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Safety Officers Needed On Mondays and Wednesdays in September and October from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM middle school students working on increasing their skills for competitive sailing will be participating in sailing classes. If you are qualified, and approved by our Sailing Chair Frank Gambish as a safety officer, we would love to see you on the water with the team. Sign-up Link
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Fall Event | Oct 24Saddle Up for "Singo" Musical Bingo Dance Party! Listen for your favorite songs, mark your cards, win prizes. Gates Open: Saturday, Oct, 24, 6:00pm. Western wear encouraged. Menu: Chili, cornbread, salad and Lena's Famous Cowboy Cookies Cost: $30/person š Register HERE by October 20. š Sign up to Volunteer HERE š Sign up to Bartend HERE (must have Mast License and training)
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Boat Program | Wednesday October 21A special Boat Program is being sponsored by Chase Morgan and John Bukowsky on Wednesday October 21 from 6 to 8 PM. Bar opens at 6 and the program will be from 7 to 8. Topic: The Blue Schools Initiative Speaker: Katie Oman, Chief Operating Officer and lifelong sailor Summary: The Blue Schools Initiative connects students and their communities with the maritime world, building a sense of belonging and inspiring care for our waters as well as opening doors to maritime careers. Built on decades of effective public-private partnerships with schools and post-secondary institutions, the Blue Schools Initiative now encompasses education, community, and industry working together to solve problems together. Katie will share the design of the Blue Schools Initiative, how & where it is launched, and program progress to date. There is a nationwide appetite for this blueprint and opportunities for us to be involved. Katie Oman bio: Katie Oman is the Chief Operating Officer of Northwest Maritime, a nonprofit dedicated to engaging and educating people of all generations in traditional and contemporary maritime life through a spirit of adventure and discovery. She oversees the organizationās operations and works across its education, workforce development, community, and maritime programs. Before joining Northwest Maritime, she spent two decades as a consultant to nonprofit cultural organizations, helping mission-driven institutions with business planning, capital projects, and organizational strategy. She holds a degree in Architecture from Princeton University and a masterās in Public History and Cultural Heritage at Trinity College Dublin. A lifelong sailor, Katie grew up sailing on the East Coast and has raced to Bermuda, crossed the Atlantic, and worked aboard traditional schooners. She is passionate about the power of hands-on experiences, maritime traditions, and time on the water to build confidence, community, and connection to place. |
Planning Committee for PYC hosted WIC LuncheonJoin the planning committee for the PYC hosted WIC October 2027 Luncheon. We will begin meeting monthly to plan and schedule the supporting activities - theme, speaker, flyer design, menu, signature drink, room decor, centerpieces, raffle items, volunteers needed ... and lots more! To participate in all or just one of the activities, please reach out to Tina Alexander, PYC WIC Representative.
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Social Activities Returning Sept & OctAs we come home from our cruising adventures, we look forward to monthly social activities starting up again in September and October. Rejoin a group you enjoy or try something new! Please check the individual links below for details on how to participate. Starting in September
Starting in October
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Steak Fry | October 9Steak Fry Friday October 9, 6:00 - 8:00 PM Come and join your PYC family at the BBQ. As you flip your dinner of choice, discuss fall and winter boat projects, or gloat that you don't have a boat and don't have projects to do!. Frank Gambish and Junior Sailing will be help run the Steak Fry as a fundraising event. PC Bill Whitely and his First Mate Vicki have kindly offered to lead the October Steak Fry. Please volunteer to help Bill and Vicki. $6 at the door and don't forget to bring your own item to grill. Want to have even more fun? CLICK HERE to volunteer to work at the event. This is a fun way to get your WOP hours in! To help keep everyone well lubricated, CLICK HERE, to work the bar.
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WIC Luncheon at Port Orchard | Oct 8The October 2026 WIC Luncheon will be held at the Port Orchard Yacht Club. Join us for their "Autumn Harvest" theme featuring the musical talent of the "Jet Cities Chorus". (https://jetcities.org) The Chorus, founded in 1962 and whose members originate from the Seattle/Tacoma Metropolitan area, sing four-part cappella harmony songs from every era and style. Menu: Pork Tenderloin and Pears with Balsamic Onions, Seasonal Veggies, Sourdough Rolls, and Artisanal Cookie Medley. Cost is $30. Luncheon attire of slacks or dresses. Car pools will be arranged. š Register HERE by end of the day Tuesday, September 29. |
Gig Harbor Cruise | Sep 25-27Gig Harborās Maritime History: Join us for our cruise to Gig Harbor and explore the maritime history along the waterfront. We will have a guided walking tour and there are options to visit the Harbor History Museum, the Skansie Netshed, and potentially even the Eddon Boatyard. Location: Club Events will be held at Arabellaās Landing (3323 Harborview Dr, Gig Harbor) in their Netshed. Moorage: Moorage at Arabellaās Landing is full; check on the Moorage Information link for more options. Cruise Cost per person: $35. Includes Breakfast on Saturday, Dinner on Saturday night, and Breakfast on Sunday. Schedule: Ā» Registration is now closed. Ā» Moorage Information: HERE |
Dinghy Dock Demolition Party | Sept 26Dinghy Dock Demolition Derby
Current plan is to float the old docks over to the shore at high tide the evening of September 25, and secure them there. The morning of September 26 we will have a festival of destruction to put the remnants into a large dumpster stationed near the shore. Do not wear your fancy dress clothes to this event! We will get to see plenty of marine life clinging to the plastic under the floatation foam and the well-aged wood also has acquired some extra coatings. Many hands should make this process proceed apace, and we will be able to enjoy a more sightly E dock. To join the Saturday work party, Sign up. And thank you! |
General Meeting and Potluck I September 23General Meeting and Potluck September 23, 2026 Schedule: 6pm SOCIAL HOUR with BAR OPEN Bar Volunteers Needed ⣠Click Here |