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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


Commodore's Mystery Cruise
COMMODORE'S MYSTERY CRUISE MONDAY, JANUARY 1ST 9:00 AM thru 12 NOON
Mary Garfein
Dec 4, 20231 min read


We have a NEW ROOF -- almost!
Thanks to the heroic efforts of Evan McDonald and Glen Garfein, we have completed our roofing project -- almost. Last year, the second...
Mary Garfein
Dec 4, 20231 min read


Join a BYC Working Group!
The Berkeley Yacht Club is a volunteer run organization. That means we need volunteers to help us run efficiently. The Club has several...
Mary Garfein
Dec 2, 20231 min read


Annual BYC Holiday Party
Annual BYC Holiday Party Sunday, December 17th 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Santa arrives by boat @4:30 PM There is no charge for this event. The ...
Mary Garfein
Dec 2, 20231 min read


A Change of Management -- Welcome Nicholas!
Please offer a warm welcome to our new Club Manager -- Nicholas Childress. Nicholas comes to Berkeley with a love of sailing, a love of...
Mary Garfein
Dec 2, 20231 min read


From the Helm — Change of Watch
December is a time for change at the Berkeley Yacht Club. We had a formal "Change of Watch" on Friday, December 8, thanking the 2023...
Mary Garfein
Dec 2, 20231 min read


Change of Watch -- An Evening of Music of the Sea
Join of for the Change of Watch Party -- An evening of music of the sea. Friday, December 8th 1800-2100 Thanks to member, Jack Barben,...
Mary Garfein
Nov 30, 20231 min read


2024 BYC BOD Election Results
Dear Berkeley Yacht Club Memebers, On behalf of the Nominating Committee, I am excited to report t hat we sucessfully conluded the...
Mary Garfein
Nov 22, 20231 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
Member with a Positive COVID test
It has come to our attention that a member who was in the Clubhouse on Tuesday, October 31st later tested positive for COVID. Those...
Mary Garfein
Nov 8, 20231 min read


Mary Garfein
Nov 8, 20230 min read


Waterfront Specific Plan
The City of Berkeley is in the process of developing a plan for future use and development of the Waterfront. The 'Waterfront' is...
Mary Garfein
Nov 1, 20231 min read


From the Helm -- Change of Watch
At this time of year, a Commodore's job is almost done. And a new Board year has almost begun. The one last thing a Commodore needs to...
Mary Garfein
Oct 30, 20231 min read


Roof Construction hits a Snag
By Vice Commodore Mary Garfein We have two new roofs! But, unfortunately, the project is not done yet. The contractors removed the...
Mary Garfein
Oct 30, 20231 min read
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