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Chowder Season Update
There's nothing much better than “T-shirt conditions” in San Francisco Bay.
Tim Collins
Jan 9, 20243 min read


Change of Watch & 2023 Award Winners
Each year we recognize those who have gone above and beyond with our Club Awards.

Amanda Witherell
Jan 9, 20243 min read


News from the Helm
We are planning a great year for our club -- more events, more member opportunities, more fun.
Mary Garfein
Jan 1, 20241 min read


Under New Management
Dear Members, I would like to thank everyone for the warm welcome at the Changing of the Watch. For those of you who were unable to...

Elizabeth Zalstein
Dec 13, 20231 min read



Amanda Witherell
Dec 11, 20230 min read


A Cruise to St. Francis Yacht Club
After missing several years thanks to the pandemic, we finally made it back for one of the most popular cruiseouts for BYC members—a luxe...
Zara Haimo
Dec 11, 20231 min read


Here Comes Santa Claus!
A little more about BYC traditions. Santa Claus arrives at Berkeley Yacht Club each year not by a sleigh and eight tiny reindeer but by...
Betty Gray
Dec 11, 20232 min read


Thank you for Lending a Hand
As the tenure of this 2023 Board of Directors comes to a close, I am more excited than ever about and optimistic for the future of Berkeley

Graeme Lowe
Dec 11, 20232 min read


Suli—We wish you a fond farewell
Many of you know Suliana Baldwin ('Suli') as our Clubhouse Manager. But, Suli is more than that. Suli joined BYC many years ago as our...
Mary Garfein
Dec 4, 20232 min read


Berkeley Yacht Club
Nov 14, 20230 min read


BYC Member Launches Sailing App
Imagine an all-in-one website or app for sailors to find relevant social media posts, an integrated map- based directory of sailing...
Berkeley Yacht Club
Nov 14, 20232 min read


Why No Women at the Helm?
This summer I was visiting my daughter in Seattle and we walked along the locks watching the salmon run and the boats come through. The...
Thea Daniels
Nov 14, 20234 min read


Weekend Cruise to Half Moon Bay
Our most adventurous cruise-out of the year! Four vessels made the ocean voyage from San Francisco Bay to Half Moon Bay and Pillar Point...

Brad Kekst
Nov 14, 20231 min read


Code of Conduct Meeting Recap
On October 29, 2023, Berkeley Yacht Club held a Town Hall Meeting to discuss implementing a code of conduct for the Club. In attendence...
Berkeley Yacht Club
Nov 14, 20232 min read



Amanda Witherell
Oct 12, 20230 min read


Attend Oktoberfest!
Ahoy my Berkeley Yacht Club Friends! You and your friends are invited to join me at the club on Saturday, October 21, at 4:00pm for a...
Phil Strause
Oct 12, 20231 min read


About That Concrete Submarine...
If you’ve attended an “Old Salts” dinner in recent years, you’ve undoubtedly seen the picture of the concrete submarine on the rocks...
Colin Thompson
Oct 12, 20232 min read


September 2023 PICYA Updates
The September PICYA delegate meeting was held at the Vallejo Yacht Club. It was especially fun for me as I was able to cruise in on my...
Max Perez
Oct 12, 20232 min read


Regatta Recap: Big Windward Leeward 2023
The Berkeley Yacht Club’s inaugural Big Windward Leeward is in the books. The brainchild of Evan McDonald and Paul Kamen the rumor is...
S/C Mark Bird
Oct 12, 20232 min read


2023 Friday Beercan Races by the Numbers
A recap of the participants, standings and trophy winners for the 2023 Beercan Season.
Team Beercan
Oct 12, 20231 min read
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