The Flag Officers and Directors Request the Pleasure of Your Company at
SAN DIEGO YACHT CLUB 135th OPENING DAY WEEKEND
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Commodore Brian Thomas and Gwynn Thomas cordially invite SDYC members to attend.
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Members requesting inspection should review the "Requirements and Recommendations" handouts for inspected vessels. Register online for inspection. Pleas submit a short boat bio to danielle@sdyc.org with the boat name, owner's name/s, slip #, and interesting information about your Yacht. The Boat Bio will be published in the Opening Day Program. Inspected vessels must be open for Hospitality on Sunday after the ceremony.
Yacht Hospitality - "A Time Honored Tradition..." Yacht owners welcome members and friends aboard their vessels after the Opening Day Ceremony for camaraderie and good cheer. SDYC will provide Hospitality Bags with snacks and beverages to refresh your guests. All boats entered in Hospitality will receive a penant indicating their participation. If you do not have a slip at the Club and would like to participate in Hospitality, call the Dockmaster at 619-758-6308 or dockmaster@sdyc.org for a temporary slip (limited space, contact early). Submit a short bio to danielle@sdyc.org with boat name, owner's name/s, slip #, and interesting info about your yacht.
SDYC Yachts shall be “Dressed Ship” for Opening Day. To qualify as such, each Sail Boat should have Nautical Code/Signal Flags the entire length of the fore OR aft stay. Power Boats should have Flags from bow to stern. In addition, all boats shall properly display the Ensign (Flag) of the United States AND the SDYC Burgee. Safety Tip: Don’t wait until the last minute to acquire these flags.
Properly Dressed Yachts on each Dock will be counted at 0900 Sunday morning. The winning Dock(s) and the Reward will be announced during the ceremony as the coveted “Best Dressed Dock”.
