Cruising
CYC cruises offer relaxed, memorable weekends along the Southern California coast for members with or without boats. The Fleet Cruising Program is open to all members and features primarily spring and summer trips to Catalina Island, reciprocal yacht clubs, and other favorite harbors.
View Our 2026 Cruising Calendar
Each cruise is hosted by member volunteers who plan activities, arrange hosted events, and assist with slip or mooring reservations for those arriving by boat. Many destinations are also accessible by land, so it is easy to join even if you are not a boat owner. The focus is simple: spend time with fellow members, explore new places, and enjoy life on and near the water.
Every cruise feels like a mini vacation, with shared dinners, cocktail gatherings, Duffy rides, and casual group outings. To learn more about upcoming cruises and how to participate, contact the cruising team for details. To sign up for Cruises, please visit our Club Calendar and register for the cruise you are interested in.
Every cruise feels like a mini vacation, with shared dinners, cocktail gatherings, Duffy rides, and casual group outings. To learn more about upcoming cruises and how to participate, contact the cruising team for details. To sign up for Cruises, please visit our Club Calendar and register for the cruise you are interested in.
Hosts: Fred Ryan, Fleet Cruising Chair, and Christina Peck and Naomi Hochman, Power Fleet Chairs
Where every horizon holds a new story....
Set sail into the new season with our Power Fleet & Cruising Kickoff Party, an evening designed to bring together members who share a love of adventure on both land and water.
Join fellow members for a relaxed and informative gathering as we preview the upcoming Power Fleet and Cruising calendar, including destination cruises, land excursions, and social gatherings planned for the season ahead. Whether you are a seasoned cruiser or simply curious about getting involved, this is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the program and meet members who enjoy exploring together.
Enjoy complimentary margaritas and light appetizers while connecting with fellow boaters and travelers in a welcoming, social atmosphere. Committee members will be on hand to share details about upcoming trips, answer questions, and help you discover new ways to participate in CYC’s vibrant cruising community.
Come for the information, stay for the camaraderie, and get inspired for a season filled with memorable journeys.
Join the CYC Fleet Cruising WhatsApp Community
Join the CYC Power Fleet WhatsApp Community
Where every horizon holds a new story....
Set sail into the new season with our Power Fleet & Cruising Kickoff Party, an evening designed to bring together members who share a love of adventure on both land and water.
Join fellow members for a relaxed and informative gathering as we preview the upcoming Power Fleet and Cruising calendar, including destination cruises, land excursions, and social gatherings planned for the season ahead. Whether you are a seasoned cruiser or simply curious about getting involved, this is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the program and meet members who enjoy exploring together.
Enjoy complimentary margaritas and light appetizers while connecting with fellow boaters and travelers in a welcoming, social atmosphere. Committee members will be on hand to share details about upcoming trips, answer questions, and help you discover new ways to participate in CYC’s vibrant cruising community.
Come for the information, stay for the camaraderie, and get inspired for a season filled with memorable journeys.
Join the CYC Fleet Cruising WhatsApp Community
Join the CYC Power Fleet WhatsApp Community
Host: Drew Baldwin
RSVP Today
NOTE: each participant must RSVP to receive a passport book.
We're doing it again—and this time everyone's invited! Join us on a multi-club adventure as we tour the marina with a stop at each Marina del Rey Yacht Club. We’ll enjoy welcoming hospitality and specialty cocktails at each location (no host). ALSO: WE'RE DOING PASSPORT AND STAMPS AGAIN!
Schedule
1030: Gather dinghies at the CYC Northwind dock and distribute passports
1100: Tour kicks off with a cannon report
Itinerary
California Yacht Club (Northwind)
Del Rey Yacht Club
Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club
South Coast Corinthian Yacht Club
Pacific Mariners Yacht Club
California Yacht Club (P-130)
Cost
The CYC Dinghy Crawl for All is a free event, but please bring cash to purchase food and drinks at the host yacht clubs.
RSVP Today
RSVP Today
NOTE: each participant must RSVP to receive a passport book.
We're doing it again—and this time everyone's invited! Join us on a multi-club adventure as we tour the marina with a stop at each Marina del Rey Yacht Club. We’ll enjoy welcoming hospitality and specialty cocktails at each location (no host). ALSO: WE'RE DOING PASSPORT AND STAMPS AGAIN!
Schedule
1030: Gather dinghies at the CYC Northwind dock and distribute passports
1100: Tour kicks off with a cannon report
Itinerary
California Yacht Club (Northwind)
Del Rey Yacht Club
Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club
South Coast Corinthian Yacht Club
Pacific Mariners Yacht Club
California Yacht Club (P-130)
Cost
The CYC Dinghy Crawl for All is a free event, but please bring cash to purchase food and drinks at the host yacht clubs.
RSVP Today
May 23-25, 2026
Host: Rendezvous Cruise
We’ll meet with LAYC members to clean up and ready Howlands for the cruising season.
Host: Rendezvous Cruise
We’ll meet with LAYC members to clean up and ready Howlands for the cruising season.
May 15-17, 2026
Host: Jonathan Greenburg
Assistant Cruise Host: Yehuda Elmakias
Our first full-fledged cruise of the year. This was one of our most fun cruises last year. It’s a great way to kick off the season and it is close! So, fuel up your boat or car...and get down here for the fun.
