Bill and Kathy Cuffel have been cruising in The Med since 2016. This fall they started to explore the amazing cruising grounds of Western Greece. We hope you can join us to see some of Bill's excellent photographs and hear about their adventures in this classically, historical area.

11:30 Social
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Presentation
1:00/1:15 Conclude

Lunch is $15

See us at the Seattle Boat Show, Indoors + Afloat, Friday Jan. 24 – Saturday Feb. 1, 2020. CenturyLink Field Event Center.

Volunteer opportunities are 3 shifts each day from 11am - 8pm (9pm on Fridays).  If you can volunteer please email us at cyc.boatshow@gmail.com

The Seattle J/24 fleet is strong, large, and competitive, demonstrated by Keith Whittemore and crew who recently won the 2019 J/24 World Championship in Miami, FL. Keith’s team Furio, along with Scott Milne’s team Tremendous Slouch and Mark Laura’s team Baba-Louie, will explain what it takes to achieve success at this high level and the path to get there. Traveling with your team, whether locally, nationally, or internationally, may seem insurmountable but this panel discussion will provide tips and answer questions to break down the barriers. Discussion will include perspectives from drivers, trimmers, mid-deck, tacticians, and foredeck at varying skill levels that apply to all types of fleets and racing. As all of those that travel to compete know: “The fastest way to improve your program is to travel and race with your team”.

• 6:00 - CYC bar open, dinner available (included in ticket price)
• 7:00 - Talk begins

You can submit your questions and topics of interest when registering.
Capacity is limited, so please register early!

$20 for CYC members and their guests, $30 for non-members. Dinner included in ticket price. On the menu:

Baked salmon (vegetarian option: likely, stuffed mushrooms), with a selection of toppers 
Scalloped potatoes 
Spinach and goat cheese salad
Artisan breads, cookies for dessert

Proceeds go toward the Heart of CYC fundraising campaign.

CYC member priority registration is open now. Non-member registration will open on 1/18, space permitting.

Tickets are available online until noon the day before the event. After that, tickets will be available at the door for $5 extra per ticket.

POC - Rhonda Weston

Vigor event

Family Cruising in the Arctic and Beyond
Friday, February 7 - Graeme and Janna Esarey of "DogBark!"

Graeme and Janna, with daughters Talia (13) and Savai (11), reveal their BHAG (big, hairy, audacious goal): to sail through the icy Northwest Passage, recently navigable due to climate change. Enlisting kids, grandparents, and friends as crew, they refitted an old Open 60 raceboat, Dogbark, and sailed from Seattle to the Arctic. When ice blocked their way, Hawai’i and the South Pacific became their Plan B.

Social Hour - 6:00 – 7:00 pm (No Host Bar open and Dinner for $10)
Program - 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Location - CYC Clubhouse (North end of Shilshole Marina)

Admission is free for CYC members, $5 for non-members - get tickets online or at the door. Dinner is separate from admission and is $10.

On the menu: seafood chowder, with vegan corn chowder option (both gluten free); oyster crackers; salad; brownies (GF option available)

Visiting Old Favorites and New Anchorages with Friends in the San Juan and Gulf Islands
Friday, February 14 - Scott and Karen Tobiason of "Tuuli"

Social Hour - 6:00 – 7:00 pm (No Host Bar open and Dinner for $10)
Program - 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Location - CYC Clubhouse (North end of Shilshole Marina)

Admission is free for CYC members, $5 for non-members - get tickets online or at the door. Dinner is separate from admission and is $10.

On the menu: pulled pork sliders (vegetarian option and limited GF option available); 4 cheese mac and cheese; green salad, Nanaimo bars (GF option available)

Visiting Old Favorites and New Anchorages with Friends in the San Juan and Gulf Islands
Friday, February 21 - Sarah Jones of "Beyond"

Sarah Jones talks about her experiences last summer in A Single Girl’s DIY Guide to Cruising the Inside Passage on her 1968 Islander 37, Beyond.

Social Hour - 6:00 – 7:00 pm (No Host Bar open and Dinner for $10)
Program - 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Location - CYC Clubhouse (North end of Shilshole Marina)

Admission is free for CYC members, $5 for non-members - get tickets online or at the door. Dinner is separate from admission and is $10.

On the menu from amazing volunteer chef Catherine Weatbrook: chicken or vegan Tom Koa Gai (both Gluten Free); rice; sweet sesame slaw; fortune cookies (GF option available)

The Van-Isle 360 - How to Race 8 Times Around an Amazing Island, and Why!
Friday, February 28 - Steve Johnson of Transpac "Mist"

With nine legs over 600 nm, rounding Vancouver island presents challenges well beyond the norm. Come hear about Steve’s experience campaigning his boat, timing tidal gates, and navigating the wild west coast.

Social Hour - 6:00 – 7:00 pm (No Host Bar open and Dinner for $10)
Program - 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Location - CYC Clubhouse (North end of Shilshole Marina)

Admission is free for CYC members, $5 for non-members - get tickets online or at the door. Dinner is separate from admission and is $10.

On the menu from amazing volunteer chef Catherine Weatbrook: grilled pork chops (GF - vegan option available); cheesy polenta (GF); roasted seasonal vegetables with balsamic reduction; cream puffs (GF option available)