Reciprocal Moorage Partners
One of the greatest privileges of being a member of POYC is reciprocal relationships with other yacht clubs around the Northwest. Most of these clubs provide limited free or reduced cost moorage and access to their facilities when space is available, and POYC, in turn, provides other clubs access to our facilities. Not only can this reduce your cruising costs, but visiting these clubs is a great way to meet other boaters.
Remember that access to this moorage is a privilege and that space is often limited, especially during the summer. When planning a cruise, check the Club’s website or contact them directly to confirm the availability of moorage or changes to their moorage rules. Some clubs take reservations. Each club provides updated reciprocal information to this site:
General Instructions:
- Always fly your burgee and carry your POYC membership card. In Canada, fly a Canadian courtesy flag.
- Moorage is generally on a first come – first served basis.
- Most club websites include directions to the moorage and procedures for visiting boaters.
Waggoner Cruising Guide and The Burgee Book are good guides.
- Marinas.com (http://marinas.com) has aerial photographs of most of these marinas.
- Some clubs have restaurants and bars. Most are cashless and only accept credit cards.
- As at POYC, do not have open fires or barbeques on the dock, keep pets on leash and don’t use generators and other equipment after hours. Remember that you are liable for any loss or damage incurred while a guest and that boats must not be left unattended overnight without permission.
- Some clubs, especially in Canada, now require proof of insurance.
- Again, check with the reciprocal club for details, holiday restrictions, etc.
Please remember that these pages are provided for your cruising convenience. Listing can change daily, so please check the corresponding websites.
Anacortes YC* – Two slips are available at Cap Sante Marina, but these change so call in advance and register with marina staff at Dock C. Moorage is limited to one night in seven days. Friday night “cocktail” hours 5:30 to 8:30pm at the clubhouse, near O and P docks. Fidalgo YC also has reciprocal slips at Cap Sante Marina.
Bellevue YC –Moorage must be arranged in advance. Call 425-747-2628 or 425-746- 7225 during business hours.
Bellingham YC* – At the extreme northern corner of the western basin at Squalicum Harbor Marina, past the fish processing plants. Visiting boaters are invited to Fridays@5 social program. Bellingham Corinthian YC and Squalicum YC are located in the eastern basin.
Bremerton YC – South side of Washington Narrows on the west shore of Phinney Bay. Check in with the caretakers. Roche Harbor YC has reciprocal moorage at the east entrance of Washington Narrows.
Brownsville YC – Moorage at the Port of Brownsville (360-692-5498), about 4 miles south of the Agate Pass bridge. Guest moorage is along the East Breakwater. Moorage forms must be signed by a Port of Brownsville employee. Seabacs and West Seattle YCs also have reciprocal moorage at the Port of Brownsville.
Burrard YC – On north shore of Vancouver Harbor. Check in at clubhouse for assignment to vacant member’s slip. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, public transit and Seabus to downtown Vancouver.
Canadian Forces Sailing Assn. – All vessels must contact Port Security on Channel 10 VHF when entering Esquimalt Harbor and report number of people onboard and destination (CFSA). Keep clear of military facilities marked by yellow buoys. After rounding the caisson, the customs dock (no longer servicing visiting vessels) will be visible at the end of the “B” float. Both ends are guest moorage. Check in with the office (doublewide trailer below the clubhouse). If no one is available, call 250- 385-7833.
Capital City YC – On southwest shore of Blue Heron Basin, Tsehum Harbour. Follow dredged channel. At the head of the dock is a “Club Member Sign Out Log” showing the slips that are vacant and available for reciprocal use.
Carling YC – At Longbranch. Send reimbursement requests to Carling Yacht Club within 30 days and include copies of the receipt and your OYC membership card.
Corinthian YC of Bellingham* – Space is available when members vacate their slips. Enter the east entrance of Squalicum Harbor keeping the Marina Restaurant to starboard. Visitor moorage is on O-dock. A list of open reciprocal slips is at the west end of the dock. If it is not marked as available, assume it isn’t. Register at the Bayside Restaurant. Donations for the use of the owner’s electricity are appreciated.
Corinthian YC of Edmonds – Register at the Port of Edmonds.
Corinthian YC of Tacoma – Tyee Marina on the northeast side of Commencement Bay. Moorage available in Slip 649. Additional moorage is available at Dock Street Marina (In front of the Glass Museum) on the Foss Waterway in downtown Tacoma. Send receipt to CYCT for reimbursement.
Dagmars YC – Two miles up the Skagit River from the Port of Everett. Maximum draft at low tide: 4 ft. Marina is one mile past the railroad bridge (Bridge 37, VHF Channel 13).
Des Moines YC – Des Moines Marina on south side and west end of ‘A’ dock (marked with green stripe). Contact Harbormaster at 206-824-5700 or VHF 16 and register with the DMYC steward (cell: 206-878-7220).Three Tree Point YC is also at the marina.
