Oak Harbor Yacht Club presents 2024 annual report emphasizing youth sailing and community use

Commodore Ryan Bradley presented the Oak Harbor Yacht Club’s 2024 annual report to the council, describing the club’s role as a waterfront venue, youth‑sailing programs, community events and recent financial results.

Bradley said the club emphasizes environmental responsibility, motor‑safety education and community engagement and is a 501(c)(7) nonprofit that hosts weddings, Navy ceremonies, blood drives and nonprofit trainings. He highlighted youth sailing as a cornerstone activity and said more than 80 students participated in youth sailing instruction in 2024; the club also hosted the National High School Sailing Regatta and is growing the Whidbey Island Summer Classic Regatta as a local sailing event.

On membership and facilities, Bradley said the club is rebranding to reduce the perception that yacht clubs require boat ownership — “No boat, no problem” — and reported plans to remodel the downstairs member area while keeping the ballroom improvements. Treasurer Kathy Jones (absent) provided financials via Bradley: 2024 income about $251,000, expenses about $191,000 and net income reported as $16,900.

Council discussion included a question from Councilmember Stuckey about an apparent rent expense discrepancy: Bradley said event equipment rental was likely included in rent/operations line items and that the club’s bookkeeping is handled by a professional bookkeeper; he said Treasurer Kathy Jones would answer detailed finance questions when available.

Ending: Council thanked the Commodore and vice Commodore for the presentation and affirmed support for marina and waterfront activities.