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In October of 1961, a group of boating enthusiasts from the town of Fircrest met to organize a boating club. In December of that year the first election of officers was held, and in March of 1962 "The Fircrest Boating Club" was incorporated. In January of 1969, the name was changed to "The Fircrest Yacht Club." Fircrest Yacht Club reciprocal moorage is located at Breakwater Marina, 5603 N. Waterfront Drive, Tacoma, WA 98407. The marina is located in the Yacht Club basin at Point Defiance. In 1991 the by-laws were restructured to reflect the club's focused interest in recreational cruising.
The purpose of our club is to stimulate boating interest, courtesy, safety, education, and unified family fun and adventure.
Membership in the Fircrest Yacht Club is a family affair. Husbands and wives share equally in the meetings, business, and committees, and have individual votes.
We enjoy a full schedule of activities with an active membership. Our past participation in multi-club events confirms this with the winning of interclub log races, trophies in four different Daffodil Marine Parades and participation in the Northwestern Boating Council. At the annual NBC picnic, the club has won the participation trophy several years. Six of our members have served as Council president: C.W. "Bill" Weicking in 1966, John Schartow in 1969, Dave Garinger in 1985, Karen Garinger in 1988, Dave Wood in 1991, and Dick Kohler in 2005. The club enjoys many leisurely family cruises throughout the long Puget Sound Boating Season.
Meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month at various restaurants in the area, unless otherwise noted. There are no meeting during the summer months. Come join us on a cruise.
Next Meeting
September 16th at Johnny's in Fife at 6:00PM.
If you are interested in joining our club please contact one of our officers or come to one of meetings. Our application form has more information, inclucing the cost of initiation and annual dues.
Fircrest Yacht Club Application
CLUB SUPPLIES
Burgee - $20.00
Decals
Available from Treasurer
Name Tags
Available from Tacoma Rubber Stamp
Wearing Apparel
Available through Commodore
Email
Mailing Address
Fircrest Yacht Club
P. O. Box 1972
Tacoma WA 98401
Webmaster: Steve Bagley
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