John Hoag – Commodore. John has been a member of CYC since 1991. He was born at the United States Naval Academy, and started sailing when he was just a pup. His favorite boats are still the Hobies and actively races in local and international events with his daughter JJ and his wife Della as crew. John also races Shrek, his 1D35, and recently started in with the J70 fleet. Having recently retired from 30 years as a dentist, he is happy to be able to have time now to help CYC move forward with so many exciting opportunities in front of us.

Pat Dore - Vice Commodore. Pat grew up in a very large sailing family (13 siblings) on Capital Hill. Crewing for his father on 6 meters and a PC (32 ft wooden race boat), the racing was at Leschi, the original home of CYC. At 13 he was given the PC to sail to the San Juans with his 14-year-old brother, the start of many summers cruising the islands without their parents. Thus began a love for sailing. Patrick has had the pleasure of being the bowman or tactician on 6 meters, 12 meters (Courageous / Perth), TP 52, Melges 24 & Melges 32, offshore 50 (IOR), Dragons, Maxies (Windward Passage, Swiftsure) and 45 or more years of J24 racing. Work experience has taken me to Bristol Bay, where I owned and managed a fishing boat and set net for 25 years. My other experience includes construction project management, sales and marketing of promotional products for 38 years, as well as coaching sailing.

Peter Stewart – Rear Commodore. Peter was raised locally in an active sailing family experiencing his first sailing on a Cal 40 in the early 70’s. Later racing as a family crew along with three siblings on deck! Cherokee, the family boat is still campaigned by him while Pat Stewart vicariously follows AIS trackers. Peter is a dedicated passionate sailor racing Cherokee all over PNW while crewing on Shrek and recently the J/70 Orange. He loves racing on the lake and sound, around the buoys or distance. Peter splits time between Phoenix and Seattle and has been a Southwest Airlines pilot for 25yrs. Peter enjoys dropping in on racing while on a trip (somebody needs crew?) He enjoys skiing with friends, mountain biking, and travel. He would like to help finish initiatives underway to make the CYC Seattle experience better for everyone.

Charlie Macaulay - Treasurer. Charlie moved to the Seattle area in 1980 because it’s the only place in the country you can sail and ski. He joined CYC in 1981 shortly after buying Katrinka Finklesplatt, nee Foulweather Bluff. Charlie has been actively competing in sailing around the area ever since, on his own boat and crewing for others. He currently sails on his Farr 39, Absolutely, usually with his daughters and sons-in-law on the crew and is a long time US Sailing judge. He was CYC Commodore in 2022 and wants to continue supporting CYC by serving as Treasurer and helping out the Juniors program.

Jon Anderson – Fleet Captain - Race. Jon Anderson has been a CYC member for 10 years and is currently the Regatta Chair for the 2024 J/24 Worlds in October. Jon is an active racer in the J/24, J/70 and PHRF fleets in Seattle. He owns the Moore 24 'Hummingbird' with his wife Genevieve and splits his time between Seattle and San Juan Island. Jon notes that the future of CYC relies on members stepping up when they see an opportunity that fits their background. His strengths lie in leadership and project management and has a strong reputation for improving processes and fostering team relationships. His personal ethos surrounds inclusivity, diversity and sustainability and plans to make those pillars of his time as Fleet Captain Race.

His goals for Fleet Captain Race are:  1. Back to Basics: Host a well thought out reliable racing schedule in 2024 that is clearly organized with the Fleets and well run. 2. Race Registration: Launch a new platform for race registration that is easy for the racer and office to use and shows boats registered in real time! 3. Put CYC on the Championship Map - Create a stellar reputation for CYC by hosting the J/24 Worlds which will show the World that CYC is a world class racing venue that encourages other fleets to bring their championships to Seattle and CYC.

Jenny Heins - Fleet Captain - Cruise: Jenny Heins has been racing and cruising with CYC since 2013 when she and partner Tim bought their first boat, a J/35 which they named "Those Guys.” Outside of CYC, Jenny serves as Executive Director for Sustainable Ballard and does event planning and project management for various sustainability endeavors. Her partner Tim does yacht rigging, repair, and maintenance with his company Ballard Yacht Rigging, where Jenny also helps out with billing.

