This event has been cancelled due to the Corona Virus.

Aug 17 – Sep 1 all-day

Join us as we cruise the South Sound from Bellingham to Tacoma and back with many stops in between. Register by July 15 so we can get a headcount and include you in our planning. Click here to view the itinerary.

Planning on attending? Register here.

You will be responsible for making your own reservations.

To see who’s registered, click here.

Sep

2019

2019 Autumn Equinox Cruise @ Semiahmoo Resort

(https://semiahmoomarina.com/visitors-2/visitor-slip-request/)

Sep 20 – Sep 22 all-day

Picnic Area

The Bellingham Yacht Club 16^th Annual Autumn Equinox Cruise is September 20-22, 2019.

Join us for our 16th Autumn Equinox cruise this September 20-22 in Blaine at the Semiahmoo Marina to end our Bellingham Yacht Club cruising season. This affords everyone in the Club, as well as friends of the Club, the opportunity to easily participate in a cruise that can be reached in 30 minutes by car or a 1 ½ hours by boat. The schedule is:

Friday morning/afternoon, September 20^th– Depart Bellingham. Once you come abreast of Birch Point, drop your crab pots off most anywhere in 40-60 feet of water. If crabbing continues to be as good as it is, you can expect a full pot by Saturday morning, or even later Friday night. (One of my favorite spots that always does well is 48^o 56.862’ N 122^o 51.932’ W. I drop my pots right at 60’.) When you get to the marina, you can hail them on channel 68 if it is before 5:00.

Guest moorage registration instructions can be found at the Semiahmoo Marina website:

Friday night, September 20^th – We will have a potluck reception at the top of the dock at 1800. At 1900 we have three extremely talented musicians and their band, “Shearwater”. They will be performing music we all know from the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s. “Shearwater” are featured performers at Semiahmoo Resort.

Saturday morning, September 21^st:

Potluck breakfast (bring your favorite breakfast item) at the top of the dock at 0900 (although the marina store has some pretty good breakfast sandwiches and expresso starting at 0700).

Saturday afternoon, September 21^st:

We will be leading a walk for a little over a mile down the Semiahmoo peninsula to the Alaska Packers Association Cannery Museum. The cannery served as a center for salmon processing for nearly 80 years and is housed in an original cannery building. This is well worth the walk, and definitely covers this history of one of the most important canneries in Northwest Washington.
After returning from the cannery, it will be a great time to pull those crab pots that you put out on Friday (if you have not yet done it). The check-in for the crab contest will be at 1700, and don’t forget the largest crab (and smallest) both win a prize.
At 1800 we will have our potluck dinner (again at the top of the dock), and the crab cookers should be full! Following will be our annual fire with stories of cruising during 2019. As always, food will be plentiful, stories told, and memories of cruises past shared.

Sunday, September 22^nd:

The Marina Store will be open for a breakfast sandwich and an expresso, and we will plan on meeting in the Store at 0800 for a bite to eat before we all end our formal Bellingham Yacht Club cruising season.

A Few Notes:

Semiahmoo Resort has rooms that people without boats can book, which includes access to the Spa, Health club and Packers Lounge, known for its specialty food and drink.

To reserve your slip call (360) 371-0440. You can also email them at moorageoffice@semiahmoomarina. Ask for Doug or Sally and let them know you are coming for the Bellingham Yacht Club cruise.

If you want a room at the resort, call (360) 318-2000. The room rates are generally quite reasonable, and it is just 600 feet to the Marina. There is no special rate for the Bellingham Yacht Club cruise, but it might help if you tell them you are booking to be part of the cruise.

Finally, Semiahmoo is just a short drive from Bellingham, so those who may not be able to join us for the entire weekend, you are welcome for any part of it!

Questions? Call John Gargett or Patti White (360) 656-5700

Reservations

Planning on attending? Register here.
To reserve your slip call (360) 371-0440. Ask for Doug or Sally and let them know you are coming for the Bellingham Yacht Club cruise.
Make your Room Reservation – If you want a room at the resort, call (360) 318-2000. The room rates are generally quite reasonable, and it is just 600 feet to the Marina. There is no special rate for the Bellingham Yacht Club cruise, but it might help if you tell them you are booking to be part of the cruise. Amenities include access to the Spa, Health club and Packers Lounge, known for its specialty food and drink.
To see who’s registered, click here.

Local Attractions

Check this website for local activities and attractions.

Categories: 2018 Cruises Cruising

Apr

2020 Cruise Kickoff Event – Cancelled @ Bellingham Yacht Club

Apr 3 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

This event has been cancelled due to the Corona Virus.

Join us for our Kickoff Event! Appetizers at 5 and dinner at 6 followed by information about all of our 2020 cruises.

Spiral sliced ham and dessert will be provided. Please bring an appetizer or side dish to share.

See you there!

Categories: Cruising

Apr

2020 Shakedown Cruise to Anacortes – Cancelled @ Cap Sante Marina

Apr 24 – Apr 26 all-day

This event has been cancelled due to the Corona Virus.

Start the season off right with this joint cruise with the Bellingham & Friday Harbor Power Squadrons, and the San Juan Island Yacht Club! The food and entertainment are always top notch!

