On the brink of boating season, the West Seattle Yacht Club threw an open-house party at the Alki Masonic Lodge tonight for members and friends old and new. From left, WSYC officers: Purser Jodi Thomas, Yeoman Marie Gonzales, Commodore Tammie Legg, Vice Commodore Mary Ann Lobdell, Rear Commodore Julie Ethier. West Seattle Yacht Club invites all boaters and boating enthusiasts to join us at the annual WSYC Open House. In a note to WSB earlier in the week, VC Mary Ann had written, “There is no boat too small nor too big, or lack of for that matter. We are a social club that revolves around friendships and boating. There are monthly General Meetings held at the Alki Masonic Temple in the non-summer months. We promote at least 10 boat outings each year, most of which are accessible by car and RV.” As if to underscore that, on our way out we were stopped by a couple members who in the course of conversation insisted, “You don’t have to have a boat” – you can be a “social member.” Whether you have a boat or not, find out more about WSYC here; the club just celebrated its 49th birthday.