Island Yacht Club

06/13/2026

Island Yacht Club’s 34th Annual Women’s Sailing Seminar

September 11-13, 2026

Early bird registration: Monday June 15th at 7:00am

Set your alarms!! ⏰

Register early and SAVE!!

www.womenssailingseminar.com

06/11/2026

The Bay View Boat Club would like to invite all interested vintage fiberglass sailboat owners with boats spanning from the 1960s through 1999, to enter our 41st annual “Plastic Classic“ Regatta on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The race will take place off the waters of SF Pier 54.

41st Annual Plastic Classic Regatta
Sat, July 11, 2026- Pier 54 - 1pm
Sponsored by the Bay View Boat Club
Following the race, join in on the celebration: Dinner, awards, live music and dancing. Complimentary water taxi service available to boats anchored in the cove.

For info and race entry forms go to:
www.bayviewboatclub.org/plastic-classic

06/09/2026

05/22/2026

Awesome turn out Saturday for our Badic Marine First Aid Class!

So much good information and all participants left with their own first aid kit packed with items for a number of different scenarios.

Thank you and Tracy for putting everything together!

Thank you Vivian McBride for presenting on PFD safety and proper fitting.

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05/22/2026

On Monday evening PICYA hosted the awards dinner for Opening Day on the Bay at

IYC’s very own Elizabeth Henderson took 3rd Place on for decorated sailboat.

Elizabeth and crew weren’t able to attend so other IYC members accepted on their behalf.

Way to go Liz!!

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05/22/2026

IYC’s Women’s Sailing Seminar (WSS) Scholarships

Our WSS planning team strives to ensure that women from all walks of life are welcome in our community, can attend our programs, and join the SF Bay Area sailing community.

WSS is offering a limited number of full scholarships to attend its sailing seminar taking place September 11–13 in Alameda.

Deadline to apply is June 10th, 2026 - applications are reviewed as they are received so early submission is encouraged!

WSS provides a fun, safe, and supportive environment for participants to learn sailing skills, build confidence, and connect with community.

No sailing experience is necessary and scholarships are for the beginning level track. Life jackets will be provided.

Application:

https://www.womenssailingseminar.com/scholarships

Women’s Sailing Seminar website:

https://www.womenssailingseminar.com

Link in bio as well!

05/22/2026

We are so back!!

Island Yacht Club’s 34th Annual Women’s Sailing Seminar!!

Limited early bird registration starts June 15th!!

Www.womenssailingseminar.com (link in bio)

Mark your calendars!! Early bird registration is limited and guaranteed to sell out quickly!

05/22/2026

IYC’s Summer Cruise Out schedule is 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Not a racer? Enjoy a slower pace on the water?

Cruise out with us!

Join us at one of these stops this summer!

What’s a cruise out? A cruise out is an organized trip where members take their boats to a shared destination; usually to another yacht club.

Other clubs welcome the cruising club by offering slips, dinner in the club, or special activities at the club or around town.

Join the fun either by boat or drive over to meet the flotilla.

For questions email each destination’s host at the email provided.

June 19-21, 2026 - Petaluma Yacht Club

July 3-5, 2026 -

July 24-26, 2026 -

Aug 21-23, 2026 -

04/27/2026

Sailing into the week…….

Case of the Mondays? Problems solved with Tuna Tuesdays; at least for a little while.

Email [email protected] to catch a ride.

Casual group sails every Tuesday through the Summer!

Photo credit: E. LaFebre

04/17/2026

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!

IYC’s Women’s Sailing Seminar presents:

Basic Marine First Aid ⛑️ 🩹

Saturday May 16, 2026

10:00am-12:30p

1829 Clement ave, Alameda, Ca

Cost: $40 includes a personal First Aid Kit for home, travel, or your boat!

Join fellow sailors, Nurse Caroline Schrader and EMT Respiratory Therapist, Tracy Ward, to learn the basics of first aid when you’re on the water (or land) and understand the most important supplies for your first aid kit.

Plus, bonus round! Does your PFD fit correctly?

Bring your PFD in and have it fitted by USCG Auxiliary Officer Vivian McBride

Beverages provided. Feel free to bring a snack to share.

Spaces limited. Register early.

Link in bio!