Greetings and Welcome to Seattle Yacht Club Opening Day 2017 Welcome to Seattle Yacht Club’S Opening Day of Boating

Celebrating Opening Day 2017 Welcome Aboard! Greetings and Welcome to Seattle Yacht Club Opening Day 2017 Welcome to Seattle Yacht Club’s Opening Day of Boating. This week we celebrate an activity we enjoy in a city and a region worth celebrating. When gazing on our pristine waters lined with emerald-colored trees, what else can we say but “aah”. How lucky can we be? Okay, the traffic can be a bit wicked. Opening Day has evolved and grown over the years and is a Northwest treasure. It is a privilege for the Seattle Yacht Club to organize it. We are grateful to the over 200 volunteer members of SYC that take a year to plan and organize this event. From the Windermere crew races to the Boat Parade; from the Opening Ceremony to the Awards and Closing Ceremonies, Opening Day is a family-focused, fun-filled day for anyone that Thank you for joining us at Seattle Yacht Club for Opening Day loves boating, loves watching boats or would rather just sit on 2017. As your Opening Day Trio, we are honored to welcome the shore than anywhere else. you to this week full of events and activities celebrating the joy of boating in the Great Northwest. We would like to thank Opening Day is a time to gather with family and friends and to our friends around the Northwest, from the South Sound to make new friends as well. It doesn’t matter how big or small Canada, for the wonderful receptions and warm hospitality you your boat is, power, sail or paddle-driven or even if you don’t shared with us on our visits to your clubs. have a boat at all. We can all rejoice, because we have access to resources that facilitate water activities. Opening Day week beginning Tuesday, May 2 offers a full calendar of fun things to do around our Club. The SYC An important part of Women’s Drama Group presents the lively play The Wizard of Opening Day is when Emerald City Mall on Wednesday morning and Friday brings we gather together and Log Boom tours compliments of the Antique and Classic recognize the boating Boat Society. Luncheons and parties are held throughout the organizations that play a week, with dinner and dancing offered at a variety of venues. vital role for boating in Saturday turns the focus to the main events - the Opening Day the Northwest and the Parade and the crew races. Throughout your visit, we hope Salish Sea. Every one of that you’ll find time for just relaxing, making new friends and these clubs, organizations sharing stories and adventures. A detailed calendar of events and entities contributes can be found in this publication and at www.seattleyachtclub. to making boating in the org. Northwest among the best in the world. Special thanks to all of you who have worked so hard to make Opening Day 2017 a success - our members, the boating Some of these organizations encourage us to boat smarter. community, and especially the SYC staff! We appreciate the Others show us the kind of skills it takes to be safe on the time and energy that you dedicate to making Opening Day one water. Together we are all better for the heart that boaters of the top on-the-water festivals anywhere. Thanks show each other while on the water whether it is watching for being a part of this time-honored event and our wake, lending a hand or just waving to one and celebrating Emerald City Aahs - Opening Day 2017! another while passing on our way to our favorite destination. Sincerely, Admiral Bruce Campbell Tom and I wish you and yours (and your little dog Admiralette Sandy Bell too) a very safe and wonderful boating season. Vice Admiral Randy Holbrook Commodore Lynn and Tom Wingard Welcome to the Seattle Yacht Club Club Hours Concierge Booth For Opening Day Week If at any time during your visit you need Location: Outside the SW corner of the Clubhouse, assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact the next to the Dinghy Dock Front Desk (206) 325-1000. Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm DATE CLUBHOUSE FRONT DESK May 1 8:30 am - 4:30 pm 8:30 am - 4:30 pm It is our pleasure to help make your visit to Seattle Yacht Club May 2 8:30 am - 11:00 pm 8:30 am - 10:00 pm wonderful! We’ll equip you with a 2017 Aahsome skipper’s kit. May 3 8:30 am - 11:00 pm 8:30 am - 10:00 pm Concierge staffers will also provide you with Opening Day May 4 8:30 am - Midnight 8:30 am - 11:00 pm information and direct you to local services and merchants. May 5 8:30 am - 1:00 am 8:30 am - Midnight Make the booth an early stop after your arrival. We’ll have May 6 7:00 am - 1:00 am 7:00 am - Midnight coffee and treats every morning. May 7 8:30 am - 10:00 pm 8:30 am - 10:00 pm Here’s a list of other amenities being offered: Please keep in mind that this is a very busy time for everyone. . Seattle Times newspaper - complimentary Please try to limit your calls to Opening Day related issues on . Opening Day Publication, Emerald City Enquirer, May 4 - 6. listing all Opening Day activities . Local maps and public transit information Charging on Account at SYC . Message board . Boating magazines As a member of another yacht club, you will be able to . Local telephone directories have a charge account for Opening Day Week. Bring your club’s membership card to the Front Desk with your . Complimentary shuttle service to University MasterCard or Visa. We will use this information to issue Village and Fisheries Supply a temporary SYC charge card. Nightly, we will transmit all . Treats for canines and their handlers your charges for that day to your card provider. A three . SYC Menus % percent (3 ) convenience fee is applied to all credit card . Complimentary morning coffee purchases made by SYC members and all others. . Membership Information

