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Kingston Cove Yacht Club
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 81
Kingston, WA 98346-0081
(360)297-3371
KCYC is a 501C7 - Social Organization
Club Address
25815 Washington Blvd NE
Kingston, WA 98346
HomeKCYC Awards

KCYC Awards


The LONA MCFARLANE MEMORIAL DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD was established in 1995. The award is in memory of Lona McFarlane, a person remembered and recognized for her outstanding and distinguished service to the Club. This award is presented to a Kingston Cove Yacht Club Member in recognition of their outstanding performance and willingness to participate in endeavors that benefit the Club and its members.

Lona McFarland Recipients

The HELEN MEREDITH FRIENDSHIP AWARD was established in 1991. This award is presented to a community member in recognition of their active participation in community service and is presented in honor of their outstanding work to benefit our larger community.

Helen Meredith Award Recipients 2020

The NELS ANDERSON MEMORIAL DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD was established in 1976. It is the highest honor that is bestowed on a member of the Kingston Cove Yacht Club. This award is in memory of Nels Anderson, a charter member of this club whose strong, upright character and his record of achievements and accomplishments inspired his fellow Club members to go the extra mile in the interest of this Club. This award is presented by the Commodore to that individual who has shown by their actions that they have, indeed, gone the extra mile.

Nels Anderson Award Recipients

The SAND BAR AWARD was established in September, 1976 and is presented annually by the KCYC Fleet Captain. The award is presented to the individual displaying the most outstanding Seamanship, Skill, Cunning and Diligence in outwitting the elements and surviving both at Sea and Ashore. And, in the expending of such outstanding efforts, distinguishes himself or herself by committing the most fabulous, or simply the most, Faux Pas’ for the Yachting Year.

Sandbar Award Recipients

The KCYC BOATING FAMILY OF THE YEAR is named by the Fleet Captain for the member family that is the most active participant in the current year's cruising schedule.

Boating Family Recipients


The KCYC Award Photo Album has photos of the recipients that are selected each year.  This album has been dedicated to show our appreciation to these selected recipients.  

KCYC Award Recipients Photo Album