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This year Santa received 19 letters from Lopez Island Yacht Club members. As Santa’s representative, I read four a of them at this year’s Holiday Gathering on December 20. Here are all the letters I received for Santa. Of course, I’ve passed them on to him, and hope that allContinueContinue Reading

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Our October 21st General Membership Zoom meeting was well attended with over 50 members joining in. John Zaborsky arranged for an excellent speaker, Glen Wagner, who presented: “Anchoring with Confidence and Tips for Determining Where To Drop Your Anchor When in Small or Crowded Anchorages.” With a saturated title suchContinueContinue Reading

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It shouldn’t be a surprise that many of us were able to enjoy cruising despite this summer’s Covid restrictions. Isn’t boating all about navigating changing conditions? We’re used to watching the weather, double-checking the anchor, wearing life jackets and following Rules of the Road.  Still, this summer was different. “OfContinueContinue Reading

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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

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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