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Events
August 2023 ‘Hands Across the Border’ Rendezvous
2023 Proposed Upcoming Events:
May 5 & 6 2023 Opening Day of Boating Season and Windemere Cup
August 2023 Duck Dodge sailboat race/ Houseboat party on Lake Union
August 2023 Mid-August Hands Across the Border Rendezvous Friday Harbor
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All Rotarians Welcome!
All Rotarians can join the IYFR. The only requirement for joining is an active interest in boating (ownership of a boat is not required). Fleets are located worldwide.
By joining Seattle Rotary Mariners, you also become a member of IYFR and part of both great fellowships.
Who are we?
The common threads that unite us are a love of boating and a desire for sharing experiences with fellow Rotarians, spouses, families, and friends.
Who started this?
IYFR began in England in 1947 when Rotarian John G. Barrett flew a burgee bearing the Rotary wheel from the masthead of his vessel and proposed a new yachting association of Rotarians which was later approved by Rotary International. The Seattle Rotary Mariners, formed in 1949, is the oldest organized fleet in IYFR, and has been a strong active fellowship within Seattle #4 for over 70 years.
Shared Passion
While there can be some serious moments, the emphasis is always on fellowship and fun. Seattle Rotary Mariners proudly fly their pennants and enjoy the camaraderie that always happens when friends share their passion for boating.
All Rotarians can join the IYFR. The only requirement for joining is an active interest in boating (ownership of a boat is not required). Fleets are located worldwide.
By joining Seattle Rotary Mariners, you also become a member of IYFR and part of both great fellowships.
Who are we?
The common threads that unite us are a love of boating and a desire for sharing experiences with fellow Rotarians, spouses, families, and friends.
Who started this?
IYFR began in England in 1947 when Rotarian John G. Barrett flew a burgee bearing the Rotary wheel from the masthead of his vessel and proposed a new yachting association of Rotarians which was later approved by Rotary International. The Seattle Rotary Mariners, formed in 1949, is the oldest organized fleet in IYFR, and has been a strong active fellowship within Seattle #4 for over 70 years.
Shared Passion
While there can be some serious moments, the emphasis is always on fellowship and fun. Seattle Rotary Mariners proudly fly their pennants and enjoy the camaraderie that always happens when friends share their passion for boating.
