Boston Yacht Club ~ Marblehead, MA, USA

Proposed Bylaw Changes
After nearly a year of proposals and debate we are getting close to finalizing the by-law changes for member vote at the fall meeting. The Board of Trustees is publishing them now, well ahead of the fall meeting , so that all our members can have a chance to digest and suggest further refinements to the changes. Read more ...
From Charlie Garrard, BYC Vice Commodore

J30 Championships Thurs Aug 5 - Sun Aug 8
The tent will be put up on Thurs Aug 5 and remain up through the weekend. There will be no regular dinner served on Friday and Saturday night. The gazebo will be open 12:00-dusk on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. As always...when the tent is up White Stickers Only Please in the parking lot.
From Robert Pescatore, BYC General Manager

Sperry Top-Sider NOODs at Race Week, a roaring success
121 years of race week history is alive and well at the BYC! The Sperry Top-Sider NOODs at Race Week attracted 177 boats in 11 classes, with competition from both coasts of the USA, Canada, Italy and Hong Kong. All fleets have stories to tell, including a three-way tie for first in the Sonar fleet won by Russ Silvestri from St-Francis YC in San Francisco. The Rhodes counted 33 registered boats and are gearing up for their national. Several of the J/30’s came to town early to race in the NOODs and then compete in the J/30 Nationals that the BYC will host in August. A big THANK YOU to the BYC staff that pulled together the on-shore events, the waterfront staff who were tireless in getting people to and from their boats and the race committee volunteers from BYC/CYC/EYC out on the water and scoring on land during these race days, we can’t do events like these without a lot of helping hands! Racing results are available on the SailingWorld website .
Submitted by Anne L Coulombe, BYC Race Committee Chair

Attention Around the Sound BYC Cruisers!
Due to the large response for the Pocasset Chart House Farewell Dinner, we have added dinner selections and you will have until Thurs July 22 to complete your selections on the website. Safe travels to Padanaram and we look forward to seeing you on the 31st! If you have any questions, please contact the BYC Cruise Committee.
From Christi Van Heek, BYC 2010 Cruise Committee

Fri Aug 6 is Comedy Night
There are 50 available spots for members. Reservations should be made by calling the Front Desk at 781-631-3100 (first call, first serve). The 48 hr cancellation policy will apply. Please do not make a reservation for a table unless you have all the names of those at your table and their respective BYC numbers. If more spots become available, we will call members from our waiting list.
From Suzie Travers, BYC Assistant General Manager

Great events coming up! Save these dates
Save these dates for the following BYC charitable events : The BYC Labor Day Pursuit Sailboat Race (Mon Sept 6), The Stoddard Fishing Tournament (Sat Sept 11) and the BYC Annual Golf Tournament at Beverly Golf and Tennis (Mon Sept 13) from which all proceeds benefit M.A.R.E. (Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange). Volunteers are needed for various duties for all events. Details for each event will be posted on the BYC website, or if you wish, please call (781.405.2622) or email Dana Williams for more information.
From Dana Williams, BYC Social Committee Chair

Sailing lessons available from the BYC
The instructors of the BYC Sailing Program are available for private lessons on the Sonars, for adults and children alike. Take advantage of this opportunity to get on the water. Email instructors@bostonyachtclub.net to set up a lesson and payment options. Lessons are available Mon-Thurs, from 5-8 pm, Friday afternoons, and weekends. Our instructors are as eager to get on the water as you are, so sign up for that lesson now!
From Jason Maher, BYC Sailing Committee Chair

Message from BYC Treasurer regarding your statement
Effective June 1st, 2010 the BYC Treasurer's Office will be sending billing statements in two forms. You will be getting your statements through the mail, as usual, but all of those members that have supplied us with a primary email address through our website, will also be getting their May 2010 statements via email. This is an effort to eventually become a paperless yacht club by 2011. Moreover, we expect that as of August 1st, members will be able to view "real time" statements on-line 24/7 so long as they have signed up and activated their email account status with us. We hope these innovations will improve member services and satisfaction.
From Chris Lufkin, BYC Treasurer

Fine attire and accessories at the NEW Ship's Locker
Come in and check out the new flip flops for both men and women, as well as the new inventory for belts and BYC polos, all of which are in stock now at the NEW Ships Locker! For those waiting, Tervis Tumbler insulated cups and glasses are on their way.
From Chris Lufkin, BYC Treasurer

Vessel Safety Checks (VSC) are available free, courtesy of BYC members
BYC members Damien Benson of the Beverly Coast Guard Auxiliary and Skip Whittaker of the Marblehead Sail and Power Squadron, both certified vessel safety examiners, are pleased to offer complimentary VSCs to BYC members and their friends by appointment. The Vessel Safety Check Program is sponsored by the Coast Guard and was established to provide an independent check of a boat's compliance with Coast Guard and State safety requirements. Compliant boats will be issued a sticker indicating they received a 2010 VSC. Noncompliant boats will receive a list of the discrepancies that will make the boat safe. No other action is taken for noncompliant boats. Please contact Damien at 781-639-4589 (damien.benson@thehartford.com) or Skip at 781-639-1935 (whittakerc@comcast.net) to schedule your VSC today!
From Skip Whittaker and Damien Benson

BYC Membership applications are on-line
Easy on-line applications for BYC membership are available. To obtain an application on line, click here or follow these instructions. Or, if you are at the Club, stop by the BYC Front Desk for a hardcopy. Contact Karen Tennenbaum, BYC Membership Chair at membership@bostonyachtclub.net with any questions.
From Karen Tennenbaum, BYC Membership Chair

Electronic Communication Form
Over the coming year we will be making an effort to reduce the amount of paperwork that we generate from the club. This will help us not only save money by reducing the amount of work in the back office, but will also start the process of making the BYC a more environmentally friendly club. Please visit the online electronic communications form to make your choices known and check what you have submitted!
From Charlie Garrard, BYC Vice Commodore

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