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
Events / Cruising Calendar Update ~ June 2020
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
LIYC 2019 Year in Review
LIYC’s very own Audrey Bordvick, has captured the club’s moments in 2019 in this latest installation of the Year in Review for our club members. Enjoy!Continue ReadingContinue Reading
Commodore’s Corner ~ June 2020
Hello Fellow Yacht Club Members. Wanted to reach out once again to try to make sense of and do some planning for our yachting future in the year of the COVID 19. And also want to bring you up to speed on the LIYC Board discussions. Rear Commodore, Dusty Forster,ContinueContinue Reading













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