Shuttle van courtesy of Navigating the Club Fireside Lounge - Main Level Center Way Scarff Ford Auburn Front Desk - Main Level Heritage Room - Basement Level Marine Room - Top Level Ward Room - Main Level Dining Room (SW Corner) Restroom (W) - Main Level & Top Level Restroom (M) - Basement Level & Top Level Restroom - Outside entrance, Lower Level Munchkin Mercantile Seattle Fire Department Access Lane Open daily We are required by the Seattle Fire Department to maintain behind the Front Desk an open access lane through the parking lot to Dock Zero at all times. No parking or obstruction will be allowed in Emerald City Aahs Logo this lane at any time. Violators will be towed without Hoodies and Jackets notice. In addition, at the west end of Dock Zero, a Tee Shirts dedicated area will be maintained as a landing area Pullovers for public safety vessels. No moorage will be allowed in this area at any time. We are visited frequently and Opening Day Caps randomly by the Seattle Fire Department to check that we are in compliance. Parking and Security Complimentary Cup of Java . Please keep in mind that many members and guests will Stop by the Concierge Booth be visiting our Club during the week prior to Opening for complimentary coffee from Day. 9:00 am - 11:00 am

. The Parking and Security Committee requests that Tuesday - Friday everyone carpool for Opening Day events as parking is limited. Pastries available on Thursday and Friday! . Starting with Men’s Lunch on Thursday, the busy Friday Lunch, and then Opening Day on Saturday; you may Sorry - no service during have to use alternate parking. Saturday’s Commissioning Ceremony. . Fisheries parking lot opens Friday evening. All cars parked there must be removed by 10:00 am on Sunday.

. Please respect the fire lanes, handicap parking and Uniform of the Week reserved spots – DO NOT PARK IN THOSE AREAS. Blue Blazer, White Shirt, White Pants or Skirt and White . Do not leave any valuables in your vehicle. SYC Shoes - Dark Tie for men and Neutral Stockings for women. is not responsible for any losses or damages. Please wear the suggested uniform to the following events:

. Cars left in the Club upper parking lot after 6:00 am • Thursday Men’s Lunch (optional) on Opening Day or at any time in the fire lanes • Canadian Reception (women may wear cocktail dresses) will be towed. • Friday Lunch • Commissioning Ceremony participants are required to Forewarning: Violators will be wear the uniform with hat towed at their own expense! • VIP Boat Passenger • Closing Ceremony Wishing you a fun-filled Opening Day week from the Parking and Security Committee. Did the tornado excite Dorothy? Yes she got carried away!!

Why did Dorothy scream? Because the Tin Man stepped on her Toto!

SYC WiFi Network Please Curb Your Dog

Network Name: SYCguest Please remember that you are Password: None required responsible for your four-legged Usage Agreement: Required open browser, read and friends and they must always be accept on a leash. Usage Limitations: Email and limited web browsing SYC has a nice park right next to our only. NO DOWNLOADING OR STREAMING OF grounds. It is a perfect place to walk your dog. MOVIES OR LARGE FILES, PLEASE! Network Access Coverage: Mainstation, Dock Please use the grass area - Not the Parking Lot! Zero and Docks 1 - 4 Contact: Front Desk - (206) 325-1000 0r Please make sure to pick up after your [email protected] pet and use the trash receptacles in the park. SYC Marine and Ward Room Dining Emerald City Aahs Opening Day Signature Drinks Thursday, May 4 Admiral’s Choice - Magellan Gin, . 6:00-10:00 pm Marine Room Dining - Limited Menu Tonic and a splash of Curacao

Friday, May 5 Dorothy’s Delight . 11:30 am - 4:00 pm Marine Room Lunch Admiralette’s Choice - Raspberry Soup, Salad and Sandwich Buffet Only vodka, mango rum, cranberry . 5:00 - 10:00 pm Marine Room Dinner Buffet juice with a splash of grenadine Adults $20.95++, Kids $9.95++ and a cherry Grilled Salmon with Asparagus, Sweet Corn and Pancetta Chicken with Mushrooms, Arugula and Peppers The Emerald City Assorted Salads, Vegetables and Potatoes Vice Admiral’s Choice - Melon Liqueur, Desserts available upon request light rum, muddled mint, lime juice, syrup and Club soda . 5:30 - 9:30 pm Ward Room Buffet Adults $34.95++, Kids $14.95++ Prime Rib with Horseradish, Bearnaise and Au Jus Grilled Salmon with Asparagus, Sweet Corn and Pancetta Chicken with Mushrooms, Arugula and Peppers Communications Assorted Salads, Vegetables and Potatoes Desserts available upon request • Seattle Yacht Club - (206) 325-1000 • Dock Master Chuck Lowry

Saturday, May 6 (425) 985-2006 or [email protected] • Dock Zero Dave Sears - VHF 68 or (206) 459-6293 . 7:30 - 10:30 am Marine Room Continental Buffet • Parade Director Bob Brown - VHF 68 $9.95++ Fruit, Yogurt, Pastries, Bagels, Juices, • Marshal Boats, Lime Green Flag - VHF 72 Coffee or Tea • Emergency - 911 on VHF 16 (low power) . 11:30 am - 4:00 pm Marine Room Lunch • Opening Day Press Michelle Sailor - (206) 617-9049 Limited Menu - Kid’s Menu Available or [email protected] . 5:00 - 11:00 pm Marine Room Dinner Buffet Adults $20.95++, Kids $9.95++ Roasted Cod with Bay Scallops, Spinach, Leek Crema Carmelized Onion SYC Foundation Pork - Chef’s Choice Mission Statement - To foster, promote and Assorted Salads and Vegetables, Herbed Rice, Potato educate the public in the art of the skills of Gratin boating with an emphasis on supporting . 6:00 - 9:30 pm Opening Day Night youth engaged in amateur competition. Ward Room Dinner Working to ensure the next Limited Menu featuring: generation loves the water. Prime Rib au Jus Halibut - Chef’s Choice To make a tax-deductible donation or learn Rack of Lamb more, please visit www.sycfoundation.org or email [email protected].

