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Meet a BYC Member: David Janinis
When I was eight, my grandpa and I rebuilt an El Toro in their garage in Paradise, CA, near Chico, where I grew up. I learned to sail on...
David Janinis
Feb 61 min read


A Membership Challenge: Invite a Friend
Greetings! My name is Philip Strause, and I am honored to serve on the Board of Directors this year. This marks my third year as a Board...
Phil Strause
Feb 62 min read


2025 Commodore's Cruise to Pasta Pelican
It was non-traditional timing for the club’s first cruise-out of 2025, the Commodore’s mystery cruise. Since the Commodore was out of the...

Graeme Lowe
Feb 61 min read


An Update on the Docks & Kayak Storage
Over the last several months, we have been hard at work improving the guest dock for our members and guests. Projects include graffiti...
Scott Barnes
Feb 62 min read


What Does a Rear Commodore Do?
Ever wondered what a Rear Commodore does? It's not what you might think! As Rear Commodore, I get the exciting job of planning our...

Mari Bird
Feb 62 min read


Welcome to a New Year
After what many would say feels like the longest month known to human history, January is now behind us. The Board of Directors has also...

Graeme Lowe
Feb 62 min read



Amanda Witherell
Feb 60 min read


December is the Month for Giving
BYC is a collection site for Toys for Tots and One Warm Coat, which provides free coats to children and adults in need while promoting...

Amanda Witherell
Dec 14, 20241 min read


2025 Election Results
Commodore Graeme Lowe - 105 votes Vice Commodore Roger Mason - 106 votes Rear Commodore Mary Bird - 102 votes Fleet Captain JP Camille -...
S/C Falk Meissner
Dec 14, 20241 min read


Change of Watch & Commodore's Ball
On Saturday, December 7, Berkeley Yacht Club celebrated our 2024 Commodore Mary Garfein at a Mardi Gras-themed Commodore’s Ball. Our...

Amanda Witherell
Dec 14, 20241 min read


Join a BYC Interest Group
Did you know we host a number of interest groups via the BYC website? Connect with our community on a deeper level by joining a group...

Amanda Witherell
Dec 14, 20241 min read


Member Satisfaction Survey
What’s been working well at Berkeley Yacht Club this year, and what could benefit from some improvement? Please take a moment to reflect...

Graeme Lowe
Dec 14, 20241 min read


In With the New
It seems like just a few months ago I was being told that stepping into the role of Rear Commodore would be “easy” and that our monthly...

Graeme Lowe
Dec 14, 20242 min read



Amanda Witherell
Dec 14, 20240 min read


Thanks to our Uber Volunteers!
We thank all of our volunteers for the hard work they have put into making our Club a better place. Every year there are a few who stand...
Mary Garfein
Dec 11, 20243 min read



Amanda Witherell
Nov 19, 20240 min read



Amanda Witherell
Nov 19, 20240 min read


2024 Great Chili Cook-off
The BYC Great Chili Cook-Off is over, and some delicious chili was enjoyed by all. We had three official entries, Mari Bird, Bob Gray,...
Betty Gray
Nov 19, 20241 min read


8 Bells: Stephen Presser
Steven Presser died peacefully on Oct. 21, 2024 of Lewy Body Dementia and cardiac failure at the RN Loving Care Home in El Cerrito....

Elizabeth Zalstein
Nov 19, 20241 min read


Welcome These New Members in November
Chris Larose recently moved onto a 28’ Columbia in the Berkeley Marina. He has helped out in many events and is interested in joining...

Elizabeth Zalstein
Nov 19, 20241 min read
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