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The SYC Memorial Weekend Roche Harbor Cruise had an amazing turnout this year, with 45 boats and over 110 members and guests joining in the festivities. Our theme was the 'Roaring '20s' and with a 'Passport to Adventure', attendees were guided through a full weekend of activities, contests, seminars, prizes, food and fun! The weekends activities began Friday night with a bus excursion to Friday Harbor and the hospitality of the San Juan Island Yacht Club. Our group enjoyed the wonderful views...

And who says wearing PJ's to a party can't be fun? Close to 80 members and guests donned their finest holiday sleepwear and gathered to celebrate the season at the "PJ" themed SYC Christmas party on December 2nd at the home of Jeff and Lynette. A traditional Mexican Christmas dinner was provided starting with home-made salsa, guacamole and a Mexican jicama snack followed by tamales, Spanish rice, frijoles and salad. Dessert consisting of flan and Mexican wedding cookies rounded out the...

The 2017 SYC Commodore’s Ball took place on November 11 in the main ballroom at the Silver Reef Hotel in Ferndale. The evening was flawless thanks to the organizational skills of Rear Commodore Laura, ably assisted by the decorating committee consisting of Olivier B, Leslie C, Lynette M-R, with help also from Michelle F and Steve M. The committee made the most of the theme “A Rainbow of Possibilities” that was appreciated by the more than 90 members and guests in attendance. Dinner was served...

The annual Salmon Derby took place September 15-17 at Roche Harbor and was enjoyed by members of both Semiahmoo and Birch Bay Village Yacht Clubs! Attendance was great, with 11 boats and a large number of anglers and guests. The fishing derby was a boatload of fun; although catching legal-size fish was a challenge. The 1st place winner was Chris G (SYC), fishing aboard the Haida II, who caught a King just under 20 pounds. The 2nd place winner was Jim P (BBVYC) fishing aboard Beoma's dinghy,...

An enthusiastic group of 12 boats turned out for the 2017 cruise to the Symphony Splash in Victoria on the August 4-7 long weekend. A few boats met up beforehand to anchor out in Garrison Bay and cruisers enjoyed a potluck dinner aboard Bacalao. Thanks to Debby and Paul of the Mary D for coordinating the anchor out. After arriving at the Causeway Marina on Friday, everyone enjoyed a great spread of heavy appetizers. The smiles on the happy eaters tell all! Co-hosts Katherine and Martin...

This year the ever popular SYC Pig Roast returned to the beautiful home of Dick and Colleen Hardman at Silva Bay, BC. This is the 7th year that Dick and Colleen have so generously hosted this SYC event at their lovely Gabriola Island home. Thirty-four boats made their way to Silva Bay in pretty acceptable weather and sea conditions. We even had members (Ed & Marion) arrive by seaplane! In all, 69 members and 16 guests attended the Pig Roast this year. The weekend got started on Friday...

Clean and shiny classic cars, antiques, hotrods, SUVs and sedans came out to participate in the SYC Nauti Friday Car Rally on a beautiful Friday evening. Some cars were loud, some were quiet, regardless, the drivers and navigators had a blast. Fifteen teams competed in the fun event, and almost all completed the course! Even those who live in and around Blaine saw places they never knew existed. And how many red barns are there on the route, really? Several other SYC members joined us for a...

What an amazing weekend SYC enjoyed at Fossil Bay on Sucia Island June 9-11th! The theme was “Bootleggers in the Bay” and we had the highest turnout for this event ever… 27 boats and 64 attendees which included 4 grandkids and 6 guests. The weekend was kicked off Friday evening with an outstanding array of appetizers complimented by “Bootlegger Bathtub Gin" punch provided by the cruise hosts… Bev & Bill, Amy & Rick and Lynette & Jeff. The evening was topped off with music by Jamey...

Thirty four boats and 86 Pirates (SYC members and guests) invaded Roche Harbor Marina over the Memorial Day weekend this year. The weather was spectacular and Roche was as beautiful as ever. Highlights of the weekend included the creative pirate costume and judging exhibition, imaginative boat decorationing and fun breakfast and dinners. We were our own live entertainment all weekend! Friday night appetizers and the rib and chicken dinner on Saturday were scrumptious. Bud’s Tug again...

Despite a wet and stormy St. Patrick's Day evening, an enthusiastic SYC group met for the wearing of the green and a night of harness racing at the Fraser Downs race track. Following the buffet dinner it was time to be entertained by the racing and betting techniques. We watched from our section in the Homestretch as the drivers and horses dashed to the finish line. Some placed bets based on a driver’s win history, some on the driver’s colors, some on the horse’s name (yours truly) and some...