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Great Club night with many thanks to the members who participated and helped organize the many events this season. Possible locations for next year’s Commodore’s and Rear Commodore’s Cruises were discussed. A new Poll on the left of this page asks for your input on the Commodore’s Cruise. The poll will close Sept 30 and a Poll for the Rear Commodore’s Cruise will be posted. The final decision of locations will be made at the AGM Saturday Oct 21 2:00-6:00 pm at the ABC Restaurant.

Year End Dinner and Awards Night Tickets were purchased. If you did not get yours, you have one chance left to get your $35 per person to Ron at the AGM or you will have to get them online. Instructions and details can be found HERE.

Minutes of the Club Night Meeting can be found HERE.

END OF SEASON UPDATE

It’s that time of year. The Club Cruises are done and there are a limited number of warm days coming up to enjoy the last days on the water before the “Cold, Wet”, non-boating season sets in. We still have some fun events and the all important planning for next year happening. Check your calendars, keep an eye on the webpage and be part of it all.

SUCIA RAFT-UP WRAP-UP

The long, hot Labour Day Weekend saw 11 boats make their way to Sucia Island for the Annual Raft-Up. The Island trails were well used, Family members camped on shore, kayaks and SUPs were enjoyed and the 2 Potlucks were delicious. Special thanks to Windspiration, Zephyr and Mover for coordinating the propane fire pit that added a special touch to the apres potluck socializing.

2018 CRUISE SUGGESTIONS

We have a few suggestions so far but would to like to see more of your ideas to discuss at next Friday’s Club Night. You can bring your suggestions to the meeting or submit them online using the Blue 2018 Cruise Suggestions button on the left of this page.

Plan to be there to wrap up the 2017 cruising season and begin the planning for 2018. We are looking for volunteers to join the Bridge for next year. All positions are up for election but we are especially looking for a volunteer to take on the Club Photographer position. Please contact Commodore Rick if you are interested in any of the positions. The CLUB NIGHT PRESENTATION will be “Fiberglass Care and Maintenance”

Watch for more information on this special event at the Club Night and posted on the webpage

FALL OPEN WATER MACFOULIE

Participants will be getting more information by email in the next few days from Education Officer and Sailing Coach Darry.

MYCBC LATE SUMMER UPDATE

MONTAGUE HARBOUR REAR COMMODORE’S CRUISE AUG 4-7

Details of the event and those attending can be found in Water MacTivities/Rear Commodore’s Cruise. The weather was hot, the water was cold, but everyone had a great time. Everyone managed to cross the Straight comfortably this year. The skies were a little smoky but that did not detract from the hiking, swimming, pot luck and amazing bus ride with Tommy to the Hummingbird Pub.

CRUISE LOCATIONS FOR NEXT YEAR

It is time to start thinking of where you would like to go for the June 29-July 2 Commodore’s Cruise and Aug 3-6 Rear Commodore’s Cruises in 2018. Do you have a favourite place you would like to go back to or maybe a new place you have discovered and would like to share with the club or someplace you would like to try for the first time? Now is the time to make your suggestions. Just Click on the BLUE 2018 Cruise Suggestions button at the top left of this page and you can send your ideas to the Commodore. Suggestions can be submitted until the September 15 Club Night. The suggestions will be posted in a poll in September so all can vote for their favourites. Remember we are looking for locations with a marina, within a day sail from Vancouver or Blaine.

NEXT EVENTS

SUCIA RAFT-UP SEPTEMBER 2-4

Members are posting their Sail Plans in Water MacTivities/Sucia Raft Up. This is always a great cruise so come along to enjoy the fabulous anchoring, hiking, pot lucks and visiting with club members. Post if you will be attending so we know who to expect. Some members will be extending the cruise for a few days into the San Juan Islands.

Our last Club Night of the year. We will be wrapping up the details of the 2017 Cruising Season and starting to plan for 2018. The presentation is on Fibreglass Maintenance and Repair.

Put this event on your calendar and plan to attend. Details and time will be available at the September 15 Club Night.

MYCBC MID-SUMMER UPDATES

Congratulations to Paul and crew of Bad Kitty for their 3rd place finish in the R2AK 2017. Many of our members followed along on the race tracker and enjoyed the updates. https://r2ak.com

25 YEAR CELEBRATIONS CONTINUE

Details of the event and those attending can be found in Water MacTivities/MacRendezvous. Everyone enjoyed the Dogs and Chips BBQ, Commodore’s Pancake Breakfast, Workshops, “High” Tea and Appies on the dock, and the Potluck featuring the 25 year Celebration Cake. Special thanks to our many Club Partners for the many donated door prizes. We are booked for 2018, June 1-3.

