2025 marks the 42st running of the Blackline Patos Island Race. This race is open to all PHRF and approved one-design racers. The Long Course is a Van Isle 360 qualifier and the event counts towards the Vancouver Island Racing Series (VIRS) as well as the BC Long Distance Championship.

Schedule of Events 2025

Friday, March 28:

1600 – 2000 Racing Packages are available in the clubhouse.

1730 – 1900 All-inclusive premium buffet dinner.

1930 Briefings on weather, tides and currents.

2000 Skippers Meeting.

Saturday, March 29:

0800 – 0900 Pancake & sausage breakfast for $10. Includes coffee, tea, juice.

1000 Long Course starts off Sidney waterfront. Short course to follow.

After finishing complimentary chili, buns, and coffee, tea, juice available for

sailors returning overnight.

Sunday, March 30:

0800 – 1100 Sunday morning hot breakfast available for $10.

1100 Closing ceremonies and awards presentation in the SNSYC clubhouse.

For more information regarding the race please visit the dedicated race website at patosislandrace.com.

We will be offering our premium buffet dinner consisting of fresh baked buns and butter, Caesar salad, roasted potatoes, steamed vegetables, penne in a tomato sauce, breaded cod, roasted striploin carving station, gravy, horse radish and chef's desert.

We will be offering breakfast on both Saturday and Sunday morning.

March Tuesday session Dates:

March 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th 

Maximum class size = 10 

Class time:  9:30 - 10:30am

Waitlist available

Class fee of $60.00 payable directly to Kris by E-transfer to kristineord@gmail.com, cash or cheque and not through the Club.

Contact Kris at yoga@snsyc.ca if you have any questions.

Meet in the Club Dining Room. Bring your own mat, water bottle and props.

Troy from Bayview will talk about what you need to do to sell your boat, how to understand the real value (not what we think it should be) of the vessel. There are many important components and not doing some will turn purchasers away.

Tod Inlet / Butchart Gardens Rendezvous

March 28 - 30, 2025

Event fee $10 per person when registered.

Co-Hosts:- Barbara Hager, Deneen Larson, Bentley Rolf, Don Craigmyle

Come join us for this New Event and create Marina space for Patos Racers

Bring a musical instrument and/or your voice.  

You will also want your camera (phone) for photos.

Friday, March 28 - Plan to arrive in Tod Inlet after 1 pm to anchor.

Pot Luck Appetizers at 1630 

Dinner on your own (if you are still hungry)

Evening "Musical" participatory event.  

Saturday, March 29

0830 Breakfast on your own or dinghy to the smell of coffee!!

1030 Dinghy to Butchart's Dock. Enter Butcharts from the dinghy dock

Bring your camera for the photo Challenge

Purchase your pass at the gate by dock ramp, about $32

Lunch:-  Only the Coffee Shop is open for snacks.

Tour Butcharts and complete the Photo Challenge for a prize!

1530 Return to boats, Happy Hour, 

1730  Dinghy to Brentwood Inn Pub 

1800  No host Dinner at Brentwood Inn Pub (no reservations)

Return to boats for after dinner social

Sunday, March 30

0830 Breakfast on your own or dinghy to the smell of coffee!!

1030 Walking trail and Scavenger Hunt for a prize.  Led by Deneen

Pack a picnic lunch or snack

1500 Depart for NSM.  Plan to arrive after 1700

Direct Questions to cruising-captain@snsyc.ca

April Tuesday session Dates:

April 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd 

Maximum class size = 10 

Class time:  9:30 - 10:30am

Waitlist available

Class fee of $60.00 payable directly to Kris by E-transfer to kristineord@gmail.com, cash or cheque and not through the Club.

Contact Kris at yoga@snsyc.ca if you have any questions.

Meet in the Club Dining Room. Bring your own mat, water bottle and props.

April Thursday session Dates:

April  3rd,  10th, 17th and 24th

Maximum class size = 10 

Class time:  10:30 - 11:30am

Waitlist available

Class fee of $60.00 payable directly to Kris by E-transfer to kristineord@gmail.com, cash or cheque and not through the Club.

Contact Kris at yoga@snsyc.ca if you have any questions.

Meet in the Club Dining Room. Bring your own mat, water bottle and props.

Gavon of Ocean perfomance will present solar systems on boats and will talk about the newest and best systems for boats and the pros and cons of different systems. This will be a no fee sell out sell out.

Gord from Bayview will talk about all of the things that need to be checked on a regular basic and things that need to be done on a regular basis that most of us don't do.  This is a must as Gord will also tell us how to do all this duties.

