Officers
- Commodore Sam Weber
- Vice Commodore Laura Rittall Robinson
- Rear Commodore Alan Robson
- Treasurer Terry Lettenmaier & Laurie Weitkamp
- Secretary Josh Orkin
Our club
Built by members.
Bound by the bay.
The story, people, and traditions behind Yaquina Bay Yacht Club.
Since 1947
A shared love of sailing and being on the water.
The Yaquina Bay Yacht Club was founded in 1947 with the purpose of promoting aquatic sports of all kinds, particularly yachting, and preserving the traditions of navigation and seamanship.
The original clubhouse was located near Riverbend. After many years of temporary meeting venues, members constructed the current harbor-view clubhouse in 2004 using all volunteer labor.
A 20-by-40-foot floating structure was later added through a partnership with the Oregon Boating Foundation for the Youth Sailing Program. Today, members represent all ages and walks of life, sharing camaraderie and a love of sailing and being on the water.
At a glance
- Founded
- 1947 in Newport, Oregon
- Clubhouse
- Member-built in 2004
- Mission
- Aquatic sports, navigation, and seamanship
- Community
- Sailors and non-sailors of all ages
Life on the water with Yaquina Bay Yacht Club
Club activities
More than a place to keep a boat.
Whether your interests are sailboat racing, power boat navigating, cruising local waters, rowing, crabbing, paddling, fishing, or junior sailing, YBYC is a place to share those interests with club members and friends.
The clubhouse hosts weddings, receptions, birthdays, reunions, educational programs, potlucks, and member get-togethers. The club also participates in the Seafood & Wine Festival, Loyalty Days Parade, Newport Marathon, Toledo Wooden Boat Show, Bridge to Bridge Race, and the Lighted Boat Parade.
Leadership
2026 Board of Directors
Committee Chairs
- House Angela Sutton & Eric Parsh
- Fleet Craig Waldron
- Membership Clint Mattox
- Race & Cruise Jerami Schroeder
- Hospitality Angela & Sean Pieper
- Newsletter Tiffany Kirwan
- Webmaster Rachel Cotton
- Education Dan Crowell
- Publicity Travis Kirwan
- Youth Sailing Greg Krutzikowsky
Support Committee Chairs
- Nominating Empty
- Historical Dorothy Bogumil & Diane Henkels
- Ship’s Store Deborah Rose
- Planning Empty
Andrew Thompson · 1947-1948
James Odell · 1948-1949
Robert Starr · 1949-1950
J.E. Wright · 1950-1952
Andrew Thompson · 1952-1956
J.E. Wright · 1956-1957
L.G. “Brick” Gardner · 1957-1960
Ben Wade · 1960-1965
Norman Rupp · 1965-1966
John Sutton · 1966-1968
Elmer Hess · 1968-1970
James R. Bridges Sr. · 1970-1972
Jack Taylor · 1972-1973
Ben While · 1973-1974
John Chambers · Honorary 1973-1974
Gilbert Haller · 1974-1975
Bob Newton · 1976-1978
Joe McGlassen · 1978-1979
Jim Lannen · 1979-1980
Hal Newman · 1980-1981
Jim McAlpine · 1981-1982
Dave Morford · 1982-1983
Norm Kelley · 1983-1984
Carl Dudley · 1984-1985
Ruth Morford · 1985-1986
Phil Tanner · 1986-1987
Ruth Morford · 1987-1989
Buzz Williams · 1989-1990
Mark Saelens · 1990-1991
Charles Zalmanek · 1991-1993
Peter Bent · 1993-1994
Rod Street · 1994-1995
John Van Diver · 1995
Robert Van Creveld · 1995-1996
Larry Sharpless · 1996-1997
Tim Myrick · 1997-1998
Dorothy Bogumil · 1998-1999
Rob Thomas · 1999-2000
Bart Boyer · 2000-2001
Katie McNeil · 2001-2002
Robert Van Creveld · 2002-2003
Larry Beggs · 2003-2004
Ron Cole · 2004-2005
Greg Krutzikowsky · 2005-2006
Ted Thurman · 2006-2007
Joe Novello · 2007-2008
Ken Brown · 2008-2009
Mac McConnell · 2009-2010
Greg Krutzikowsky · 2010-2011
Paul Erskine · 2011-2012
Mike Fulmor · 2012-2013
Elliott Crowder · 2013-2014
Kelly Greer · 2014-2015
Stephanie Brown · 2015-2016
Dorothy Bogumil · 2017
CJ Collins · 2018
Kenneth Bishop · 2019
Jay Skoch · 2020
Todd Chandler · 2021
Peggy O’Callaghan · 2022
Diane Henkels · 2023
John Estabrook · 2024
Alan Robson · 2025
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