Who & What We Are
ERYC is proud to be the most diverse yacht club in the Pacific Northwest
Formed in 1994 as Pacific Northwest’s predominately African-American boating club, ERYC’s goal was to expand racial and ethnic diversity in the Pacific Northwest boating community so that as many people as possible can experience the natural wonders, joy and camaraderie that comes with boating, Those same goals continue today, we take great pride that we are the most diverse yacht club in the Pacific Northwest, where all of our members feel welcomed and embraced no matter where they come from. ERYC is a registered 501(c)(4) non-profit social and service organization that takes pride in creating opportunities for diversity to grow and thrive through building a community modeling positive leadership and creating experiences, opportunities, education, and scholarships.
Mission/Purpose
ERYC strives to promote safe boating and cruising activities for club members in the Northwest to join together for fun and supportive fellowship, while furthering the goals of diversity and inclusion.
Mission/Purpose
ERYC strives to promote safe boating and cruising activities for club members in the Northwest to join together for fun and supportive fellowship, while furthering the goals of diversity and inclusion.
Function
To provide a positive venue and framework.
- To participate together, on a regular basis, in boating/cruising and other social activities that are of mutual interest.
- To share information that will effectively improve the boating/cruising skill levels, knowledge, safety and well-being of all members and associates.
- To share information on processes, procedures and resources to maintain, improve and upgrade the quality, safety and integrity of the vessels of all members.
- To jointly participate with other community organizations in activities that positively affect the well-being of our community and its residents.