearby if you prefer. There’s lots to do during the day including exploring English Camp and hiking to the summit of Young’s Hill or going over to Roche Harbor. Bring your best “concoction” and take part in the Annual Best Drink Mixing Contest. Look for the Foti’s boat – Dragon’s Den, a 46′ Ponderosa Europa Trawler. Bring extra fenders and dock lines for rafting.
Reservations
- Planning on attending? Register here.
- Anchor in Garrison Bay.
- To see who has registered, click here.
Activities
- Wednesday July 3 – Arrive at Garrison Bay. Anchor by yourself or raft with the group.
- Thursday July 4 – Annual Best Drink Mixing Contest. Bring your best “concoction” and an appetizer to share. For the adventurous, dinghy to Roche Harbor for the fireworks – or watch the fireworks from Garrison Bay.
- Friday July 5 – Boat hop potluck. Bring a potluck item to share. Also, the Gulf Islands cruise begins on this day.
- Saturday July 6 – Free day.
- Sunday July 7 – Head for home.
To see event flyer click here.
Food Theme
- Potluck
Local Attractions
- Roche Harbor, boating, swimming, hiking, fishing, crabbing, kayaking etc.
Reservations
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Itinerary
- If staying on dock, call Ganges Marina at 250-537-5242 to reserve a slip.
July 6 Spend day in Ganges
- Call Genoa Bay Marina at 250-746-7621 to reserve a slip.
- Call Telegraph Harbor Marina at 250-246-9511 to reserve a slip.
- If staying on dock, call Montague Harbor Marina at 250-539-5733 to reserve a slip.
Reservations
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- To see who’s registered, click here.
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Activities
Food Theme
Local Attractions
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- Any boating, swimming, hiking, fishing, crabbing, kayaking etc. you can imagine.