Who should join the Bellevue Yacht Club?
- Active boaters of all levels of experience, ages and family size
- Owners of any power boat suitable for cruising Puget Sound
- People interested in getting to know new people and make friends who share their interest in boating
- New boaters seeking the knowledge and safety of cruising with a group
- Those seeking to get out on their boat more often
- Those seeking an informal but very active cruising experience
Click "BYC Member Benefits" here or on the menu bar to learn more
Click here to view our latest info flyer!
Here are what some new members to BYC are saying after joining:
"My enjoyment and usage of my boat has increased ten-fold since joining BYC"
“We've been using our boat year-round since joining BYC...we love being a part of the club and using our boat so much!"
"As a new boater, cruising with other members has given me confidence and made it easy to go places I might have not have gone to for years!"
Click here to learn more!
If you have questions or would like to join us as a guest at our next event, please contact our Rear Commodore, Brian Goble at RearCommodore@BellevueYachtClub.com. We hope to hear from you!
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5/7/2012
After a wet Friday on the log boom, Opening Day turned out to be a fantastic event! The weather cleared up and the crew races and parade were excellent. We all stayed until Sunday and the weather just kept getting better. It was hard to leave!
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4/16/2012
I hope you didn't miss our Blake Island cruise because everything was perfect! Perfect weather, perfectly cooked steaks, and even a full breakfast on Sunday morning with pancakes, sausage, and eggs scrambled to perfection. All the kids found treasure maps and they all managed to dig up buried treasure on Saturday evening. The treasure for the parents was, of course, seeing the smiles on their faces.
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3/27/2012
Those who were not able to attend our March cruise to Gig Harbor were GREEN with envy...it was a great St. Patrick's Day celebration! The sun made brief appearances and a good time was had by all. Now we're looking forward to our first Dock Party of the year on April 6th! See you there!
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2/14/2012
Happy Valentine's Day! We sure had a wonderful cruise to Poulsbo this past weekend. Although it was windy on Saturday, we didn't really get any rain and Sunday was very pleasant for our cruise home. Our hosts did an incredible job with the food, decorations and games. Poulsbo is such a great spot--we look forward to returning again next year!
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1/5/2012
Happy New Year! We had a FANTASTIC turnout at Brownsville and our hosts provided a lot of fun for everyone. The ho-down was a huge hit as was the food! Plus, the swap-meet on Saturday let everyone get rid of their old boring junk, while taking home fun new junk! Great idea BYC!
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11/24/2011
Although the gale force winds kept our boats at the docks--they didn't stop us from getting together for our crab feast! You know we're a fun group when even terrible boating weather doesn't prevent us from spending time together. We feasted on crab, fine wine and watched the kids play xbox kinnect at "Port Goble". Thank you to everyone who helped with the last-minute arrangements...BYC rocks!
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10/22/2011
Our Halloween cruise to Kingston was another success. The highlight was the costume party and of course the karaoke after dinner. Also memorable was the full breakfast served BOTH mornings by our hosts...yummy! The pumpkin carving contest had a lot of entries this year and it's always fun to see what the kids come up with.
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9/20/2011
Our wacky cruise to Des Moines was a lot of fun even though we encountered a few rain drops. The Saturday afternoon activity really showed what a creative group we have!
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8/15/2011
Another great cruise to Roche Harbor! The Mardi Gras theme was a lot of fun...great job Jon and Holly! Other highlights included the crab derby, outdoor movie night, the kids having a water balloon fight on the grass, and of course, your BYC bridge jumping into the water after the Colors ceremony!