Complimentary Mobile Pumpout Service Emerald City Aahs! Lake Washington and Portage Bay The Space Needle, an icon of Seattle, was built Your donations along with Washington State Parks and in the Seattle Center for the 1962 World’s Fair. federal funding allow us to provide mobile marine pumpouts at NO CHARGE. We will Once the tallest structure west of the come to your boat and take care of your black Mississippi River, it is 605’ high, 138’ tank. To schedule, call Terry and Sons at wide, and weighs 9,550 tons. It is built (206) 437-6764 or visit pumpoutguy.com. to withstand winds of up to 200 miles See you on the water - hail VHF 68 per hour. It also has 25 lightning rods. The elevator trip to the top takes 41 seconds, traveling at 10 miles per hour. Emerald City of Aahs! Test Your Local and Iconic Film Knowledge

ACROSS 1. Frank Morgan, who played the Wizard of Oz played how many total 4. What Seattle building was once the tallest building west of the characters in the movie? Mississippi River? (two words) 3. What was Dorothy’s last name in The Wizard of Oz? 5. The original Tin Man, Buddy Ebsen had to be replaced due to 8. More people ______to work in Seattle than any other ______. (two words) similarly-size city in the U.S. 6. What was the secret ingredient behind the horse of a different 10. Seattle was the first city to have ______on bicycles. color in the Land of Oz. 12. What town in Italy is the only place that has more glassblowing 7. What was the name of the animal in The Wizard of Oz that studios than Seattle? was paid more than the Munchkins? 13. The Scarecrow Ray Bolger, was originally cast as the ______. 9. Bertha Landes was the first (and only) ______mayor 15. Before airplanes, the Boeing Company originally made ______. in Seattle. 16. What American Sweetheart was initially considered to play Dorothy? (two words) 11. Ironically, Seattleites buy more ______per capita than 17. Who was the first European to visit Seattle in 1792? any city in the country. DOWN 13. What was Seattle’s first economic boom? 1. Who wrote the novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz? 14. The largest man-made island in the U.S. is (two words) ______Island. 2. What area in Seattle is the birthplace of Starbucks? 15. World War II made ______the largest (three words) employer in Seattle. Guidelines for Docking Parade Participation Information on the Log Boom Thank you for participating in the Opening Day 2017 parade. . Please follow the directions given by SYC Marshal boats. Below are some of the main instructions for the parade.

. Respect the clearly marked area on the west (shore) end of • Your vessel must be registered and be displaying its assigned the Log Boom reserved for University of Washington VIPs. Parade Number to participate. NO vessel will be allowed in the Parade Area (which includes most of Portage Bay) after . On Opening Day, no watercraft may cross or be on the 9:40 am without a Parade Number. This includes kayaks, parade route while it is closed. The parade route closes at dinghies, paddleboards, etc. Non-participating vessels will 9:40 am and does not reopen until the SYC Marshal Boats be asked to leave the area. announce the parade route has reopened. This will be sometime after 2:30 pm, depending on the length of the • Parade Numbers will be available on Thursday, May 4 and parade. Friday, May 5, (see times listed below) in the SYC Clubhouse. Only parade vessel skippers or registered hands may pick up . Moorage is reserved through the University of Washington. Parade Numbers. No numbers will be issued after 7:00 pm There may be some open space at the far east end of the on Friday; so don’t miss these distribution times! boom. Do not try to reserve multiple spots with line, tape or other devices. Please welcome your neighbors. You will • Vessels should be decorated in accordance with the meet some great boaters. guidelines for their respective class. No political or religious signage of any sort will be allowed. The Parade Director reserves the right to turn away any vessel not decorated in accordance with class definitions. • No overboard discharge of waste (black water) or littering of any sort will be tolerated. • All skippers are required to monitor VHF Channel 68 for updates and instructions from the Parade Director. All vessels participating in the parade are required to have and use a working VHF radio. Fleet entries are exempt as long as the Fleet Leader has a radio and is actively monitoring VHF channel 68 and is able to pass parade instructions to fleet members in a timely manner. Individual and Fleet entries without VHF radios will not be allowed to participate. The Parade Director’s official vessel is the Portage Bay. It will be anchored at the west entrance of the Montlake Cut, just north of SYC Dock 4. All parade entries are required to monitor VHF Channel 68 while operating in the Portage Bay Restricted Area and Parade Route from 9:40 am to 3:00 pm. You can find complete Parade Instructions on the SYC website. If you have any questions, please email the Parade Director at [email protected]. See you on Opening Day!

. The Log Boom is provided by the Seattle Yacht Club and the University of Washington. The Log Boom is open to everyone. To reserve a spot, fill out a reservation form and make a donation to the University of Washington. You use the moorage at your own risk. Neither the Seattle Yacht Club nor the University of Washington are Boat Number Pick-Up responsible for any injury or damage claims. Please use good judgment and good nautical practices when Heritage Room maneuvering and mooring. Pay attention to weather Thursday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm conditions, and help your fellow boaters. Friday 9:00 am - 11:00 am and 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Closed during Friday Lunch) Trophies Saluting

Perpetual trophies that remain at Seattle Yacht Club, are listed Each skipper will execute a right-hand salute upon arriving at the first reviewing boat and hold the salute below. In addition, winning skippers will take home Trophy until past the 3rd review boat: Plaques for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in Decorated Commercial and the classes listed below. Wilson Seamanship is the exception. • 1st Boat - Admiral of the Day Golden Potlatch Trophies • 2nd Boat - Judges Best Classic Power Yacht 40’ and Over • 3rd Boat - SYC Best Novelty Decorated Commodore

