Salem Willows Yacht Club

2025 Commodore's Ball
2025-04-12 18:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Danversport Yacht Club, 161 Elliot St, Danvers, MA, United States
2025 Commodores Ball

RVSP to joebonzagni@yahoo.com by April 2.

April 2025 BOG Meeting
2025-04-30 19:00 - 22:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States

Club Boating Open House
2025-05-04 12:30 - 15:30 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
In 2024, Salem Willows Yacht Club approved the creation of a new adult boat share program. We aspire to provide more access to sailing on the North Shore for those who do not have a boat, including those who may be newer to the sport.

Several of you have joined, some of you have started the process, some of you have expressed interest and some are supporters of the program.

We are excited to let you know that we’re back for the 2025 season, that we are working to upgrade our processes and our Rhodes 19, INDIGO, to announce (some of you heard already last fall) the addition of a second Rhodes 19 (still to be named) to the fleet AND that we hope to be launching a third, higher performance boat (Flying Scot) this season for qualified members (BIG THANK YOU to Beverly Sailing Association!).
Please come to our Open House on May 4 at 12:30 meet with others, share ideas and learn more about this program and how you can participate: Salem Willows Yacht Club 165 Fort Ave Salem (in Salem Willows Park).

RSVP much appreciated to clubboating@swyc.com to help us plan for having some snacks and beverage — but last minute attendees also welcome.

May 2025 BOG Meeting - open meeting
2025-05-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Open Meeting

New Members Meeting
2025-05-18 13:00 - 15:00 | SWYC

Opening Cookout/Chowderfest
2025-05-24 12:00 - 17:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States

Memorial Day Breakfast
2025-05-26 08:30 - 10:30 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Memorial Day Breakfast
Time is still TBD

Member Event
2025-06-02 17:00 - 21:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Frank Harrington

Member Event
2025-06-06 12:00 - 14:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Wayne Schreffler

Potluck Supper
2025-06-07 18:00 - 21:00 | SWYC

Member Event
2025-06-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Bob Chadwick

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

North Shore Concert Band at the Willows
2025-06-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-15 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Salem Willows Park

June 2025 BOG Meeting
2025-06-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States

North Shore Concert Band at the Willows (rain date)
2025-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Salem Willows Park

Scituate Race
2025-06-28 - 2025-06-29 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
After this long and cold winter, I hope that you are all looking forward to an exciting season on the water. It’s
the time of year when we are taking our sanders and paint brushes out of storage and getting ready to prepare
our boats for the spring launch.
For all the 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, Saturday June 28 followed by a dinner in Scituate. Returning on
Sunday to Salem on a casual return cruise or continuing further down your cruise.
● Firecracker 500 Race — Saturday July 5th with the traditional 4th of July barbeque at the Club
● Heritage Days Race — Sunday August 10th followed with an ice cream social
SWYC.COM Page 5 May 2025
● Fall Classic Race — Saturday September 13th with a potluck dinner and award ceremony afterwards 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).

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

North Shore Concert Band at the Willows (rain date)
2025-07-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Salem Willows Park
North Shore Concert Band at the Willows

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

Member Event
2025-07-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Tim Smith

Negro Election Day Celebration - 283rd year
2025-07-19 08:00 - 19:00 | Salem Willows Park
Negro Election Day Celebration – 283rd year

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.

Member Event
2025-07-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Rebecca Hart

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