The Thursday, January 31, 2013, California Yacht Club Yachting Luncheon:“A Cruise Expedition through the Northwest Passage”Global explorer, Rich Abele, will share highlights of his recent cruise through the Northwest Passage aboard the expedition vessel, Clipper Adventurer, at the California Yacht Club monthly Yachting Luncheon on Thursday, January 31. Starting in Kangerlussuaq, Rich and his intrepid group of adventurers visited villages on the western coast of Greenland, crossed Baffin Bay and…See More

The Thursday, January 31, 2013, California Yacht Club Yachting Luncheon:“A Cruise Expedition through the Northwest Passage”Global explorer, Rich Abele, will share highlights of his recent cruise through the Northwest Passage aboard the expedition vessel, Clipper Adventurer, at the California Yacht Club monthly Yachting Luncheon on Thursday, January 31. Starting in Kangerlussuaq, Rich and his intrepid group of adventurers visited villages on the western coast of Greenland, crossed Baffin Bay and…See More

 The Thursday, October 25th  -- California Yacht Club Yachting Dinner“Tales of the 2012 Commodore’s Cruise” The road to becoming a Commodore at the California Yacht Club is a long one and once achieved the daily demands are often bizarre but always rewarding. Learn about the journey as Commodore David Collins reflects on his year to date experiences and revisits the fun filled events on the 2012 Commodore’s cruise aboard the American Riviera in Santa Barbara.Capacity attendance is expected –…See More

 The Thursday, October 25th  -- California Yacht Club Yachting Dinner“Tales of the 2012 Commodore’s Cruise” The road to becoming a Commodore at the California Yacht Club is a long one and once achieved the daily demands are often bizarre but always rewarding. Learn about the journey as Commodore David Collins reflects on his year to date experiences and revisits the fun filled events on the 2012 Commodore’s cruise aboard the American Riviera in Santa Barbara.Capacity attendance is expected –…See More

 The Thursday, September 27, 2012, California Yacht Club Yachting Luncheon: “COMEBACK” – Celebrating 25thAnniversary of re-capturing the venerable America’s Cup” Presented by California Yacht Club Staff Commodore Bill Petersen California Yacht Club will bring to life the amazing historic recapturing of the  America Cup by Skipper Dennis Conner six months after losing the  trophy, which the New York Yacht Club had held for 132 years, to the Australian team in 1983. All the action of that event…See More

 The Thursday, September 27, 2012, California Yacht Club Yachting Luncheon: “COMEBACK” – Celebrating 25thAnniversary of re-capturing the venerable America’s Cup” Presented by California Yacht Club Staff Commodore Bill Petersen California Yacht Club will bring to life the amazing historic recapturing of the  America Cup by Skipper Dennis Conner six months after losing the  trophy, which the New York Yacht Club had held for 132 years, to the Australian team in 1983. All the action of that event…See More

The Thursday, July 26  -- California Yacht Club Yachting Dinner “CUBA – Exploring a Cultural Time Warp on the Forbidden Island” Discover Cuba, a land frozen in time from the 1950s -- yet possessing a surprisingly vibrant and contemporary art, cultural and intellectual life – an experience different from that of most any other place on earth at California Yacht Club’s July 26th dinner presentation.Join CYC Staff Commodore Martin McCarthy and fellow adventurers for a stimularting evening, based…See More

AN ADVENTURE IN MEXICO-CRUISING IN THE SEA OF CORTEZ Share a thrilling personal adventure in Mexican waters at the California Yacht Club luncheon on Thursday June 28. CYC members Elliott and Elisa Olsen spent six months cruising aboard their 50-foot Lobster Yacht “Elisa,” journeying far into the Sea of Cortez.  Their visual presentation of  memorable experiences combined with a history of Mexico will be a  truly exciting, not to be missed luncheon event. Come early to get a good seat!Happy Half…See More

Saturday June 16 California Yacht Club Open House/Marine Trade & Vendor ShowOne of the most outstanding landmarks in Marina del Rey, now in it’s 90th Year, the California Yacht Club, a leader in local, National and International Sailing and Boating, will host an Open House and Marine Trade and Vendor Show on June 16th from 11Am until 3pm. This once a year “Open To The Public” Free event will include a Club tour, Junior Sailing, Junior and Adult Rowing, Open Boat tours, Paddle Tennis matches…See More

SourceURL:file://localhost/Users/irateller/Desktop/Backup%20of%20Backup%20of%20CYC%20%20FEB%202012%20dinner.docFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM THE CALIFORNIA YACHT CLUB…RECOLLECTIONS FROM LATITUDE 38 AND THE BAJA HA-HARichard Spindler, founder and editor of Latitude 38, the West Coast’s leading Sailing Magazine and a world famous Sailboat racer, will be the guest at a dinner presentation on Friday August 3 at the California Yacht Cub in Marina del Rey.In a rare public appearance, Mr. Spindler will…See More

AN ADVENTURE IN MEXICO-CRUISING IN THE SEA OF CORTEZ Share a thrilling personal adventure in Mexican waters at the California Yacht Club luncheon on Thursday June 28. CYC members Elliott and Elisa Olsen spent six months cruising aboard their 50-foot Lobster Yacht “Elisa,” journeying far into the Sea of Cortez.  Their visual presentation of  memorable experiences combined with a history of Mexico will be a  truly exciting, not to be missed luncheon event. Come early to get a good seat!Happy Half…See More

Experience the ultimate “Crash and Burn” saga of high sea sailing on May 24at a  California Yacht Club Dinner presentation.Commodore David Collins will use video and slides to illustrate the fascinating history of speed on the water, tracing the story of the new America’s Cup multihulls, including a 130-foot Trimaran that recently sailed around the world at an average speed of 26.5 knots. A not to be missed evening for sail boaters and adventure lovers.No-Host Cocktails – 6:15 – 7 pmBountiful…See More

AN ADVENTURE IN MEXICO-CRUISING IN THE SEA OF CORTEZ Share a thrilling personal adventure in Mexican waters at the California Yacht Club luncheon on Thursday June 28. CYC members Elliott and Elisa Olsen spent six months cruising aboard their 50-foot Lobster Yacht “Elisa,” journeying far into the Sea of Cortez.  Their visual presentation of  memorable experiences combined with a history of Mexico will be a  truly exciting, not to be missed luncheon event. Come early to get a good seat!Happy Half…See More

SourceURL:file://localhost/Users/irateller/Desktop/Backup%20of%20CYC%20%20FEB%202012%20dinner.docFor Immediate Release Improvements To Marina del Rey By Land And SeaCalifornia Yacht Club April 26th Luncheon Presentation  A Public forum and Luncheon devoted to making the Marina harbor more Boater friendly will be held at the California Yacht Club in Marina del Rey on Thursday April 26.  Topics will include docks, storage and personal watercraft facilities. Scheduled speakers include Santos H.…See More

California Yacht Club Sunset  Sailboat Series April 11- September 5 The 48th annual 2012 Sunset Series begins Wednesday April 11 at The California Yacht Club, 4469 Admiralty Way, Marina  del Rey, CA 90292, and runs every Wednesday, except July 4th, through September 5.  The Series, which originated in 1964, is the largest racing Regatta of Sail Boats on the Santa Monica Bay with 21 scheduled races of 8 boat classes.  Traditionally, 65- 75 Sail Boats participate. Racing classes start in five…See More