Join us on ZOOM for an online 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 The Winner of the Draw for Free 2024 MYCBC Dues 7 Boats attended this years Raft-Up September 2-4. 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. 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. 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. 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 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: 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. DOCK PARTY FRIDAY
2023-09-15 Club Night
2023 Sucia Raft-Up
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.
2023 Past Commodore's Cruise - Bellingham
2023 Commodore's Cruise - Port Sidney Marina
2023 MacRendezvous - Bowen Is
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.
2023 BLAINE REGATTA
2022 YEAR END DINNER AND AWARDS NIGHT
Past Commodore Darry presenting Harmony with the Pacific Yachting trophy for logging the most nautical miles in their logbook this year.