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Seattle area boaters are invited to attend CYC's Friday evening speaker series. It is a fun way to spend winter evenings with food, drinks, and friends, and inspire your own adventures.

Friday, Feb. 3 – Bareboat Charting in the British Virgin Islands with presenter Elly Cyr. Elly was part of two allfemale charters in the BVI in 2017 and 2022. Elly will share fun stories and lessons learned, as well as her favorite places to visit, provision, eat, and drink while cruising those tropical waters.

Friday, Feb. 10 – Final Two Legs of the Clipper Round the World Race with presenter Lizzy Grim. Lizzy will share her adventures sailing with the Clipper from Seattle to Panama, through the Canal, and to New York; before an epic North Atlantic crossing to Northern Ireland, then to the finish in London.

Friday, Feb. 17 – First Time Cruising the Gulf Islands with presenters David and Gyung Huntsman. In 2022, David and Gyung sailed their J/37 Lolo to Canada, where they spent the next 16 nights exploring the Gulf Islands. They will share what they learned and recommend for other cruisers.

Friday, Feb. 24 – Adventures Afloat & Aground with presenters Wendy Hinman and Garth Wilcox. Wendy and Garth share their story sailing 34,000 nautical miles aboard their 31-foot cold-molded sailboat, Velella. They will also talk about the 38-foot sailboat they are building in their backyard. $10 admission for non-members, please pre-register. » www.cycseattle.org