Due to space constraints on the docks, we must limit attendance to 50 people from Bellingham and 50 from Friday Harbor. So register 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?
To see who has registered, click here.
Come by boat, car or RV.
Please register no later than 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.

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. BBQ chicken tenders 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!

Categories: 2018 Cruises Cruising

May

2020 Memorial Day Cruise-Cancelled @ Lopez Islander Resort/Marina

May 22 – May 25 all-day

This event has been cancelled due to the corona virus.

Join us for this fun-fiiled joint cruise to beautiful Lopez Island with the Bellingham Corinthian Yacht Club!

Reservations

Planning on attending?
To see who has registered.
Make your slip reservations (Tell them you’re with the Bellingham Yacht Club group) at Lopez Islander Resort (360)468-2233 at least 30 days in advance in order to guarantee a slip.

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:
- 5:00 Docktail party.
- Bring your own drinks and an appetizer to share.
- Bring chairs.

Sunday: Free time on Lopez Island.
Sunday evening:
- 6:00 Seafood feast on the dock. Please bring a seafood dish, side dish or dessert to share.
- Bring chairs.
- A special cocktail will be served!

Monday: Return to Bellingham

Food Theme

Sunday night – seafood feast.

Local Attractions

Fun Activities

Categories: 2018 Cruises Cruising

Jun

2020 Past Commodore’s Cruise to Anacortes-Cancelled @ Cap Sante Marina

Jun 12 – Jun 14 all-day

This event has been cancelled due to the Corona Virus.

Join PC Tim Thompson for a fun weekend in Anacortes! More info. coming soon.

Reservations

Planning on attending?
To see who has registered.
Come by boat, car or RV.
Please register no later than May 29 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.

Activities

Friday evening:
Saturday:
Saturday evening:
Sunday:

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!

Categories: 2018 Cruises Cruising

Jun

Sat

2020 San Juan Islands Cruise @ The San Juan Islands

Jun 27 – Jul 3 all-day

Join us as we spend a week cruising through the beautiful San Juan Islands.

Cruise with BYC members through the San Juan Islands. We will do our best to stay safe and healthy by following State and County guidelines for hygiene and social distancing. There will be limited planned activities, but one never knows what ad hoc events will arise. Click here to check the latest travel guidelines in the San Juans before you leave.

This is Part 1 of a 3 part cruise spanning 2 weeks. Part 2 is the 4th of July Cruise to Garrison Bay and Part 3 is a cruise into Canadian waters to visit Victoria, Sidney, Genoa Bay and Poets Cove. Join us for 1, 2 or all 3! Whatever works with your schedule. (Part 3 is dependent on the Canadian border reopening.)

Reservations

Planning on attending? Register here.
To see who has registered, click here.
You will be responsible for making your own slip reservations for Friday Harbor and Deer Harbor.

Itinerary

Saturday, 27 June, rendezvous in Inati Bay. Anchor and/or raft.
Sunday, 28 June, travel to Spencer Spit. Anchor and/or raft. Explore the park.
Monday and Tuesday, 29-30 June, visit Friday Harbor. Call for reservations ASAP — (360) 378-2688 — tell them you’re with BYC. We’ll plan dinner out on one of the evenings.
Wednesday and Thursday, 1-2 July, visit Deer Harbor. Go to https://www.deerharbormarina.com/slip-inquiry.html and click the DockWA button for reservations. We’ll plan dinner at Deer Harbor Inn on one of the evenings if they’re open.
Friday and Saturday 3-4 July, the BYC/Wheel & Keel raft up starts in Garrison Bay.

Lead boats are Serendipity through Deer Harbor and Dragon’s Den for Garrison Bay.

Contacts are drsteveross@gmail.com and westcoastmarine@comcast.net, respectively.

Cruisers are welcome to join or leave the cruise at any point.

Categories: 2018 Cruises Cruising

Jul

2020 4th of July Cruise to Garrison Bay @ Garrison Bay

Jul 3 – Jul 5 all-day

Join Pete and Jamie Foti for the annual 4th of July joint cruise with the Wheel and Keel.

We’re still doing the Garrison Bay 4th of July cruise but there’ll be some changes due to COVID 19 since we can’t gather in groups of any size.

1) Rafts will be limited to 3 boats or 5 people

2) There will be NO potluck-or-Drink Mixology Contest

3) There will be an “Appetizer Parade” on Sat July 4 at 4 pm. The appetizer will need to be a type that is “pre-assembled” and put on a plate with tings or spoon, and does not require “lingering”, such as dips, or cheese, meat & crackers. The dinghies can keep circulating until everyone is satisfied, or the food is gone. Those who wish to participate may gather by dinghy at the host boat, “Dragons Den”, and “exchange” appetizers. This will help with 6’ social distancing compliance, and still allow some socializing, albeit at a distance.

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. 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

Food Theme

Local Attractions

Roche Harbor, boating, swimming, hiking, fishing, crabbing, kayaking etc.

Categories: 2018 Cruises Cruising

Jul

Sun

2020 Victoria/Sidney/Genoa Bay/Poets Cove Cruise-cancelled @ Vancouver and Gulf Islands