Posting Rules | post new threads post replies post attachments edit your posts is are code is are are are | Similar Threads | Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post | | SuddenVibe | Fishing, Recreation & Fun | 21 | 08-02-2011 22:05 | | IdoraKeeper | Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany | 30 | 09-12-2010 03:23 | | Beenjammin | General Sailing Forum | 1 | 14-08-2010 19:02 | | waterworldly | Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany | 6 | 06-07-2008 07:08 | | David M | General Sailing Forum | 8 | 27-04-2008 15:01 | Privacy Guaranteed - your email is never shared with anyone, opt out any time. Leading Yacht Clubs • Working Together • Sharing Experiences Restoring the Bones of Seattle Yacht Club’s 100-year ClubJohn Brenneis Seattle Yacht Club September 22, 2023 When your yacht club’s mainstation building has weathered a century of storms and rain, it might be time to see what lies beneath the outer skin. This is exactly what the Seattle Yacht Club decided it was time to do. Complicating this was the fact that the Old Grand Dame is on the National Historic Register, so it can have no significant exterior changes to the appearance of the building or the footprint. SYC Architect and Club member describes how SYC undertook this project. As with any wood-framed structure that has withstood the ravages of a century’s worth of wind, rain, sun and occasional neglect, the grand dame of Seattle’s Montlake neighborhood was showing her age. Designed by former Commodore and renowned Seattle architect, John Graham, Sr., and completed in 1920, the Seattle Yacht Club’s clubhouse was placed on the National Register of Historic Places 86 years later. Three years ago, Commodore Ted Shultz asked me how much it would cost to “re-side” the building. In my experience, I have learned to never offer an opinion about how much something will cost without serious study, consultation and discussion, so I proposed that all exterior finishes be replaced or restored instead of replacing only the skin of the building. Because these new surfaces would likely not be disturbed for another hundred years, it made sense to go one step deeper now and do a seismic upgrade of the structure beneath. First, we decided to bring the structure up to current building code standards for an earthquake-resistant design. We then drafted a list of things that we wanted to improve, limiting it to just exterior work so that the interior of the Club remained fully functional and operational during the construction period. A committee representing all constituent interests was then formed to decide how we would accomplish this. Once we agreed to a defined scope of work, we decided that this should be a winter-time project so as not to disturb the summer’s events, but would have cost implications beecause the work would have to be fully enclosed during periods of inclement weather to keep the building dry. While the building is about 19,000 square feet in floor area, it’s just a big house. So, I contacted a trusted contractor who had extensive experience building large, intricately detailed homes. They looked at the project and developed a detailed cost analysis. The SYC by-laws require a majority vote of the membership for capital improvements of this magnitude. I developed a detailed narrative and made presentations to the Club while working to gain the approval of the Seattle Landmarks Board because they enforce the development restrictions for any building designated as “Historic.” Once we cleared that hurdle, the project was put to a vote of the membership in June of 2022, and passed by a 9 to 1 margin. With the funds approved, I set to work preparing the construction drawings, hiring the engineer to perform the seismic retrofit design and writing the project specifications. I also began the arduous process of wresting a building permit from the City of Seattle. This was all done under the auspices of the Club’s House and Building Committees. In addition to the siding, the project also included the removal and replacement of the original ship-lap sheathing; the oldest of the original single-glazed windows, doors, and trim; a deteriorating and non-code conforming deck railing and flat roof; and the refurbishment of the soffit above the porch below. Costs were updated as the scope developed with the design. In July 2023, we executed a contract with Walter F. Toth Construction to begin work on August 1. Phase I of the work began with the erection of a weatherproof scaffolding on the east side of the building, and demolition of the old siding and sheathing to expose the un-insulated stud cavities. To our great fortune, the framing was found to be rot-free, including the sill plates (the horizontal 2x6s that come into direct contact with the concrete foundation), a true testament to the qualities of older buildings. - Cruising Calendar