Old Timers Trophy Do not salute with the Best Classic Sailboat American flag or dip the flag. All VIP vessels Founders Trophy are clearly marked: Best Classic Power 40’ or Under Admiral of the Day ~ Judges ~ Press Mariner Friedlander Trophy Best Dressed Sail Best Dressed Power Wilson Seamanship Trophy Wilson Seamanship Trophy Just what is the Wilson Seamanship Trophy and why does it Tim Berger Memorial Trophy get such big billing as part of the Opening Day parade? The Best Youth Sponsored Decorated trophy, a lovely hand-cast cannon weighing approximately 100 pounds, was manufactured and donated to SYC in 1978 by Past Commodores Trophy Club members Chester and Best Yacht Club Sponsored Decorated Patricia Wilson. As the Deed of Gift states, “This award shall be Admiralettes Trophy presented each year to the Yacht Best Decorated Sail Club who is determined to have Lady Presidents Trophy best competed in the Opening Best Decorated Power Day Parade according to rules of seamanship and courtesy accord Group Spirit Trophy ing to criterion determined Best Spirit year to year.”

Commercial and Working Boats Trophy Points are awarded by the Judges Best Working Boat for Fleet Pacing and Formation Holding, Maneuvering, Crews Admirals Trophy SYC Grand at Attention, Crews in Consistent Attire and Overall Fleet Sweepstakes Nautical Appearance. In 2016 Royal Victoria choreographed the Best Overall Decorated Yacht winning performance with a combination of power and sail boats. Their program of well-executed, intricate maneuvers lifted Royal Victoria to the top and earned them the possession Emerald City Aahs! of the cannon for the second consecutive year. Game on! In 1990, the Fremont Arts Council launched an art Don’t miss this exciting event! competition. The Troll was sculpted by four local artists, is 18’ high, weighs 13,000 lbs. and is Judges made of steel rebar, wire and concrete. It Our Judges include representatives from United is clutching an actual VW Beetle and is located on N. States Military, Seattle Fire Department, Army 36th Street at Troll Avenue N., under the north end of Corps of Engineers and other community leaders. the Aurora Bridge. Visitors are encouraged to clamber on him and try to poke out his one good eye - a Thank you to our Judges for volunteering their time hubcap! Give it a try! to judge our Opening Day Parade. Club Officers’ Salute Opening Day 2017 - Definition of Classes This class allows flag officers to represent their yacht club or boating organization and salute Opening Day officials, while passing in review. This class will not be judged, but each boat (power or sail) will be dressed in proper nautical flags, and the crew will be dressed in proper nautical attire. Any yacht club or boating organization is limited to one entry in this class. Classic Sail and Classic Power Any restored boat (power or sail) whose restoration is in keeping with the original design. Minimum age for a powerboat entry is 40 years and sailboat 25 years. One boat per entry. Any yacht club, boating organization or individual may have more than one entry in this class. Each entry will be judged on the following criteria: hull, paint and brightwork, restoration of original vessel, nautical appearance of crew and total overall impression. Dressed Sail and Dressed Power Any single boat (power or sail) with an overall nautical appearance and proper use of dress flags. Only nautical signal flags may be used. Each entry is limited to one boat. Any yacht club, boating organization or individual may have more than one entry in this class. Each entry will be judged on the following categories: ship’s company at attention, proper use of nautical flags, consistent attire of crew, overall appearance and proper Captain’s salute to reviewing party (Admiral, Vice Admiral and Admiralette).

Wilson Seamanship Any fleet of five or more boats (power or sail) which exhibits good seamanship. Each fleet will be considered one entry. Any yacht club, boating organization or group of individuals may have more than one entry in this class. Each entry will be judged on the following categories: fleet spacing and maneuvering, fleet holding position, fleet crews at attention, fleet crew consistent attire and fleet overall nautical appearance.

Youth Sponsored Decorated Any single boat (power or sail), sponsored by any yacht club or boating organization’s youth group (aged 21 or younger) that decorates to the established Opening Day theme. Each entry must be substantially decorated with decorations visible on both sides. The decorations must be completely designed and executed by the youth group. Each entry is limited to one boat. Any yacht club or boating organization may have more than one entry in this class. Each entry will be judged on the following categories: adherence to theme, originality, costumes, use of sound and overall impact.

Sponsored Decorated Any single boat (power or sail), sponsored by any yacht club or boating organization that decorates to the established Opening Day theme. Each entry must be substantially decorated with decorations visible on both sides. Each entry is limited to one boat. Any yacht club or boating organization may have more than one entry in this class. Each entry will be judged on the following categories: adherence to theme, originality, costumes, use of sound and overall impact. Opening Day 2017 - Definition of Classes Decorated Sail and Decorated Power Any single boat (power or sail) not sponsored by a yacht club or boating organization, that decorates to the established Opening Day theme. Each entry must be substantially decorated with decorations visible on both sides. Each entry is limited to one boat. Any individual may enter. Any yacht club or boating organization may have more than one member who enters this class, as long as the entry is not sponsored by the club or organization. Each entry will be judged on the following categories: adherence to theme, originality, costumes, use of sound and overall impact.

Novelty Decorated Any single boat, or fleet of boats (power or sail) that is decorated in a humorous or a novelty manner, to the established Opening Day theme. Each single entry or fleet (fleet equals four or more boats) will be considered one entry. Any yacht club, boating organization or individual may have more than one entry in this class. Each entry must be substantially decorated with decorations visible on both sides. Each entry will be judged on the following categories: adherence to theme, originality, costumes, use of sound and overall impact.

