Come to our first "Fireside Chat"! The concept behind these events is to give members a chance to learn more about nautical topics and share ideas in an informal setting (the Wardroom). For each event we will make sure that at least one or two members are present that are experienced at whatever the topic is. This should be useful and rewarding for you whether you are also experienced or just want to learn more. The exact agenda will depend on what you, the participants, want to discuss.
The topic for this chat is "Racing 101" and can include topics such as:
Racing Rules of Sailing
Basics of crew roles and responsibilities - including
"how to get invited back" for crew and "how to get them to
return for skippers"!Basic sail trim
Skippers new to racing - what do you need to know?
PHRF handicap rules and ratings and "One
Design" racing
Different downwind sail setups
How to prepare your boat
Resources for finding out more
Safety, MOB etc.Clothing
Race Fleet Captain Jon Stocklass will preside but we are hoping some other experienced racers will join in.
7pm on March 30th in the Commodores Room. Please REGISTER so that we know how many to expect, space is limited.
This is part 1 of two presentations on First Aid for BYC and BSPS Boaters.
Part 1 is mainly lecture with "show and tell". Part 2 (scheduled for May 20) is hands on and will include COB/MOB. Numbers will be limited to 25 for part 2. If their is demand for more we plan another session.
The presentations will be led by local boater and MD, Dr. Coggan
Part 1 will address medical situations that may be encountered by coastal cruisers, how to minimize such incidents and how to manage them when they do occur.
Participants of Part 1 are strongly encouraged to attend the more hands on Part 2 workshop on May 20th.
Click on the heading for more information.
7:00pm April 7th in the Ward Room, click on the link in the heading to REGISTER. Registration is only open for BYC and BSPS members and is free.
The Race to Alaska (aka R2AK) is an annual 750-mile adventure race from Port Townsend, Washington to Ketchikan, Alaska. There are only two rules: no engine of any kind is allowed aboard, and racers can utilize no form of pre-planned support. First place gets $10k, second place gets a set of steak knives. Glory to the rest.
R2AK Race Marshal Jesse Wiegel from the Northwest Maritime Center will be presenting. He will walk us through the history of the race, how and why it was created, some points about the race area, a deep dive on several of the record-holding teams, and different ways people can get involved - from volunteering, to spectating on various (completely free!) platforms.
Jesse is also the Director of two other local events that he will talk about. SEVENTY48 is a 70-mile, 48-hour human-powered race from Tacoma to Port Townsend, pitting any form of non-motorized and non-sail powered vessel against one another. Salish 100 is a cruising event that travels the length of the Puget Sound each summer.
7:00pm, on April 27th. Click the link in the heading above to REGISTER. Free to members, $10 for non members.
This will be more in depth and hands on with participants moving between stations that deal with different scenarios and including a MOB/COB retrieval demonstration on the BYC dock.
Local boater and MD, Dr. Coggan will lead this workshop.
There will be 5 stations, each station taking about 30 minutes to complete, and participants will rotate through all 5 stations in groups of a maximum of 5. The 5 stations will address:
1. The conscious vs unconscious victim and head injuries
2. Cardiac events and strokes
3. Man overboard, Lifesling, cold water immersion and hypothermia
4. Fractures and hemorrhage
5. Burns and carbon monoxide poisoning
9:00am to 12"30pm, May 20th in the BYC Ward Room. Due to the nature of the workshop we must limit numbers to 25. Participants in Part 1 will be given priority.
You must register to take part using the link in the heading. Registration is only open for BYC and BSPS members and is free.
If there is the demand we will repeat this workshop on June 3rd
Experience a virtual front row seat to Lummi Island Wild's local salmon fishing. You'll see the only solar powered fishery in action before learning what makes these salmon so prized, (Spoiler alert - its the fat content and fish handling).
We'll finish with a smoked salmon sampling while answering any questions you have about reef netting and Lummi Island Wild, and our wild-caught sustainable seafood delivery.
Following the presentation Lummi Island Wild will be offering a 10% discount to BYC members on salmon and seafood. Come to the presentation to find out more.
Presented by Lumi Island Wild Co-op's Ian Kirouac.
7:00pm, on March 23rd. Click the link in the heading above to REGISTER. Free for members, $5 for non-members.