Eagle Harbor YC – Winslow Wharf Marina (206) 842-4202. Notes: Vessels may not anchor north of Pritchard Park.
Edmonds YC – At the Port of Edmonds Marina at the base of “H” Dock on the north side (just south of the fuel dock). Boats must tie stern to dock – no exceptions.
Emerald Rose YC –Deception Pass Marina (former Cornet Bay Marina). Pay moorage and send receipt and copy of OYC membership card to Emerald Rose YC for reimbursement.
Everett YC – Everett Marina during cruising season (May to September). Moorage along south side of long dock in front of former clubhouse just north after entering marina. Register at the head of the dock. Visiting yacht club members are invited to Wednesday evening social activities upstairs in clubhouse.
False Creek YC –On north side of False Creek, just below the Granville Bridge.
Reservations by calling 1-866-677-2628 or VHF 66A. Sign in at the Lounge lobby.
Fidalgo YC* – Cap Sante Marina. Call ahead to Harbormaster at 360-293-0694 or VHF 66 for assignment. Anacortes YC also at marina.
Fircrest YC – Located at Breakwater Marina next to Tacoma YC at Point Defiance. Check in at the fuel dock for slip assignment.
Flounder Bay YC – At Skyline Marina, Burrows Bay. Check in a courtesy dock for vacant guest moorage on board in laundry room. Pay any fees in honor box.
Fox Island YC – Cedrona Cove, southeast side of Fox Island. Register at the head of the dock. At zero tide the entrance and end of the dock have about four feet of water and the three FIYC buoys have about nine feet.
Hat (Gedney) Island YC – Limited moorage at the northeast corner of Gedney Island week days only. Contact Harbor Master at 360-444-6656 or VHF 16 prior to entering harbor.
Hidden Harbor YC – Just north of the Rock Salt Steak House on southwest shore of Lake Union. Check in with the receptionist.
Kingston Cove YC –Port of Kingston Marina to starboard on entering the harbor. KCYC moorage is next to fuel dock. Register at the Port Office.
Maple Bay YC – Recip. moorage on outside of breakwater dock. Inside moorage requires proof of insurance ($1 mil. min.). Power cost includes $1.00 donation to BC Parks..
Meydenbauer Bay YC – Space on Dock 2. Rafting encouraged. Register at head of Dock 2.
Milltown Sailing Association – Guest moorage is available on North guest dock D6, slips 1-32. Contact 425-388-0668 for information.
Mukilteo YC – Port of Everett (425-259-6001 or VHF 16). Navy YC also at marina.
Nanaimo YC – Check in at south end of H-dock (yellow zone). Moorage restricted to K and L docks between Apr 15 and Oct 15. Note: Proof of insurance of at least $1 mil. required.
Navy YC Everett – Port of Everett (425-259-6001 or VHF 16). Mukilteo YC also at marina.
Oak Harbor YC – On entering the south entrance, the first four 40 ft. slips to port are for reciprocal use. Space not available during Race Week. Note: Stay in the marked channel into Oak Harbor. The club bar is open Wed. to Sun. afternoons and evenings. Fridays are hamburger nights.
Orcas Island YC – Yellow zone on dock may be used for reciprocal when not occupied. Restroom and showers combination: Press III, release and press I and V simultaneously.
Oro Bay YC – SE corner Anderson Island. Follow privately maintained red and green channel markers past the Tacoma and Bremerton YC outstations. Reciprocal instructions at white booth on reciprocal dock. Rafting not permitted.
Pleasant Harbor YC – On Hood Canal 2.7 miles south of Brinnon. Reciprocal moorage on south side of J-dock (end tie, outside).
Point Roberts YC – Point Roberts Marina. Call VHF 66A before arrival. US Customs is to starboard on entering the marina.
Port Angeles YC – Port Angeles Boat Haven (tel: 360-457-4505). PAYC will reimburse moorage up to $25 for one night. Mail receipt and copy of OYC membership card to PAYC.
Port Hadlock YC – PHYC reciprocal moorage is a Helix anchor mooring buoy adjacent to the Port of Hadlock Marina west of the north end of Port Townsend Bay. The marina can be contacted at 360-385-6368 and the Inn at Port Hadlock at 360-385- 7030.
Port Ludlow YC –80 feet on the inside of the first float at the east end of the Port Ludlow Marina. Marina office – 360-437-0513 or VHF 16/68. Wreck Room open for visitors over 21 yrs.
Port Orchard YC – Port Orchard Marina, across from the Bremerton Naval Shipyard. Guest moorage on outside of the northern breakwater and registration on the “M” dock. Call 360-876-9010 prior to arrival.
Port Townsend YC – Port Townsend Boat Haven Slip #281. Call (360) 385-2355 to confirm slip availability.
Poulsbo YC –Second marina to starboard on entering Liberty Bay. Moorage is available on the inside of the breakwater.
