Power Squadron Sail course

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Alex Pszenny will be offering the Power Squadron’s introductory sailing class via Zoom starting in mid-March. Details below.

Sail Course

This course introduces basic sailboat designs and nomenclature, rigging, and safety. Topics also include the physical aspects of sailing forces, techniques, sail applications, marlinespike, helmsmanship, and handling of difficult sailing conditions. Geared toward prospective and novice sailors, the course may also benefit experienced sailors.

When: March 14, 2023 and the following 9 Tuesdays, 7—9 pm

Where: Virtual Sessions via Zoom

Cost: USPS Members $75; non-members $105

To register go to: https://www.abcnorthshore.org/courses

2022 Membership cards

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Greetings members,
Attached are your SWYC Boating Season 2022 Member ID cards. The club is no longer printing and mailing membership cards so it’s up to you to print your own card.
Click on the appropriate file (Full and Partner Member, Associate 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 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 Baines

Auditor Needed

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SWYC is looking for a current member to fill the position as Auditor for the Club. The responsibilities required are to review the Club’s finances occasionally.  We are looking for somebody with previous experience in this area. For anyone who might be interested, the duties and responsibilities of this position will be explained in greater detail upon his or her application.

The benefit for an individual assuming the position of Auditor is a credit for 10 work hours which amounts to a $200.00 dollar discount from dues payable to the Club.
If interested in applying for this position, please contact [email protected]

Letter From the Desk of The Commodore

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Covid Update

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In accordance with Salem’s Indoor Mask Mandate, masks will be be required by members and their guests while indoors at SWYC regardless of vaccination status.  This mandate is effective at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, August 23, 2021, and will remain in effect until November 13, 2021.   For more details please see  the City of Salem’s post.

August 2021 USCG Safety Updates

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See important info here.

Salem Willows Entertainment Schedule 2021

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Salem Willows Entertainment Schedule 2021

Here is the tentative entertainment schedule (with notes) for the upcoming 2021 boating season. The plan is to take things slowly amidst the pandemic to keep everyone safe and avoid another surge.

I am still looking for people to chair some functions so please feel free to contact me if interested.

JUNE

23 June          Board of Governors Meeting

26 June         Boat Inspection – sign up is at the club

JULY

I am still trying to find out information about the Annual Invasion with South Shore Yacht Club. Will keep you posted

3 July

Firecracker 500 Race          Noon

Contact Jessica Eddy-Story for more details and registration

Hot Dog Bar – 4:00pm

Email Elvira at [email protected] to sign up

Separate email to follow

 

10 July                       Wine tasting – Geoff Ghertler will provide more details

 

24 July                       Fiesta – Wolfgang Scholz will provide more details

 

August

 

8 August                    Heritage Days Race – 3:00pm – Jessica Eddy-Story Chairchic

Pizza & Ice Cream Social – 6:00pm   – NEED CHAIRPERSON

 

21 August                  Game Night 7:00 – NEED CHAIRPERSON

 

25 August –               Board of Governors Meeting

 

September

 

4 September             Labor Day Pot Luck – NEED CHAIRPERSON

 

18 September           Fall Classic Race – Noon – Jessica Eddy Story

Racers Pot Luck Supper – NEED CHAIRPERSON

 

29 September           Board of Governors Meeting

 

October

 

11 October                Closing Octoberfest Party – Schoenthal / Menard Chairpeople

Extra points if you are in costume

Details to follow

Keep your eyes out for updates in the JIB SHEET

 

21 or 28 October      Board of Governors Meeting and Changing of the Watch

The MBYCA 2020 Yearbook is now available

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The electronic copy is available here.  Hardcopies should be available for pickup at the club within a couple of weeks.

Abbott Rock Petition

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Hi Folks – right around the corner near winter island you’ll notice that Abbott Rock was destroyed (again) over the winter.  If you want to support its reconstruction please add your contact info and forward to the USCG below.  Normally we’d have this posted at the club, but with limited operations underway we wanted to ensure everyone had an opportunity to support this.

To:        John Collins, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Division 4 SO-PE

Email:    [email protected]

Subject:   Abbott Rock – Petition for Restoration _ Project No. 01-19-074

 

We, the undersigned, petition the US Coast Guard Auxiliary to support rebuilding of the Abbott Rock Day Beacon (Light list No. 10065) and (Project No. 01-19-074) located between Winter Island and Juniper Point abutting the Federal Shipping Channel in Salem Harbor.

Abbott Rock is a long-standing Navigational Aid used by thousands of boaters, as well as a Historical Marker that we request be saved and maintained.

Name:                                Address                                             email: