The 2023 Year End Dinner and Awards Night on November 4 was a great success. Fifty people attended the event at the Surrey Golf Club.

The evening started with some social time for members to explore the MacSale Items for sale, visit with old friends and enjoy a beverage. The Buffet Dinner provided by the Golf Club was outstanding. Thanks Shelley for all the work to set this up.

MC Kelvin started the Awards right after dinner ended with a quick summary of the 2023 year and a thank you to all the members who made it possible.

Fleet Stars recognizing each 5 years of membership in MYCBC were presented. See winners here

Pacific Yachting Magazine Cruising Award was drawn from all the boats who attended MYCBC Cruises this year and 2Wish’N won the free subscription.

The Logbook Miles Award was drawn from all the boats who submitted the miles they cruised this year and Gemini won 1 free year MYCBC dues.

The 1000 Nautical Mile Club recognized 2 MacGregor boats who cruised over 1000 Nm this year. Congratulations Impulse and Gemini

The draw for Door prizes provided by our many sponsors provided wonderful boating gifts for many of our members.

A Boat Gift Exchange allowed members who brought a wrapped “Boat Gift” to pick from the many gifts on the table

Finally the 50/50 Draw with proceeds going to Marine Parks Forever was shared by Teacher’s Pet and Harmony.

Thanks to all our members who attended this years AGM. The Minutes are online HERE.

For those of you planning for next year the MYCBC 2024 Calendar is HERE.

Watch your email on the 23rd for details about the MYCBC MACSALE AND SWAP that is happening Nov 4. Join in to see what boat gear members have for sale or sell your own unused boat gear.

Winner of the FREE DUES FOR 2024 IS

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