Potluck Supper
2025-06-07 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | SWYC

Summer Solstice
2025-06-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Summer Solstice

Time is TBD

4th of July Race & BBQ
2025-07-05 12:00 - 16:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Our next race is taking place on Saturday July 5th. This is a short and casual race, approximately one hour long in the Salem sound. The race starts at noon. More details with the race instructions will be sent a day before to those who sign up. You can sign up online at this link.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48A4AB23A6F4C61-swyc1

After the race, come on down for an old-fashioned BBQ at the Club. Hot dogs, Hamburgers, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Pasta salad, Watermelon. BYOB. Also, there will be some surprise entertainment. BBQ starts at 4:00 PM. Cost for the BBQ is $10 per person. A separate SIGN UP IS REQUIRED for the BBQ. To signup for the BBQ, email a note with your name and the number of people in your party to Elvira (Elvira.Schoenthal@gmail.com). Anyone can sign up for the BBQ, not just the racers. Deadline to sign up for the BBQ is Monday June 30, so don’t wait!

Happy Sailing,

Pascal Miller
SWYC Fleet Captain
Phone: 978-996-3823
Email: pascalmiller@charter.net

SSYC Invasion At South Shore
2025-07-19 08:00 - 2025-07-20 17:00 | SSYC
SSYC-SWYC Back to the 70’s Invasion July 19-20

The Salem Willows Yacht Club will be invading the South Shore Yacht Club again this year. This traditional 2-days annual event will take place at SSYC in South Weymouth. We will celebrate their 70th anniversary.

The Salem Willows fleet will depart on Saturday in the morning and rendezvous in the Boston Harbor around 11 am. The SWYC fleet will then parade up the harbor to arrive around noon time at SSYC for a cookout lunch. Dinner will be served around 6:30 pm with music and dancing to follow. Dinner menu will be Prime Rib or Baked Stuffed Shrimp or Vegetarian. The next day, breakfast will be served Sunday morning from 8-10 am before leaving the dock.
Please join us for this Back to the 70’s Invasion party at SSYC either by boat or car. Come and have some fun!

Price is $60 per person for the 2-days event or $50 for Saturday only. The price for kids 12-17 y.o. is $40 and it’s free for kids under 12 y.o. (Money will be collected at the SSYC door on Saturday)

Please RSVP by Friday July 11th.
Sign up online at https://tinyurl.com/2025invasion
or email at fleetcaptain@swyc.com .

Please include your name, contact info (phone and email), number of people in your party. Write down the names of all the people in your party and their choice for dinner (Prime Rib, Baked Shrimp or Vegetarian). If you are coming by boat and need a dock or mooring for Saturday night at SSYC, indicate the name of the boat, length and draft.

Cancellations after July 11th and no shows will be charged the full price of the event.

Veterans At Sea
2025-07-24 08:00 - 17:00 | MA

Veterans At Sea (rain date)
2025-07-25 08:00 - 17:00 | MA
Veterans At Sea

Wine Tasting
2025-08-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Wine in the Willows
8/2/25

Once again “Wine in the Willows” returns to the club. Mark your calendars for August 2nd, 5-7PM.
Vicki and I, Geoff, will be hosting the wine tasting again this year. As we are serving alcohol we cannot charge for this event. However, we will have a “voluntary” donation jar out to help offset the cost of the veteran’s appreciation day being held by the club.
We will cap the event at 40 people and ask that you all bring your favorite glass as there is usually a shortage of wine glasses at the club. Being in the late afternoon, it seems fitting that this also be a potluck gathering. Feel free to bring something to share with your clubmates. Anyone willing to assist in clean-up will get credit for work hours.
You can sign up online at Wine at the Willows Signup
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48A4AB23A6F4C61-57484114-swyc

or send me an email at Gghertler@gmail.com with your name and the number of people in your party (including yourself) who will be attending the event.
Looking forward to seeing you all soon,

