Welcome to the Astoria Yacht Club!
Memorial Sail
An impromtu memorial sail was organized during the reception following Stuart's service. Stuart's brother Iain was here from Scottland and expressed an interest in taking Stuart's boat "Off like a Prom Dress" out for a bit of a cruise. It couldn't have been a more fitting night. It was Tuesday, time for our regular sail, exactly one week since Stuart's passing. Weather condtions were Stuart's favorite, strong consistent breeze, smooth seas and the sun in the sky. On short notice a strong showing of the fleet gathered at the docks and, together with Prom Dress with Iain at the helm and family on board, set out for Bouy 35A where a wreath was tossed into the water by his crew. All boats then set their sails and made a lap to Bouy 27 and back, enjoying incredible sailing conditions. Afterwards the crews gathered at The Portway Tavern to toast Stuart and a share memories.
Prom Dress with Iain at the Helm
Tossing of the Wreath
Time to sail, "Hoist the Main!!"
With Great Sorrow...
This morning our race captain, past
commodore, board member, and good friend Stuart Sinclair passed away after
collapsing at the helm of his boat, “Off Like A Prom Dress”.
Tuesday evening, during pre-race maneuvers, Stuart collapsed at the helm and became unconscious. The crew did a great job getting Stuart squared away and rush back to port. They hailed the Coast Guard, and emergency crews met them at the dock. Stuart was rushed to the Emergency Room, then he was flown by Life Flight to a Portland hospital. After battling through the night, Stuart passed away this morning.
Please keep his wife Tara, their family, and the crew of “Prom Dress” in your thoughts and prayers as we struggle to face this tragic news.
Proposed New Clubhouse
An open letter to our members has been sent out by Commodore Thor Sorenson and is unanimously backed by our board. This letter addresses the state of our club and discusses the proposed new clubhouse. Also enclosed in the letter is a time sensitive survey. PLEASE watch your mailboxes, read the letter and return your survey right away. Our club is at a very important crossroads and we NEED your input.
You can read the letter here, on a special page created to keep our members informed on the proposed clubhouse. Also available for download and printing on the clubhouse page is the survey that we are requesting our members fill out and mail back promptly.
We need all of our members to give us their input.
Our Open House Was a Great Success!
We held our open house on Saturday, April 28th for members to come take a look at the space being proposed as our new clubhouse. We had a very nice turn out and everyone who attended had nothing but great things to say. It was great to see the membership getting excited and hear members making plans for future events all while looking around the space and smiling. We even had people who own boats in the marina stop in, ask questions and fill out applications there on the spot! How exciting is that?!?!
The next step for the club is for the board to put together a proposal and put ballots out to the membership. Keep an eye on your mailbox, we need your support!!!
Members looking around the proposed space.
West End Mooring Basin - Old Chinook Room, 350 Industry
(Building next to the old Red Lion, top of "A" Slip, Northwest Corner,
upstairs)
Potential New Clubhouse - 2nd floor
View from Clubhouse