Opening Day Week



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SYC Opening Day Flight Log


Wednesday, April 28, 2010

  • 9:30 a.m. - SYC Drama Group Social hour w/refreshments in the Ward Room
  • 10:30 a.m. - SYC Drama Group Presentation, "Final Dress Rehearsal"
                       Reservations are not necessary and we recommend that members and guests arrive on time to secure seating.
  • 5:30 p.m. - "World's Biggest Green Box"  BYOB, beverage and appetizer to share.  Dock 2 will be the place to gather with friends and guests from area yacht clubs.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

  • 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Parade numbers available in the Heritage Room
  • SYC/Canadian Women's Annual Field Trip (by reservation only)
  • 11:00 a.m. - Cocktails service begins in the Marine Room.
  • 12:00 p.m. - Men's Lunch honoring our Canadian guests in the Ward Room. 
  • 2:00 p.m. - Mini 12 Races - Seattle Yacht Club vs. Royal Victoria Yacht Club
  • 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Ropeyarn in the Marine Room
  • 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Canadian Reception in the Fireside Lounge and Ward Room (invitation only)
  • 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Marine Room Barbecue
  • 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. - Music and dancing to the Variety Pack Band in the Marine Room.
  • 7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. - Dance under the stars with the Canadians in the Fireside Lounge.  Our guests from the North will entertain us with their very own Past Commodores Band, Mustang Sally.

Friday, April 30, 2010

  • 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Parade numbers available in the Heritage Room
  • 12:00 Noon - Opening Day Luncheon for SYC members.  Lunch starts at noon. (By reservations only)
  • 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Margarita Party on Dock 2 hosted by Royal Vancouver Yacht Club
  • 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Free boat rides courtesy of the Antique & Classic Boat Society
  • 2:00 p.m. - Mini 12 Commode Cup - Commodores of SYC, Royal Victoria Yacht Club and Royal Vancouver Yacht Club
  • 2:00 p.m. - Space Race - Get your pinewood rocket to race form the Ships Store, build it, paint it and race it on the lawn at SYC every one welcome.  Look for details in the "Flight Log".
  • 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - North of the Border Party on Dock Zero Gravity hosted by Royal Victoria Yacht Club.
  • 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Friday Night Prime Rib Buffet in the Ward Room
  • 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Special Buffet in the Marine Room
  • 7:00pm - 11:00 pm - Music and dancing to the Classix Band in the Marine Room,

Saturday, May 1, 2010

  • 7:30 a.m. - Complimentary coffee service and no-host continental breakfast in the Marine Room
  • 8:45 a.m. - Navy Band Concert and Commissioning Ceremony on the lawn
  • 9:40 a.m. - Montlake Cut closes to ALL boat traffic
  • 10:20 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. - Windermere Cup Crew Races
  • 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Parade of Boats in the Montlake Cut
  • 4:30 p.m. - Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon on the lawn
  • 6:00 p.m. -  Trophy Presentation and Sundown Ceremony on the lawn
  • 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Marine Room Barbecue
  • 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m. - "Space Balls Party" in the Heritage Room.  dancing and libations.

Sunday, May 2, 2010

12:00 p.m. Mark Mayer Race - Noon Start on Lake Washington - Register by Thurs in Sailing Office, On-line or prior to first start, All Welcome !! FREE !!