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Betty Gray
2 days ago4 min read
The Origins of our Club
In 1964, the Berkeley Yacht Club celebrated its 25th anniversary. The Commodore at the time, John Miller, put together a booklet about...
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David Janinis
2 days ago1 min read
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...
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Phil Strause
2 days ago2 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...
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Amanda Witherell
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...
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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...
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Graeme Lowe
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...
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Betty Gray
Nov 19, 20241 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,...
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Stephen Bradley
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....
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Elizabeth Zalstein
Nov 19, 20241 min read
Welcome These New Members in November
Laurel H. raised her daughter in Berkeley, left the area, and has now returned. She lives on her boat in Berkeley Marina and is...
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Amanda Witherell
Oct 14, 20241 min read
Welcome These New Members in October 2024
Peter Witherington grew up in the East Bay, is a maritime lawyer and has sailed with various members of BYC. He has an Olson 29, is...
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Amanda Witherell
Sep 9, 20241 min read
Welcome These New Members in August
Anne Vandermey and Wally Nowinski lived in Seattle. They were members of a club there and also belong to Cal Sailing. They love the...
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Andrew Haggerty
Aug 15, 20241 min read
2024 Kid's Camp Recap
The 2024 Berkeley Yacht Club Kid’s Camp was a swimming success! Our 8 kids kayaked, rode the Bobbi Tosse, and most importantly, sailed on...
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Amanda Witherell
Aug 15, 20241 min read
BYC in the Pac Cup
In addition to many members competing as crew in the fun race to Hawaii, three boats raced under the BYC burgee in the 2024 Pacific Cup...
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Robert Kingston
Aug 15, 20241 min read
Volunteer Opportunity with Pegasus Voyages
Pegasus Voyages is seeking dedicated volunteers to take underserved youth out sailing on the Bay! We are a long established nonprofit...
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Amanda Witherell
Jul 7, 20241 min read
Welcome New Members, July 2024
Marianne Ferme sailed in the Mediterranean and is an anthropology professor. Marianne is happy to volunteer with cooking and race...
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Betty Gray
Jun 12, 20242 min read
2024 Old Salts Dinner Recap
The Annual Old Salts Dinner was a great success and there are many wonderful members to thank for helping to make it happen. First, the...
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Paul Kamen
Mar 6, 20241 min read
Danforth Anchors Have Hooks in BYC
The Danforth anchor was a radical new design when it was first developed in the late 1930s. Patented in 1940, it saw widespread use as a...
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Amanda Witherell
Feb 14, 20241 min read
Turbocharge Our Fridays
Jumpstart your weekend with Friday night fun at BYC. Bring some food to the bar around dinner time. Set it up on the side table. Enjoy...
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