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Feel free to join us at one of our meetings or fill out an applicationLow cost, affordable dues & initiation fees for both Social and Full Boating Members. Extensive list of reciprocals throughout the Puget Sound & Canada. WSYC Yearbook & organization dedicated to relaxed, friendly atmosphere for our members & guests to gather and share in the enjoyment of all the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Copyright © The West Seattle Yacht Club Denis Michael ThomasDecember 22, 1934 - september 14, 2024. To follow Denis's story, enter your email. You will receive email notifications when changes are made to the online memorial, including when family and friends post to the Guestbook. Share ObituarySoon to give birth to a child of the Raj, the mother of Denis Thomas, Violet, managed to complete a flight from Karachi, then India, to 'Old Blighty' where she gave birth to her son Denis in East Sussex, UK on December 22, 1934. Denis then returned to Karachi with his family and remained there until he started school. Denis attended Karachi Grammar School, Langley School, Norfolk and Imperial College London. Denis began playing rugby at age five and it became a lifelong passion of his. He was a member of the Saracens rugby club London (currently considered the highest level of competition in English rugby), and was team captain for two years. He continued playing rugby even after he was required to wear purple shorts (ages 70-84). Denis was recruited by Boeing in 1966 and intended to stay in Seattle for "just one year". He was enthralled by the Pacific Northwest and made it his home for the next 58 years. He was a founding member of the Seattle Rugby Club, the first independent team in the Northwest. They played against competitors in Vancouver, BC, and traveled back and forth biweekly long before I-5 was completed. In 1995 Boeing offered its qualified employees an "aluminum handshake", which meant that Denis could retire 5 years early. Ever frugal, Denis quickly crafted a radar mount out of driftwood for his sailboat and sailed around Vancouver Island with his wife Pam and dog Shasa. Denis was a lifetime member of the Seattle Yacht Club, where a celebration of life will be held at a later date. He is survived by his wife Pamela Barber Thomas and his beloved dog Nola. Send Flowers: When Is the Ordering Deadline? ANY DAY OF THE WEEK Order any time up till the day before MON-FRI Order by 2:00PM SAT & SUN Order by noon TUES-SAT Order by 3:00PM The day before SAT & SUN Order by Saturday Note: These are general guidelines; some florists may not be able to operate within these timelines. During peak periods such as Valentine’s Day, Memorial Day and most holidays, florists are not always able to keep up to demand. Tribute will contact you if there are any issues. No Events Scheduled At This Time To download this photo, the file name must have less than 255 characters. If you are having trouble, click Save Image As and rename the file to meet the character requirement and try again. Advanced Search |
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Seattle Yacht Club welcomes applications for membership from Northwest boaters ages 10+ who would like to join our active community. Members of the Club are entitled to use our Portage Bay Clubhouse with casual and fine dining restaurants, banquet and meeting facilities, guest moorage, and permanent moorage (subject to availability).
2024 Sailing School. Learn sailing the fun way at Seattle Yacht Club's Summer Sailing School! We offer 10 weeks of sailing school for juniors ages 7 - 17. Three sessions of Adult Lessons will also be offered in the evenings. Registration for members opens on Monday, March 4 at 9:00 a.m. Registration for non-members opens Monday, March 18 at 9: ...
"A Seattle Yacht Club membership is the ultimate experience in boating." Pat Goodfellow Member since 1976 Seattle Yacht Club www.SeattleYachtClub.org On May 1st, 1920 the Seattle Yacht Club formally dedicated its new home on Portage Bay. Those Opening Day ceremonies established traditions that are still followed to this day.
The Seattle Yacht Club has a tiered membership structure, with different levels of membership based on boating experience and age. Membership fees start at $550 per year and increase based on the level of membership. The club also requires sponsorship from existing members for new members to join.
Seattle Yacht Club, Seattle, Washington. 4,675 likes · 25,600 were here. Founded in 1892, Seattle Yacht Club is one of our country's most active and long-established yacht
Membership has grown from the original 250 "yachting gentlemen" in 1892 to nearly 5,000 boaters in 2018. The Seattle Yacht Club burgee is recognized around the world because of the Club's continuing contributions to the maritime community, its record of competitive success, and its collaboration in local and international yachting organizations.
By the end of 1911, the Seattle Yacht Club had a membership of 292, including many of Seattle's most prominent citizens. The following year, the city played host to Sir Thomas Lipton (1848-1931), a wealthy English tea merchant and famed sailor who, between 1899 and 1930, made five unsuccessful attempts to win sailing's famous America's Cup. ...
