Salem Willows Yacht Club

Firecracker 500 Race & BBQ & Salem 4th of July Fireworks
2022-07-02 | MA
CHAIRPEOPLE for BBQ
Elvira Schoenthal
Julie Menard
Race signup here

Boat Inspection
2022-06-25 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Sign up is at the club.

Fall Classic Race
2021-09-19 12:00 - 21:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
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 Jessica_Eddy@icloud.com with any questions

Heritage Days Race
2021-08-08 15:00 - 21:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Race, Pizza & Ice Cream Social

Veterans Appreciation Day 2021
2021-07-27 13:00 - 17:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
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 – followed by a fantastic cookout!

This event is open – free of charge – to all our SWYC members who served or are serving in the armed forces. So, if you would like to attend, please contact Vice Commodore Stott Hiltunen [shilt6511@gmail.com] no later than Friday the 23d.

It’s going to be a great Day! Hope you can be a part of it!

Firecracker 500
2021-07-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
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 same time giving an exciting finish. Afterwards, please share some post-race camaraderie with the race results and awards ceremony. If you are sticking around please sign up for the Wine Tasting (6:00pm- see previous emails). If you have any questions about racing or you would like to register your boat, please email the Fleet Captain Jessica Eddy-Storey at Jessica_Eddy@me.com with your specific boat information needed to get your PHRF base rating (handicap) including:

Boat Type & Size
Boat Name
Type of prop: Solid, Folding or Outboard

Examples: Catalina 27, Sea-Renity, Outboard;
Pearson 26, Flying Kestrel, Folding Prop

Mark your calendar for additional races:
Heritage Day August 8th – 3pm followed by Pizza & Ice Cream Social at 6 with Award Ceremony for racers
Fall Classic Race – September 18th – Noon followed by Racers Pot Luck Supper & Award Ceremony for racers

DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL. EMAIL JESSICA_EDDY@ME.COM

Firecracker 500 (postponed) & Hot Dogs
2021-07-03 12:00 - 17:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
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 there are no “starting anxiety” or congestion at the starting line. We are going to have a great time racing & please stick around for the Welcome Back Hot Dog Social for the awards ceremony & some much needed catching up & camaraderie.

If you would like to register your boat or have any questions, please email Fleet Captain Jessica Eddy-Storey at Jessica_Eddy@me.com with your specific boat information needed to get your PHRF rating (handicap) including:

Boat Type & Size
Boat Name
Type of prop: Solid, Folding or Outboard

Examples: Catalina 27, Sea-Renity, Outboard;
Pearson 26, Flying Kestrel, Folding Prop

Mark your calendar with this season’s race dates:

Firecracker 500 Race – Noon Followed by Hot Dog Bar at 4pm with Award Ceremony for racers
Heritage Day August 8th – 3pm Followed by Pizza & Ice Cream Social at 6 with Award Ceremony for racers
Fall Classic Race – September 18th – Noon followed by Racers Pot Luck Supper & Award Ceremony

Please remember to email Elvira at costumediva14@gmail.com to sign up for the Welcome Back Hot Dog Bar & include the number of people attending. $5/pp & children under 3 eat free.

PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL.
Email Jessica_Eddy@me.com to Register for the race.
Hot Dog Bar
July 3rd 4:00pm (or 1600, whichever you prefer)
$5 per person (under 3 – free)
Hot Dogs with Buns (veggie dogs for our vegetarian and vegan members)
Assorted toppings to include:
relish, ketchup, onions, chili, queso cheese, pineapple
sauerkraut, baked beans, bacon, salsa, tomatoes, shredded cheese
(other suggestions are welcome)
Potato Salad, Cole Slaw and Macaroni Salad
Soda and water and chips will be provided.
BYOB
All food will be served via buffet like by masked and gloved volunteers to keep this as comfortable for everyone as possible.
Need 4 people to help with set-up and/or cleanup and/or serving
What a great way to work off some of your hours.
Let me know when you sign up if you would like a veggie dog or two.
To sign up – email me at Elvira.Schoenthal@gmail.com. I will respond to your email and let you know I got it. Cut-off date is July 1st, Thursday.
This will be the only way to sign up as there will be no signup at the club.

Coast Guard Auxiliary Vessel Inspections
2021-06-26 08:30 - 17:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
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 am instead of waiting for the tide. If you wish to sign up for your courtesy exam, PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL- rather send an email to Anne Olenio at:
aolenio16@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday.

