Rose City
Yacht Club
RCYC
3737 NE Marine Drive l Portland, OR 97211
503-282-2049 l www.rosecityyachtclub.org
COMMODORE: John Flenniken 503-292-4319
MEMBERSHIP CHAIR: Mark Holzman 503-781-1223
RACE CAPTAIN: Jim Calnon
Cell 503-369-3993
email [email protected]
YOUTH SAILING: Pam Sesar 503-291-7107
Rose City Yacht Club is one of the oldest and largest clubs in the Portland area. RCYC has a
long history of racing and cruising in the Northwest, tracing its beginnings back to 1932.
The club has over 180 family memberships; the majority of which are sailors. We have an
active racing fleet and a strong support for area sailing. Our yacht club facilities, just east
of 33rd Ave on Marine Dr., offer members a gated parking lot, modern moorage, a roomy
club house on the water and reasonable moorage rates.
Our moorage has space for over 130 boats and members regularly get together to work
on upgrades to our facilities. Work parties are a club tradition and give members a sense
of pride in the club’s amenities. The club sponsors educational classes presented by
knowledgeable members on topics ranging from celestial and coastal navigation to understanding your boat’s plumbing or electrical systems. If you have a question on any
nautical topic, or need help on a boating project, there is always someone available with
an answer or to lend a hand.
The RCYC clubhouse on the Columbia River hosts year-round events such as our annual
luau, the Old Salt’s Dinner, and regular summer evening barbecues. Our location provides
front-row seats for celebrations including the Vancouver 4th of July fireworks and the
Christmas Ships Parade.
Racing has been popular among RCYC sailors. Members have competed in the Oregon
Offshore, Swiftsure, Bridge to Bridge, Victoria to Maui and Transpac races. The club annually sponsors the Frostbite weekend regatta, and the Medium and Long Distance races.
We also have several practice and fun racing events and numerous cruising activities.
Additionally, many of our members participate in races sponsored by other clubs and
sailing organizations throughout the Northwest. For those who prefer a little less formal
competition, RCYC sponsors two “beer can” races during the summer.
For more information about the club and our activities, contact our membership chair, or
visit us on the web at http//www.rosecityyachtclub.org.
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