Geoff Ghertler

2025 Arts Night
2025-08-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Arts Night at Salem Willows
In memory of Janet Merriman
Join us on Saturday, August 23 from 6-9 to share the artistic endeavors of your fellow talented members and invited guests. In years past we’ve showcased paintings, jewelry, multimedia, photography, sewing, quilting and music. Some artists will have goods for sale or entertain commissions.
This is a free event, open to members and their guests. No signup is required. As always BYOB, but we encourage you to share. Feel free to bring snacks to share, but due to space and to respect the artists’ work these will be limited to the porch.
Contact Mike Merriman (mike.merriman1@icloud.com) to secure your exhibit space.
Artists Displaying:

Janet Merriman (in memorium) – Watercolors
Mary Ryan
Barbara Lewis
Elvira Schoenthal
Carolyn Austin
Bill Kuszmar
TBD
TBD
TBD

Club Boating Open House
2026-05-16 12:30 - 17:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Curious about sailing on the North Shore? Join Salem Willows Yacht Club for an open house to learn about their Club Boating Program. Meet members, explore the community, and get a feel for the perks of membership—no boat ownership required.
RSVP: clubboating@swyc.comMore Info: swyc.com/club-boating

Open Meeting
2026-05-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
May 16 – Saturday – Open Board Meeting: All members invited. A light meal will be served at 6pm as well as a guest speaker. Let me know if you have any dietary restrictions if you are planning on attending. I always try to accommodate if I can. Non-adult beverages will be provided. Adult beverages are on you.

New Members Meeting
2026-05-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
May 17 – Sunday – New Members Meeting: Peter Collins – Chairperson. An informal get-together of new members with light refreshments from 1:00 – 3:00. Come and hear about the club and bring your questions. Come meet some of your officers and make some new friends.

Open Chowderfest
2026-05-23 12:00 - 17:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
May 23 – Saturday – Opening Chowderfest: Rich McGlynn – Chairperson. Come enjoy some chowder and conversation starting at noon. Come early before the chowder runs out! $10.00 per person payable “at the door” or would that be “at the gate”? Non-adult beverages will be provided. Adult beverages are on you.

Memorial Breakfast
2026-05-25 08:30 - 12:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
May 25 – Monday – Memorial Day Breakfast – Deanna Swenson – Chairperson. Come start the day off with good food and good friends. Breakfast will start at 8:30 and go until the food runs out, which is usually by 9!!! $10.00 per person. RSVP is required to insure enough food is bought and to verify any dietary restrictions. RSVP to Elvira.Schoenthal@gmail.com. I will reply to your email so you know I received it. If you don’t hear back from me in a few days, try again! Reminder: If you sign up and don’t show up, you will be billed for the appropriate amount.

Wine Tasting
2026-06-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Vicki and I will be hosting the wine tasting again this year. As we are serving alcohol we cannot charge for this event. However, we will have a “voluntary” donation jar out to help offset the cost of the veteran’s appreciation day being held by the club.
We will cap the event at 40 people and ask that you all bring your favorite glass as there is usually a shortage of wine glasses at the club. Being in the late afternoon, it seems fitting that this also be a potluck gathering. Feel free to bring something to share with your clubmates. Anyone willing to assist in clean-up will get credit for work hours. Wine will pour from 5-7.
Since space is limited, so please make sure to signup using the link below to reserve your spot. Enter your name and contact info on the next page and don’t forget to click “Signup Now” at the bottom of the page.
Organizer: Geoff Ghertler (gghertler@gmail.com)

Concert at the Willows
2026-06-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Salem Willows

4th of July BBQ
2026-07-05 15:00 - 18:00 | SWYC
July 5th Race at noon, BBQ at 3pm

4th of July Race
2026-07-05 12:00 | SWYC
July 5th Race at noon

SWYC/SSYC Invasion
2026-08-01 - 2026-08-02 | South Shore Yacht Club, Weymouth, MA, United States

Pot Luck Supper & Trivia
2026-08-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
(In conjunction with Bass Have, Jubilee and Palmer’s Cove hopefully)
