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COMMODORE's COCKTAILS

Friday, June 27th

5:30PM*


OPENING MEETING

Saturday, June 28th

3 PM

June 27, 2025



Sailing School began on Monday and it has been full wind in our sails ever since!  Thank you to everyone who volunteered and got the clubhouse opened and ready for the season.  ~ Thank you to Sarah Eslick and Heather Wesp, our membership chairs, who hosted a fantastic first day coffee for sailing school families and new members. 



It was a true treat seeing new faces and watching 'old' friends reunite with their summer sailing buddies.  How lucky we are!



Commodore's Cocktails

TONIGHT

5:30-7:30

Bring an appetizer and the beverage of your choice to share.

*This event is intended for our adult members


Saturday races

begin tomorrow!


Competitors Meeting noon on the Deck.

2025 Sailing documents can be found on the racing page of the website. 

Opening Meeting 

Tomorrow, 3PM

Following the races, CYC clubhouse

 July 4th Parade

Check your email for participation requests and watch for specifics.

All are welcome to join in the fun!

 Ladies Luncheon


RSVP by Tuesday, July 1

 Patrol

Please read the patrol notice below; Sailing School parents be on the lookout for patrol information coming home with your sailor. 


Do you have basic Google spreadsheet skills?  Curious about racing and scoring? Great!  We can use your assistance and will teach you all you want to know about racing and scoring.  Please contact Ann Carson or Michael Klepikov for all of the fascinating information.


The Flag Officers of the Chatham Yacht Club

Tracy Dart, Commodore
Bart Wesp, Vice Commodore
Gwen Shipley, Rear Commodore
Nick Proia, Treasurer
Carrie Spring, Secretary

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C E L E B R A T I O N S    O F   L I F E


An evening of love and joy as the community came together last evening to celebrate John Hughan's legacy, his 15th birthday and creation of the  John W. Hughan Foundation



The Shipley family invites you to join them in celebration of Jensie Shipley

The Shipley family will be celebrating Jensie's life at 11am on June 30, 2025, on the Grand Lawn at the Wequassett Resort in Chatham, MA. A luncheon will follow.  The family hopes that many of you will be able to attend. The memorial will also be live-streamed for those of you who are unable to attend in person.  Either way, Please RSVP here.   If you are attending in person, feel free to wear colorful attire.

For the most up-to-date information and the link to the live-stream when it becomes available, please click here.  We will also be emailing it directly to those who have RSVP'd that they will be attending virtually.  We look forward to celebrating with you, Bill, Karen, Barb & Gwen

M E M B E R S H I P


Chatham Yacht Club Membership Committee
is looking for individuals, couples, and families who would be interested in mentoring new families this summer! This is a fun way to get involved and help make our newest members feel welcome. If you can help, please email membership@chathamyachtclub.org. Thank you!

N E W  M E M B E R S

Welcome aboard!  Please look out for our newest members and answer any questions they may have. 

Devin & Dan Brown

Winter address:  Norwell, MA

Summer address: Chatham, MA

Kennedy (7) will learn to sail with the Crew class.  Raegan (3) and Kieran (1).  They look forward to all of their children learning to sail and making lifelong friends. 

Barbara Campbell

Winter address: Edgewood, NM

Summer address: Harwich, MA

Dolly Howell is Barbara's aunt (her mother is Dolly's twin!).

Allison & Thomas Campbell

Winter address: Wellesley, MA

Summer address: Orleans, MA

Luke (11)- Intermediate Opti and Vince (7)- Crew. Both boys have sailed at PBCB and love being out on the water. 

Kristin &Tim Canon

Year round address: Chatham

Violet (8) looks forward to sailing with the Crew class. 

Lauren & Nicholas Carchidi

Winter address: Whispering Pines, NC

Summer address: South Chatham, MA

Skyler (8)

Maria Grotz

Year round address: South Chatham MA

Maria loves sailing and racing! She moved to Chatham at the start of Covid and enjoys getting involved in the community. 

Tatjana Heller

Winter address: Needham, MA

Summer address: Chatham, MA

Johanna (16) is joining the 420 race team.


Debra & Rob Jones

Winter address: Bedford, NY

Summer address: Chatham, MA

Kensley Congiu (9) (Granddaughter)

They look forward to their granddaughter joining the Crew class and learning to sail. 


Katherine & Jan Kengelbach

Winter address: London, England

Summer address: Chatham, MA

A longtime Chatham summer resident and an avid windsurfer, Jan is looking forward to learning to sail Catboats.


Walt Kincaid

Summer address: Chatham, MA

Walt's children grew up sailing at CYC and he is looking forward to reconnecting with fellow members.  Welcome back!


John Laurino

Winter address: Naples, FL

Summer address: Orleans, MA

This experienced sailor has been sailing since the age of 5 with a wide variety boats and even some off-shore experience.


