Come hang out with us and relax in beautiful and peaceful Deer Harbor! Join Past Commodore Mick Corcoran for our annual Past Commodore’s Cruise (This cruise is for everyone! You don’t need to be a past commodore to come on this cruise.)
Reservations
Call the Deer Harbor marina at 360-376-3037 to reserve a slip. Be sure to tell them you are with BYC.
- Planning on attending? Register here.
- View who is attending here.
Activities
- Friday: Happy Hour! Bring your own drinks and an appetizer to share.
- Saturday: Free day in Deer Harbor
- Saturday night: Surf and Turf on the grill courtesy of Grill Master Mick. Bring a side dish or dessert to share.
- Sunday: Return to Bellingham
Food Theme
Surf and turf.
Local Attractions
- Check out the Deer Harbor website for local attractions.
Don’t have a boat? No problem, just drive over and join us!
Reservations
- Planning on attending? Register here.
- Anchor in Garrison Bay. No slip reservations required unless you decide to stay in Roche Harbor Marina.
- View who is attending here.
Activities
- Saturday arrive at Garrison Bay
- Sunday at 4:30 p.m. Annual Best Drink Mixing Contest and Boat-Hop Dock Party with Prizes. Bring your best “concoction” and an appetizer.
- Mondy at 6 p.m. Boat-Hop Potluck dinner.
- Tuesday Night Fireworks in Roche Harbor
Food Theme
- Potluck
Local Attractions
- Roche Harbor, boating, swimming, hiking, fishing, crabbing, kayaking etc.
Look for the wood 33’ Chris Craft “Moonshiner” and 21’ “White Lightning”. We’ll be anchored in Garrison Bay. Bring extra fenders and dock lines for rafting. Let’s celebrate our country and our freedom, and remember to pray for those who make it possible for us to do so.
Reservations
- Planning on attending? Register here.
- View who is attending here.
Itinerary
- July 5 – Meet at Roche Harbor
- July 6 – We want to arrive at Victoria between 11am and noon. Clear customs.
- July 7 – Victoria Causeway docks in front of the Empress.
- July 8 – Victoria Causeway docks in front of the Empress.
- July 9 – Depart for Sidney
- July 10 – Port Sidney Marina
- July 11 – Port Sidney Marina
- July 12 – Depart for Roche Harbor. Clear customs.
- July 13 – Return to Bellingham
This cruise is being led by Rich Hanset. There will be a short “Captains” meeting on the dock before each transit day.
Things to remember: Bring your passport or Nexus.
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.
Reservations
- Planning on attending? Register here.
- View who is attending here.
Activities
- Friday night
- Docktail Party. BYOB and an appetizer to share.
- Saturday
- Breakfast provided. BYOB & your place settings.
- Daytime activities described above.
- Potluck dinner – BYOB & your place settings, and a potluck item to share.
- Sunday
- Breakfast provided. BYOB & your place settings.
Food Theme
- Camp Sucia
Local Attractions
- Any boating, swimming, hiking, fishing, crabbing, kayaking etc. you can imagine.
Reservations
- Planning on attending? Register here.
- View who is attending here.
- TBD
Itinerary
- August 19 – Pt Roberts
- August 20 – Granville Island (Clear Customs)
- August 21 – Gibson’s Marina
- August 22 – Secret Cove
- August 23 – Eggmont
- August 24 – Princess Louisa
- August 25 – Princess Louisa
- August 26 – Eggmont
- August 27 – Pender Harbor
- August 28 – Naniamo
- August 29 – Naniamo
- August 30 – Ganges
- August 31 – Ganges
- September 1 -Roche Harbor (clear customs)
- September 2 – Return to Bellingham
The deadline to sign up for the cruise is July 15, 2017. We will schedule a ‘Cruise Meeting’ in early August to present the final cruise plan and answer any last-minute answer questions.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Rich Hanset at RHanset@sbcglobal.net.
Reservations
- Planning on attending? Register here.
- Transportation via boat will be available.
- View who is attending here.
Activities
- Friday Night (TBD) Happy Hour and Camp Fire Ashore
- Saturday Afternoon Family Fun and Barbeque
Food Theme
- Barbeque TBD
Local Attractions
- Any boating, sailing, swimming, hiking, fishing, crabbing, kayaking etc. you can imagine.
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 22
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 23
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 24
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.
Please join us at 6pm on April 6 for our annual Cruise Kick-Off Event hosted by the Cruising Committee. PC Neil Bennett is making Paella and we’ll mixing up Island Dream cocktails for you at the bar. Please bring an appetizer to share. There’ll also be a slideshow of our upcoming cruises. It’s going to be a fun year and we’re excited to share our plans with you!
Joint Cruise with the Bellingham & Friday Harbor Power Squadrons, and the San Juan Island Yacht Club!
Reservations
- Planning on attending? Register here.
- Come by boat, car or RV.
- Vickie Olson will be making a group reservation with Cap Sante Marina using information from your reservation form. Please sign up by March 28 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 on April 13.
- View who is attending here.
Activities
- Friday evening:
- 5:30pm Docktail party in the party tent.
- 7:00pm Anacortes Pub Crawl hosted by San Juan Island Yacht Club.
- Saturday: Explore Anacortes.
- Saturday evening:
- 5:30pm Enjoy pork loin hot off the grill in the party tent. Bring a side dish or dessert to share.
- 7:00pm Joe and Carol perform
- 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!