The United States Coast Guard Barque Eagle is sailing toward Salem this summer! She will arrive mid-morning on Friday, August 9 and she will be in port a Salem Wharf, 10 Blaney Street, until August 12. EAGLE, also known as “America’s Tall Ship” is the largest tall ship flying the Stars and Stripes and the only square-rigger […]
Plan accordingly!
Hello racers! The Heritage Days Pursuit will be held this Sunday, August 9th at NOON. Each boat will be double handed. Racers will take their own start and finish time and report them to the fleet captain where your position will be calculated. You will be notified of your final placement via email and any […]
Hello again racers! The final race of the season is fast approaching. The SWYC Fall Pursuit will be held Saturday, September 12th at NOON. A few weeks ago we held the Heritage Days race and had almost a dozen boats compete. Again, we hope you can enjoy an afternoon of racing. Each boat will be double […]
The Coast Guard Auxiliary will be conducting courtesy Vessel Exams on Saturday, June 26. Due to relaxed COVID 19 restrictions we will be able to do the exams on the moorings, so there is no need to bring your boats to the main float. This change means we can start the Vessel Exams at 8:30 […]
Firecracker 500 Pursuit Race Calling all sailors at SWYC! The first of 3 pursuit races, The Firecracker 500, is scheduled for Saturday July 3rd at Noon. Welcome back, racers! If you are new to racing this is a great way to start. A pursuit style race has everyone starting at a different time depending on handicap so […]
The Firecracker 500 is this Saturday July 10th at 2:00. The weather is looking much better than last Saturday. Today is the last day to register. Pursuit races are a lot of fun. There is no hectic start as each boat is assigned a start time based on their boat’s handicap. Boats should complete the course around the […]
The Board of Governors has decided that we will once again host a Veterans Appreciation Day. It will take place on Tuesday, 27 July from 1 – 4 PM. (Rain date is the 28th). The agenda is as follows: Opening Ceremony, an hour and a half cruise around the Sound – sail or power – […]
Race, Pizza & Ice Cream Social
Notice of Change of Date Please note the date of the last pursuit race of the season, The Fall Classic Race, has been changed to Sunday, September 19th at noon. The race will be followed by a Racers’ potluck & awards ceremony. More information & registration information will be sent out 2 weeks before the race. email [email protected] with any […]