Coyote Point Yacht Club

⛵ Fall Sailing is Almost Here! 🍂

Looking for an unforgettable way for your child to spend this fall? Our CPYC Fall Youth Sailing Program is now enrolling, and there are still spots available in both divisions!

Whether they’re just getting started or ready to take their racing skills to the next level, we’ve got a program for them.

🌊 Single-Handed Sailing
Ages 8–12

⛵ Double-Handed Race Sailing
Ages 12–18

📅 Fall sessions begin in September.
📲 Scan the QR code to register before classes fill up!

Come learn new skills, make lifelong friends, and experience the excitement of sailing on the San Francisco Bay.

☀️ Summer Socials are in full swing at Coyote Point Yacht Club! ⚓️

What a fantastic season it’s been! From our No Country for Moms documentary screening and waterfront yoga to Game Night and Book Club, we’ve loved bringing our members and guests together to connect, laugh, learn, and make lasting memories.

Thank you to everyone who has joined us so far—we’re grateful to have such an amazing community both on and off the water. Swipe through for a few highlights from our recent events! 📸💙

Don’t forget! Every Wednesday at CPYC:
💃 Line Dancing Lessons – Everyone is welcome, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned dancer!
⛵ Beer Can Regatta Races – A fun, casual sail that’s free to join and open to anyone who wants to get out on the Bay.

We can’t wait to see you at our next event!

Just a heads up. That leaves Blue Pelican as one of the last remaining chandleries.

As of early May 2026, West Marine, the largest U.S. boating and marine supplies retailer and nearly 800 million in debt, is preparing for a potential Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing to restructure significant debt and lease obligations.

Controlled by Oaktree Capital Management and L Catterton, the company is considering store closures as it faces declining sales and increased pressure on discretionary spending.

Key Details of the Potential Bankruptcy Restructuring Efforts: The company is working with financial and legal advisors, including Portage Point Partners, FTI Consulting, and Kirkland & Ellis, to manage financial liabilities.

Store Closures: The plan involves closing a number of under-performing locations to reduce the company’s physical footprint.

Financial Pressures: Despite a 2023 restructuring of approximately $800 million in debt, ongoing issues with sales and debt, along with a slowing post-pandemic boating market, have necessitated further action.

Current Status: As of May 6, 2026, the company has not filed for bankruptcy, and discussions are ongoing.

West Marine operates nearly 250 stores across North America and has faced operational challenges, including management changes and shifts in consumer demand. The potential bankruptcy aims to stabilize the business through a court-supervised process.

Spring Cleaning Saturday was a great success! 🌸🧹

A huge thank you to all the members who stopped by yesterday and helped keep our yacht club in tip-top shape. Your time, effort, and pride in our club truly make a difference.

Special thanks to Ron and Maroula for painting our new boat racks, beautifully crafted by Jason Ensslin. Your hard work didn’t go unnoticed!

We’re lucky to have such an amazing community—thank you all for being part of it! ⚓💙

🌊⛵ Looking for an unforgettable summer activity for your kids? ⛵🌊
Coyote Point Yacht Club is now enrolling for our Summer Youth Sailing Program (Ages 8–12)—and it’s such a special experience for kids who love being outdoors, active, and learning something new 💙
Over two-week sessions, kids learn how to sail their own boats with guidance from experienced coaches in a safe, supportive environment. It’s amazing to watch their confidence grow throughout the program!
✨ What makes it great:
• Small group instruction
• Hands-on sailing in single-person boats
• Safety boats always on the water
• Builds independence, confidence & real-life skills
📅 2026 Session Dates:
June 15–26
June 29–July 10
July 13–24
July 27–August 7
🕘 Monday–Friday | 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Coyote Point Marina
Spots tend to fill quickly every year—definitely worth checking out if your child might enjoy it!
👉 More info & registration: cpyc.com (Youth Sailing)

Winter Sail Race #1 of 2026 unfolded like a long sentence that refused to hurry. Light air at the start, a workable pulse in the middle, and a slow exhale toward the finish defined a warm, sunlit day under thin high clouds. Will O’ The Wind set the pace as rabbit, with the fleet loosely scattered—some loitering near the marina entrance, others already thinking north, east, or elsewhere entirely.

Paradigm asserted early control once the breeze reached five knots, but the middle of the race belonged to motion and counter-motion: Sweet Grapes clawing forward by pointing high, Ventus stalking from the edge, Surprise! and Svea choosing their lanes with intent rather than urgency. At seven knots, the race briefly felt decisive. Then the Bay changed its mind.

As the wind ebbed to a whisper, boats peeled off one by one. Paradigm pressed on under spinnaker, with Surprise! and Svea refusing to quit. They were rewarded for staying present. Winter sailing, once again, made its quiet case.

If you’re interested in Sailing with CPYC. Check us out on our website .Stay Updated with all the great things we have going on at Coyote Point Yacht Club !

Coyote Point YC Hosts Peninsula's Only Lighted Boat Parade Coyote Point Yacht Club will be hosting their 2025 Lighted Boat Parade on Saturday, December 12. It is the only such parade on the Peninsula.

Congratulations to Catherine Miskow and Mark Bettis for representing Coyote Point YC in the Stockton Lighted Boat Parade. They took first place in their class.

Congratulations to the 2025 Delta Reflection Lighted Boat Parade Winners! More photos coming soon!