Semiahmoo Yacht Club offering free moorage to other yacht clubs

Semiahmoo Yacht Club (SYC) will offer two nights of free moorage at Blaine Harbor for other yacht clubs participating in a reciprocal slip program. The club decided on Blaine, opposed to Semiahmoo, in hopes that those who dock would bring more foot traffic downtown and explore Blaine shops and restaurants. 

Colleen Hardman, SYC public relations chair, said the Blaine marina will offer two nights of free slips to yacht clubs worldwide that are enrolled in the universal reciprocal slip program, meaning SYC members can take advantage of similar offers from other clubs. 

Hardman said the 2022 boating season will start May 1. She added having the reciprocal dock program available at the marina will allow for more tourism and business in Blaine.

“It gives people a chance to come to the location and learn more about the area and use the facilities of the area such as restaurants, walking along the shore, whatever they want to do,” Hardman said. “But they get to stay up to two nights free.”