August 2021 USCG Safety Updates
See important info here.
Salem Willows Entertainment Schedule 2021
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 costumediva14@gmail.com 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
The electronic copy is available here. Hardcopies should be available for pickup at the club within a couple of weeks.
Abbott Rock Petition
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: D01-SMBDPWPublicComments@uscg.mil
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:
SWYC COVID-19 Response
SWYC Deck, Float, House and Launch rules during COVID-19 based on State guidelines
Updated 5/29/21
In accordance with the state’s May 29th COVID-19 guidance the SWYC COVID-19 team is pleased to rescind all SWYC COVID-19 Rules and protocols.
The team strongly encourages all non-vaccinated members and guests to follow the state guidance in wearing masks and social distancing in order to minimize the potential spread of the virus by non-symptomatic carriers.
Please bear in mind that some at-risk members may feel more comfortable continuing mask and social distancing protocol and we ask all to respect their choice.
The COVID team wishes to express their gratitude to the Board of Governors for their unwavering support of the team’s efforts, and their dedication to preserving the health and safety of the membership.
The team would also like to express their appreciation to the SWYC membership for their cooperation and patience during this past year of challenge and uncertainty, and wishes all a happy and healthy 2021 boating season.
Now, let’s all enjoy all the wonderful things Salem Willows Yacht Club has to offer.
SWYC COVID-19 Team
Bob Chadwick
Peter Concannon
Jessica Eddy-Storey
Mike Merriman
John Regan
David Swensen
Stay tuned for additional information concerning SWYC operations and events.
2020 Commodore’s Ball Photos
Another wonderful evening at the Commodore’s Ball! We had a blast. Thank you to Bill Lord and all the helpers – Tony Brooks, Jodi Jarvis, Laurie and Mike Madison, Carol and Phil Vachon, Elvira and Lou Schoenthal and everybody else who pitched in to make the evening so special! Thank you to photographer Jonathan Rodgers for the wonderful photos.
Tony Brooks passes the gavel
The happiest day of a Commodore’s life is passing the gavel to the next Commodore. Thanks for years of great service Past Commodore Tony Brooks! 2020 Commodore Bill Lord is looking forward to passing the gavel next year.
Open Members Meeting
Hello SWYC Members,
On Saturday, May 18th at 6:00 pm, the SWYC Board of Governors will be holding our annual open meeting at the club. All members are welcome to attend and see how the club operates behind the scenes with the best interest of the members in mind! A light meal will be served!
If you wish to participate in any discussion, please raise your hand, wait to be called upon, then simply state your name and pose your question or comment.
Guest Speakers!!!
Once the meeting concludes, we will be hosting several guests from the “Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands”. They will be sharing a bit of history, general information, activities and events, as well as boating privileges and access to the islands, which should be interesting to both boaters and land lovers alike!.
Jodi and I look forward to seeing you there! Please sign up here no later than Wednesday, May 15 if you will be attending so we can plan accordingly.
Sincerely,
Tony Brooks
Commodore, SWYC : 2019
Wine Night at the Willows. Hosted by Vicki Bradford, and poured by Geoff Ghertler
There will be two member wine tastings for SWYC members. As glassware can be limited in the clubhouse we encourage you to bring your favorite glass. Feel free to bring a dish to share too.
May 25th, 6-8PM
The first will be a welcome back celebration, and a toast to the new season. Bubbles, bubbles and more bubbles to taste.
Whether you like Champagne, Prosecco, Cave, Cremant de Limoux, Rose…etc. There will be something to try. There will be so much fizz you will think you are riding in the Wonka-mobile.
This event is free to members, but we will need to cap it at 30 people.
July 19th, 6-8PM
We will be hosting an event similar to last year. A tasting with wines from around the world. Come and enjoy a mix of Whites and Reds from all over the world. Hard to say what it will be yet, but safe to say Cali, Washington, Oregon, France, Italy, Spain, South Africa and beyond.
This event is free to members, but we will need to cap it at 30 people.
Stay tuned for registration details.