Details of the event and those attending can be found in Water MacTivities/Commodore’s Cruise. 20 MacGregor boats rafted on the Causeway Dock in front of the Legislature were in the middle of all the action to celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday. Look for the MYCBC hats in the Coast Capital Savings Record setting “Living Flag” picture.

NEXT EVENTS

Event details have been updated at Water MacTivities/Rear Commodore’s Cruise. Note the Itinerary includes a MYCBC Potluck on the Saturday Night and Riding the Famous Yellow Bus to the Hummingbird Pub for dinner on Sunday. Post your plans if you are attending so we know who to expect.

Put this event on your calendar and plan to attend. Details will be coming soon.

2017 BLAINE REGATTA

12 Boats attended the Regatta this year. Friday featured a lot of rigging and launching followed by Shopping for supplies, an IPA run and a Mexican Dinner for some. Saturday featured the Safety Sail with Emergency Anchoring, Reefing and Crew Over Board practice. All boats completed the exercise including the new Confirmation Codes to practice our VHF skills and Phonetic Alphabet. Thanks Safety Officer Paul for setting this up and Ron and the Crew of Gemini for acting as the Committee Boat. The Docking for Women by Women workshop had the gals practicing their new safer and easier docking procedures. Thanks Cheryl of Blue Water Yachts for the presentation. Thanks to Paul for the presentation on the Vic/Maui Race after the Potluck dinner.

Instructions for the Safety Sail

Sunday was the Regatta with 10 boats rounding the course twice. The winners will be announced at the Year End Dinner and Award Night in November. Thanks to Energetic and Mover for setting out the Markers and Zephyr for being the Committee Boat. Thanks to Darren and Mike for their presentation on chartering in the British Virgin Island this spring.

Shouldn’t they all be going in the same direction?

Thanks Paul for the Sunday morning entertainment as he used a Bosun’s Chair to repair a jammed halyard block at the top of Zephyr’s Mast.

If it was a Mac, you could just lower the mast

Next Up MACRENDEZVOUS JUNE 2-4

Highlights of the May 12 Club Night

Another great Club Night featuring many important decisions and followed by an Inspiring presentation on Motor Sailing. The MINUTES ARE POSTED HERE. Check them out for updates on next Weekend’s Regatta, the Workshop topic and schedule for MacRendezvous, changes to the focus of the Rear Commodore’s Cruise, Location and Menu for the Year End Dinner and Awards Night and more fun stuff. The MOTOR SAILING PRESENTATION  IS POSTED HERE

Commodore Rick bragged about all the money he has saved so far this year with his $35 membership

and he hasn’t even taken advantage of Club Discounts at Steveston Marine, LFS (Belllingham) or Cabellas OR started winning all the great door prizes at MacRendezvous and the Year End Dinner and Awards Night

How could anybody afford NOT to be a MYCBC Member

LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE AT THE BLAINE REGATTA.

Even if you can’t get your boat there, drop in for the day and go for a sail on somebody else’s boat.

Highlights of April 7 Club Night

With 60 member boats and only 40 of them residing within 2 hours of the Lower Mainland we are very pleased to have almost half of our local members show up for our Club Nights. We are proud to have such an active membership. The Minutes of the meeting have been posted in Resources/Downloads.

Highlights Include:

1. Confirmation of the Blaine Regatta Itinerary including:
   1. Safety Sail Saturday and Regatta/Performance Sail Sunday
   2. Vic/Maui 2016 Race and BVI Chartering presentations after the potlucks Saturday and Sunday
   3. Practical Docking for Women by Women Presentation
   4. Border Dance and US Cruising License Activity
2. Itinerary for 25th Anniversary Celebration at Bowen MacRendezvous Including 25 Anniversary Hats and Toques (Pictures and ordering info will be posted soon)
   
3. Group Purchase of Dreamspeaker Cruising Guide Books Found in Forums/Members/Buy and Sell
4. PASSAGE PLANNING FOR VICTORIA AND BEYOND PRESENTATION (Posted under Resources/Downloads/Club Night Presentations)