https://www.oycnw.org/events Olympic Yacht Club upcoming events Olympic Yacht Club Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Tue, 05 May 2026 20:19:02 GMT Tue, 05 May 2026 20:19:02 GMT Sat, 09 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT <p><strong><font color="#1A1A1A">OYC Boating Education: Hands-On Guide to the Ballard Locks</font></strong></p> <p><font color="#1A1A1A">Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM</font></p> <p><font color="#1A1A1A">Location: Ballard Mill Marina (Next to Salmon Bay Cafe)</font></p> <p><font color="#1A1A1A"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">4733 Shilshole Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107</font></span></font></p> <p><font color="#1A1A1A"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><br></font></span></font></p> <p><font color="#1A1A1A"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font color="#222222" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hold My Lines! A Hands-On Guide to the Locks</font></span></font></p> <p><font color="#1A1A1A">Learn to Lock Through Like a Pro.&nbsp;</font>Nervous about navigating the locks? This hands-on session is designed to build real confidence on the water.</p> <p><font color="#1A1A1A">Train aboard Lunasea, a stunning 42' Chris Craftn Commander, and learn:</font></p> <ul> <li><font color="#1A1A1A">Line handling</font></li> <li><font color="#1A1A1A">Lock etiquette</font></li> <li><font color="#1A1A1A">Safety procedures (large &amp; small locks)</font></li> </ul> <p><font color="#1A1A1A"><br></font></p> <p><font color="#1A1A1A">Event Details</font></p> <p><font color="#1A1A1A">Arrival: 3:00 PM (by land only)</font></p> <p><font color="#1A1A1A">Departure: ~4:00 PM (as soon as crew is assembled)</font></p> <p><font color="#1A1A1A">Return: ~6:00 PM (may vary with lock traffic)</font></p> <p><font color="#1A1A1A">Parking: Available onsite</font></p> <p><font color="#1A1A1A"><span style=""><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">No Guest Dock, participants must arrive by car/land.</font></span><br></font></p> <p><font color="#1A1A1A"><br></font></p> <p><font color="#1A1A1A">What’s Included:</font></p> <ul> <li><font color="#1A1A1A">Guided, hands-on instruction</font></li> <li><font color="#1A1A1A">Beverages &amp; light snacks</font></li> <li><font color="#1A1A1A">All required safety equipment onboard</font></li> </ul> <p><font color="#1A1A1A"><br></font></p> <p><font color="#1A1A1A">What to Bring</font></p> <ul> <li><font color="#1A1A1A">Layers (it’s cooler on the water)</font></li> <li><font color="#1A1A1A">Optional: your own fitted life jacket</font></li> <li><font color="#1A1A1A">Optional: small dish or drink to share</font></li> </ul> <p><font color="#1A1A1A"><br></font></p> <p><font color="#1A1A1A">RSVP Required</font></p> <p><font color="#1A1A1A">Limited to 12 participants</font></p> <p><font color="#1A1A1A">Waitlist available if full</font></p> <p><font color="#1A1A1A"><br> Weather Policy</font></p> <p><font color="#1A1A1A">Cancellation notice will be sent by 11:00 AM day of if needed</font></p> <p><font color="#1A1A1A">Get off the dock and into the action. Confidence starts here.</font></p> https://www.oycnw.org/event-6648442 https://www.oycnw.org/event-6648442 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT <p>Save the Date!</p> <p>More information coming soon...</p> https://www.oycnw.org/event-6682271 https://www.oycnw.org/event-6682271 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www.oycnw.org/event-6682276 https://www.oycnw.org/event-6682276