BYC's signature regatta is the official kickoff to the summer sailing season on the bay! Oysters will be served. Rollo Wheeler is an...

I’ve been sailing out of Berkeley since we moved here from England 10 years ago, but only got around to joining BYC in late 2023 when I...

I am pleased to report that the 2025 Member Satisfaction Survey has closed and we received some really great feedback. You can find a...

In 1964, the Berkeley Yacht Club celebrated its 25th anniversary. The Commodore at the time, John Miller, put together a booklet about...

When I was eight, my grandpa and I rebuilt an El Toro in their garage in Paradise, CA, near Chico, where I grew up. I learned to sail on...

Greetings! My name is Philip Strause, and I am honored to serve on the Board of Directors this year. This marks my third year as a Board...

On Saturday, December 7, Berkeley Yacht Club celebrated our 2024 Commodore Mary Garfein at a Mardi Gras-themed Commodore’s Ball. Our...

Did you know we host a number of interest groups via the BYC website? Connect with our community on a deeper level by joining a group...

What’s been working well at Berkeley Yacht Club this year, and what could benefit from some improvement? Please take a moment to reflect...

The BYC Great Chili Cook-Off is over, and some delicious chili was enjoyed by all. We had three official entries, Mari Bird, Bob Gray,...

Steven Presser died peacefully on Oct. 21, 2024 of Lewy Body Dementia and cardiac failure at the RN Loving Care Home in El Cerrito....

Laurel H. raised her daughter in Berkeley, left the area, and has now returned. She lives on her boat in Berkeley Marina and is...

Peter Witherington grew up in the East Bay, is a maritime lawyer and has sailed with various members of BYC. He has an Olson 29, is...

Anne Vandermey and Wally Nowinski lived in Seattle. They were members of a club there and also belong to Cal Sailing. They love the...

The 2024 Berkeley Yacht Club Kid’s Camp was a swimming success! Our 8 kids kayaked, rode the Bobbi Tosse, and most importantly, sailed on...

In addition to many members competing as crew in the fun race to Hawaii, three boats raced under the BYC burgee in the 2024 Pacific Cup...

Pegasus Voyages is seeking dedicated volunteers to take underserved youth out sailing on the Bay! We are a long established nonprofit...

Marianne Ferme sailed in the Mediterranean and is an anthropology professor. Marianne is happy to volunteer with cooking and race...