Host: Jonathan Greenburg
Assistant Cruise Host: Yehuda Elmakias
Our first full-fledged cruise of the year. This was one of our most fun cruises last year. It’s a great way to kick off the season and it is close! So, fuel up your boat or car...and get down here for the fun.
June 5-7, 2026
Host: Michelle Ondrey
Assistant Cruise Host: Teresa Bradbury
This is one of our very favorite cruises, we’ve got the whole harbor reserved for just CYC boats! Great cruise for land cruisers also!
Host: Michelle Ondrey
Assistant Cruise Host: Teresa Bradbury
This is one of our very favorite cruises, we’ve got the whole harbor reserved for just CYC boats! Great cruise for land cruisers also!
June 26-28, 2026
Host: Aloni Ford
Fun cruise right at home! Enjoy the unique hospitality and camaraderie of our CYC boats Med-tied on the main dock.
Host: Aloni Ford
Fun cruise right at home! Enjoy the unique hospitality and camaraderie of our CYC boats Med-tied on the main dock.
July 4, 2026
Hosts: Adam & Sarah Faura
Every year this is a riot! So pump up your dinghy and make a drink/food to pass between dinghies and join us. For those without dinghies, we’ll arrange to get you on one!
Hosts: Adam & Sarah Faura
Every year this is a riot! So pump up your dinghy and make a drink/food to pass between dinghies and join us. For those without dinghies, we’ll arrange to get you on one!
July 18-19, 2026
Hosts: Michael Laine & Adam Faura
Another first! Sail up Friday night or Saturday morning. Snorkeling & fishing. Swim into the Paradise Café for lunch. BBQed steaks on the boats for dinner.
Hosts: Michael Laine & Adam Faura
Another first! Sail up Friday night or Saturday morning. Snorkeling & fishing. Swim into the Paradise Café for lunch. BBQed steaks on the boats for dinner.
Host: Drew Baldwin
All paddlecraft are welcome: kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, canoes, and more. Bring your own or reserve one for free from the CYC Waterfront! We’ll depart from the Northwind and be make land at Mother’s Beach for a (no host) lunch at the Cheesecake Factory cabanas. BONUS: USCG Auxiliary Safety Check!
Cost: Free (food and drink at Cheesecake Factory not included)
All paddlecraft are welcome: kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, canoes, and more. Bring your own or reserve one for free from the CYC Waterfront! We’ll depart from the Northwind and be make land at Mother’s Beach for a (no host) lunch at the Cheesecake Factory cabanas. BONUS: USCG Auxiliary Safety Check!
Cost: Free (food and drink at Cheesecake Factory not included)
Hosts: Commodore John Hamilton and Drew Baldwin
Join us on CYC Commodore John Hamilton’s 10-day summer adventure around Catalina Island! Chaired by “cruise whisperer” Drew Baldwin, this summer’s CYC Commodore's Cruise promises a unique program designed to include everyone—boaters, land cruisers, and families alike—so no excuses!
Itinerary
Howland's Landing: August 7-9, 2026
Cat Harbor: August 9-11, 2026
Avalon: August 11-16, 2026
Activities
bit.ly/cyc-commodores-cruise-2026
Cost
About the same as previous Commodore’s Cruises
Join the Commodore's Cruise WhatsApp Group for news, updates, and discussion
Join us on CYC Commodore John Hamilton’s 10-day summer adventure around Catalina Island! Chaired by “cruise whisperer” Drew Baldwin, this summer’s CYC Commodore's Cruise promises a unique program designed to include everyone—boaters, land cruisers, and families alike—so no excuses!
Itinerary
Howland's Landing: August 7-9, 2026
Cat Harbor: August 9-11, 2026
Avalon: August 11-16, 2026
Activities
bit.ly/cyc-commodores-cruise-2026
Cost
About the same as previous Commodore’s Cruises
Join the Commodore's Cruise WhatsApp Group for news, updates, and discussion
August 29, 2026
Host: Susan Coletti
Dinghy out to the host boat anchored at Ballona Creek for bella tavola...great Italian lunch and cocktails!
Host: Susan Coletti
Dinghy out to the host boat anchored at Ballona Creek for bella tavola...great Italian lunch and cocktails!
September 19-27, 2026
Host Erik Laykin
Take some time off and enjoy the absolutely gorgeous northern Channel Island as well as the ports of Oxnard, Ventura and Santa Barbara!
Host Erik Laykin
Take some time off and enjoy the absolutely gorgeous northern Channel Island as well as the ports of Oxnard, Ventura and Santa Barbara!
October 2-4, 2026
Location: Howlands Landing
** Looking for a Cruise Host and Assistant Cruise Host
Another first; Enjoy the serenity of Howlands...paired with the excitement of Buccaneer Days! We’ll have dinghies to drive us down/back to the madness at the Isthmus. Don’t miss the fun of this one!
Location: Howlands Landing
** Looking for a Cruise Host and Assistant Cruise Host
Another first; Enjoy the serenity of Howlands...paired with the excitement of Buccaneer Days! We’ll have dinghies to drive us down/back to the madness at the Isthmus. Don’t miss the fun of this one!
