Heritage Days Pursuit Race
2020-08-09 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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

SWYC BOG Meeting
2020-08-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2020-09-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Salem Willows Park

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.

SWYC BOG Meeting
2020-10-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
2020 Closing BOG Meeting

BOG Meeting
2021-02-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
2021 Budget Meeting

BOG Meeting
2021-03-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-04-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-02-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom

BOG Meeting - Open Meeting
2021-05-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Salem Willows Park
Greetings, SWYC Members,

The Annual SWYC General Membership Meeting will take place on Saturday, May 15, at 5:00 pm at the Bandstand in Salem Willows Park.

You are cordially invited and encouraged to attend.

Although we have no official guest speaker or special program, Commodore Paul Luzinski and the BOG will conduct a regular Board Meeting as well as fielding questions and comments regarding SWYC’s current parking issues, which could potentially affect members’ access to the club.

Because of ongoing COVID 19 protocols, no food will be served. You are welcome to bring your own food and refreshments if you wish.

We would be happy if you could join us.

For the entire SWYC Board of Governors,

Sincerely,

Bob Chadwick
SWYC Secretary

Memorial Day 2021
2021-05-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Hello Friends,
Unfortunately for the second year in a row we have had to cancel our annul Memorial Day breakfast celebration.
I am proud to announce that this Monday morning we will be holding a short Memorial Day service at the Yacht Club. The ceremony will include the raising of the Flag and placing a wreath into the ocean and end with a cannon salute.
As you all know the last 15 months have been trying times for everyone. As we continue to move back to a more normal life and enjoy our freedoms I ask,
Please join us if you can on Monday at 10:00AM as we honor our Veterans and the loved ones we have lost.
Coffee and pastries will be served.
Thank you and God Bless
Paul Luzinski,
Commodore SWYC

BOG Meeting
2021-06-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-09-29 19:00 - 21:00 | MA

private member event
2021-06-26 08:00 - 21:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
club is open for normal use during event.

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

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.

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

SWYC Wine Tasting
2021-07-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Vicki Bradford and Geoff Ghertler will be hosting a wine tasting on July 10th to benefit the Veterans Appreciation day. There will be no charge for this event. However we will ask that a donation be made to SWYC to help fund the Veterans Appreciation day to be scheduled in the near future.

We will be pouring a variety of wines including Sangria, Rose, Sparkling, White and Red. We hope to appeal to all palates. Please bring a glass, and a generous spirit to help make this another fun night at the club. There will also be a raffle for wines at the end of the table. Help us support the brave men that help to defend us, and let them enjoy the club for a day as we do throughout the summer.

If you are comfortable with sharing feel free to bring a dish along.

Please RSVP to:
Geoff Ghertler
gghertler@gmail.com

A snapshot of the wines for the evening.

Bisol “Jeio” Prosecco Rose (Italy)- A paler shade of coral pink in the glass, this is on the drier side of the brut spectrum, with 6.5g/L residual sugar. Not as fruit forward as some, there are delicate hints of red berry fruits and, floral notes.
Toad Hollow Rose of Pinot Noir (CA)- This Rosé has aromas of fresh-picked raspberries, rose petal, and orange blossoms. Flavors are snappy with watermelon, wild strawberry, and a touch of clove. The finish is crisp with acidity and a note of red licorice candy.
Lolea #4 Organic Sangria (Spain)- A delicious wine made certified organic Grenache blended with lemon juice and cardamon. Best served ice cold, or over ice. The good thing about sangria is that it also makes a great base for other mixed cocktails.
Esperto Pinot Grigio (Italy)- The Pinot Grigio grape, a genetic mutation of Pinot Noir from France, gets its name from the Italian word “grigio”, which means grey. This is due to the fact that the grape’s skin color ranges from bluish gray to raspberry-pink. As Napoleon’s armies marched across the European continent, they brought grapes with them. It was during this time that the Pinot Grigio vine took root in Northeastern Italy.
Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)- Sourced from vineyards across the Marlborough region, this intense Sauvignon Blanc is alive with a myriad of flavors dominated by gooseberry, passionfruit, fresh citrus, and herbaceous aromas. A classic style SB from New Zealand
La Crema Monterey Chardonnay (CA)- A bright, crisp, and exotic Chardonnay from the cool climate of Monterey, California. On the nose, Meyer Lemon, passionfruit, grilled pineapple and guava. Nectarine papaya and crisp lemon-tangerine notes are complimented by touch of spice and complexing minerality on the palate.
Haut Blanville Pinot Noir (France)- This smooth, clean Pinot Noir tempts with a bouquet of fruit that displays nuances of violet and bruised petals. The palate is medium to full bodied, bright, and juicy with a well-integrated acidity and notes of strawberry and spice.
Troublemaker Red Blend (CA)- Troublemaker is inspired by those early days of pushing boundaries and finding your path. Still stirring things up, we here at Troublemaker are all about challenging the status quo and embracing the journey of life. A big and forward wine from Paso Robles blended from Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Zinfandel, and Petite Sirah individually aged between 15-27 months.
Matchbook Cabernet Sauvignon- Matchbook Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted from grapes grown entirely in our Dunnigan Hills vineyards. The wine opens with the beautiful varietal aromas of mocha, leather, and toasty oak. Plush flavors of blackberry, vanilla, deep red fruit, and olive tapenade are rich and mouth-coating. The dense flavors surround the tannins for a finish that is well-structured and smooth.
Villa Antinori Rosso Toscano- Originally created in 1928 this has become a fine-tuned blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah. It is deep ruby red in color. Its nose is intense, and complex defined by notes of wild berries; blueberries and black currants, and notes of toasted hazelnuts, spices, and vanilla. A full-bodied palate is well rounded with supple velvety tannins and a long savory finish.

