Harbormaster mooring permits
Please note the Harbormaster has moved to an online mooring permit billing system. Its critical you keep your email address up to date. You can access their contact information and current wait list here.
Auditor Needed
/by Mike MerrimanSWYC 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]
Covid Update
/by Mike MerrimanIn 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
/by Mike MerrimanSee important info here.
Salem Willows Entertainment Schedule 2021
/by Mike MerrimanSalem 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
/by Mike MerrimanThe electronic copy is available here. Hardcopies should be available for pickup at the club within a couple of weeks.
Abbott Rock Petition
/by Mike MerrimanHi 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:
SWYC COVID-19 Response
/by Mike MerrimanSWYC 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
/by Janet MerrimanAnother 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.