Who We Are
We're members and supporters of the LGBTQ+ communities of Puget Sound who enjoy boating together in the Pacific Northwest. Our club was established in 1979 to provide safe and fun boating activities for our members, along with their families and guests.
Our yearly schedule includes on-water and land-based social events.
We strive to provide friendship and companionship while sharing and improving our boating skills. We believe in protecting the environment and the natural beauty of our local waterways. We courteously share waterways, anchorages, and docks with other boaters.
Power boaters and sailors of all experience levels are welcome. Some of our members have recently bought their first boat. Others have put hundreds or even thousands of miles under their keels. We don't care if your boat is big or small, old or new, fast or slow. Maybe you don't have access to a boat yet...that's fine too!
What We Do We get together for club-organized activities throughout the year. During the boating season in spring, summer, and fall, weekend rendezvous are typically on the calendar. For each rendezvous, we typically meet at one of the numerous marinas in Puget Sound. Saturday evening potlucks are common. Club members sometimes coordinate longer trips to southern Puget Sound or north towards the San Juan Islands and into British Columbia. On the other hand, a day trip to Andrews Bay on Lake Washington is always fun. Land-based activities might include a seminar to help you improve your boating skills, a year-end holiday party, a brunch that coincides with the Seattle Boat Show, occasional happy hours, and perhaps even an afternoon of bowling. You can see a few of our upcoming events below, or you can check out our full calendar on our Events page. Become an OYC member and you can sign up for our events! |
Our Organization
Olympic Yacht Club is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization. We have a board of directors, which meets monthly, and the following officers:
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