SEQUIM — The Sequim Bay Yacht Club will mark its 40th anniversary with an open house, free rides on boats and a boat parade on the first day of boating season Saturday.
The public is invited to the free open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at John Wayne Marina, 2577 W. Sequim Bay Road.
The club offers the open house every year and is celebrating its 40th year in existence, now under Commodore Durkee Richards.
From 10 a.m. until about 1:30 p.m., visitors can take free rides on sailboats, kayaks and paddleboards.
Several sail and power boats will be open for visits.
Visitors also can tour the yacht club. Snacks will be available.
“We are happy to have people come and review the yacht club during this opening day ceremony,” said Past Commodore James Jones.
At 1:30 p.m. will be the opening day flag ceremony and blessing of the fleet.
Bagpiper Thomas McCurdy will provide music. The U.S. flag and the yacht club’s flag will be raised and a last-call ceremony will name those members of the club who have died in the past year.
Boat parade
The boat parade will begin at 2 p.m.
While McCurdy pipes from Pitship Point, some 20 boats will line up in Sequim Bay and do navigation exercises.
Visitors can watch from the point or the marina.
After the boat parade, members of the yacht club will gather for a meal.
The Port Angeles Yacht Club had an open house April 24 and its first cruise April 16.
For more information on the Sequim Bay Yacht Club celebration, contact Jones at jajjones8@msn.com or 360-582-9134.
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