Commodore's Letter

Dear SYC Member:

Obviously the big event last week for anyone named Sullivan was the annual SYC St. Patrick’s Day party. In spite of horrendous traffic problems, we had 90 adults and 20 kids at what I thought was a great party. Kathy O’Schwartz orchestrated the Blarney contest which included three of our most articulate fellows, Teddy O’Planta, Danny Boy O’Schwartz and Scottie O’Strandjord. Kathy diplomatically judged it a tie.

The music and singing was spectacular (if I do say so myself) and the Comerford dancers were grand.   I especially enjoy how our kids and grandkids react to the dancers. They sit in wide eyed, rapt attention and after the show concludes they give their best imitations.

The interest in Opening Day around the Sound and up in BC is growing every day. I even received a moorage request from one of our friends at the St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco.

The Opening Day kickoff party on Friday, March 28 does not involve a waiting list right now but it obviously will. This is one of the fun parties of the year and I especially urge new members to come join the fun.

Finally, safe is good, especially on our boats. Come join the 2nd annual Safety Day on Saturday, April 5.

Have fun,

Jack Sullivan, Commodore

Rudder Cup 2008 Results

Kim Lorenz and Gerry Johnson won the QCYC/SYC Spring Challenge Race Overall trophy with 0.3527%. Unfortunately QCYC won the team trophy 0.6095% QCYC to 0.8140%.

St. Patrick's Celebration Photos

Helmsmen Specials

Ropeyarn North

Tuesday, March 18
Please join us for Ropeyarn North at the Farmhouse Restaurant in the beautiful Skagit Valley.  Enjoy libations and complimentary appetizers in our private room while visiting with old friends and making new ones.  An optional dinner ordering off the menu follows at our long table.  Reservations are not required and guests are always welcome.  The Farmhouse is easy to find on Highway 20 several miles west of I-5 going towards Anacortes, at the intersection with La Conner Whitney Road.  Click the link for driving instructions and menu.  We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, March 18.

Women’s Group Luncheon March 19

MARCH LUNCHEON PROGRAM - PEGGY SCALES - “A SALUTE TO OPENING DAY!” Peggy Scales, will entertain us with tales of her twenty-five years as a judge for the Opening Day boat parade.  Peggy worked for Seattle Repertory Theatre for many years, and is now the Executive Assistant to the Director of the Mayor's Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs and Liaison to the Seattle Arts Commission. SYC past Admiralettes will provide us with the traditional salute to this year's Opening Day Trio. The Trio will give us information on the theme and the happenings planned for our Big Event.  Don't miss out on this informative and entertaining luncheon!  Call the Front Desk for Reservations.

Children’s Easter Party

Saturday, March 22
11:00 a.m.

Come join the Easter Bunny for a delightful family-style brunch and egg hunt!
For reservations, call (206) 325-1000

Suma Exchange 2008
Planning Committee Meetings

Tuesday, March 25 – 7:00 p.m. – Heritage Room
Wednesday, April 16 – 7:00 p.m. – Heritage Room
For more info, call or e-mail: Mike Massa: (206) 633-2729

The Sponsorship Committee is currently seeking Sponsors for the Suma Cup
to be held April 26 - May 4, 2008. If you or your company has an interest in contributing to the sponsorship of this SYC event or if you would like to suggest a company who may have an interest in contributing to the sponsorship of the Suma Exchange, please contact
Roger Werner, Sponsorship Chair at (425) 774-8888.

SYC’S CIRCUS IS COMING TO TOWN

Join us under the “Big Top” for the…

2008 OPENING DAY KICK-OFF PARTY

Friday, March 28 at 6:00 p.m.
One Performance Only!

Amazing Dixieland Band
Cocktails, Dinner, Dancing
 Prizes, Surprises, Live Performances

 Come as a Circus Clown, Acrobat, Animal Trainer or just buy your ticket and enjoy!

Bring your friends!  Space is limited!  Sign up now!!

NEED A WASHINGTON STATE BOATER EDUCATION CARD?

You need to have and carry a Washington State Boater Education Card (BEC) if you are...
* Age 12 to 20 in 2008 and want to operate a motor boat of 15 hp or greater?
* Any age: Planning to operate a motor boat in Canada for more than 60 days at a time?

SYC and USCG Auxiliary offer a "Fast Track" process to qualify for a BEC
Get America's Boating Course® (ABC) at SYC Front Desk ~ Available March 1, 2008. Cost $25.00
(Includes $10.00 examination fee & course CD with the text).

Self-Study America's Boating Course® (ABC) at home in March
Test is on Saturday, March 29, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon in the SYC Heritage Room.

Garlic Festival 2008

Saturday, March 29, 2008
Port Madison Outstation

Winter boating is another of the many joys of boat ownership in the Northwest. Long passages
without boat wakes, wide open slip spaces with oodles of shore power, the chance to reunite
with summer boating friends and to meet other all-season boaters.
The annual Garlic Festival provides you the perfect reason to start up those engines and shake
out those sails – boats like to be used and bellies like great food! If your boat is stowed away for
the winter, join us by car, foot or ferry.
Greenbox: 5:00 p.m.
Potluck Dinner & Judging: 6:00 p.m.
Members, friends, and family are welcome.
For more information contact Judy Wiebe at (206) 232-7583, or Cell: (206) 999-8775.

Second Annual SYC Safety Day!

Saturday, April 5 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Videos!
Presentations!
Another man overboard drill?
Come and join the fun.

Click here for details!

Amateur Radio Rendezvous

April 12 – 13
Port Madison Outstation

Daffodil Parade

April 18 – 20
Tacoma Yacht Club

If you are interested in attending Tacoma Yacht Club’s Daffodil Festival, please contact Fred or Karen Roed.

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