Spirit Any fleet (fleet equals four or more boats), which exhibits crowd-pleasing spirit and enthusi- asm in attire, decorations and actions. Each fleet will be considered one entry. Only one entry will be accepted from any yacht club, boating organization or group of individuals. Each entry will be judged on the following categories: crew and guest actions, attire, fleet spirit, fleet seamanship and fleet overall look. The use of advertising is NOT permitted. Proper etiquette and attire will be strictly enforced.

Decorated Commercial Any single boat or fleet of boats (power or sail) decorated to the established Opening Day theme. Each entry must be substantially decorated with decorations visible on both sides. For special fleet entries, each boat in the fleet may be substantially decorated with decorations visible on both sides. Advertising is limited to two equal signs (one port and one starboard) with letters no higher than 18 inches and the sign no longer than 10 feet. Only the sponsor’s name, logo and website (no phone numbers) may appear on the sign. The sign shall not identify any yacht club or fleet entries and only one boat of the fleet may display signage. Burgees may be flown in accordance with normal flag etiquette. Working Boats Open only to actual commercial working boats. Each entry is limited to one boat. This class will not be decorated. No advertising messages or phone numbers will be allowed other than corporate identification consisting of two equal signs (one port and one starboard) with letters no higher than 18 inches and the sign no longer than 10 feet. Only the business name and logo are allowed. This is strictly enforced. Each entry will be judged on the following categories: hull condition, paint and brightwork, consistent attire of crew, adherence to established class rules and total overall impression. These classes below are not judged: Husky Band Boats, Cougar Yacht Club, Spinnaker, SYC Invitational, Parade Invitational and Governmental Boats With Gratitude to All We could not put on Opening Day without We couldn’t have done it without you! support from the following organizations, The Trio wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the many companies and individuals: individuals, yacht clubs and boating community that helped make Opening Day 2017 possible.

•• Our committee chairs and our over 200 SYC member Antique and Classic Boat Society volunteers who put in so many hours; Center for Wooden Boats City of Seattle Cody Bishop-KGM/The 520 Project •• Our fabulous Seattle Yacht Club staff; CSR Marine Fisheries Supply •• All the Salish Sea participating yacht clubs from ICOM Olympia to Canada; Joe Manke, Manke Lumber Meydenbauer Bay Yacht Club Morrison’s North Star Marine Fuel Dock •• And most importantly to our spouses! NOAA Bobbi Campbell Northwest Marine Trade Association Dick Bell Northwest Yacht Brokers’Association Jan Holbrook Oberto Queen City Yacht Club Seattle Bridge Operators Seattle Fire Department Seattle Harbor Patrol Seattle Police Department Simon Johnston-Manson Construction Company The Shrewsbury Family - Western Boat Terry and Sons Mobile Pumpout Service, LLC U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U.S. Army, I Corps Army Band U.S. Coast Guard Sector Seattle University of Washington University of Washington Husky Marching Band UW Husky Alumni Band - Hilma and Ryan Josal UW Husky Marching Band Virginia V Washington State Department of Fisheries Washington State Department of Transportation Way Scarff Ford Auburn Western Fire & Safety Co. Inc. Windermere Real Estate

Join us Friday, May 5 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm for our Opening Day Customer Appreciation Barbeque

• Free Lunch cooked on Magma Barbeques • Safety Organizations and Product Experts on hand • Opening Day Specials throughout the store

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ACROSS (206) 632-4462 Tyee Yacht Club Queen City Yacht Club 3229 Fairview Avenue, Seattle, WA 2017 Opening Day Daily Highlights

Wednesday, May 3 5:00 - 10:00 pm Main Floor Bar Open OPENING DAY STEAK DINNER 6:00 - 8:00 pm Gourmet Brats and Beer Dinner by Music, Entertainment and Dancing Past Commodore Larrie Chmela Saturday, May 6, 2017 7:00 - 10:00 pm Karaoke with Captain Mark Vanderwall 6:00 pm Dinner - 6:30 pm Dancing Thursday, May 4 Opening Day, the official opening of Seattle’s boating season, 5:00 - 10:00 pm Main Floor Bar Open is a community celebration with many kinds of 6:00 - 8:00 pm ‘Cheeseburgers in Paradise’ by boating activities. Like all good boating activities, the day Captain Mike Cochran ends with great food and great friends. 6:30 - 9:30 pm Music and Dancing to Dave Calhoun Join us for a wonderful steak dinner and all the fixings: Friday, May 5 baked potato, green salad and dessert! Online tickets 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Breakfast and Lunch Menu by are $25 https://squareup.com/store/tyee-yacht-club. Chef Willie Deadline for pre-event ticket sales ends May 1, 2017. After 11:00 am - Midnight Main Floor Bar Open May 1, a limited number of tickets will be available for 5:30 - 8:00 pm Korean BBQ Chicken Dinner on the Dock by Captains Charlie and purchase at Tyee Yacht Club on May 6 for $30. Kristie Soffel 8:00 - 11:30 pm Music and Dancing - Soul Siren Shuttle van service provided between TYC/QCYC/SYC. For information call: Children welcome until 9:00 pm Commodore Peter Ricks (253) 377-0649 Saturday, May 6 Vice Commodore Lisa Coleman (206) 707-1750 Rear Commodore Dorothy Dubia (206) 300-2933 *Box lunches available with prior notice 8:00 am - 11:00 am Breakfast Buffet by Chef Willie

