2020 Lopez Cup ~ Sept 12, 2020 Photos by Bill White Hello Fellow Yacht Club Members, The 2020 Lopez Cup is in the books. Despite the heavy smoke in the air and the poor visibility the race turned out to be a lot of fun and very challenging. Unlike someContinueContinue Reading
I just got this notice from Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife thought I would share. JOHN Z August 10, 2020Contact: Eryn Couch, WDFW, 360-890-6604Michael Milstein, NOAA Fisheries, 971-313-1466 Give pregnant killer whales space to forage, agencies and partners request Washington regulations require boaters stay 300 yards from Southern Residents, 400ContinueContinue Reading
Hello Fellow Yacht Club Members, I wanted to let you all know about the Commodores Cruise just in case you were saving the weekend of August 29th. For a couple of reasons, I will be cancelling the Cruise. Besides the obvious reasons, (due to the restrictions of the Covid Virus)ContinueContinue Reading
Now that I have put all my Prawn gear away for the season, they Opened some dates in August. Prawning was very good when they closed it so I suspect easy Limits and great dinners. John Z Areas opening for recreational spot shrimp harvest include: Marine Area 7 East (northern RosarioContinueContinue Reading
Hello Fellow Lopez Island Yacht Club Members It’s been a summer like no other for us boaters. But even with Covid restrictions, I’m betting that you’ve found ways to be on the water. I need your help to bring together your stories. Did you enjoy time on the water theseContinueContinue Reading
LIYC South Cruise Update July 10, 2020 Lopez Island Yacht Club South Cruise July 31 – August 9th Hello everyone! Well, with the low interest for the South Cruise there are some changes on how the reservations will need to be made. It will be necessary to make your ownContinueContinue Reading
Fishing the San Juan’s is always fun. Catching provides the bonus of a great dinner. 2020-2021 Sport Fishing Rules Download and read the annual fishing pamphlet, which details rules and regulations statewide. Check for any emergency rule changes affecting the species or location you’re fishing. Download the Fish Washington app, which provides up-to-date fishingContinueContinue Reading
Report from the Rear: I’m sure it comes as no surprise that planning the North Cruise this year would be met with many travel and reservation challenges during this ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. So therefore, the tentative itinerary (see below) I have put together may look a little different from the original itinerary we discussed dueContinueContinue Reading
The 2012 inaugural sailboat race off Lopez Island. Eleven boats competed for the “Lopez Cup” sailing from the Day Marker outside the entrance of Fisherman Bay to a mark near the South end of San Juan Island. Watch the video which include the race results. Article and video by DuaneContinueContinue Reading
akaThe Rodman Duncan Memorial Race The Bar to Bar Race was revived in memory of Rodman Duncan, our well loved and respected friend. It is well known that Rodman was one of the charter members of the Lopez Island Yacht Club and its second Commodore. Rodman sailed in several ofContinueContinue Reading
May 3-5, 2019 was a cruise initiated and organized by John Zaborsky, our Rear Commodore—an overnight cruise to Rosario with dinner at the fabulous Rosario Mansion. If you didn’t know, moorage at their marina includes use of their spa with a lap pool, jacuzzi, and outdoor saltwater pool. There wereContinueContinue Reading
Event & Cruising Schedule, BC (Before Covid)As proposed in early April. June 7 – Clambake – CANCELLED June 12, 13 – La Conner Rendezvous – CANCELLED July 3-4 – July 4th Parade Float Entry – CANCELLED July 24 – Aug 2 – North Cruise (locations Tentative) 7/24 – Poets CoveContinueContinue Reading
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