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Seattle Yacht Club Opening Day Week

by Dick Souslin last modified 2008-10-09 16:17
  • Wednesday, April 29, 2009

  • 9:30 a.m. - SYC Drama Group Social hour w/refreshments in the Ward Room
  • 10:30 a.m. - SYC Drama Group Presentation, "A Space Odyssey"
    Reservations are not necessary and we recommend that members and guests arrive on time to secure seating. 



    Thursday, April 30, 2009

  • 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. - Special ceremony - Pocock cedar single racing shell unveiling
  • 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. - Canadian Reception in the Fireside Lounge and Ward Room (invitation only)
  • 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Marine Room Barbecue



  • Friday, May 1, 2009

  • 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Parade numbers available in the Heritage Room
  • Opening Day Luncheon for SYC members
  • 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
  • 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
  • Music and dancing to the Merle Saunders band in the Marine Room, 7:00pm - 11:00 pm



  • Saturday, May 2, 2009

  • 7:30 a.m. - Complimentary coffee service and no-host continental breakfast in the Marine Room
  • 9:00 a.m. - 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. - Sundown Ceremony and Trophy Presentation on the lawn
  • 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. - Music and dancing to the Tropics Band in the Marine Room
  • 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Marine Room Barbecue