Stacie & Brian McLean

Winter address: Andover, MA

Summer address: Chatham, MA

Charlie (7) is looking forward to joining the Crew class. 


Meg & Rich Parker

Winter address: Princeton, NJ

Summer address: Chatham, MA

Leah (16) and Jake (14) are experienced sailors looking forward to joining the race team.  Be on the lookout as they are also subsitute instructors this season!

Katie & Brendon Pierce

Winter address:  Sugar Grove, IL

Summer address: Chatham (fingers crossed!)

Millie (8), Elle (6)  The Pierces look forward to picking up their sailing skills again and are actively looking for a new home in Chatham after selling their previous one. 


Kelly & Alex Plaisted

Summer address: Chatham, MA

Our son, Charlie (7)  loves to sail, especially with his grandfather, and will be in the Opti class.  


Meredith & Steven Reydel

Winter address: Hingham, MA

Summer address: Chatham, MA

Ainsley (14) is on the Opti Race Team and the Helsman class. Lauren (12) has experience in Opti, Sunfish and Flying Scots and Andrew (8) is joining the Intermediate Opti class

Jenna & Paul Rosie

Winter address: Natick, MA

Summer Address: Chatham, MA

Jenna sailed here as a child!  Jack (9) will sail with the Recreational class and Ryan (7) is joining the crew class.


Amy & Brett Saide

Year round address: Chatham, MA

Mason (14), Audrey (12) are sailing with the Helmsmen class. They are looking forward to sailing and meeting other people in Chatham.

 

Lynn Teller & Frederick Villars

Winter address: Philadelphia, PA

Summer address: East Orleans, MA

Regular sailors with their large Catboat "Conjurer" moored in Arey's pond, they are looking forward to making more social connections.  

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S A I L I N G   S C H O O L



A GREAT FIRST WEEK!


A few reminders as we head into our second week:

  • Please be safe walking over the hill. Follow the crossing guards and always look both ways.

  • All sailors need life jackets, closed-toed shoes, sunscreen, a water bottle, and a snack if hungry!

  • Sailing school is held rain or shine with very small exceptions. Unless notified, sailing school is on!

Our morning classes run from 9:00-12:00. On Wednesday and Thursday we have our sailing school races, so please pack a lunch and stop by if you want to watch.Classes will end at 1:30 pm (approximately) on those days.  Please allow for some variability in our pick-up times. The sailors are responsible for putting away their own boats, so classes can run a little longer sometimes. 

(You can view a copy of the Sailing School weekly schedule on the Sailing School page)


Please reach out to me or your child’s instructor if you have any questions.

Let’s go sailing!


Our staff is the foundation of our program. This year, we have a mixture of returning and new staff.  The 2025 instructors are racing enthusiasts, sportsmanlike competitors, and passionate teachers. They are a truly inspirational group for younger sailors to learn from.

Meet your staff!



July 4th Parade



 

Please watch for a dedicated email coming this week with additional details.

Chatham parade theme: Seasons of Chatham

CYC Theme:  "July at CYC, It's the most wonderful time of the year."


Wear: Sailing School T shirt, Santa hat* etc.

Sneakers, sunscreen & sunglasses

Meet: BY 8:30 on Shore Road.  #18 puts us close to the house known as "Hydrangea walk" 


If you are able to supply any of the decorations, please let Schuyler know what you will bring with you to the start of the parade so that we may plan accordingly. Thank you!


Note we are float #18 of 69 - this means participants will finish early.  (and that we begin closer to the 9:30 start time). Pick up is at the middle school on Crowell Road.

Please see the  Sailing School Overview page for detailed information on: The Weekly Schedule, Parking & Drop Off Guidelines, What to Bring to Sailing School and much, much more!

Our Summer 2025 staff will build on CYC’s reputation as a yacht club valuing sportsmanship, competition, and learning. Every student has a place in our program. We hope that they will leave sailing school each day having learned something.

Getting your boat to CYC:

No boats or sailboards may be carried over the hill to be launched at CYC.

Launching may take place at Jack Knife Harbor, the Town Landing on Crow's Pond, Ryder's Cove or in Round Cove. Please pay attention to any permitting needs for launching any boat.


Transportation of 420s and Optis over the hill for the purpose of attending regattas during the summer may occur ONLY before sunrise and after sunset per our lease with Eastward Ho! (If you have purchased an Opti for your sailor and are depositing or removing your Opti for the season, these same Eastward Ho! requirements apply.)

Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

R A C I N G   C O R N E R

CYC RACING

2025 sailing documents are available on the website under the racing page. 

Family members are welcome to come watch all these races!

The SATURDAY SCHEDULE, which was modified last year reflecting members’ desire to have two races, will follow the same format.  Just like Tuesdays, we begin racing at 1:00pm and will run a second race immediately following the first.  However, both races will count for the same Saturday series.  

Because we are running two races, we will NOT try to make up any races that are cancelled due to weather or other factors. On the first and last Saturday of the season we will only run one race because of the opening and closing meetings.  

