Category: Cruising
Tips And Tricks: Getting Through Winter Aboard Your Boat During The Great Pacific Northwest Wet
The Cruiser’s Group was full of ideas last Thursday to help us survive the wet, cold winter ahead. Here are a few of the highlights: DEHUMIDIFIERS Many types were discussed, including electrical refrigerant dehumidifiers and rotary desiccant dehumidifiers (such as Eva-Dry) that have a water container to empty or can be plumbed into a sink [ MORE ]
Commodore Gibson Recap & Results
The Commodore and Gibson races to Port Ludlow and return to Shilshole took place August 12 and 13 this year. The format is a pursuit race, where the slowest handicap boat starts first, and everyone gets their entire handicap allowance at the start – so theoretically, everyone would finish at the same time. Recap This [ MORE ]
Cruiser Tips and Tricks
A multitude of innovative ideas were shared at our gathering on Thursday. As usual, boating crowds are tremendously creative in their problem solving! Ron and Peggy Watt have made plastic mesh sunscreens for their boat. These are mounted to the outside of their windows with Velcro. Paul and Erika Benson introduced us to Turkish towels. [ MORE ]
Mexican Cruise Recap
The first cruise of the year for the CYC cruising club was to Eagle Harbor this past weekend. The day started out cold and rainy in Seattle, but that all quickly changed once cruisers hit the Pudget Sound Waves. The rain tapered off and he Sun began to shine through. Cloudy it warmed up the [ MORE ]
Cruising Events Participation & Survey
In 2016, CYC Members participated in cruises almost every month and put together group daysails connecting people on the water with fun excursions to places like Kingston, Eagle Harbor, Port Madison. and beyond Next year we intend to continue and grow this tradition of fun and look to expand our reach. Please take a few minutes [ MORE ]