Anne Olenio
US Coast Guard Auxiliary

In preparation for boating season this year, now is a good time to check your USCG required equipment and replace any equipment that is outdated or worn out. This year’s SWYC Annual USCG Auxiliary Vessel Inspection Day is scheduled for Saturday June 26th. There will be “Federal Equipment Requirements and Safety Booklets” available inside the Club in advance of the event. Be sure to take a look at requirements and purchase new flares or fire extinguishers in advance, if needed.
This year, due to Covid-19 restrictions, we will be doing the Vessel Exams on the dock beginning at 10:00 for shallow draft boats and doing deep draft boats by high tide. A signup sheet will be posted on the Club bulletin board around the first week of June.
For any information or questions, please contact Anne Olenio at aolenio16@gmail.com .

Anne Olenio
USCG Auxiliary

2020 Fall Pursuit Race
2020-09-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
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 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 awards will be left at the club after the results are determined.

Anyone interested in the Fall Pursuit, please send your email to: clydeo300@comcast.net AND quiltedsailor@verizon.net by THURSDAY, September 10th. Please include your exact boat description, including whether you have a folding prop or an outboard that can be raised completely out of the water, your boat name and sail number if you have one. Those who sign up for the race will be notified of the course details and instructions via return email.

We hope to see you on the 12th.

Heritage Days Pursuit Race
2020-08-09 12:00 - 17:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
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 awards will be left at the club after the results are determined.
While we are not able to get together in person to celebrate, we hope this will at least let some of you enjoy an afternoon of racing.
Anyone interested in the Heritage Days race, please send your email to: FleetCaptain@swyc.com AND quiltedsailor@verizon.net by FRIDAY Those who sign up for the race will be notified of the course details and instructions via return email.
We hope to see you on the water.
Anne Olenio Fleet Captain

Last Day of Launch Service
2019-10-07 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Plan accordingly!

USCG Barque Eagle in Salem
2019-08-09 00:00 - 2019-08-12 00:00 | Salem Wharf, 10 Blaney Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
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 in U.S. government service. The ship was built in 1936 in Germany, and commissioned as Horst Wessel, one of three sail training ships operated by the pre-World War II German navy. At the close of World War II, Horst Wessel was taken as a war reparation by the United States, recommissioned as the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle and sailed to New London, Connecticut. Eagle provides an unparalleled at-sea leadership and professional development experience for future officers of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Learn more about Eagle here.

Veteran's Appreciation Day - rain date
2019-07-31 13:00 - 16:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Wednesday, July 17 with a rain date of Wednesday, July 31st
Time: from 1 – 4 PM. We begin with a short ceremony, followed by a 1 1/2 hour cruise around Salem Sound, and finish with a cookout.

Veterans Appreciation Day
2019-07-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Wednesday, July 17 with a rain date of Wednesday, July 31st
Time: from 1 – 4 PM. We begin with a short ceremony, followed by a 1 1/2 hour cruise around Salem Sound, and finish with a cookout.
Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Invitations. Please invite a service member from your family or someone who is close to you to this really enjoyable event. Unfortunately, space is limited so please invite a service member, not his entire family. Please send the name of your guest to Mike Madison at: michaeljmadison@comcast.net.
Volunteers. If you would like to volunteer for this event – hours count towards your work assessment – contact Vice Commodore Bill Lord at: williamlord2001@yahoo.com.
Fleet. If you would like to skipper a boat for our veterans contact Fleet Captain Sue Lewis at: sue4750@gmail.com.
So, we are looking forward to hearing from you. This is one of the most worthwhile and enjoyable events of the season. So, get involved! You’ll be glad you did.

US Coast Guard Aux Boating Inspections
2019-06-22 08:00 - 12:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
As we are preparing our boats for the 2019 recreational boating season, now is a good time to check your USCG required equipment an replace any equipment which is outdated or worn out. The SWYC Annual USCGAUX Vessel Inspection day is scheduled for Saturday June 22nd, from 8am until finished. There will be “Federal Equipment Requirements and Safety Booklets” available inside the Club in advance of the June 22nd date. Be sure to take a look at the requirements and purchase new flares or fire extinguishers in advance, if needed. A signup sheet will be posted on the Club Bulletin board on or about the first week of June. For any information or questions, please contact Steve Daly at ssdaly@verizon.net. If you cannot make the inspections on June 22nd, please contact Anne Olenio at clydeo300@comcast.net to schedule another day.

Steve Daly, USCG Aux
