Welcome to MYCBC

WOMEN’S DOCK PARTY ZOOM

By all accounts the Dock Party was a great success with lots of participation and discussion. Everyone present was able to take away some new thoughts and ideas. Thanks Shelley for organizing and all the members who contributed.

MYCBC SAFETY

Our Club is always stressing the importance of safety and planning. As the sailing season approaches are you preparing?

1. INFLATABLE PFDS – Have you checked the inflation cartridge? Does the GREEN still show? Have you inflated it to see if it holds air overnight?
2. FIRST AID KITS –  Have you checked the contents and refilled all the outdated or used items
3. FLASHLIGHTS & HEADLAMPS – Are they still working? Have the batteries corroded? Do you have replacement batteries?
4. SAFETY FLARES – Are your Flares up to date or expired?
5. FIRE EXTINGUISHES – Are they expired? Do they need inspection? Have you been shaking the non-refillable ones EVERY MONTH?

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday May 10 – CLUB NIGHT ZOOM – Featuring PRESENTATIONS ON – Nauti Nav Aids Part 3, Intro to Regatta and REEFING – How When & Why to reef your sails.

May 18 – 20 BLAINE REGATTA – Saturday Safety Sail and Women’s Confidence Cruise then Sunday Regatta Race. Let us know if you will be there by posting on the Regatta Page. If your boat isn’t ready to float, come anyway and crew on another members boat.

May 31 – June 2 – MACRENDEZVOUS AT BOWEN ISLAND – Book your moorage by May 1.

June 8 or 9 – MACSAILING CONFIDENCE CRUISE – there are still a couple spots left. Register now, first come first serve.

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.

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