Emerald City 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Limited Lunch Menu by Chef Willie Aahs! 11:00 am - Midnight Main Floor Bar Open 6:00 - 8:30 pm Homemade Lasagna Dinner by The Seahawks joined the NFL Captains Kelly and Sharon Stocklin in 1976 as an expansion team. 8:00 - 11:30 pm Music and Dancing - They are owned by Microsoft Soul Siren co-founder Paul Allen and Children welcome until 9:00 pm coached by Pete Carroll. Seahawks fans - known as the “12th Man” have twice set the Guinness World Record for Sunday, May 7 the loudest crowd noise in a sporting event. The Seahawks 8:30 - 11:00 am Main Floor Bar Open won ten division titles and three conference championships. 8:30 - 11:00 am Hearty Breakfast by Captain Peggie They’ve appeared in three Super Bowls and won Super Bowl XLVIII. Go Hawks! Evans served by Tarettes. *Box lunches for Saturday, May 6 must be reserved prior to Saturday morning by calling Willie at (253) 632-5303. Bar: Tickets are sold at Dispose of Your Expired Marine Flares the bar. Prices will be listed. Soft drinks available from the vending machine. Meals: Individual meal tickets are available at the main ticket The boating community in Seattle and King County will table. Cash payment only for meals prepared by Chef Willie. Cash, now have a safe place to properly dispose of expired marine check, Visa and MasterCard accepted for all other meals. flares. Boaters can drop off up to ten old flares at local hazardous waste facilities in North Seattle, South Seattle and the Factoria area of Bellevue. This Water Shuttle Hours between new disposal option was developed in conjunction QCYC and SYC with the Local Harzadous Waste Management Friday 8:00 am - Midnight Program (LHWMP) in King County. Saturday 8:00 am - Midnight www.HazWasteHelp.org Sunday 8:00 am - Noon Wednesday, May 3 Thursday, May 4

The Seattle Yacht Club 2017 Women’s Drama Group SYC and Canadian Women’s is pleased to present Excursion to Pike Place Market - By invitation or reservation only -

Join Admiralette Sandy Bell and the women of Seattle Yacht Club to honor our friends from Canada at Opening Day at the Pike Place The Wizard of Market. Emerald City Mall . 9:30 am - Bus Transportation from SYC to the Market . 10:30 am - Presentation Based on the play The Wizard of the Mall by Lisa Erb led by Docent Sally Cole Hilarious! at the Pike Place Market followed by free time to Visit the Emerald City Mall with explore the Market along with a fun Photo Scavenger Hunt Dorothy and her bunny Fufu. Meet Burnout who needs new brain cells, . Noon - Lunch at Cutters Crab Lunch Security Guard who needs a heart, and Nerd who needs some courage. . Casual and comfortable shoes suggested A modern twist on an all-time favorite story and a great segue to kick-off “Emerald City Aahs” Arrive back at Seattle Yacht Club around 2:30 pm. for Opening Day 2017. Men’s Lunch 9:30 am - Coffee in the Ward Room 10:30 am - Play Performance in the Fireside Lounge Free Refreshments The Men’s Lunch during Opening Day week is one of the most well-attended event. This traditional lunch honors our Canadian guests who have made the long journey to celebrate with us. Come and enjoy a fun interactive event. Northwest R/C Ship Modelers

Northwest Radio Control Ship Modelers will again be a part 11:00 am - Cocktails in the Ward Room of our Opening Day Celebrations. Noon Lunch

Dock 2 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Canadian Reception For more information, go to 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm shipmodelers.com - By invitation or reservation only -

This is a chance for SYC members to mix and mingle with our neighbors from the North. Wednesday Happy Hour and Greenbox

Wednesday, May 3 4:30 - 7:00 pm Dance to the Live Music of Dock 2 Sailing Area If rain, then under cover next to Juniors’ Room. The Tropics