Fiesta (SOLD OUT!)
2021-07-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
10 years ago, the club started the summer solstice celebration to celebrate the start of the summer. It became a popular event every year but unfortunately last year the event had to be canceled and this year the Covid 19 situation was still too unpredictable at the time of planning.

Now with the successful vaccination program in Massachusetts the confidence level is high, and restrictions removed. So, I like to celebrate a belated start of the summer with the other successful festivity in 2011: A Spanish Fiesta.

Please advise if you are interest in this event on July 24 th at 6:00pm. I will limit the participation for a minimum of 30 and maximum of 40 people to keep some social distancing. I will try to stay within a budget of 15$ per person.

The menu will include authentic Tapas appetizer, Spanish Paella, Estofado, Vegetarian Paella, and more as well as Flan for dessert. However, I will also serve a hot smoked, whole salmon because it became such a signature dish, I had to offer it.

All food will be served via buffet like by masked and gloved volunteers to keep this as comfortable for everyone as possible.

Please send me an email to wscholz@comcast.net, number of participants, if you like to help for set up or preparation or clean up.

Remember hours will count to your working hours assignment.

This will be the only way to sign up as, there will be no signup at the club.

Looking forward seeing you all in person in the new normalcy

Wolfgang Scholz

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!

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

BOG Meeting
2021-08-25 19:00 - 21:00 | MA
NOTE CORRECTION – Wed, not Thurs

Labor Day Pot Luck
2021-09-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
To sign up for pot luck, email me at Elvira.Schoenthal@gmail.com do we don’t get too many duplicates.

Game Night - DATE CHANGED
2021-09-05 19:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Date is now Sept 5 due to Henri
Whether you’re a ringer at Spades, you can’t resist a Monopoly board, or you’re just game-curious, there is a table for you this Saturday night at Salem Willows Yacht Club.
Game Night begins as early as 6pm and runs until closing time. Come to the club and choose from a stack of a board games to play with friends—or come on your own and join a game with others!
It’s a BYOB party, but we’ll have apps and snacks to keep you fueled up and focused on the challenge at hand.
BONUS ROUND: Test your mariner knowledge starting at 8:30 p.m., when Wayne Shreffler (Yankee) leads a pub-style trivia hour—complete with prizes!
Contact Annie Shreffler with any questions or special dietary requests: 347-526-6846
PS: Have a favorite game you really want to share? Bring it!
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PS – Wayne is a BIG fan of Catan and he’s happy to explain the rules for the Explorers & Pirates edition —

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

Closing Octoberfest Party
2021-10-09 12:00 - 17:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Dear Friends
As the 2021 season is coming to a close, we’d like to have one last get together invite you to a German inspired Oktoberfest. The Munich Octoberfest draws annually up to 6 million visitors. It started as a horse race on the meadow in the city to celebrate the wedding of Prince Ludwig to Princess Theresa on October, 15th in 1810. It was such a success and people were drawn to the wedding, the city decided in 1811 to celebrate harvest with an annual agricultural fair (like the Topsfield fair).
Munich, being the beer capital of Germany and the inventor of the lager beer, the event eventual morphed into today’s Bier.
More? see the official website in English https://www.oktoberfest.de/
Unfortunately, the 2021 event was canceled again as in 2020.
The typical foods served at the fair are a whole roasted steer on the spit, spit roasted Chicken and whole roasted Pigs.
Due to space limitations and time constraints at the club we refrained form the Ox and pigs on a spit (spit roasted chicken you can get in every supermarket) we decided to have authentic similar specialties.
We will be serving
Bavarian Cured bratwurst with Elvira’s Potato salad and Braised Red Cabbage, Black Forest Knockwurst with Braised apple Sauerkraut and Pretzels. And for dessert, individual Black Forest Cake.
To cover the cost we are asking for a $8 per person, non refundable when you sign up for this event.
We will serve at noon on October 9th 2021. Please sign up by sending an email, no later then October 5th,to Elvira at Elvira.Schoenthal@gmail.com. Remember, because these are special order items on the menu, if you sign up and don’t show up, you will still be responsible for paying.
Bring your own adult or non-adult beverage ( beer).and lederhosen and Dirndl are encouraged.
Elvira and Wolfgang
BTW
What is the difference between Lager and Ale beer?
Until the 15 century the Beer yeast available could ferment the wort only in warm temperature. Than a new discovered Yeast could suddenly ferment the wort a lower temperature. So, the brewer could brew the beer also in wintertime. The beer was then stored in limestone caves near Munich for the prolonged fermentation and storage. These cave where loaded in winter with ice blocks to keep the temperature around 40deg F. That is the reason for the name Lager, which means warehouse in German. P.S. where did this new yeast came from? Lately, with modern genome testing it was discovered that that this new type of yeast may have its origin from Patagonia (Chile) where a similar specimen was found. Maybe a fruit fly brought this innovation on Magellan’s ship back to Europe. CHEERS

BOG Meeting
2021-10-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Final BOG Meeting for 2021. Light Dinner to be served. Spouses/SO’s invited.

Long Range Planning Committee
2022-03-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Jubilee Yacht Club

BOG Meeting
2022-03-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Jubilee Yacht Club

BOG Meeting
2022-04-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
