Commodore Tim Saffle
Sue and I have been POYC members since 2021, and we love the variety of events that the Club offers, from Winter activities such as the Christmas Cruise and Penguin Cruise and Spring and Summer events such as St Paddy’s Day Cruise and Club events on the 4th of July. I am excited to be your new Vice Commodore.
I have been in the Maritime business for over 48 years, starting as a deckhand at WSF and working my way up the ladder to Captain. I sailed on all the routes from Pt Defiance to Anacortes to the San Juans and Sydney BC. I also served as Port Captain for 9 years at WSF. I retired from WSF in 2009, and then became the Regional Representative for the Masters, Mates & Pilots Maritime Union, representing Deck Officers on Ferries, Tugs and other Vessels from California to Alaska. I was elected Vice President in 2015 until my retirement two years ago. I still am involved in the Maritime Industry as President of the Puget Sound Port Council.
I look forward to continuing to work with the other Flag Officers and the Executive Board and members to make sure our Club is the best club in the Puget Sound area. Sue and I look forward to representing POYC at The Grand 14 events.
Vice Commodore Jesse Knowles
My name is Jesse Knowles. I was born and raised in Seabeck, WA. I grew up boating in the Hood Canal, and fishing in Canada. My wife Sara and I now enjoy finding new anchorages every chance we get in our Ocean Alexander with our adventure dog Koda.
Rear Commodore Steve Renwick
Raised in Central Oregon by an avid fisherman, I developed a lifelong love of being on the water. After relocating to Washington, my wife Janice and I embraced a new adventure exploring the Puget Sound. Aboard our 40-foot Taiwanese trawler, we enjoy discovering new places and connecting with fellow boaters. Joining the yacht club was a natural step for us, blending community, learning, and our shared passion for the water.