Monica Howell - Director. Ahoy fellow sailors! I moved to Seattle from New York City in 1984 with my husband, Robinson. One of my favorite discoveries was the park in my first neighborhood on the bluff overlooking Shilshole Marina. I knew that someday, I would re-learn how to sail, own a sailboat and be part of CYC community. Since joining the club in 2017, I’ve learned so much about sailing from fellow members through shared activities--- cruising, racing, presentations--- and above all by socializing at the Clubhouse. Well, fast forward to 2023 and I’ve met my early goals so here I am a CYC Board Director. I want to help grow CYC programs and especially increase member participation. I’m looking forward to meeting you. Let’s go sailing!

Matthew Wood – Director. Matthew Wood grew up skiing, sailing and generally messing about in North Vancouver, BC. In 1999 he upped stakes and moved to Seattle. One of the first things he accomplished (after marrying his wife!) was to join CYC. Both he and his wife have been involved in many aspects of the club ever since. He served as Race Fleet Captain from 2016 through 2021, as well as serving on the board during that time. He also serves as the club measurer and PHRF-NW handicapper since 2000.

His sailing background spans close to 50 years, on boats varying from 505’s to Santa Cruz 70’s. He has bareboat chartered in several unique locales, including the BVI’s and the Dalmatian Coast. He is standing for a further 2-year term on the board and looks forward to serving with the incoming senior leadership of the club.

Shawn Dougherty – Director. At age 11, I was first introduced to sailing with lessons at Seattle Yacht Club. I continued to sail locally throughout my childhood on our family’s Erickson 35, spending many memorable summers in Desolation Sound, and later raced extensively in Asia on both large keel boats and smaller 18’ Hobie Cats. Today I am an enthusiastic offshore J/125 and TP52 racer, competing in major events throughout the world including the Pacific (Transpac, California Offshore, Van Isle 360 and Pac Cup), the Atlantic (Newport Bermuda, Nassau Cup, Wirth Munroe Cup, Pineapple Cup) and the Caribbean (Caribbean 600). The sailing bug did not fall far from the tree with my son, Sebastian, who participated in the CYC Juniors Program from its inception as a student, racer and eventual instructor. I look forward to continuing my dedication to the Juniors Program and to carry the momentum forward so that it will be a program of excellence for generations of sailors to come.

Jason Walker – Director. I originally joined the CYC in 2021 simply because it was required for my son, Jayden, to go to summer camp; wondering what good joining a yacht club would be. Since then, I've discovered the community of people, utterly passionate about the sport of sailing, which has welcomed us warmly, and I want to do my part to strengthen that community and further the mission of the club. I have experience volunteering with youth organizations, having taught sailing many years ago in high school and, more recently, a local scoutmaster. I hope to bring that experience to help grow the already-excellent Juniors Program of the CYC.

David Huntsman – Director. Took my first sailing lesson from Seattle Sailing Club in 2006 and have been hooked on keelboat sailing since. Went on to earn ASA 104 Bareboat Chartering Certification to take out all the club boats, additionally raced J/24s with the club in the Sloop Tavern Ballard Cup Series. We bought our first sailboat in September 2014, Lolo a 1988 J/37 that we still own and cruise. We joined CYC in 2015 and have been active members since. Most of our sailing has been in the Salish Sea, so far on Lolo our furthest from Shilshole port of call has been Nanaimo, BC (June 2022). On the professional level, retired as a Master Sergeant (E-8) from the Army in 1997 and immediately started work for The Boeing Company. In 2005, I earned my MBA from Seattle University's Albers School of Business and Economics. In 2021, I retired from Boeing where my last position was leading the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Supply Chain Government Property & Capital Organization supporting all BDS Programs & Sites worldwide including the International Space Station. In addition to sailing, my wife Gyung and I enjoy alpine skiing, travel, and spoiling our 5 grandchildren with the sixth due in January 2023. Our home since 1993 is in Brier, WA.

Bob Combie – Director. Bob has been sailing and racing since 1983 and a long-time CYC member. Proudly racing with the Shrek Racing Team, plus actively setting marks for Hobie Division 4, RVYC and Kitsilano Yacht Club, earning a Brotherhood of International Mark Boat Operator (BIMBO) designation. Bob has been volunteering to maintain CYC’s race equipment for over 12 years, plus the power boat, trailer fleet and Clubhouse for over 3 years.