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DOCK PARTY

FRIDAY, Sept 29. 7:00 PM

Bring stories and pictures to share of your cruising adventures this summer

Meeting link will be emailed to members on Friday

Highlights of the September Club Night

1. Minutes of the Meeting are Available in Current Year Documents
2. MYCBC Commodore and Vice Commodore re-elected by acclamation
3. The Year End Dinner and Awards Night Details were announced. Information and how to order your tickets is Posted on the Webpage
4. MacSale & Shop – A new and unique opportunity! The Club will have a table set up at the Year End Dinner for members to bring any and all MacGregor related items that you would like to sell, swap or give away
5. Members are encouraged to submit their Logbook Cruising Miles to the Commodore for a chance to win free 2024 Club Dues by the AGM, Oct 21
6. The Presentation “What Will Break on Your MacGregor and How To Know Beforehand” is now in the Video Gallery

The Winner of the Draw for Free 2024 MYCBC Dues

7 Boats attended this years Raft-Up September 2-4.

Saturday Night Potluck

Sunday Featured a Group Hike to the China Caves at Shallow Bay.

A late afternoon rain shower cancelled the Sunday Potluck but the group gathered for dessert, popcorn and a Raft Party when the rain stopped.

The Raft at night

Arriving under Sail

The first ever MYCBC Cruise to the Squalicum Marina in Bellingham August 4-7 was a great success with Eleven Boats and 4 Crews without their boats attending

.A pizza dinner on the dock on Saturday was a popular event followed by another great Dock Party. Thanks to Kelvin for organizing the Pizza event. Sailing in the Bay was limited due to high winds on Sunday so only 3 brave boats ventured out to bounce around for a short time. The Commodore’s “Cucumber is the New Cracker” Appies and Beverage event was a great success and morphed into another great dock party.

Eleven boats and one other crew attended this year’s Commodore’s Cruise at Port Sidney Marina June 30 – July 3. Thanks to Peter and Lydia for booking this event and organizing the many activities.

Potluck in the Tent

Activities included the Thursday Night Street Fair, Friday Crabbing, Music in the Park and Fireworks, Saturday Shore Walk, Canada Day Parade, Lunch at the Pub and Potluck, Sunday on the Beach on Sidney Spit and “Boat” wine tasting.

Beach Time at Sidney Spit

Lots more pictures are posted in the Gallery.

Twelve Boats plus 5 other crews attended this years MacRendezvous at the Union Steam Ship Marina on Bowen Island, June 2-4.

Special thanks to 2Wish’N for hosting the “MacShack” events. Thanks also to Mover and Zephyr for bringing the Wine & Cheese items. Thanks for all the great food at the Wine & Cheese, Pancake Breakfast, Beverages and Appies on the dock and the Potluck. Thanks to DeeSeas for providing the commemorative glassware and door prize.

Make Your Own  Soft Shackle Workshop

Nine boats showed up to participate in the Safety Sail and Regatta Race. Eight other crews arrived without their boats to join in. Highlights included Coffee and Treats on the Dock, Safety Sail with prizes, Potluck, Regatta Race and lots of visiting, information sharing, eating and Dock Parties.

Summerzcool was First Across the Finish Line and had the Best Corrected Finish Time. Cedar Wind had the Second Best Corrected Finish Time.

The First Women’s Confidence Cruise was a big hit on Saturday. Thank you to Cheryl McChesney of Summerzcool / Blue Water Yachts for the presentation and Shelley Harris of 2Wish’n for organizing

2022 Year End Dinner and Awards Night

A great evening of food, awards and just being together was had by the 43 folks who attended this year’s Dinner. A special thanks to Past Commodore Steve for organizing the Float 30 Restaurant at Reed Point Marina and the great food they provided. Thanks also to Treasurer Ron for handling the ticket sales for this event. The evening featured the debut of MC Vice Commodore/Membership Captain Kelvin. His humour and patience with all the action was amazing. He is truly a man of many hats. Awards presented include:Past Commodore Darry presenting Harmony with the Pacific Yachting trophy for logging the most nautical miles in their logbook this year.

Fleet Stars were presented recognizing the years of membership in the club. Members who did not attend will be notified of their Fleet Stars by email.

5 year stars were presented to Teacher’s Pet, Impulse, Mist-A-Sea and Kensea

15 year stars were presented to Windchime

Commodore Rick made a special presentation to DeeSeas recognizing their incredible 25 years in the club.

Past Commodore Steve presented a thank you gift to Outgoing Commodore Alvin

Boat Gifts were exchanged and many door prizes donated by our Sponsor Partners were given out.