2025 MBYCA Scholarship Application
/by Mike MerrimanThe MBYCA awards two scholarships annually to a son, daughter, or grandchild of member yacht clubs. See the application for further details. Deadline for submittal is April 8, 2025.
Sail Salem 2025 Program
/by Mike MerrimanSummer Sailing Programs by Sail Salem
Salem, Mass., February 10, 2025— Sail Salem is again providing summer sailing camps
for youths ages 8 to 18; and Adult Learn–to–Sail Programs. Each Youth Program runs one
week, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM, and is based on Winter Island
with its access to Salem Harbor. The programs include on–shore sailing instruction, on–the–
water sailing under the guidance of certified sailing instructors, and an on–land STEAM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, Mathematics) curriculum. Younger sailors
learn in Opti sailboats while older youth sail in 420s and Sonars. These sailing camps begin
the week of June 23 and extend through August 22. Tuition is $320 per one–week session
with a maximum registration of two weeks per student. Financial assistance may be
available based upon confirmation of financial need.
The Adult Learn–to–Sail program is designed for people who want to learn the joys of sailing
in Salem Harbor but who have little to no sailing experience. Classes are limited to 6
students per session, and will meet in the late afternoon, once a week, for 5 weeks during
the summer.
Classes are usually fully subscribed, so early registration is recommended. Program details
and online registration may be found on the Sail Salem Web site, sailsalem.org.
Registration for Salem residents opens on February 17, and for non–Salem residents on
March 1. Sail Salem, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by donations and
volunteers. Please contact us for more information.
For more information about Sail Salem, please contact:
Paul McLaughlin, President
paulmcl@sailsalem.org
(781) 405–7637
Salem, Mass., February 10, 2025— Sail Salem is again providing summer sailing camps
for youths ages 8 to 18; and Adult Learn–to–Sail Programs. Each Youth Program runs one
week, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM, and is based on Winter Island
with its access to Salem Harbor. The programs include on–shore sailing instruction, on–the–
water sailing under the guidance of certified sailing instructors, and an on–land STEAM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, Mathematics) curriculum. Younger sailors
learn in Opti sailboats while older youth sail in 420s and Sonars. These sailing camps begin
the week of June 23 and extend through August 22. Tuition is $320 per one–week session
with a maximum registration of two weeks per student. Financial assistance may be
available based upon confirmation of financial need.
The Adult Learn–to–Sail program is designed for people who want to learn the joys of sailing
in Salem Harbor but who have little to no sailing experience. Classes are limited to 6
students per session, and will meet in the late afternoon, once a week, for 5 weeks during
the summer.
Classes are usually fully subscribed, so early registration is recommended. Program details
and online registration may be found on the Sail Salem Web site, sailsalem.org.
Registration for Salem residents opens on February 17, and for non–Salem residents on
March 1. Sail Salem, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by donations and
volunteers. Please contact us for more information.
For more information about Sail Salem, please contact:
Paul McLaughlin, President
paulmcl@sailsalem.org
(781) 405–7637
2025 Work Party Survey
/by Mike MerrimanPlease take a moment to fill out the 2025 Work Party Survey.
Launch operator class
/by Mike MerrimanIN-COMMAND SEAMANSHIP TRAINING IS OFFERING FALL
LAUNCH LICENSE & OUPV COURSES
Our OUPV course is scheduled 2 evenings a week and Saturdays for the convenience of those working during the day.
Our Launch License course a 2-day Saturday and Sunday class.
Register you staff or potential employees now as the USCG turnaround for licenses is 3 to 6 months. This will ensure that staff is ready to go for next season!
In addition, we also offer these courses VIRTUALLY with a live instructor in the classroom.
In-Command Seamanship Training (ICST), located in Wickford RI, is THE
leading provider for both Recreational Boating Classes and USCG Approved Captain Licensing Courses.
ICST offers 6 Pack (OUPV), Launch License, Launch Lab – on the water training for launch operators
ICST is the ONLY certified training and testing center in New England for
US Powerboating, Boat US Foundation, Rhode Island Department of
Environmental Management (RI-DEM) and Massachusetts Environmental Police (MEP).
ICST has partnered with many organizations to create customized training
programs, at their locations, including Corinthian Yacht Club, Westerly Fire Department, North Providence Public Schools, Boston BoatWorks, Watch Hill Yacht Club, Weekapaug Yacht Club and Boston Engineering to name just a few.
For course details visit www.incommandri.com
For further information, please contact:
Captain Carol Beecher
Director of Operations
In-Command Seamanship Training
401-472-3389
Veteran Appreciation Event on Wednesday July 24 at 11am
/by Mike MerrimanSWYC Members:
It is time to get ready for our biggest charitable event of the year.
We welcome local Veterans, take them out on the water and then provide a BBQ dinner.
Wednesday, July 24 at 11am (Rain Date July 25)
- Are you or any of your family members a Veteran?
If so, we want you or them here to enjoy the day.
Please let me know.
- Are you available to take out some Veterans on your boat.
We are looking for a few more Power Boaters.
It is pretty easy, you decide where to take them on a cruise.
Maybe a trip to Marblehead, or around Misery and to Manchester. It is up to you.
Trips should be 1-2 hours in length.
If you want a first mate, we will recruit someone for you.
Just let me know how many Vets you feel comfortable bringing along.
- We are also looking for a few to help out in various ways.
We need 1 or 2 people to help out setting up food and cleaning up.
We need a couple of people to help on the docks loading Vets in and out of the boats
We may need a couple volunteers to be First Mates.
Thanks for all you do to make the Club work. Please let me know ASAP.
Thanks,
Joe Bonzagni Vice Commodore
617-548-1590
joebonzagni@yahoo.com
Float Plans
/by Mike MerrimanIf you’re heading out on a trip it’s a great idea to file a Float Plan.
Whether you are a power boater or kayaker, filing a float plan is a very important part of boating safely.
The USCG Float Plan is a convenient and easy tool that lets you save a basic plan ahead of time and save it on your computer. Update it when you decide where and when you’re going to go. Then e-mail your completed plan to someone you trust who will know to follow up if you don’t return or check-in as planned.
Why should you prepare a float plan? Because without a float plan you are counting on someone else (a friend, neighbor, or family member) to remember all the detailed information that rescue personnel need in order to find you. That information can make a difference in the outcome of a search-and-rescue operation.
You can find out more at Float Plan Central.
2024 Membership Cards
/by Mike MerrimanGreetings members,
Linked are your SWYC Boating Season 2024 Member ID cards. As we have done recently, it’s up to you to print your own card.
Click on the appropriate file (Full and Partner Member, Associate Member, Junior Partner Member or Life Member), then save the file. Once you open the saved file, you can scroll down to find your card(s) (they are alphabetical by last name) or use the search function (press or click the magnifying glass or press Ctrl+F) and enter your name or member number. Take note of the page number that contains your ID card and print only that page or print current page. Repeat for your spouse. Cut out the card and you are done.
Thanks. Let me know if you have any problems printing your cards.
Leigh
2024 MBYCA Scholarship Application
/by Mike MerrimanThe MBYCA awards two scholarships annually to a son, daughter, or grandchild of member yacht clubs. See the application for further details. Deadline for submittal is April 9, 2024.