Lopez Cup Notice of Race
NOTICE OF RACE AND SAILING INSTRUCTIONS 12th Annual LOPEZ CUP CLASSIC YACHT RACE Sponsored by the Lopez Island Yacht Club and the Lopez Islander Resort Saturday, September 9thst, 2023 Winner: Shillelagh from Friday Harbor. Rules: The race will be governed by these sailing instructions and the International Navigation Rules ofContinueContinue Reading
“Setting Sail to Northern Horizons: Capturing the Majesty of the North Cruise, One Picture at a Time!”
Day 1: Attached are some photos I took from today’s leg from Lopez Island to Ganges Harbor. We had a great sailing day with 15 knot winds and current in our favor. The morning clouds burned off around 9am and we had beautiful sunny weather the whole day! -Melissa DayContinueContinue Reading
July 2023 Commodores Corner
Ahoy! Heed the call of the blue waves! Dear mates, As I stand on my dock, the scent of brine fills the air, mingling with the whispers of adventure. The waves extend their slender fingers, enticing me to embark upon their cerulean path. Their song, a symphony of distant placesContinueContinue Reading
Photo’s from the 2023 Commodore’s Cruise to Roche Harbor!
Ahoy Mates, This year the Commodore’s Cruise will take us to Roche Harbor in June. You might wonder: Why in June? Initially, it seemed to me that it should be very easy to choose both a date and a destination for the Commodore’s Cruise. However, as my time to decideContinueContinue Reading
Race to Alaska!
Some of our LIYC sailing fleet in Victoria to see the start of the R2AK race!Continue ReadingContinue Reading
June 2023 Commodore’s Corner
Ahoy! Summertime Is Cruise Time! Let’s Go! Dear mates, In the delightful realm of our Lopez Island Yacht Club, where the sea breeze dances with the laughter of our friends and the waves whisper tales of nautical mischief, resides the sometimes enigmatic figure of our Rear Commodore. The Rear CommodoreContinueContinue Reading
Photo’s From Our Ling Cod Derby & Awards/Dinner
Jump on board for our first Ling Cod Extravaganza! Please join us May 27th in our first ever Ling Cod Derby! If you have ever been interested in fishing for the elusive Ling, here is your chance! Take your boat out, or jump on board one of our members goingContinueContinue Reading
ClamBake 2023
Ahoy, The annual ClamBake Potluck lunch will be Sunday, June 4th @11am – 2pm. Please bring a dish to share, personal plates/cups/utensils, and chairs, if you need them. It will take place at the Flat Point club house (400 Nelson Lane). If you need directions, let us know. During theContinueContinue Reading
May 2023 Commodore’s Corner
Ahoy! Do you feel the irresistible allure? That sun-kissed fever? Dear mates, Warm sunshine this past week gave me the fever! It was the kind of fever that had me itching to make a beeline to the marina. So it was, with an unquenchable fire in my soul, that IContinueContinue Reading
April Membership Dinner/Meeting; Featuring Leslie Richter’s adventure to the Antarctic!
Here are a few pictures from our April Membership Dinner, it was a nice turnout and it sounds like everyone had a great time. Thank you Leslie for your presentation, and to Mary Rey and John Zaborsky for the great table decorations! If you were unable to attend the dinner,ContinueContinue Reading
Opening Day Weekend Festivities
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April 2023 Commodore’s Corner
Ahoy! Get ready for some fun times ahead! Potluck dinner April 2o. Opening day of boating season events weekend of May 5 & 6. Dear mates, We all know that boat owners are generally smart and friendly people because we are a special breed. We know how to navigate life’s ContinueContinue Reading










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