Salem Willows Yacht Club

Heritage Days Race
2023-08-06 15:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Heritage Days race at 3 pm followed with an ice cream social open to all members at 7 pm. (donation bucket).

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

MBYCA 2023 RENDEZVOUS
2023-08-19 - 2023-08-20 | Wessagusset Yacht Club
MBYCA 2023 RENDEZVOUS
HAWAIIAN TIKI PARTY
Hosting Club – Wessagussett Yacht Club
August 19th & 20th, 2023 $60.00 per person

Register by Aug 6, 2023
Click here for more info……………
Click here for sign up sheet……

Fall Classic Race
2023-09-16 14:00 - 20:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Fall Classic Race starts at 2:00 PM, followed by Potluck Supper & Award Ceremony at 5 pm, The potluck dinner is open to all club members, not just the racers (separate sign-up TBD)

Race Signup here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48A4AB23A6F4C61-swyc1
Potluck signup TBD

Long Distance Race - Sunday June 16th from Salem to Scituate.
2024-06-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Please see description as this is one of four races.
* Long Distance Race – Sunday June 16th from Salem to Scituate.
* Firecracker 500 Race – Saturday July 6th followed with a traditional 4th of July barbeque
* Heritage Days Race – Sunday August 11th followed with an ice cream social
* Fall Classic Race – Saturday September 14th with a potluck dinner at the Club and award ceremony afterwards.
You may register online for all 4 races at:
<https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48A4AB23A6F4C61-49230450-swyc>

Coast Guard Auxiliary Vessel Inspections
2024-06-22 08:30 - 12:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
In preparation for boating season this year, now is a good time to check your USCG required equipment and replace any safety equipment that is outdated or worn out. This year’s SWYC Annual USCG Auxiliary Vessel Inspection Day is scheduled for Saturday June 22nd beginning at 8:30 am. There will be “Federal Equipment Requirements and Safety Booklets” available inside the Club in advance of the event. This no-cost event is a courtesy inspection designed to help ensure boaters have the equipment needed to keep them safe on the water. A signup sheet will soon be posted on the Club bulletin board for those who would like to sign up. For anyone who can’t make it to the club to sign up, or for any information, please contact Anne Olenio at aolenio16@gmail.com.
Anne Olenio
USCG Auxiliary

4th of July Race - Firecracker 500
2024-07-06 12:00 - 17:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States

Veterans Day At Sea
2024-07-24 12:00 - 16:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Boating from 12-2. Then a cookout on the deck.
Rain date in July 25

Veterans Day at Sea (rain date)
2024-07-25 12:00 - 16:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States

SSYC Invasion At SSYC
2024-07-27 - 2024-07-28 | South Shore Yacht Club, Weymouth, MA, United States
Stay Tuned for details.

Heritage Days Race
2024-08-11 12:00 - 19:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States

Jubilee Regatta
2024-09-07 08:00 - 17:00

Fall Classic Sailboat Race
2024-09-14 12:00 - 18:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Please see description as this is one of four races.
* Long Distance Race – Sunday June 16th from Salem to Scituate.
* Firecracker 500 Race – Saturday July 6th followed with a traditional 4th of July barbeque
* Heritage Days Race – Sunday August 11th followed with an ice cream social
* Fall Classic Race – Saturday September 14th with a potluck dinner at the Club and award ceremony afterwards.
You may register online for all 4 races at:
<https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48A4AB23A6F4C61-49230450-swyc>
<https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48A4AB23A6F4C61-49230450-swyc>

Boat Inspection
2025-06-28 08:00 - 12:00 | SWYC

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

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

Family Day At Misery Island
2025-07-26 08:00 - 17:00
Family Day At Misery Island
chairperson needed!

Heritage Days Race
2025-08-10 14:00 - 19:00 | SWYC

Fall Classic Sailboat Race
2025-09-13 14:00 - 18:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States

Long Distance Race
2026-06-17 | South Shore Yacht Club, Weymouth, MA, United States
For all those sailors out there, we are planning one long distance race from Salem to Scituate and three shorter races in the Salem Sound this summer. Mark these dates in your calendar:
● Long Distance Race – Salem to Scituate, Wednesday June 17 followed by a dinner in Scituate. Returning on Thursday to Salem on a casual return cruise or continuing further down your cruise.
● Firecracker 500 Race — Sunday July 5th starting at noon, followed by the traditional 4th of July barbeque at the Club at 3 PM
● Heritage Days Race — Sunday August 9th at 3 PM, followed with an ice cream social at 7 PM.
● Fall Classic Race — Saturday September 12th at 3 PM with a potluck dinner and award ceremony afterwards starting at 6 PM at the Club.
You can already register online for any of these races at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48A4AB23A6F4C61-swyc1
Select the races you are planning on participating with your sailboat and click the submit button at the bottom of the page (one registration per boat). On the next page, it will ask you for your name, phone, email and boat information. We will send more detailed information about each race to those who sign up when we get closer to the dates. (Note that the social events will require a separate sign up).
We are looking for a committee boat for the three short distance races in Salem to man the start (and finish) line. If you are interested in volunteering to act as the committee boat for any of these races, please contact me. (This relaxing time on the water can be used towards your assessment hours for 2027.)
We also have a couple events in the planning phase for all motor boats and sailboats. The traditional and all fun Invasion of the South Shore Yacht Club in South Weymouth will take place at the Willows this year on the weekend of July 11th & 12th. More information will be coming in an upcoming JibSheet and email blast.
We are also planning a day outing for both sailboats and motorboats to join in. More information will be forthcoming. Stay tune!
If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact me by email at pascalmiller@charter.net or call me at (978) 996-3823. I am looking forward to seeing you all at the Club and on the water.
Pascal Miller
Fleet Captain

Boat inspection
2026-06-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
June 20, Boat Inspections, 9am, Organizer Anne Olenio

Firecracker 500 Race
2026-07-05 12:00 - 15:00 | South Shore Yacht Club, Weymouth, MA, United States

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

Heritage Days Race
2026-08-09 15:00 - 20:00 | South Shore Yacht Club, Weymouth, MA, United States

Fall Classic Race
2026-09-12 15:00 - 18:00 | South Shore Yacht Club, Weymouth, MA, United States