Wine and Beer will be hosted by Fireside Lounge SYC Active Intermediate Group. 7:30 - 11:30 pm Bring your best appetizer to compete in Everyone Welcome! Opening Day-themed prizes! Friday, May 5 Friday, May 5 Friday Opening Day Lunch Commode Cup Race - By invitation or reservation only - on Dock 2 at 2:00 pm Annual Celebration for Yes, you heard it right - Commode! The Commode Cup SYC Members and Invited Guests Trophy is an actual chamber pot. It came from the Royal Cocktails at 11 am with Lunch at Noon Victoria Yacht Club in 1992 and was intended to be an annual sailboat race between the Commodores of Royal Dawn Riley, one of the best-known sailors in the world, Victoria and SYC. After the second year, it became a will be the keynote speaker sharing her amazing lifetime contest among Royal Victoria, Royal Vancouver and SYC. experiences. As CEO and Captain of America True, Dawn was the first woman to manage an America’s Cup sailing team. The Commodores of each club meet on the dock during She is also the first American, man or woman, to have raced Royal Vancouver’s party. They compete in Mini-12s and once on three America’s Cup teams and two Whitbread Round the the race begins, the gloves are off! The race starts in the lagoon between Docks 1 and 2 then heads down the channel into World Races (now Volvo Ocean Race) sailing teams. After Portage Bay around a buoy and back to the lagoon. Cheating that, she served as general manager of the French Team, has been purported to happen. Have you ever seen a Mini-12 Areva Challenge, Dawn’s fourth America’s Cup challenge. leave an eight inch wake? It has happened! No one particular club seems to dominate this race and all three clubs have had Dawn is former President of the Woman’s Sports Foundation, winners - if that is what you want to call it. The Commodore founded by Billie Jean King. Her newest challenge was who wins is required to drink from the Commode Cup Trophy. creating and establishing Oakcliff Fellow Commodores follow suit, share the stage and drink Sailing, which provides intensive from the “Cup” also! on and off the water training in all aspects of running a racing campaign from technical to finance to marketing and strategy. Royal Vancouver Yacht Club Dawn is the founder of America Party on Dock 2 True, dedicated to providing youth 2:00 - 4:00 pm with the opportunity to benefit from sailing and its inherent life lessons nationwide. Royal Victoria Yacht Club North of the Border Party on Dock Zero 4:00 - 6:00 pm Complimentary Classic Boat Rides Be prepared to answer a question 2:00 - 4:30 pm Between Docks 3 & 4 to secure your border crossing! One really fun part of our Opening Day celebration is the annual contribution of free boat rides by members of Stop by the many other the Antique and Classic Boat Society (ACBS). The yacht clubs hosting events on Dock Zero. ACBS, with over 7,000 members and 57 chapters in the US and Canada, includes in its mission: “Bring together people with a common interest in historic, antique and classic boats, fellowship, information, experience and Dancing in the Marine Room ideas”. They also work to “promote, further and encourage a love and enjoyment of all aspects of historic, antique and classic boating.” Give it up for For more than 10 years, this group has brought its beautiful historic and exquisitely restored classic runabouts to give members of the public free rides. DJ Thump What a great way to get out on the water, go down the Log Boom and see all of the excitement building for Opening Day and best of all to experience classic boating at its best. 8:00 pm - Midnight Everyone Welcome! Saturday, May 6 Saturday, May 6 8:30 am - Band & Commissioning Ceremony Dance and Party Time The SYC lawn is the place to be for all the pomp and circum- stance of the beginning of Opening Day. At 8:35 am the I Corps Army Band Brass Quintet starts to play as Past Admirals and Admiralettes march in forming an honor guard. Commodores from all visiting yacht clubs are welcomed as are the Parade Judges and visiting VIPs. The flags of the United States and Canada will be raised as the respective National Anthems are played. The SYC Junior Officers will raise the burgees of all the visiting yacht clubs. SYC Commodores and Board Officers, as well as the Trio, will be introduced. Words of welcome will be provided by the SYC Commodore and the Opening Day Admiral. The ceremony will end at 9:20 am sharp, then we can all go watch the Crew Races and the Parade. 9:20 am - VIP Boats leave from Dock 4 10:20 am - Windermere Cup Crew Races 2017 marks Windermere’s 31st year of sponsoring the Opening Day Crew Races. For three decades the best crews in the world have been traveling to Seattle to compete in the prestigious Windermere Cup Regatta. This year is no exception as UW and Windermere host the men’s and women’s teams from China. Noon - Parade of Boats 2017 The Seattle Yacht Club canon will fire precisely at noon. That is the signal to open the Sunday, May 7 Montlake Bridge and start Mark Mayer Opening Day the Parade. It is easy to tell Regatta & Reception the beginning of this Cost - Complimentary wonderful parade of boats First Warning - Noon - big boats, small boats, classic boats, shiny new The annual Mark Mayer Opening Day Regatta is a great boats, decorated and com- opportunity for sailors and non-sailors to try out a low key race around the buoys on Lake Washington. Come click mercial boats. You can your heels after another magical Opening Day weekend always tell the Parade is ending when the fire boat,Chief and celebrate sailing and socializing on the water in this Seattle, comes through with her hoses firing. memorable event. 6:00 pm - Awards Ceremony The parade is over and the Judges have made their decisions. The race course is set up just north of the Evergreen Point floating bridge. One race is offered in this fun and It‘s time to find out who are the winners. Could it be casual event with flying and non-flying classes (sails, not your favorite boat? Or is it YOUR boat? The trophies monkeys). will be awarded on the lawn next to the tent. Come join in the fun. Join us at the Seattle Yacht Club Mainstation for 6:30 pm Closing Ceremony the Awards Reception immediately following racing, usually around 3:00 - 3:30 pm. The Opening Day is drawing to a close, now it is time to Awards Reception will feature complimentary wine, lower the flags and properly close the festivities. This beer and snacks for Regatta Participants and SYC ceremony takes place immediately after the Awards Members. Ceremony on the lawn. Opening Day 2017 - Schedule of the Week Wednesday, May 3 Friday, May 5 (continued) 9:00 -11:00 am Coffee at Concierge Booth 2:00 - 4:30 pm Classic Boat Rides between Docks 3 and 4 9:00 - 3:00 pm NW Radio Control Ship Modelers - Dock 2 4:00 - 6:00 pm Royal Vic N of the Border Party - Dock Zero 9:30 am Social hour with coffee, tea and goodies in the 5:00 - 10:00 pm Marine Room Dinner Buffet Ward Room followed by The Wizard of Emerald 5:30 - 9:30 pm Ward Room Dinner Buffet City Mall Opening Day Drama Group Play 8:00 pm - Midnight Dancing to DJ Thump - Marine Room 4:30 - 6:00 pm AI Happy Hour and Green Box Saturday, May 6 Thursday, May 4 7:30 - 10:30 am Marine Room Continental Breakfast 9:00 - 10:00 am Coffee and Pastries at Concierge 8:00 am Official Parade Boats start to assemble 9:30 am Canadian Women’s Event* - Bus to Pike Place 8:30 am I Corps Army Band Concert on lawn Market leaves from parking lot 8:45 am Commissioning Ceremony on lawn 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Parade Boat Numbers - Heritage Room 9:20 am Official VIP Boats parade to moorage 11:00 am Men’s Pre-lunch Cocktails, Noon - Lunch 9:40 am Montlake Cut closed to all boat traffic Ward Room Dining (Private Event) 10:20 am First Crew Race starts 6:00 - 10:00 pm Marine Room - Limited Menu 11:30 am - 4:00 pm Marine Room Lunch 6:00 - 7:30 pm Canadian Reception - Fireside Lounge* Noon Start of Official Boat Parade 7:30 - 11:00 pm Dancing to The Tropics - Fireside Lounge 2:30 pm approx. End of Official Parade 3:00 pm approx. Parade Course open to marine traffic Friday, May 5 4:00 pm Montlake Bridge - normal operations 9:00 - 10:00 am Coffee and Pastries at Concierge Booth 6:00 pm Trophy Presentation on the lawn 9:00 - 11:00 am Parade Boat Numbers - Heritage Room 6:30 pm Closing Ceremony on the lawn 11:00 am Opening Day Lunch* 5:00 - 11:00 pm Marine Room Dinner Buffet 11:30 am - 4:00 pm Marine Room Dining 6:00 - 9.30 pm Ward Room Dinner Soup, Salad and Sandwich Buffet Only 8:00 pm - Midnight Closing Party - Heritage Room 2:00 - 7:00 pm Parade Boat Numbers - Heritage Room Over The Rainbow - AI hosted event 2:00 pm Commode Cup Race - Dock 2 Sunday, May 2:00 - 4:00 pm Royal Van Party - Dock 2 Noon Mark Mayer Race first warning

