Open to all members, liveaboards, and tenants.

Panel members (others may be added):
Ned Kohlhauff - VP SLA
Richard Meeks - SLA Board Member
Dave White - Tenant and boat maintenance professional
Kristen Sierra - SLA Communication Chair/Board Member

CYC's Monday Lunch is a luncheon gathering of sailors and others interested in sailing. Once or twice a month we have guest speakers who talk about their racing or cruising experiences, or other topics of interest to the group.  All are welcome.  Lunch is $15.

11:30 Social
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Program

Friday Socials for members to socialize and unwind at the end of the week.

Bar open 5:00pm to 9:00pm

CYC is offering an opportunity for women to learn to sail, improve their sailing skills, and build camaraderie among female sailors of all levels of experience, from newbies to advanced. Participants will be assigned to boats according to their levels of comfort and skill.

Classes are held on boats at Shilshole Marina that belong to CYC members. We will be meeting at assigned boats between 5:30 and 6:00 to rig, and leaving the dock at 6:15 sharp. Following the class each week we will meet for a social at CYC. Dinner is included in the course fee and there is a no host bar available.

Session 1: Women’s Sailing – April 18th , 25th , and May 2nd

This is a great course to see if sailing is for you. It is also an opportunity for experienced sailors to get out on the water with other women to share your knowledge and further develop your skills.

In this course you will learn some of the basics – parts of the boat, safety, basic knots and where to use them, getting the boat ready, getting sails up, SAILING, wind direction, and teamwork.

The only requirements are enthusiasm and non-marking shoes. If you have a PFD (personal flotation device) you are welcome to bring it, but CYC will have PFDs available for use. Wear warm layers and be prepared for rain as the weather can shift quickly. The temperature on the water feels much cooler than on land, especially when you factor in the wind.

$75 per session for members / $125 per session for non-members

Questions? Contact event coordinators Catlin Gibson and Sue Drake - catlinclaire@gmail.com 

Essential Drinks for your Boat. Join your friends at CYC for a very fun evening & learn how to make essential drinks with limited ingredients for memorable times aboard your boat. Our very own Mike Taft will be the main presenter and share his expertise. Cost is $5 to make 2 drinks. There will be a Taco Bar for additional charge. CYC bar opens at 5, program and dinner start at 6pm. Mark your calendars! This will be a very fun event. Cheers!

Join us and learn to race sailboats!

Corinthian Yacht Club offers several ways to help you get started sailboat racing or brush up on your skills. The Rookie Rally Educational series provides a solid foundation of racing skills via classroom instruction, hands-on exercises, and on-the-water activities. It is primarily a class room course with one on-the-water session. Our educational committee members are also glad to meet with you to help you work towards your racing goals.

Bruce Van Deventer will be leading this educational series. Bruce is an experienced keelboat and dinghy racer, competing in everything from club races to international and world championships. He is also an experienced race officer and currently campaigns a 505 and a Melges 24.

What this course includes:

Tuesday, May 7 “Welcome to the Racecourse”: Walk through a typical race, handicap racing, one design, distance vs buoy races, paperwork/organizational requirements, conduct of a race per the racing rules of sailing, reading sailing instructions, starting sequence, and basic rules.

Tuesday, May 14 Starting & Upwind Legs: Rules during starting, finding the favored end of the line, standard starting tactics, the advantaged side of the course vs the advantaged side of the starting line, rules when sailing to windward, and at the weather mark.

Tuesday, May 21 Finishing & Downwind Legs: Downwind angles, gybing on wind shifts, rules when sailing downwind, leeward mark rounding rules and tactics, favored end of the finish line, rules when finishing.

Tuesday, May 28 Boat Speed Basics: Foils above and below the water, balance, main, jib, and rig controls, windward sail trim in light, medium, and heavy air, downwind trim, how to read a tuning guide, basic tuning for keelboats.

On-the-water Training
We expect to have at least one on-the-water practice session at Shilshole at the end of the series. We also will provide you with the opportunity to come out and help with the Race Committee on a weeknight race, which puts you in the center of the action! You need to have appropriate sailing gear, including a PFD, and basic sailing skills. This is a great opportunity to expand your skill base, move to another position on the boat, or start racing your own boat!

Recommended textbooks to purchase for the class:
Getting Started in Sailboat Racing by Adam Court and Richard Stearns
Understanding the Racing Rules of Sailing by Dave Perry

This is a primarily classroom course.

$50 for members / $100 for non-members

For information or questions, please contact Lise (pronounced Leeza) Anderheggen-Leif at laleif@gmail.com

CYC is offering an opportunity for women to learn to sail, improve their sailing skills, and build camaraderie among female sailors of all levels of experience, from newbies to advanced. Participants will be assigned to boats according to their levels of comfort and skill.

Classes are held on boats at Shilshole Marina that belong to CYC members. We will be meeting at assigned boats between 5:30 and 6:00 to rig, and leaving the dock at 6:15 sharp. Following the class each week we will meet for a social at CYC. Dinner is included in the course fee and there is a no host bar available.

Women’s Sailing Session 2  – May 9th , 16th , and May 30th

For Women’s Sailing 2 it is required that participants have completed Women’s Sailing Session 1 or have some basic sailing experience. This session is also open to intermediate and advanced sailors who simply wish to sail with other women and share their knowledge and skills.

$75 per session for members / $125 per session for non-members

Questions? Contact event coordinators Catlin Gibson and Sue Drake - catlinclaire@gmail.com 

CYC is offering an opportunity for women to learn to race, improve their sailing skills, and build camaraderie among female sailors of all levels of experience, from newbies to advanced. Participants will be assigned to boats according to their levels of comfort and skill.

Classes are held on boats at Shilshole Marina that belong to CYC members. We will be meeting at assigned boats between 5:30 and 6:00 to rig, and leaving the dock at 6:15 sharp. Following the class each week we will meet for a social at CYC. Dinner is included in the course fee and there is a no host bar available.

Women’s Learn to Race  – May 9th , 16th , and May 30th

Learning to Race will be divided by boat depending on whether participants are newer to sailing, or experienced racers who want to improve their skills. You will learn sail trim, tactics and strategy, and work in the different positions on a race boat. You will find out what is involved in a race and how they are run.

$75 per session for members / $125 per session for non-members

Questions? Contact event coordinators Catlin Gibson and Sue Drake - catlinclaire@gmail.com 

2nd Thursday cruising social potluck

2nd Thursday cruising social potluck

CYC Clubhouse will be closed for a private rental. 

2nd Thursday Cruising Social Potluck - join cruisers at the first social after the summer break!

2nd Thursday cruising social potluck

2nd Thursday cruising social potluck

2nd Thursday cruising social