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Final Preparations for the Parade
Members arrived for phase two of float decorating.

Kurt & Lane Sample
Aug 301 min read
 
 
 


Parade Preparations
Yacht Club artists showed up on Friday to create the trimmings for the Labor Day parade float.

Kurt & Lane Sample
Aug 301 min read
 
 
 


Good Food, Good Fun, a Lovely Day
The Commodore's Barbecue and Yacht Club meeting was a success.  Wonderful food, games, and raffle prizes kept all who attended happy and...

Kurt & Lane Sample
Jul 131 min read
 
 
 


Lake Josephine
Our Island youth sailing program will be occurring at Lake Josephine - one of our two inland lakes. With a maximum depth of 24 fett, and...

Kurt & Lane Sample
May 311 min read
 
 
 



Kurt & Lane Sample
May 300 min read
 
 
 
Memorial Day Weekend Sunday
Boats, big boats, and even bigger boats at the Tacoma and Bremerton outstations.

Kurt & Lane Sample
May 251 min read
 
 
 


NEBO - Smart Phone Logbook
For this season, I have been trying out NEBO.  For as much as I try, I am terrible of keeping a written logbook that was interesting and...

Kurt & Lane Sample
May 221 min read
 
 
 


Thursday Arrivals
It looks to be heading towards a busy Memorial Day Weekend in Oro Bay.  As of Thursday afternoon, Tacoma Yacht Club is ahead but...

Kurt & Lane Sample
May 221 min read
 
 
 


Lovely Mother's Day Weekend Cruise
The first cruise of the season was a success. The weather was nice and Longbranch was welcoming. Good food, bingo, conversations, and a...

Kurt & Lane Sample
May 111 min read
 
 
 
Grounds Cleanup
The spring cleanup of the Oro Bay Marina grounds drew over 20 yacht club members. Projects addressed the perimeter, gardens, gate area,...

Kurt & Lane Sample
Apr 271 min read
 
 
 


Tacoma Yacht Club Outstation
During the dead of winter, the outstation was entirely rebuilt.  Floats are modern and ecologically sound, Docks are wide and stable....

Kurt & Lane Sample
Mar 271 min read
 
 
 


Visiting Oro Bay
This " travelog " to beautiful Oro Bay is a few years old but filled with wonderful information.   The drone pictures are fabulous!...

Kurt & Lane Sample
Mar 261 min read
 
 
 


Spring Sunshine and Warmth (Finally)
It was the warmest day yet for 2025.  After a morning of dense fog on the Salish Sea, the sun came up and the temperature was downright...

Kurt & Lane Sample
Mar 261 min read
 
 
 


2023 TYC Daffodil Parade
Torrential rain and wind descended upon the parade, but did that dampen anyone's spirits? Of course not! These seafarers were made of...
Toby Skaats
Apr 28, 20231 min read
 
 
 


Captain Corey & First Mate Jacob Save the Day
There was once a Captain Corey, the hero of Anderson Island. He was not your typical captain, mind you: he didn't have a hook for a hand...
Toby Skaats
Mar 15, 20232 min read
 
 
 
Captain Corey's 2023 Anderson Island Polar Plunge
Happy New Year! Captain Corey has once again brought the great fila of Anderson Island together too celebrate the new year, and raise did...
Toby Skaats
Jan 1, 20231 min read
 
 
 


Colleen Mayer Goodin
Dec 15, 20221 min read
 
 
 


Happy New Year
The Oro Bay Yacht Club cordially invites you to have a Happy New Year. We appreciate all of you, and feel fortunate to be able to serve...
Toby Skaats
Dec 15, 20221 min read
 
 
 


Oro Bay Yacht Club Christmas party
Thank You, Jennifer! More to come,  bad Internet
Toby Skaats
Dec 10, 20221 min read
 
 
 


OBYC Christmas Boat Parade December 3, 2022
This year's OBYC Christmas Boat Parade was a great time for all. Unfortunately, this year's turnout was a little lower than expected. I,...
Toby Skaats
Dec 7, 20221 min read
 
 
 
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