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On August 27 the Shemly’s hosted another successful SSS (Shemly Shoreside Shindig)

Aug 27, 2022

The 2022 SYC Shemly Shoreside Shindig was held on August 27th and SYC was blessed with great weather that provided a one-day reprieve from the August heat wave that had settled in over the Pacific Northwest. Thirty-eight SYC members and 5 guests attended. Two of these guests were Paul D's little grandchildren. While tucking into the delicious appetizers provided by members, attendees enjoyed relaxing down on the dock or up on the lawn, catching up on the...

July Pig Roast/Luau and Bocci Ball Tournament

Jul 24, 2022

We would like to thank Dick and Colleen Hardman for hosting another amazing Pig Roast/Luau and Bocci Ball tournament. With the help of numerous Co-Hosts including Wayne & Diane Kuypers, Tim & Carmen Myers, Paul Dumbleton & Debby Howcroft, and Walter & Joan Shemly, and numerous behind-the-scenes helpers including Mark Clarkson (Pig carver), and Steve Mohr (Tournament organizer) over 70 members and guests enjoyed beautiful weather, great food, and fun Bocci Ball tournament won by...

March Nauti Friday

Mar 22, 2022

March 2022 Semiahmoo Yacht Club hosted our Nauti Friday. It was held at Roadhouse in Canada and Bay Breeze in Blaine. It was enjoyed by many who had a great time getting together. It was great to see some old friends and to meet some new ones. We are looking forward to meet our new Members at some of the other Nauti Fridays in the future. Come and join us in April as we plan on outings on both sides of the Border.

2022 Pig Roast Information

Feb 12, 2022

On July 31st, 2022 the Semiahmoo Yacht Club will host our Annual Pig Roast and Luau. Please see below for details. Hope to see you there!! Please RSVP to vernb@me.com

2022 First Land Event

Feb 5, 2022

On January 14, 2022 the Semiahmoo Yacht Club hosted our first Nauti Friday. It was held at Viva Mexico in Langley. It was attended by 14 members who enjoyed great Mexican Food and some authentic live entertainment. It was great to see some old friends and to meet some new ones. We are looking forward to meet our new Members at some of the other Nauti Fridays in the future. Come and join us in February as we plan on outings on both sides of the Border.

2021 Sucia Shrimp Boil

Jul 19, 2021

Our Sucia (Fossil Bay) Shrimp Boil was held over the weekend of June 11 – 13, and we had a great time. We had 12 boats attend with 28 Members and Guests, and we signed up New Members Dave Hewlett and Wendy Colby! Welcome to the Club! As is usual for this part of the country, our weather was spectacular with nice, warm temperatures and very little rain and wind. Enough boats arrived Thursday, so we started our celebrations Thursday night. Friday night appies included BBQ oysters (from the...

2021 Fourth of July Celebration

Jul 19, 2021

WOW … what a great turnout followed by great fireworks! And, it was so nice to finally be able to get our group together again … at least on the US side! We are anxiously waiting for when we will be able to get the whole Club together! Over 70 members and guests attended our event at the Blaine Marina and had a great time. A couple of elements that made this gathering so special was the number of new members that attended and the number of guests … as in prospective new members. As it was, we...

2021 Roche Harbor Memorial Day Cruise

Jun 3, 2021

Thirteen US based SYC boats with 33 members and guests enjoyed fun weekend at the Roche Harbor Marina over the Memorial Day Weekend. The group included several new members joining us for their first on the water event. Though the club is still not able to host any formal group events, members still managed to have a weekend of fun and camaraderie. Early arrivers enjoyed an informal appetizer and docktail get together on the docks Friday evening. On Saturday afternoon, several members made the...

2021 Ice Breaker Cruise

May 25, 2021

Owing to the current border status, our traditional Ice Breaker Cruise was held at two separate locations, one on each side of the border. Our US members met at Prevost Harbor on Stuart Island, while our Canadian members rendezvoused at Montague Harbour. Cruise hosts Tim (US) and Don (Canada) share the following reports. From Commodore Tim (US) "We held our season opening Ice Breaker Cruise for US boaters at Prevost Harbor on April 23 - 25. As usual, weather was fantastic with a beautiful and...

Come Play in the Dirt

Apr 28, 2021

On the evening of Wednesday April 28th, nineteen of the SYC ladies and friends gathered at Van Wingerden’s Nursery for an appropriately socially-distanced Annual Come Play in the Dirt event. Jen Wingerden gave an excellent lecture on “New Plants for the Season” and about how to arrange flowers for both shade and sun. After the presentation, the Members got to ask their individual questions. The group was then given a substantial discount on their selected purchases throughout the nursery....