CYC organizes cruises and cruising socials that provide an opportunity for social interaction through day sails, weekend cruising, summer rendezvous' and educational presentations. These options create an environment to exchange cruising knowledge, and provide opportunities for individuals, families and friend groups to enjoy cruising.
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Cruising Fleet: What's Up in 2025?
Hello CYC Cruisers - Welcome to the 2025 cruising season! We
have a few quick announcements we wanted to share with you, which you'll find below.
Highlights
- Nearly year round cruising
- From March through November there will be at least one cruise per month. See schedule below.
- This year we are exploring some new or different destinations including Quartermaster Harbor and Sequim.
- We still need cruise leaders for several of the cruises. See the cruise leader guidelines and schedule below to see how you can lead a cruise!
- Opportunities to network and socialize
- We are kicking off the year with a club-wide social with complimentary dinner in January.
- In February we'll explore the new Seattle Waterfront and the West Seattle Fast Ferry.
- In December we'll have another "land cruise" to enjoy the holiday lights in Kingston.
- Fridays in February are back!
-This year we're featuring 4 nights of speakers with topics including Fishing While Sailing, First Place Doublehanded PacCup, Cruising with Kids & Exploring the Bahamas.
-These are always popular presentations and this year each one will have a dinner theme and associated drink special.
- Cruiser Socials
- This year we will have a variety of social styles, and these are open to all members (racer or cruiser).
- There will be socials with presentations most months.
- In June and July, during peak cruising season, we'll host a movie night and a trivia night.
- In September, we'll host a gear swap.
- 2025 Summer Rally
- This year we will have an organized rally headed to Desolation Sound and back.
- Cruisers can join for all or a portion as a flotilla or just look for our weekly rendezvous locations.
- All who are interested should join our Facebook or Google group for up to date info.
- We are introducing a new feature to the club to track our worldwide member travelers.
- Members who are cruising outside of Puget Sound should join one of our Marine Traffic fleets so members can follow their journey.
- A digital map showing bluewater cruisers will be posted in the clubhouse and on the website at some point in 2025.
- Update your Profile!
- We want to keep you updated with the information that matters most to you! To ensure you receive updates tailored to your preferences, please take a moment to update your CYC profile with your interests. Here's how:
1. Log in to your account.
2. Once logged in, click the Member Details box.
3. On the Member Info page, you’ll see tabs for each family member in your account. For each member: a. Click the Edit icon (pen-and-square) under Additional Info. b. Check the boxes for the interests you’d like to receive updates about. c. Click Save at the bottom of the page.
- Fun Sails and Spectator Fleets
- This summer we'll be asking member cruise or boats to host cruiser activities on the water.
- We'll have some Sunday Fun Sails for an opportunity to take a 3-4 hr day sail, just to get to know some other sailors.
- During Sail Fest on June, July and Aug Fridays, we'd like to take a boat or two out to watch the races from the water.
We can't wait to see you out there!
Anchors Aweigh,
Jenny Heins & Allen Goldstein
Cruise Fleet Co-Captains
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