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Seattle Yacht Club welcomes applications for membership from Northwest boaters ages 10+ who would like to join our active community. Members of the Club are entitled to use our Portage Bay Clubhouse with casual and fine dining restaurants, banquet and meeting facilities, guest moorage, and permanent moorage (subject to availability). Members ...
Introducing the Seattle Yacht Club Mobile App exclusively for members. Seattle Yacht Club Mobile App can monitor statements, explore the directory, stay updated on club events, make reservations, and more. Activation requires an active Seattle Yacht Club membership. Enjoy a hassle-free and enjoyable club experience with our user-friendly app ...
Member Number: Use your member number to log in to the website. All member numbers are five digits ending with a '-1' or a '-2' (i.e. 0123-1 or 0123-2). Don't forget the hyphen! If you have an individual membership, your member number ends in '-1' (i.e. 0123-1). If you have a joint membership, the older spouse or the member who ...
Founded in 1892, Seattle Yacht Club is one of our country's most active and long-established yacht clubs. With facilities ranging from the historic main station on Portage Bay, to ten outstations located along the shores of Washington and British Columbia, the club offers an outstanding group of properties for use by its more than 2,500 members.
Specialties: Seattle Yacht Club is home to more than 2,500 members. The Club hosts a world-class junior sailing program, which has given a start to numerous Olympians and generations of Northwest sailors. Opening Day, the Club's annual spring celebration, is the region's premier on-the-water party. Seattle Yacht Club maintains reciprocity with more than 400 other boating groups around the ...
SENIOR - For members over the age of sixty-five who have completed ten or more years of consecutive membership in good standing. Membership fees include a one-time initiation fee of $750. Annual dues are $432 per individual. For membership or other information, please email us at [email protected] or call us at 206-402-3957.
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The Seattle Yacht Club is offering reduced cost initiation fees. . . . Membership Drive SYC is offering a limited time reduction of initiation fees (up to $4,300 in savings!) to join the club. This offer is aimed at recruiting younger members and is limited to the first 200 applicants or until June 30th, whichever comes first.
Whether you are visiting Seattle Yacht Club as the guest of a member, to participate in an event, or as a reciprocal guest, SYC welcomes you to our Portage Bay Mainstation. ... Guest boaters planning to arrive by boat at Seattle Yacht Club for special events should make arrangements with the event coordinator ahead of time so that we may ...
ICOYC News. Restoring the Bones of Seattle Yacht Club's 100-year Club. When your yacht club's mainstation building has weathered a century of storms and rain, it might be time to see what lies beneath the outer skin. This is exactly what the Seattle Yacht Club decided it was time to do. Complicating this was the fact that the Old Grand Dame ...
Reciprocal Moorage with CYC Seattle is offered at Shilshole Marina Guest Moorage and is available to members of reciprocal yacht clubs. Arrange Shilshole Marina guest moorage on VHF Channel 17 or by calling 206-787-3006 Monday through Saturday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (or after hours 206-601-4089). Reciprocal club members are most welcome to join CYC ...
Membership has grown from the original 250 "yachting gentlemen" in 1892 to nearly 5,000 boaters. The Seattle Yacht Club burgee is recognized around the world because of the Club's continuing contributions to the maritime community, its record of competitive success, and its collaboration in local and international yachting organizations.
The WSYC has reciprocal moorage with over 70 yacht clubs in the Puget Sound and Canada. Our initiation fee is only $100. Annual dues for Full Membership is $220 and. $100 for a Social membership. "NAME" and "TICKET NUMBER" drawings are held at each meeting...you could win a variety of prizes! But more importantly, you may win friendships that ...
He was a founding member of the Seattle Rugby Club, the first independent team in the Northwest. They played against competitors in Vancouver, BC, and traveled back and forth biweekly long before I-5 was completed. ... Denis was a lifetime member of the Seattle Yacht Club, where a celebration of life will be held at a later date. He is survived ...
Seattle Yacht Club Member Registration begins on Monday March 4th. Registration Fee: $550 Early member registration on March 4th for SYC Junior Members, SYC Member's Children, and SYC Member's Grandchildren only. Kick-Off BBQ. Monday, June 24, 2024. 5:30 - 7:00 pm