A Rewarding Experience

Founded in 1972, PLYC currently has an active roster of over 200 members who participate in cruises and many social events throughout the year. Our club welcomes boaters and social members.

Joining PLYC allows you to become part of our vibrant boating community where members are happy to share their knowledge and experience. Our club members have cruised extensively in Northwest waters and as far as Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, South America, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, and the Pacific Rim.

We invite you to join PLYC and become a member of an outstanding boating and social organization. Click the Join Now button below to find out more about being a member.

Greetings,

The Port Ludlow Yacht Club (PLYC) is an active boating and social organization with several yearly cruises.  PLYC is an organization run completely by its members that volunteer their time, and many members attend our regular schedule of activities.  We enjoy the reputation of being knowledgeable and experienced boaters that actively cruise the waters of the Pacific Northwest and beyond.  We have reciprocal moorage and club access agreements with over 100 other yacht clubs from California to Alaska.

Our club is in the middle of the Washington State cruising area with easy access to the Puget Sound, Hood Canal, the San Juan Islands, Victoria, Canadian Gulf Islands, and the beautiful Sunshine Coast of British Columbia and beyond.  Our cruising schedule begins in April and runs through October with an additional holiday cruise to Bell Harbor (Seattle) in December.  If you are not a boater, we have many cruises that “land-cruisers” can join.

The Wreck Room is the social epicenter of the club activities and is open on Wednesday and Saturday evenings from 5 to 8 p.m.  Our bar is open during this time, and we have a variety of social events all arranged by our club members.

In April, the club hosts our annual Training Day focused on safety at sea, and emerging technology with an emphasis on current issues of the boating community.  Our Opening Day of the boating season is in May, celebrated by the traditional pomp and circumstance and flag raising.  Lastly, in December we look forward to the “Change of Watch”, our semi-formal event to honor the incoming Commodore and Board.

You do not have to own a boat to be a member of our club.  Some members are former boat owners and enjoy continuing their relationship to the boating community, while others find the social aspects of our club to be the best place to make and see friends in Port Ludlow.

Ken

Kenneth Emmes
2024 PLYC Commodore

Ken Emmes, Commodore

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.  So throw off the bow lines.  Sail away from the safe harbor.  Catch the trade winds in your sails.  Explore.  Dream. Discover!”

- Sarah Frances Brown

Club Cruises

PLYC’s fleet captain arranges cruises from April to October, plus a holiday cruise in December. In addition to the cruises, which travel to destinations all over Puget Sound and into Canada, we have an active sailing program. One of the advantages of being a member of Port Ludlow Yacht Club is that there is help along the way. On our cruises, there will be members ready to catch your lines, and get you tied up. We have many experienced members who can help on maintenance issues, weather, and best route planning.

Reciprocal Moorage & Club Access

PLYC is one of thousands of yacht and sailing clubs worldwide. Being a member provides you with reciprocal mooring privileges at more than 100 clubs in the Northwest, and an entrée to other clubs anywhere by virtue of being a member. Boaters are a welcoming group, and PLYC provides reciprocal moorage and a personal welcome to boaters at our dock in the Port Ludlow Marina.

Boater Training

PLYC holds an annual Training Day in April, Marine Exchanges throughout the year, plus ongoing training events during club cruises. Members also take advantage of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and U.S. Power Squadron training. If you need training, PLYC members will provide it. We take boating seriously, striving to make it safe and fun for everyone.

Wreck Room

Picture a relaxing private club atmosphere where you can spend time with friends, meet new ones, and your guests are always welcome. It is a club that is open twice a week with good food, a great bar, and run completely by members who volunteer their time. Enjoy a large deck in the summer and a warm and friendly atmosphere no matter the season.

Women's Group

The Women’s Group is open to all women in the club. In addition to learning about the interests and talents of our PLYC women and forming lasting friendships, we encourage women to join the board and bring their leadership skills to benefit the club. We are aware that we live in a diverse community and embody the spirit of connection by paying it forward and giving back to the community in creative ways. If this description reflects your own spirit, join the PLYC.

Social Events

While many activities involve boating, PLYC also sponsors festive social events throughout the year. Favorites include our Opening Day celebrations, parties for the Fourth of July, Halloween, and Christmas, and our very popular annual Change of Watch gala where we honor our outgoing board and welcome the new one, award special member contributions, and dance the night away. Social events are held at the Wreck Room, the Bay or Beach Clubs, and other local venues.

Gallery

This gallery shows members enjoying the benefits of PLYC membership..