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Betty Gray
2 days ago1 min read
2024 Great Chili Cook-off
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,...
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Stephen Bradley
2 days ago1 min read
8 Bells: Stephen Presser
Steven Presser died peacefully on Oct. 21, 2024 of Lewy Body Dementia and cardiac failure at the RN Loving Care Home in El Cerrito....
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Elizabeth Zalstein
2 days ago1 min read
Welcome These New Members in November
Laurel H. raised her daughter in Berkeley, left the area, and has now returned. She lives on her boat in Berkeley Marina and is...
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Amanda Witherell
Oct 141 min read
Welcome These New Members in October 2024
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...
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Amanda Witherell
Sep 91 min read
Welcome These New Members in August
Anne Vandermey and Wally Nowinski lived in Seattle. They were members of a club there and also belong to Cal Sailing. They love the...
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Andrew Haggerty
Aug 151 min read
2024 Kid's Camp Recap
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...
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Amanda Witherell
Aug 151 min read
BYC in the Pac Cup
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...
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Robert Kingston
Aug 151 min read
Volunteer Opportunity with Pegasus Voyages
Pegasus Voyages is seeking dedicated volunteers to take underserved youth out sailing on the Bay! We are a long established nonprofit...
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Amanda Witherell
Jul 71 min read
Welcome New Members, July 2024
Marianne Ferme sailed in the Mediterranean and is an anthropology professor. Marianne is happy to volunteer with cooking and race...
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Betty Gray
Jun 122 min read
2024 Old Salts Dinner Recap
The Annual Old Salts Dinner was a great success and there are many wonderful members to thank for helping to make it happen. First, the...
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Paul Kamen
Mar 61 min read
Danforth Anchors Have Hooks in BYC
The Danforth anchor was a radical new design when it was first developed in the late 1930s. Patented in 1940, it saw widespread use as a...
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Amanda Witherell
Feb 141 min read
Turbocharge Our Fridays
Jumpstart your weekend with Friday night fun at BYC. Bring some food to the bar around dinner time. Set it up on the side table. Enjoy...
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Robin Crawford
Feb 141 min read
January 2024 Board Meeting Notes
In January, the Board considered the following issues with the indicated follow up and actions: Two member applicants were accepted into...
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Elizabeth Zalstein
Feb 141 min read
Make History at BYC
Ahoy, Berkeley Yacht Club Members! We are excited to announce the establishment of Berkeley Yacht Club’s Historical Preservation...
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Judy Lee
Jan 101 min read
Help Your Club & Join a Committee
Your skills are needed and you may have a hidden talent that could greatly benefit the Club.
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Betty Gray
Jan 94 min read
“We were just there to have fun": Recollections on a Midwinter's Day
Staff Commodores Betty Gray and Larry Telford reminisce about the early days of our Midwinters Regatta.
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Scott Barnes
Jan 93 min read
Blue Water Foundation & BYC
At December’s Change of Watch Party, Bluewater Foundation was awarded the Victoria Day Memorial Boating Safety Award
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Amanda Witherell
Jan 93 min read
Change of Watch & 2023 Award Winners
Each year we recognize those who have gone above and beyond with our Club Awards.
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