Glen Wagner on Anchoring
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
LIYC Board Fills the Slate of Nominations for 2021 Officers
Hear Ye, Hear Ye… In accordance to the LIYC Bylaws, the nominating committee has submitted to the board a full slate of nominations for 2021. The LIYC Board of Directors has approved this slate and is hereby announcing their recommended slate of officers for the 2021 calendar year to beContinueContinue Reading
Join the October Membership Zoom Meeting
Meeting Date: Wed, October 21, 2020 Login Time: 5:45 PM, No Host Bar. Meeting Starts: 6:00 PM. From the Vice Commodore, John Zaborsky: Dear Yachties, The LIYC general meeting will be held using Zoom on Oct 21, 2020, at 6:00 pm. Please join us early for a no-host bar andContinueContinue Reading
A Cruising Summer Like No Other
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
2020 Lopez Cup Photos
Racing in the Haze, July 12, 2020 Photos by Gene Helfman Gene also posted these photos on “Google Photos” which allows you to view each one in a large crisp format. View them here in this photo gallery or go to the Google Photo gallery and enjoy them there. IfContinueContinue Reading
Commodore’s Corner – Sept 2020
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
WDFW NEWS RELEASE Give pregnant killer whales space to forage
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
Commodore’s Corner – August 2020
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
Recreational spot shrimp will reopen in Marine Areas 7 West, 7 East
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
Call Out to Members for Stories About Cruising during Covid
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
South Cruise July 31 – August 9th
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 (Area 7) 2020-2021 sport fishing rules
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













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