A Cruise to St. Francis Yacht Club
After missing several years thanks to the pandemic, we finally made it back for one of the most popular cruiseouts for BYC members—a luxe...
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Betty Gray
Dec 11, 20232 min read
Here Comes Santa Claus!
A little more about BYC traditions. Santa Claus arrives at Berkeley Yacht Club each year not by a sleigh and eight tiny reindeer but by...
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Thea Daniels
Nov 14, 20234 min read
Why No Women at the Helm?
This summer I was visiting my daughter in Seattle and we walked along the locks watching the salmon run and the boats come through. The...
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Betty Gray
Aug 13, 20232 min read
BYC Explainer: Have you seen this photo before?
By S/C Betty Gray Well, this has been one of the mysteries that the Old Salts talk about, but I have never heard the whole story behind...
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Graeme Lowe
Aug 13, 20232 min read
A Long Weekend in the Delta
By R/C Graeme Lowe It was supposed to be a relaxing trip: a holiday weekend sail into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, full of pleasant...
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Berkeley Yacht Club
Aug 13, 20231 min read
Splashing Mah Jong Club
This informal club started about 12 years ago with a group of dragon boat paddlers. Today, by word of mouth, we are a mixed group of...
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Max Perez
Aug 13, 20231 min read
PICYA July 2023 Meeting Notes
By Max Perez, BYC PICYA Delegate The July meeting was held at Mersea restaurant on Treasure Island, a fantastic venue in a courtyard with...
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Betty Gray
Jul 11, 20233 min read
2023 Kids Camp
By S/C Betty & Bob Gray As far back as the records bare, the Berkeley Yacht Club has had a Junior Sailing Program run by members for...
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Betty Gray
Jun 12, 20232 min read
2023 Old Salts Dinner Recap
By S/C Betty Gray The 2023 Old Salts Dinner is over but there is still a lot of thank yous to say to all the wonderful members that made...
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Elizabeth Zalstein
May 1, 20232 min read
Commodore's Message, April 2023
Dear Berkeley Yacht Club Members, I am pleased to share some uplifting updates on the recent happenings at our beloved club, highlighting...
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Betty Gray
Apr 30, 20233 min read
A Little Bit of History: From the Beginning
By S/C Betty Gray In our last Now Hear This, we discussed the first dinner meeting. Do you remember where and when the first dinner...
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Betty Gray
Apr 30, 20231 min read
You're Invited to the 2023 Old Salts Dinner
By S/C Betty Gray Commodore Brian Cline and the 2023 Officers & Board of Directors invite you to the Old Salts dinner to honor those who...
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S/C Julie La Plant
Apr 30, 20231 min read
Eight Bells: David Hamilton
By Staff Commodore Julie La Plant I am sorry to let you know that a member of our BYC family has passed away. David Hamilton left us...
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Mark Salmon
Apr 30, 20232 min read
Eight Bells: Laraine Salmon
By Mark Salmon I am sorry to let you know that my wife and long-time Berkeley Yacht Club member Laraine died peacefully at home on April...
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Betty Gray
Mar 28, 20232 min read
BYC Explainer: Old Salts
By S/C Betty Gray Have you ever wondered how Berkeley Yacht Club traditions came about? How many times have you hear someone say, “but...
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Betty Gray
Mar 28, 20232 min read
Who Was Rollo Wheeler?
By Betty Gray, 2007 Staff Commodore The following article appeared in the March 1981 edition of Now Hear This. Reprinting now seems...
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Elizabeth Zalstein
Mar 28, 20232 min read
Rear Commodore's Message, March 2023
Rear Commodore's Message from the March 2023 Now Hear This!
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Elizabeth Zalstein
Mar 27, 20232 min read
Commodore's Message, March 2023
Ahoy Members, It has been a busy and exciting time at the Berkeley Yacht Club. In between the intense wind and rains, in the past month...
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Amanda Witherell
Feb 14, 20232 min read
Eight Bells: Staff Commodore Bobbi Tosse, 1939-2023
It is with heavy hearts that we write to inform you of the passing of our beloved Staff Commodore Bobbi Tosse. Bobbi was not only a...
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Amanda Witherell
Jan 12, 20231 min read
2022 BYC Annual Awards & Change of Watch
At the 2022 Commodore's Ball and Change of Watch, Junior Staff Commodore Tibu de la Carcova honored several standout BYC members for...
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