Bellingham Yacht Club Boat Parade

The Bellingham Yacht Club launches the 2024 boating season May 4th with an afternoon “Here Comes the Sun” boat parade for all and special events for members and dignitaries all day. Membership is not needed to join in the parade. “BYC is a year-round social as well as boating club,” explained Mike Unger, Fleet Captain. “We are mostly volunteer operated, so it’s easy to get involved and make new friends, just like in 1925 when the Club started with fifty members and ten boats.” 

Anniversaries are on tap this year as the Bellingham Yacht Club celebrates the 50th renown Pitch Regatta, and next year, the Club’s 100th will be honored with numerous festivities. The Club is also welcoming new members, waiving the usual initiation fee through May 17th. Those wishing to join the Bellingham Yacht Club can find Club benefits and the application at https://byc.org/membership. Neither sponsors nor boat ownership is required.

Best viewing from Boulevard Park and the Ferry Terminal.

Starts: May 04, 2024

Time: 1 p.m.

Admission: Free!

2625 South Harbor Loop Dr., Bellingham, WA 98225

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Contact Person: Fleet Captain Mike Unger

Phone: 360-733-7390

Email: fleetcaptain@byc.org

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