News, Events & Articles

From the Commodore's Desk - Important News

Submitted by bettygray on Tue, 2018-07-10 12:38

Dear BYC Member, Important news; Our Berkeley Yacht Club Manager Mark Sokolov has resigned from his position effective July 17, 2018. The Personnel committee, led by Vice Commodore Colin Thompson, has accepted Mr. Sokolov's resignation and is preparing to initiate a search for Mark's replacement, which is no small task. I am working with Mark to assure that we have a smooth transition of his duties to existing club staff temporarily while the committee conducts it search. Mark Sokolov has been solid as a rock for our club during these past four years.

CANCELED Competition at BYC on July 4th Design/Build/Race

Submitted by bettygray on Fri, 2018-06-29 10:21
July 4th 3:00 - 5:00

It seems that the enthusiasm for rowing around the marina in a leaky, flimsy homemade boat in cold water is less than I was expecting. Nonexistent comes to mind. Therefore, we will be postponing the Team America Boating Competition until 2019. This will give us an opportunity to reflect on who we are as Americans and how we want to be remembered as patriots.

See you at barbecue. Mark Bird BYC Rear Commodore

VICE COMMODORE'S BON VOYAGE PARTY

Submitted by bettygray on Sun, 2018-06-03 11:42
Saturday, June 16th

Vice Commodore Hell Week this year begins on Saturday, June 16th, with the Vice Commodore’s Bon Voyage Dinner Event. That’s roughly 3 weeks before some of our intrepid members will be heading out the gate for a 2000-mile ocean race, Cruise Chair Peter Masson’s Cetacea and Wyatt Jones, skipper on Imagine along with Fleet Captain David Janinis and veteran Pacific Cup racer Paul Kamen as navigator being among the entrants.

The Sun will be Shining Bright for the Swap Meet

Submitted by bettygray on Sat, 2018-04-07 23:19
Sunday, April 8, 2018

Our renowned boaters swap meet is just around the corner. From shackles to sheets and davits to dinghies, this annual fundraiser provides a wonderful opportunity to buy or sell a wide variety of nautical gear, equipment, clothing or whatever, all while meeting fellow club members and enjoying our famous coffee and donuts and world-renowned hot dogs!

There are several ways to participate in this fun event and support BYC programs…

Berkeley Yacht Club Inaugural St. Patty's Day Crab Feed

Submitted by bettygray on Sun, 2018-03-11 23:23
Saturday, March 17th

Crab Feed & Corporation Meeting

$40pp ($50 at the door - if there's any crab left!) $15 for Veggie or Chicken $12 under 12's

***IMPORTANT***

1. PLEASE INCLUDE ALL MENU CHOICES WHEN YOU RSVP (CRAB OR CHICKEN OR VEGGIE) OR YOU MAY NOT GET YOUR CRAB!!

2. AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT BY RESERVING YOUR SEATS NOW!! Manager@Berkeleyyc.org or call (510) 843-9292

Connie Ruben Memorial

Submitted by bettygray on Wed, 2018-03-07 16:18
Saturday, March 10, 2018 1pm to 5pm

Connie’s memorial service will be at the UC Berkeley Botanical Garden from 1pm to 5 pm this coming Saturday, March 10. Parking is at the Lawrence Hall of Science with a bus shuttle to the Botanical Garden building. The pick up will be in the Lawrence Hall of Science parking lot about 1:30pm, and continued service to & from and last return 4:30pm (white bus or van). Light refreshment is planned for the event. Friends are encouraged to have reminiscences to share.