Welcome to Laguna Woods Yacht Club LWYC Proudly Presents (on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 10 am via Zoom) How Dana Point became one of only four Whale Heritage Sites in the world Gisele Anderson, Captain, Dave's Dolphin & Whale Safari and Donna Kalez, Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching On January 27, 2021, Dana Point was awarded the prestigious Whale Heritage Site designation by the World Cetacean Alliance . “Cetacean” is the scientific name for marine mammals including whales, dolphins and porpoises. The Vision of WCA is “A World where cetaceans are only found in the wild, are respected and fully protected, and live in sustainable habitats and in harmony with people everywhere.” Dana Point becomes one of only four Whale Heritage Sites worldwide – the others are located at Harvey Bay in Australia, The Bluff in South Africa, and Tenerife-La Gomera Marine Area in Spain. During the October, 2020 Membership Meeting, Staff Commodore Lloyd Chase shared a tribute video honoring Roy Hutts and Shelley Schuber. Roy and Shelley were enormously supportive of our yacht club and played a critical role in the success the club enjoys today. Please click on the link below to be able to watch this excellent video: We're Sailing Again! The LWYC Board of Directors has given the go ahead to resume sailing effective Monday, June 22. We're aware that the COVID-19 pandemic is not over, so we are taking the following precautions in an effort to reduce the risk:
Here's what we expect from you:
Please be aware that individual Skippers may have more stringent requirements than those noted above. Here is the report from the Board as well as the waiver: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Want to go sailing? Laguna Woods Yacht Club has its own 30' Sailboat named Hiatus that goes out Monday thru Friday. If you're interested in a wonderful adventure on the open seas, we leave from our slip in Dana Point Harbor at noon. Click here to go the Calendar and make a reservation: “Thank you so much for…a fabulous day of sailing the Pacific Ocean… So exciting to see the seals and dolphins… Was truly a day we will always cherish and remember.” — A recent guest Laguna Woods Yacht Club is dedicated to the joy and skills of sailing. We provide both on and off the water activities. Members interested in sailing can ride along and watch for dolphins or be more actively involved in sailing the vessel. Members may also choose to participate in our wide range of non-sailing social activities. Knowledge of sailing is not necessary to be a member. For more detailed information, see the links to the left on Joining the Yacht Club, and our Calendar. Teaching is our mission. Come learn with us. Go to the Sailing Academy page. Here's the Social Calendar Summary for 2020 - Social Calendar |