Boston Yacht Club ~ Marblehead, MA, USA

Marblehead, MA. Boston Yacht Club hosted the 10th annual Jackson Cup Invitational Team Racing Regatta April 12-13, 2008 with 8 teams participating and First Place going to the New York Yacht Club. On the heels of Southern Yacht Club’s Nichols Cup (New Orleans, LA) - many of the teams competed against each other once again. New York's winning streak steamed along, led by team captain Rob Richards, until Boston stopped them in race 5 of the 2nd round robin and again in the final round. New York went on to win 15 of 17 races and the Jackson Cup 2008.

Josh Adams was team captain for Seawanhaka Corinthian and took 2nd, David Dellenbaugh led Yale Corinthian to 3rd and Tim Wadlow (2008 U.S. Olympic Team 49er skipper) led Boston to 4th place. Southern’s Cardwell Potts may not have liked the fog in the harbor and took 5th, Lee Morrison lead Noroton for a 6th place, Corinthian Yacht Club with Doug Sabin and a contingent of junior sailors took 7th and Sam Altreuter with Eastern Yacht Club completed the line-up in 8th place. Eight teams, 96 racers, 68 races, 180 degree wind shifts, breeze ranging from 1 to 14 knots, rain, fog … more commentary, complete race by race results and great photos of the action (See...) Photos Winner's Photos From Anne Coulombe

Reflections of a Race Committee Member - Tom Gawrys
"As a new club member and life long power boater I was pleased and intrigued at being invited to join the club’s Race Committee. My limited sailing knowledge, I was assured, would not be a hindrance to participation. In fact, my first race duties found me on the water at the helm of a 23 foot power patrol boat, and right at home with the days activities. The excitement of being in the mix and watching the skill and determination of the racing crews can only be fully appreciated by being there. Of course, on par with participating in the events, is the after race social interaction and the opportunity to meet members and establish new friendships. I’m happy to be part of the committee. It’s a rewarding experience and a lot of fun." From Tom Gawrys To find out more about the Race Committee, contact Geoff Smith at racecomm@bostonyachtclub.net

Reminder to Wednesday Night Racers
If you are going to race your boat on a Wednesday night, please do not bring your boat into the docks and leave it unattended. If you bring your boat to the dock to load or unload gear or to pick up crew, please limit the time you are tied to the dock to 20 minutes. If your require a longer period of time, please check with the Dockmaster. Other members need to have access to dock space. From Pete DeWolfe

'Girls Night Out' Artisans Show
Thursday, June 12 from 6-9:30 PM the BYC is having a 'Girls Night Out' Artisans Show. Admission is free. There will be a cash bar, and appetizers. The artists are: Patti Baker (Nantucket Baskets), Landmark Quilts (Janet Barnet), Marblehead Glassworks (Jeff Mentuck), Quitsakikie Designs (Kiki Taron-Kinney), The Queen of Fun (Polly Bruno), Luminescence (Gail Koontz), Bags by Betty (Betty Ritt), Landfall Gallery (Martha Quigley), Julie Smith Designs (Julie Smith), Bass Point Wildcrafting (Arlyn Hubbell soaps), Treasure Beach (Linda Tanfani), Jan Ferm, Helen Najarian Pottery (Helen Najarian), Peter Morris Photography (Peter Morris), Imagemaker (Sandi Smith), Marblehead Cookie Company (Susan Fallon), and Elaine Caliri Daley. From Betty Ritt

Cruise Update Cocktail Party, May 16th
Friday, May 16 6:30 PM
Join us at the BYC on Friday, May 16th at 6:30 for the latest updates on this summer’s cruise to Narragansett Bay. Our guest speaker will be James Russell from the International Yacht Restoration School / Museum of Yachting in Newport. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served. Please call the front desk at 781-631-3100 to make your reservations.

Goin' for Gansett

Opening Day - Mark Your Calendar
Saturday, May 17 11:50 AM
This ceremony introduces the present slate of BYC officers and Board of Trustee members to the general membership. The keys of the house are given to the incoming House Committee Chairman and all of the past Commodores that are present are introduced. There is a moment of silence for members lost in the previous 12 months. The club’s chaplain or priest then blesses the club and the fleet. After the ceremonies, chowder and sandwiches are available for all.

