Third Annual Des Moines CYA PNW Drydock Event

Sunday, January 19th, 2025

Quarterdeck, Des Moines

1400 to 1600

Event Chair: Todd Powell 

January is typically a month to hunker down at home, in the shop or on the boat to recover from the holidays and work on some winter projects.

Let’s change things up for a couple of hours on Sunday, January 19th at 2:00PM for the third annual Des Moines Drydock Meetup.

No boats, no agenda, just a chance to gather for a couple of hours and catch up with each other or meet someone new.

We will be meeting at the Quarterdeck in Des Moines ( Home | Quarterdeck ).

This is a Coffee, Beer, and Wine bar (they also have assorted non-alcoholic drinks)  in the Des Moines Marina. It is primarily an outside venue though there is a tent with heat so we can get out of the weather. There is plenty of parking adjacent to the Quarterdeck. However dress warmly! 

And, if you’re inclined, a potluck dish to share would be appreciated though certainly not required. Please let us know if you are coming by registering for the event on the CYA website.

Please let us know if you are coming by registering for the event on the CYA website.

Questions? Call Todd Powell at 206-939-0312

Quarterdeck
22307 Dock Avenue South, #1
Des Moines, Washington 98198
(206) 212-6573

Get directions

2025 Change of Watch

San Francisco

We would like to invite you to join us in San Francisco!
Home of one of the most historic waterfronts on the west coast.

This is your official CYA invitation. 

Click Here for the 2025 San Francisco Events Pamphlet 

Due to the generosity of the NC Fleet members
we are able to offer a special price of $195.

Register now and get the special price of $195.

Registration will close on Monday, January 13

Will you be attending?

Click the Register button now!

 Dates: January 23^rd – 26^th, 2025

General Information

• Hotel
  The Argonaut Hotel will be the base for the weekend events. It is located in the historic Aquatic Park neighborhood of San Francisco and situated on the edge of Fisherman’s Wharf, steps from the Maritime National Historical Park, Ghirardelli Square, Hyde Street Pier, and the Powell & Hyde Cable Car Turnaround.    

• Restaurants
  The Blue Mermaid Restaurant is located in the hotel. There are also many great choices close by including Cioppino’s, Boudin’s, McCormick & Schmidt’s, the famous Scoma’s, and the even more famous Buena Vista Café (don’t forget a world famous Irish Coffee!)

• Transportation
  There are 3 airports that you can fly into. The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport formerly known as Oakland International Airport (OAK) are the two closest airports to The Argonaut Hotel. San Jose International Airport (SJC) is located in the south Bay Area. It is an option if the price is in your favor, but not recommended due to its distance from San Francisco.  
  Getting from the airport to the hotel we recommend Taxi, Uber, or Lyft.
  
  Getting around San Francisco we recommend walking, taxi, Uber, or Lyft. (The location of the hotel has a large amount of attractions within walking distance.)

Event Itinerary

• Wednesday, Jan. 22nd

Early Arrivals - We encourage you to come early and explore this beautiful city. There will be plenty of pre-event activities for those of you that come early. 

Palace of Fine Arts, Chrissy Field, Presidio, Painted Ladies, Lombard Street, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Fishermans Wharf, Pier 39, and much more.

• Thursday, Jan. 23rd

1:00p-5:00p:

Welcoming Committee will be present in the lobby of the hotel.

On your own city exploration (see ideas below)

6:00p-9:00p:

Informal welcome meet-up at the Blue Mermaid Restaurant  Bar located inside the Argonaut Hotel.

Some additional pre-event activities for early arrivers include: 

Ferry Building, Exploratorium, Chinatown, North Beach, Coit Tower, Sky Star Observation Wheel, and within taxi and ferry Sausalito and Tiburon are great waterfront cities to visit with beautiful downtowns.  

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• Friday, Jan. 24th

Breakfast on your own.

On your own city exploration

12:00 - 2:00 pm:

Member yacht showings at the St. Francis Yacht Club.
(Lunch on your own)

3:00 -5:00 pm:

Cruise on the San Francisco Bay aboard on CYA NorCal Fleet members yachts 

6:30 pm: 

Dinner on your own. 

From the St. Francis Yacht Club walk inland to the Marina neighborhood were many restaurants are located or return to Aquatic Park for restaurants located closer to the hotel.

Marina Neighborhood -A-16, Delarosa, Mamanoko, Little Original Joes, and many others. 

Near the Argonaut Hotel - The Blue Mermaid Restaurant, Cioppino’s, Boudin’s, McCormick & Schmidt’s, Scoma’s, Buena Vista Café.    

• Saturday, Jan. 25th

Planned group activities are listed in bold and underlined.

9:00am - 11:00am:

CYA Board of Directors meeting Day 1, inside the Constellation Meeting Room.

11:30am - 3:00pm: 

USS Jeremiah O'Brian tour

4:00pm - 5:00pm:

Cocktail hour on member yachts at the St. Francis Yacht Club

5:00pm - 10:00pm:

Change of Watch Banquet at the St. Francis Yacht Club.

The dinner menu for the Classic Yacht Association International Change of Watch 2025 has been finalized, with a well thought out selection of hors d’oeuvres, starter salad, entree and dessert.

The evening menu is as follows:

Passed Hors d'oeuvres 

Caprese Skewers (Veg/GF) -Marinated Mozzarella, Grape Tomato, Basil, Balsamic & Olive Oil 

Ahi Tuna Tartar- Cilantro, Ginger & Black Sesame Seed Cone 

Prosciutto Crostini- Prosciutto, Fig Jam, Arugula 

Starter 

Bread and Rolls

Hearts of Romaine Caesar Salad (Veg) - Herbed Croutons & Parmigiano-Reggiano Crisps 

Entree

Please select one of the following for your entree:

Dessert 

Tiramisu - Coffee Layered, Marsala, Cocoa Powder, Raspberry Puree

*Includes Coffee/Tea Service

Bar Service - No host bar service will be available.
CASH ONLY so please plan accordingly.

If there is a major dietary request, please email me (Nicolas Romero) with your name, your request and phone number. We will do our best to accommodate if possible.

• Sunday, Jan. 26th

10:00am – 12am: 

CYA Board of Directors meeting Day 2 inside the Constellation Meeting Room.

1:00pm:

Conclusion of the International CYA Change of Watch 2025.

What’s Next? There are 3 steps!

1.  Register with CYA for the event.

The cost for the International Change of Watch 2025 will be $250 per person.  

Due to the generosity of NC fleet members we are able to offer a special price of $195 for members who rsvp prior to Jan 5^th.  Members who have already paid, will be reimbursed. 

Click the Registration button above to Register

Included in the cost are the following:

-Cocktails and Hor d’ Oeuvre’s and member vessel cruise out.

-Coffee and Pastries during board meeting.

-Change of Watch Dinner including Hor d’ Oeuvre’s.

-Swag bag.

2.  Book your hotel reservations.

For Hotel Reservations two methods are available for booking:

1. Go on line: Book Hotel Click Here

- or -

2. Call The Argonaut Hotel directly at: (415)563-0800

and mention the Classic Yacht Association Change of Watch 2025.
(Group Code CL0123G) 

Room rate is $234 per night. Plus Taxes and Fees. (Total is Approx. $270 per night)

3.  Book your airline reservations.

Fly into the following airports:

***Stay tuned for updates with group events and sign-ups, along with discount information on other near by attractions.***

More details to follow