* By invitation or reservation only

Dear Friends, In 2017 we welcome China to race Since 1987, Windermere Real down the Montlake Cut as part of the Estate and the University of Opening Day festivities. The Winder- Washington have partnered mere Cup has a long history of featur- with Seattle Yacht Club to host ing premier crews and this year is no the annual Windermere Cup different with men and women crews crew races. Held in conjunction from Shanghai High Performance with SYC’s Opening Day of teams in China. It’s very exciting to be challenged by one of boating season, Windermere Cup is a celebration of community the world’s very best in the Pacific Northwest. and sport, bringing together more than 1,000 athletes ranging in ages from 14 to over 70. On behalf of the University of Washington and its stu- On Saturday, May 6, we hope you’ll join us for the 31st Annual dent-athletes, we thank Seattle Yacht Club and Windermere Windermere Cup where our Husky men and women will take on Real Estate, along with the many volunteers and rowing the men and women from Shanghai, China. Because of the amaz- fans, for making this such a tremendous event. ing partnership we have with Seattle Yacht Club, Opening Day and the Windermere Cup have together grown into the largest free community event in the Puget Sound area, as well as a rite of passage for spring in Seattle. Woof and Go Huskies! It’s an exciting competition at a spectacular venue that only Seattle Yacht Club could create. We hope to see Michael Callahan you all there! Head Men’s Rowing Coach Geoff Wood, Jill Jacobi Wood, OB Jacobi University of Washington Schedule of the Day - May 6 Official Parade Order 8:00 am Official Parade Boats assemble on Portage Bay Each entry will parade with boats from the same class 8:30 am I Corps Army Band Brass Quintet and in the following order: on SYC Lawn 8:45 am Commissioning Ceremony on SYC lawn Order Class Name 1st A Fire Boat 1, SFD 9:20 am Official VIP boats parade to moorage Virginia V, Chief Seattle, KC Sheriff Marine Unit 9:40 am Parade course closed to ALL boat traffic 2nd B Husky Band Boats 10:20 am First crew race starts 3rd C Club Officers’ Salute 11:45 am Last crew race starts 4th D Classic Power 40’ and over 11:50 am All crew shells back through the parade cut 5th E Classic Sail th Noon Official Parade begins 6 F Classic Power 40’ and under 7th G Novelty Decorated 2:30 pm End of Official Parade (approximate) 8th H Dressed Sail 3:00 pm Parade course open to marine traffic (approximate) 9th I Dressed Power 4:00 pm Montlake Bridge resumes normal operations 10th J Wilson Seamanship 6:00 pm Trophy presentations on SYC lawn 11th K SYC Invitational 6:30 pm Closing Ceremony and Lowering of Colors 12th L Cougar Yacht Group th on SYC lawn 13 M Spinnaker Group 14th N Youth Sponsored Decorated 15th O Sponsored Decorated Tune to 950 AM KJR Radio 16th P Decorated Sail 17th R Decorated Power for Race Coverage 18th S Spirit 19th T Decorated Commercial 20th U Working Boats 21st V SPD Harbor 4

SYC MEMBERSHIP

A Family of People Who Love Boating When asked what they like most about SYC, member responses have a recurring theme - camaraderie. There’s a spirit of friendship and community here that makes everyone feel welcome. When you tie-up dockside or step inside the clubhouse, you’re met with an extended hand - ready to assist or simply to greet you with a smile. Some call it Northwest hospitality. We call it the Seattle Yacht Club Family. There’s something for everyone at SYC. Pick up a Windermere Cup Program Members enjoy use of the Club’s casual and fine dining for a Detailed Crew Race Schedule restaurants, banquet and meeting facilities, guest moorage, permanent moorage, Elliott Bay Clubhouse facilities and moorage, use of our 10 world-class The Windermere Cup Program will contain outstations, and reciprocal privileges with more than information about participating crews 200 other yacht clubs around the world. and lane assignments. They will be Visit the SYC Concierge booth for information about available on the shore and the Log membership and to pick up a brochure. Boom on Opening Day.