Seadog Speaker Series
Our educational Seadog Series events are free to Club members and open to the public.
We offer coffee and donuts at 9:30 am with presentation beginning at 10:00 am the day of the event.
The SYC Seadog Series Committee has put together a robust and interesting series of talks for our enjoyment and education. As we wrap up another successful year of our educational event series, we want to take a moment to thank all the participants, speakers, and partners who helped make it possible. This year, we’ve had the privilege of delivering insightful, engaging, and impactful events that have helped professionals, learners, and enthusiasts expand their knowledge and skills.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your expertise, explore new topics, or connect with like-minded individuals, next year’s events will have something for everyone.
2026 Seadog Speaker Series
9:30 AM: Coffee and donuts will be served
10:00 AM: Speaker
Location: Seaford Yacht Club – 3108A Goodwin Neck Rd. Yorktown, VA
- Saturday, January 10th: SYC Seadog Series 1/10/26: Squids in Space and other Anomalies
Speaker: Dr. Alexandrea (Lexi) Duscher, Ph.D - Saturday, January 24th: SYC Seadog Series 1/24/26: Oyster Aquaculture in the Chesapeake Bay
Speaker: Dr. Jessica M. Small, PhD – Assistant Professor; Director, Aquaculture Genetics and Breeding Technology Center – VIMS - Saturday, January 31st: SYC Seadog Series 1/31/26: John Paul Jones, Father of the American Navy
Speaker: Ed Moore, Mariner’s Museum Speakers Bureau - Saturday, February 14th: SYC Seadog Series 2/14/26: Once in a Lifetime Events: America250 & Sail250
Speaker: Capt. James Scruggs, Dockmaster for York County’s Division of Parks
SYC Red Cross Blood Drives
Click HERE for information on upcoming SYC Red Cross Blood Drives
Annual Holiday Craft Fair
Annual SYC Holiday Craft Fair
Typically held in November
Note: Stay tuned for information (typically released in September timeframe.)
Food Drives/Community Service
SYC proudly prides ourself as home of the friendliest people on the Chesapeake Bay. Giving back is at the heart of who we are. From supporting environmental efforts like Save the Bay and Adopt-A-Highway to organizing blood drives, food drives, and disaster relief initiatives, our members are committed to making a positive impact both on and off the water.