Commodore's Ball 2008!
Seats for the Commodores Ball are filling up fast, so don't hesitate to make your reservations! The event is May 17th, Opening Day! Join Commodore John Doane for and elegant evening of dining and dancing, entertainment will be provided by the popular band Roundabout. From Carl and Diane Edwards

Winter Storage Deadline
A reminder to all members who have stored their boats in the BYC parking lot this winter. All winter storage boats must be removed from the parking lot by May 15th per your Winter Storage Agreement. Members with boats remaining in the BYC parking lot after May 15th will be in violation of their Storage Agreement and will be denied future winter storage privileges. Other members who bring their boats down to the BYC to launch and plan to leave their boat in the BYC parking lot over night before launching, must get permission from the Dockmaster before the boat can be left in the parking lot. From BYC Waterfront

Improved Crew Bank Now Open!
A new and improved crew bank is back online. A public service open to all clubs, this is a great place for all Marblehead skippers and potential crew to post their availability. From the BYC Webmasters

BYC Comedy Night - See Photos
BYC members were exposed to some very funny comedians this past Saturday evening. Following cocktails, appetizers and a light buffet, the audience was regaled with the humor of Jim Colliton, Brian Kiley, Juston McKinner, and Dave Rattigan until gales of laughter could be heard throughout the club. Photographs From Carl and Diane Edwards

Sailing in Paradise
Sailing in Paradise...a dream of most of us here at the BYC. Feel the Caribbean. Sail for the day and the stop at those warm sandy beaches with the makeshift, but very permanent bar spots. Help shake out the last of the winter frost in your limbs with this fun adventure account from Dana Williams - published in last month's SAIL magazine. Thank you to Peter Neilson, Publisher, for letting us share it with our members here. From Peter Barnet Article

2008 Beringer Bowl 2008 – July 18
Race from Marblehead to Provincetown with a Friday, July 18 start and the award ceremony under the tent at the Provincetown Inn on Saturday. There will be two starts, the OCS at 12:00 PM for those who want to sail down during the day and the overnight race at 7:00 PM. Rooms and mooring are on a first come, first serve basis, so book them now. Room reservations 508-487-9500. For the discounted rate mention the Boston Yacht Club Beringer Bowl race. Mooring reservations call Beth at the Provincetown Marina, 508-487-0571. They will have launches working extended hours, so don’t forget to tip the drivers. Contact Bruce Baker at (617) 962-4332 or Blixten AT att.blackberry.net From Bruce Baker

5th Annual BYC South
BYC South, hosted for the 5th consecutive year by Bill and Judy Cuzner, attracted fifty (that’s 50!) guests last Thursday to the Cuzner’s canal side home in Punta Gorda, Florida. A big thanks to Judy for producing a great affair that was successful in shortening the winter. PC Mike Mentuck, the most eager of them all, couldn’t wait until June for a swim amongst BYC friends. Perhaps you'll want to check out the photos… and then don't miss this. From Peter Barnet

Ocean Racing Symposium A Success
The inaugural Marblehead-to-Halifax Ocean Racing Symposium was held on Friday, February 29 at the Boston Yacht Club. The event was targeted at those sailors considering their first MHOR, but was open to anyone interested in hearing more about the preparations required for the event. Over 100 participants heard Jack Slattery, Preston Kelly, Bernie Coyne, and ocean-racing veteran and commentator Gary Jobson discuss this OSR Category 2 event.

Event photographs

Slattery & Kelly Presentation

Coyne Presentation

MHOR 2009 Resources Page

BYC Team Places 3rd in Southern Yacht Club Nichols Cup! New Orleans, LA. The Boston Yacht Club placed 3rd today at the prestigious Nichol's Cup, held annually at the Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans. The Southern YC and the New York YC took first and second, respectively. The three BYC boats were sailed by Ted Moore (BYC team captain), Pete DeWolfe, Leslie Marquette; Charlie Quigley, Leo Fallon, JR, and SYC member Carolyn Wade; Mike Fallon and his daughter Christina, and Jason Maher. The regatta was held Saturday and Sunday, March 15 and 16, in good conditions. Congratulations to the BYC Team! See more photos

Annual Cruise Online Sign-up Now Open. Ports Listed!
The 2008 BYC Cruise Committee has finalized ports for next summer's cruise to Narragansett Bay. The cruise will run from Friday July 25 to Friday August 1. Visit the Port Information page to start making your reservations today!! Also you can now sign yourself up for the cruise on the Cruise Signup form page.
From your 2008 Cruise Committee: Wayne and Sheila Chandler, Bernie Coyne and Lynn Squire, Lisa Carter and Gary Strempek

2009 Marblehead-to-Halifax Ocean Race
Sunday July 5, 2009

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