 Join us for a Kon-Tiki Happy Hour this Friday! Last week, the PAYC book club had a great discussion about Thor Heyerdahl's amazing expedition to verify his theories about the historic voyage of a man named Kon-Tiki. Not only was the voyage riveting, everything that happened before they set sail was an adventure in it's own right!
So, we decided to share the adventure with all of our fellow club members - without all that pesky reading. We're going to watch the movies!!!!-) Here's the plan for this Friday, February 23. 5:30PM - Doors open - get your drinks, snacks, and popcorn 6:30PM - We watch the Kon-Tiki documentary 7:30PM - Watch the film adaptation No RSVP necessary Please bring a snack to share and remember that this is for club members and invited guests only - it is not open to the public!  Get a little bit of tropical paradise in the middle of winter! Thanks to our way cool Vice-Commodore Karen O'Donnell, we get to have a Hawaiian luau dinner this Friday! Dakindz Hawaiian Island Grill has graciously offered to serve us a great Island dinner with all the sides, play Hawaiian music, and put leis around your neck as you arrive - all for only $25!!! Available entrees are: Kahlua Pork, BBQ Chicken, Mixed plate of both, Poke Bowl - cold raw fish - sushi, or a Vegetarian option. RSVP right away to make sure they have the food you'd like, and then come to the clubhouse with your $25/ person at 6PM on Friday February 16, 2024.  We will be hosting a New Years Day potluck brunch.
Doors open at 10AM and the brunch will last until 1PM. We need a bartender to make Bloody Marys. Please reach out to Catherine if you are available.  Join Our Happy Holiday Festivities! It is that wonderful time of year when the short days and long nights give us a chance create our own festive lights, wonderful festive food, and best of all, share our festive company. On December 15th at 6:00PM, the doors will open for a magical, festive evening at the yacht club! Michael Campasano and Karen O'Donnell have teamed up to bring you a veritable feast of prime rib, potatoes, grilled asparagus, brussel sprouts, salad, and rolls - all for only $25 - Preteens $10, Pre-K free! The best part is that you have the opportunity to add your personal touch to the festivities by bringing your favorite treat for the holiday dessert competition! Once you are comfortably full, you'll get to bid good bye to your 2023 bridge, welcome in your new 2024 bridge - and then, best of all, enjoy some holiday music well into our long winter night! Please RSVP below so we can be sure to have enough food! Also, please let us know if you have diet requirements we should know about. Come give thanks with us at our November Dinner meeting! This is the time of year when we get to take a few moments to count our blessings. We are blessed to have had a wonderful team come and decorate the inside of the clubhouse. We are blessed to have have Rick Johns volunteer to cook turkeys for this meeting (some people say Rick's turkeys are the best they ever had!!!-) We are blessed to have a great 2024 to be elected at this meeting.
Even better bless us more by volunteering to help with dinner! Deck Out The Docks Dec 8, 2023 Every year, the clubhouse, boats in the marina, and the marina itself put up holiday lights to make this dark time of year festive.
Then, on the evening of December 8, families from all over town come down to walk the docks, enjoy some snacks, and vote for the best decorated boat. Please join us for a wonderful holiday tradition! More info coming soon!!!  The Port Angeles Yacht Club is happy to continue our long partnership with the North Olympic Sail and Power Squadron by hosting a series of talks on the first Saturday of each month from 10:00 am to 12:00 at Port Angeles Yacht Club, 1305 Marine Drive, just west of Port Angeles Boat Haven.
These FREE talks will be roughly 2 hours long and will be free and open to the public. The topics are: November 4th GPS and AIS – where am I and where are you? A history and description of these two technologies which are especially important to mariners. December 2nd Chart Plotting on the cheap – A discussion of computer, tablet and cell phone chart plotter software. OpenCPN will be described and information on how to download, install and use it to find your way on the water. January 6th Crossing borders and extended Cruising – Latest information about requirements for cruising into Canada and returning to the USA. This session will touch on topics about where to go and how to get there, and how to prepare for extended times on your boat. February 3rd Radio Waves, Antennas, and Communications Systems - enjoy an entertaining introduction to the magic of radio waves, their history, how antennas work, and how they affect your boat. March 2nd Fishing for Cruisers – Types of gear needed, license requirements and techniques for catching your dinner. April 6th Food for Cruisers – Now that you’ve caught that fish, how do you prepare it and serve it to keep your crew happy. Tips on shopping, storing, preparing food for your cruise. May 4th Class is Cancelled! Come support our PAYC Sea Scouts on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 1PM!
You'll have a great time socializing, making a great decoration, and enjoying some great libations - all for only $50!!! Space is limited, so Click Here to RSVP Please contact Doreen Minard with any questions at [email protected]  Travel by Coho Ferry to Victoria for the weekend with other members December 2nd and 3rd (early departures for those interested on Friday, Dec 1st ) Enjoy the many activities that Victoria has to offer Ferry, Hotel, and Activity Packages are offered by the Coho (www.cohoferry.com) Hotel preference is the Royal Scot Hotel (walking distance from Ferry Terminal) but there are many other options available We will set up some common gathering opportunities (breakfast, pubs, dinners) after we all arrive in Victoria Each member can select other activities as part of the Coho travel package or make that decision while in Victoria Please RSVP below to let everyone know whose coming!  PAYC presents
Melges The Wizard of Zenda https://www.wizardofzenda.com/ A documentary film exploring the legendary career of Buddy Melges. Don’t miss this unique pre-release screening opportunity Doors and Bar open at 6:30pm October 28 Open to Members and their Guests, $15/person - $5 of every ticket donated to the Community Boating Program! You’ll hear from fellow world class sailors and competitors, like America’s Cup champion and former ESPN sailing analyst Gary Jobson*; three-time champion Dennis Conner, the sailor they call ‘Mr. America’s Cup’; John Bertrand, the Australian skipper who shocked the world by breaking the 132-year U.S. winning streak; and Bill Koch, the billionaire yachtsman who partnered with Buddy to chase the cup in 1992. This feature length documentary takes you beyond the headlines to explore Buddy’s extraordinary life. With interviews, archival film footage and video gathered across five decades, you’ll learn about a sailor from a working-class family in southern Wisconsin who built a resume of winning that made him one of the greatest sailors of all time. Whether art or science, Buddy was a fierce competitor who shared what he learned with anyone willing to take the time to ask. His legendary career seems almost mystical, and earned him the well-deserved nickname: The Wizard of Zenda. See Preview and more info here: https://vimeo.com/533972224 Sail Magazine film review: https://www.wizardofzenda.com/sail-magazine-wizard-movie-review/ |