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7/22/2011
For those of us who have steadfastly cruised through the winter, we finally had our reward this weekend! Our rendezvous in Port Ludlow was sunny and warmer than it's been all year. We spent a lot of time socializing out on the dock, starting with the usual yummy appetizers and cocktails on Friday evening. Quite a few members brought along their traps and enjoyed fresh steamed crab all weekend. Saturday afternoon, we participated in hysterical competitive lawn games (mooo...). Congrats to Team #1! Saturday evening, our gracious hosts provided us with a gourmet salmon roast (loved the honey mustard!), followed by S'mores and tales of past cruising adventures around the campfire. Many thanks to the Struthers for a wonderful experience! We were so happy to be joined on this cruise by two new potential member families...welcome to BYC!
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7/11/2011
Boy did we have a great time at our Wagon Wheel event out on Andrews Bay! The weather was great so just about everybody went for a swim or a float. We also decorated our dinghies and did a parade around the bay and it was a huge hit with all the other boaters. We got tons of smiles, waves and horn honks. BYC sure is a fun club!
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6/16/2011
We had a great cruise to Bell Harbor with lots of members attending, plenty of food, and sunny weather! I know many of you are ready for summer boating and what better way to kick things off than a relaxing weekend on the lake at the BYC Wagon Wheel! This event takes place at Andrews Bay and is going to be a lot of fun.
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5/10/2011
BYC was well represented at Opening Day with 10 boats on the boom, half of which stayed through Sunday! The BYC bridge officers looked great on the bow of Stargazer. You can view a great photo by clicking here.
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4/18/2011
Another great cruise on the books for 2011! Our trip to Blake Island was well-attended, in spite of the usual iffy spring weather. Once the boats of BYC were cozily tucked in to the dock (and I do mean cozily!), we had a slew of activities to choose from! There was hiking and eating, kite flying, egg decorating, treasure hunting...did I mention eating? Spooky pirate stories, a visit from ol' Captain Blake himself, an Easter egg hunt, raccoon chasing and...eating! Our hosts did a phenomenal job...from a great cocktail party on Friday evening to barbequed flank steaks on Saturday, followed by Irish coffees, to a hearty Sunday morning brunch. Thanks, you guys...I vote we make them our permanent hosts! As always, no matter the weather conditions, the friendships forged by BYC members keep us warm!
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4/1/2011
What a great "first of the season" dock party we had on the first of April...no fooling! Our hosts provided us with an evening full of tricks and tomfoolery, including a Filet Mignon feast, cleverly disguised as Sloppy Joes. The weather was cold and rainy, but our spirits were high...thank you, spirits! And thank you, Jim and Bonny!
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3/22/2011
A big "Thank You!" goes out to our hosts for our recent cruise to Gig Harbor. Everybody had a great time on "Sunny Saturday" and also learned something new at David Greene's seminar. David cleverly integrated the BYC kids into his presentation which made it all the more fun.
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3/21/2011
Do you need to purchase a Washington State Annual Moorage Permit? If you plan on attending our upcoming Blake Island cruise and then mooring at other Washington State Parks later this year, you may save money on moorage fees if you buy an annual permit. Click the button below to view the page with all the info.
Annual Moorage Permit Info
If you buy online, you'll be able to print out a temporary permit that you can use right away.
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2/22/2011
We had a great time at Poulsbo this past weekend. We got a lot of sunshine although it was VERY windy on Saturday. Fortunately, everyone arrived safely on Friday. Sunday turned out to be a beautiful day to cruise home. Our hosts did a great job!
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1/3/2011
What an incredible New Year's weekend at Kingston! It was cold but very sunny and many holiday lights could still be viewed around the docks as well as up on shore. It was standing room only on Stargazer as the club rang in the New Year. Our hosts then provided a delicious breakfast on new year's morning and then prepared for the Murder Mystery dinner complete with 1920's decor, casino games, and a devilishly twisted plot.
Frosty mornings gave way to slightly warmer afternoons with the BYC kids playing football and the BYC dogs enjoying sunny walks. Thank you to our cruise hosts and we're looking forward to the February cruise to Poulsbo!
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Lock News You Can Use
The phone number to the Lock Master on Duty is 206.783.7000. That phone should be answered 7x24.
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