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Published On 8/25/2023
New member, Jennifer Redmond will do an author talk on her new memoir "Honeymoon at Sea." The event will be in the Carnegie Reading Room at the Port Townsend Library on October 4th at 7pm. Click here for her wonderful story!
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Published On 4/29/2023
May I confess something? No pun intended. Because last month was chock full of fabulously fun events, I was a little concerned May might not be as exciting. Then I took one look at our club calendar online...
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Fundraisers

Published On 2/27/2023
Our PTYC Scholarship FunRaiser was a wildly successful event thanks to our many donors, remote bidders and participants at our Wine Tasting and Silent Auction on February 25th. We want to acknowledge (and support) both Marrowstone Vineyards and FairWinds Winery for their generous ...
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Published On 12/8/2022
Join in the fun on February 25th for wine tasting and silent auction - all to benefit the Scholarship Fund
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Published On 10/17/2022
The PTYC Garage Sale brought in $4,800 to benefit the Club's Scholarship Fund.
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Commodore’s Column

Published On 8/23/2023
My, oh my, a lot can sure happen in two months! Much of it has been good, mind you, but some recent events have been catastrophically kaumaha (sad, depressing)....
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Published On 3/30/2023
It looks as though April is the month which gives us all ample opportunities to get ourselves and our boats ready for the upcoming season. As boat owners, we know there are many items to consider when properly preparing our vessels ahead of time. Yes, “safety” is and should always be the bottom line. But “knowledge and peace of mind” are certainly part of the equation.
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Published On 2/24/2023
As they say, “the results are in”. Our club recently completed a membership-wide vote on how we wish to collectively proceed regarding the clubhouse and associated land lease with the Port of Port Townsend. On the ballot were two options...
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Published On 2/3/2023
Ah, February . . . The shortest month of the year foretells such promise. Days are slowly getting longer, and hopefully, a little brighter after the darkness of January. Hopefully, temperatures will be a bit warmer as well. But the best part of the second month? Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day will hold special meaning for many of us this year.

Valentine’s Day will hold special meaning for many of us this year. Our general member meeting is being held, as usual, on the second Tuesday of the month . . . which just happens to fall on February 14th.
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Published On 1/1/2023
2023 is shaping up to be an exciting - and fun-filled - year for the Port Townsend Yacht Club.
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Published On 11/28/2022
The success of our Club is that our members CARE... about each other, the boating community, and life in general.
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Published On 10/24/2022
We have much to be grateful for, in this month where we celebrate our many blessings and good fortune.
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Published On 10/1/2022
A busy fall ahead for the Port Townsend Yacht Club.
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Published On 9/1/2022
Return from summer break to lots of club activities... monthly meetings resume, garage sale to benefit the scholarship fund is on, and weathering the covid-19 storm.
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Published On 4/26/2022
May 2022: time to come out of hibernation and start thinking of getting on the water
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Programs

Published On 2/22/2023
Our very own Craig Muma takes us along as he, his totally fun wife Marie, and their beloved dog Jack travel from here to Mexico and back while towing and cruising on their Cutwater, m/v Cruise On. Trailering your own boat to Mexico has lots of advantages, including splashing the boat in places like Santa Barbara, San Diego, and even Lake Powell.
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Published On 1/22/2023
PTYC's Valentines Gift to Members - Imagine powering your diesel engine with nothing but a renewable, affordable, environmentally friendly fuel made from waste products. Its Renewable diesel (R99), a green fuel that meets the same specs as petrol diesel (D975). Its already used in CA and at most cardlock fuel dealers in OR and in SW WA and whole government fleets have converted to it. Please join us for a presentation by Captain Peter Wilcox on this and other accessible ways to reduce the carbon footprint of boating in the incredible place we live.
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Published On 1/2/2023
Thanks to John Steinbeck and Edward Ricketts and the "Sea of Cortez," the Western Flyer became an icon of American literature. Despite all this she was neglected for decades, fell into serious decline, and even sank twice. Hear about her history and restoration at the January Member Meeting
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Published On 11/21/2022
The December member meeting will include a preview of the KCPT's December production of "New Moon - A Dog's Tale" as our program.
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Published On 10/24/2022
Join Club member, Bob Bergstrom for an evening of traditional navigation information.
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Published On 9/20/2022
Don't miss our October membership meeting on October 11. Our program will be a sneak peak at the new Club website that integrates all member functions into a single, slick, format.
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Cruises

Published On 10/30/2022
A full set of group cruises is now planned for 2023 thanks to the members participating in the October 29 planning session.
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Events

Published On 9/8/2023
Add this extra “pop up” event to your calendar and join fellow club members for an afternoon of shared experience at the Marrowstone Winery, October 6 from 3-5 PM.
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Published On 2/3/2023
Hear ye hear ye... come one and come all for a fun evening celebrating St. Paddy's Day. On March 18, 2023 (albeit a day late) we will have an Irish Potluck at the Club House celebrating our Irish or adopted Irish roots and watching a feature film Fisherman's Friends II.
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Published On 10/30/2022
Get ready for a fun-filled 2023 with a full calendar of Club socials.
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Published On 9/14/2022
After the covid hiatus, the club holiday party is back! Join your friends and boating colleagues for a festive event on Saturday, December 10th. Details coming soon.
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Scholarships

Published On 3/17/2023
9 deserving candidates have been awarded a total of $8750 in scholarships for 2023. We look forward to meeting most of them at our April club meeting, and introduce them to the members.
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Published On 10/30/2022
Applications are now being accepted for the Club's scholarship program for marine and maritime fields.
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Workshops & Seminars

Published On 10/25/2022
There is so much to consider when planning a cruise. Mark you calendar now for the next Boating Experiences Workshop on Saturday, January 14
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Published On 10/11/2022
Lots of information was shared among members. Be sure to join the next session in January.
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Published On 8/21/2022
The second in a series of Boating Experiences Workshops offers tips for planning for a long - or short - trip on your boat. Everyone is welcome.
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Published On 4/26/2022
So you have a boat... now what?
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Announcements

Published On 1/20/2023
Please consider signing up for Watch Captain or Volunteer (Watch Crew) dates here on the website. Select "Member-Only," then "Volunteer Needs."
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