Puget Sound YC – North shore of Lake Union east of the Gasworks Park. Register at the kiosk next to the flagpole. Due to construction in 2010, call ahead to (206) 605- 3457 to reserve a slipQuartermaster YC – East side of the float nearest to shore. Use caution during low tide.
Limited rafting is permitted. Register at the gray box at the foot of the ramp
Queen City YC – SW corner of Portage Bay. Contact (206) 709-2000 or queencity@queencity.org to arrange moorage.
Rainier YC – SW Lake Washington at the Parkshore Marina. Guest moorage at end of E- dock. A key to the gate, laundry, showers and restrooms is in a lockbox at the lower rear door to the club house. Combination is 777.
Roche Harbor YC – Port of Bremerton Marina. Contact 360-876-5535 or VHF 66A.
Royal Vancouver YC – Primary moorage at Coal Harbor. Limited moorage at Jericho Beach (3811 Point Grey Rd.) on the south shore of English Bay.
Royal Victoria YC – West shore of Cadboro Bay. Moorage available April to October on the northern-most outer slips. Call (250) 592-3433, or (250) 592-2441 to arrange a spot.
San Juan Island YC – Port of Friday Harbor at end of F-dock inside NW entrance. Rafting encouraged. Club house is above US Customs.
Sauvie Island YC – Call the Salpare Bay Marina before arrival, 503-972-9671.
Schooner Cove YC – Fairwinds Schooner Cove Resort (Nanoose Bay) at ends of B, C and D-docks. Call (250) 468-5364 or VHF 66A. Note: Contact Winchelsea Control on VHF 10 or 16 before transiting naval operations area Whiskey Golf.
Seabacs YC – Port of Brownsville Marina. Check in with the Harbormaster and mail the receipt to Seabacs c/o The Boeing Company, PO Box 3707, M/S 4H-58, Seattle WA 98124-2207. Brownsville YC also at marina.
Seattle YC – SYC is on the southeast shore of Portage Bay between across from the University of Washington. Check in on the 2nd floor.
Seattle Singles YC –Shilshole Marina. Register with Harbormaster (VHF Channel 17) and request a reciprocal form. Send your receipt to 2442 NW Market St., #432, Seattle, WA 98107.
Semiahmoo YC – Semiahmoo Marina, immediately south after entering Drayton Harbor. Contact the Harbormaster at (360) 371-0440 or VHF 68.
Sequim Bay YC – At John Wayne Marina, one mile south of the entrance to Sequim Bay. Contact harbormaster at (360) 417-3440 for slip assignment.
Shelter Bay YC – South of the Rainbow Bridge on the west shore of Swinomish Channel. Call 360-466-2680 for a recorded list of available slips (the combination to the head will also be given.). Deposit utility fee in box near the head of C-dock. .
Shelton YC – Located at the Port of Shelton’s Oakland Bay Marina (360-426-1151). Enter marina between the north and south row of boathouses.
Sidney North Saanich YC – Blue Heron Basin on west shore of Tsehum Harbour. Register at the clubhouse or at the shed on the guest dock. Canadian customs may be cleared at the Petro Canada dock at Van Isle Marina immediately to port as you enter Tsehum Harbour.
Silva Bay YC – Page’s Resort and Marina on SE shore of Gabriola Island. , about one mile north of the east entrance to Gabriola Pass at.
Squalicum YC* – Enter at the east entrance of Squalicum, turn left leaving the Bellwether Hotel on your right. Reciprocal slips are J-9 and M-19.
Swinomish YC – On the east shore of the Swinomish Slough, immediately north of La Conner. Guest moorage is on the outer, west side of the dock. Watch the currents; they are always going the wrong way.
Tacoma YC – Point Defiance. Register at the clubhouse. Restaurant is cashless.
Three Tree Point YC – Two slips at Des Moines Marina. Contact Harbormaster at 206- 824-5700 or VHF 16. Send receipt to TTPYC.
Totem YC – One slip in Foss Harbor Marina on west side of Thea Foss Waterway. Check in at www.fossharbormarina.com or (253) 272-4404 between 0900 and 1645.
Tyee YC – NW shore of Lake Union, to starboard just before the I-5 bridge.
Vancouver Rowing Club – Far NW corner of Coal Harbor. Register at club office for slip assignment.
Viking YC –Chinook Landing inside the Hylebos Waterway on NE shore of Commencement Bay. Send copy of receipt to Viking Yacht Club, PO Box 4461, Federal Way, WA 98063-7676 for reimbursement.
Washington YC – At the west end of Union Bay in front of the Husky Football stadium. Reciprocal moorage is on the 200 foot outer dock which is not connected to land; you will need to dinghy the 25 feet to shore.
West Seattle YC – Two slips at the Port of Brownsville Marina. See Brownsville YC.
West Vancouver YC – Fisherman’s Cove, 2 mi. south of the Horseshoe Bay Ferry. Call 604-921-7575 in advance for reservations.