See below for a list of the auction items

SNSYC Jack & Jill Rendezvous Cruise

LOCATION : Port Browning

April 25- 27, 2025   Registrations closing April 20

Hosted by

Bert and Wendy Blattmann, Peter and Jayne Brennan

     Fee $25 per person

Block reservations for 15 boats have been made, however each individual participant is required to make his or her own moorage booking. Please make your moorage booking online (not phone) at Port Browning Marina website before registering for this event. Note:- Office is closed Tuesday - Wednesday. Should you encounter any problem, please call the Marina at (250) 629-3493. When you make your moorage booking please indicate you’re a member of the SNSYC. 

The moorage group fees are $2.20 per foot and 30 amp shore power is at $11 and $16 for 50 amps per day. In order to cover all the expenses associated with the Rendezvous, the cost has been set at $25 per person. Please submit your online payment to SNSYC when you register. Children under 12 are free.

The following Rendezvous program has been developed and it can be changed as needed should anyone come forward with a good suggestion. 

25 April at 5 pm: Meet and Greet with snacks and drinks at the tent. Please bring your own supplies. A potluck dinner to follow, please bring your own cutlery.

26 April 8:30 to 10 am: breakfast served at the tent, again bring your own coffee mugs and cutlery 

11:00 to noon: Tentative arrangements have been made to have a briefing from the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue branch of North Pender Island.

Lunch: Lunch is not organized, participants may decide where to eat. The Marina is open for anyone wishing to eat in the restaurant, plus there will be a BBQ available at the tent for anyone to use.

2 to 4 pm: A tour is planned of Twin Island Cider at 5601 Lupin Road, North Pender Island. Twin Cider offers 2-3 samples for free, however anyone wishing formal tasting of 5 ciders, the fee will be $15 per person.  Please let the Cruise Host know if you are interested in visiting Twin Island Cider. Participants will need to use a dinghy to ferry across to the government wharf, and from there a short walk to Twin Cider.

4 to 6 pm: pre-dinner games and cocktails with snacks at the tent. Please bring your own supplies.

6 pm: dinner at the Marina restaurant, note the restaurant does not accept reservations. A BBQ is available for those wishing to cook their own dinners.

27 April 8:30 to 10 am, small breakfast will be served consisting of coffee and muffins, please bring your own mug.

10 to 11 am departure time. Assistance will be needed to load SNSYC gear back on-board boats. Anyone interested in organizing a sailboat race on our way home is most welcome to do it. It could be discussed at breakfast time. 

The aim of the Rendezvous is for the “boaters” to enjoy themselves among sailors' fine company. Looking forward to meeting you at Port Browning Marina Resort.

Cheers, your hosts Bert and Wendy, Peter and Jayne 

      Come ready for fun and fellowship!!

     Please offer to help with games/happy hour etc. to optimize our fun!

Use this link to contact the cruise host:

Please register directly with Port Browning Marina ASAP 

  to reserve moorage and assure your place ! 

Long Cruise 2025

Registration is free for this event but registration is necessary.

The planned route and timing recognizes that there will be both Power and Sail boats participating.  While it may not be possible to make all of the locations, it is hoped that you will attend those marked as Red Rendezvous points.  Distances have been set to be reasonable, tides have been considered and anchorages chosen which are expected to have enough space.  Research these locations to be sure they are appropriate for your boat .

Come back to the event page to check for changes.

Previously we have found that setting up a cell phone texting group helps with communication for most boats.  As you Register, please respond to each field, particularly your on board cell phone number.

Skippers are responsible for the safety of their boat and crew.  You will need good navigation equipment.  Weather conditions may require changes to our plan.

Registrants will be given a list of all participants with Contact Information.

Co-hosts Doug & Darlene Potentier, Ross and Tara Rainsford

Invite you to join SNSYC Annual Thanksgiving Rendezvous

October 4 - 6

Friday, October 4, Plan to arrive after 1 pm

Decorate your boat for "Best Dressed Thanksgiving Boat"*

*(Optional - for bragging rights only)

Meet and Greet at the Pavilion at 3 pm

Pot Luck Appetizers at the Pavilion at 4:30

(Dinner on your own if you are still hungry)

Carve Your Own Pumpkin - Win a Prize

Saturday, October 5

8:30 coffee and omelettes at the pavillion, bring your cup, plate & cutlery

10:30 walking group or cold water swim for those interested

lunch on your own ( Tender to the Lion Rampart Scottish Pub)  ???

2:00 - 4:00 Various games at the pavilion, Prizes awarded

5:00  Dinner begins at Shipyard Pub/Restaurant. 

Groups of four to six be seated 10 minutes apart.

After dinner drinks and social, 

Sunday, October 6

8:00 Coffee and light breakfast, bring your cup, plate & cutlery

Social time before noon departure.

$25 per person to cover food and prize costs. 

First, you must secure your Moorage at Maple Bay 

250-746-8482

Then register for this event on this site. 

Remember that your spouse/partner is to be registered as a guest.

You may also add additional guests.

Questions? Email your host