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So. Many. Oysters.
Missed our March meeting? You missed an amazing presentation by James Frederick, aka James The Sailor Man, who shared his solo sailing...

Mari Bird
Apr 91 min read
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From the Commodore's Cabin: April Events
And just like that it’s April. The fabled San Francisco Bay sailing season has just begun and Berkeley Yacht Club’s Wheeler Regatta is...

Graeme Lowe
Apr 92 min read
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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
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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
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Amanda Witherell
Nov 19, 20240 min read
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Amanda Witherell
Nov 19, 20240 min read
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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
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Amanda Witherell
Jul 7, 20240 min read
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BYC Discount for SailGP, July 13-14
With the event just under 2 weeks away, we are eager to ensure that your club has the chance to be part of this thrilling experience. We...

Amanda Witherell
Jul 7, 20241 min read
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51st Wheeler Regatta Recap
Berkeley Yacht Club’s Rollo Wheeler Memorial Regatta got a slight upgrade this year to become: the Rollo Wheeler Regatta to Benefit...
S/C Mark Bird
May 6, 20242 min read
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Amanda Witherell
Apr 11, 20240 min read
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Opening Day on the Bay
Opening Day on the Bay is on Sunday, April 28, and marks the traditional “official" beginning of the sailing season on San Francisco Bay....

Graeme Lowe
Apr 11, 20241 min read
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Wheeler Regatta: Who Was Rollo Wheeler?
The following article appeared in the March 1981 Now Hear This. Re-printing now seems appropriate, as we all gear up for our 51st Wheeler...
Betty Gray
Mar 5, 20243 min read
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Lunar New Year 2024
Over 600 people passed through for the Lunar New Year Celebration. Around 150 visitors were children, who made puppet dragons, colored...
Judy Lee
Mar 5, 20241 min read
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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
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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
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2023 Kids Camp
By S/C Betty & Bob Gray As far back as the records bare, the Berkeley Yacht Club has had a Junior Sailing Program run by members for...
Betty Gray
Jul 11, 20233 min read
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2023 Old Salts Dinner Recap
By S/C Betty Gray The 2023 Old Salts Dinner is over but there is still a lot of thank yous to say to all the wonderful members that made...
Betty Gray
Jun 12, 20232 min read
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2023 PICYA Lipton Cup Preview
By JP Camille, Director The annual PICYA Lipton Cup provides a rare opportunity for yacht clubs around the bay to formally competing in...
JP Camille
Jun 12, 20232 min read
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Keeping Up With Traditions
By Graeme Lowe, Rear Commodore One of the neat things about being on the Board of Directors is that, at any given time and for any given...

Graeme Lowe
Jun 12, 20233 min read
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