On SATURDAYS we run starts for C-14s, Lasers, 420s, Sunfish, Optimists, and Beetle Cats.

THIS SATURDAY, we will host a competitors meeting at 1200hrs to review the 2025 racing rules and procedures.

Please see the Racing page for all details, instructions and charts.

Looking for a crew or a skipper?  Please use this google doc Racing Match Up 

Marshall Bartlett & Ted Dickson

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 p a t r o l 

CYC has a tradition of the powerboat patrol which keep our sailors safe while racing, and we thank those who volunteer year after year.


If your child or children race in the CYC races on a regular or semi-regular basis, we need you to please volunteer a few times this summer to serve as the driver of or a passenger on a patrol boat.  It doesn’t matter if you have a boat or not, as we have the CYC powerboats for use, and it doesn’t matter if you’re comfortable on a boat or not, as we can teach you.  In addition to helping to keep our kids safe, serving on a patrol boat is a great way to see your kids sail up-close!

Following is the racing schedule so you can have a sense for the time commitment involved on any particular day:

  • Tuesdays: Two races, 1:00pm – 4:00pm (approximately)
  • Wednesdays: One race, 2:00pm – 4:00pm (approximately)
  • Saturdays: Two races, 1:00pm – 4:00pm (approximately)
  • Chatham Regatta (August 3 – 4): 9:00am – 12:00pm (Saturday and Sunday) and 1:00pm – 4:00pm (Saturday only)

To assure you, patrolling is straightforward and does not require experience.  Quite simply, we need to make sure all the boats that go out for a race return to shore.  If you have any questions or concerns about patrolling, please contact Mike Szymanski at any time (cell: 201-320-3270 or e-mail: mfszy1@gmail.com) or Andrew Caggiano  (cell: 781-690-4711 or e-mail: andycagg@gmail.com

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R A C I N G   O P P O R T U N I T Y 

Sail in J22’s with crews of 3-4 people in Park City, UTAH (Sept 26-28)

Clubs that are interest in representing SM Sailing at this event, should send their resume to  Rob Hurd

before July 15, 2025.

2025 Adult Sailing Championship / Clifford Mallory Trophy - Utah

A D U L T  S A I L I N G  

Do you watch others sail and wish you could join them? 

CYC offers Adult Sailing classes both for beginners and for those who want to learn how to race. Join Adult Sailing on Monday afternoons and/or Saturday mornings. It is a great way to get to know other members better and to get out on the water. Monday classes are taught by other adults while Saturday classes are taught by our junior instructors. People are welcome to sign up for either or both if they would like extra practice. Registration is now active on the website. Inquire about child (or pet) care options available during Monday classes again this summer.

Ready to try your hand at racing?

Join the Junior Series Race on Wednesdays at 2pm!  For adult sailors self identifying as novice and a member of the adult sailing program,  the Junior race is open to, and welcomes your participation! The skipper must be a novice adult sailor.

Novice sailors are also welcome to join the Saturday series races.  Participant number dependent, if we have enough novice boats, there will be a separate start.


Looking for a crew or skipper? 

Please use this Race Matching document and we will attempt to pair you.

Questions? Please contact GwenShipley (gwenshipley33@gmail.com).

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C Y C  S O C I A L


CYC SEASON CLUB DATES

SAVE THESE DATES!

The CYC Social Committee is looking forward to another wonderful summer filled with fun events for the whole family. We rely on volunteers to make all these events happen!! Please sign up on the CYC website, but please contact me with any questions! Looking forward to seeing everyone and having another amazing summer with our CYC family!!

If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact our Social Chair:   Jen Gilmartin



THE 2025 SEASON 

DATE   EVENT CAPTAIN
 June 14:   CYC Clubhouse Opening, 0930

Without a captain, events may be canceled.  Please volunteer!

June 27: Commodore's Cocktails, 1730   
June 28:  Saturday Race, 1300 and Opening Meeting, 1500
 July 4:  Chatham Independence Day Parade 0800,

Fourth of July Race, 1400

Strawberry Shortcake Social, 1600

Amber Caggiano & Melissa Proia, parade 

Captain's Needed! for Strawberry Shortcake Social

 July 9:  Mid Summer Luncheon, 1130-2:00  Regina Winslow
  July 18:  Sailing School Picnic, 1730
 
  July 20:  CYC Beach Day
 Captain Needed!
 July 22:  Ladies Beach Happy Hour (tentative)
 Captain Needed!
  July 28:  CYC Evening Sail and Raft-Up, 1800  Captain Needed!
TBD:  CYC Sailing School Karaoke Night, 1730
 August 1: CYC Regatta Dinner, 1730    Chaired by the Social Committee
 August 2-3:  CYC Regatta  Co-Captains Emily Donnan & Liz Kintz
 August 10:  CYC Beach Day - tentative  Captain Needed!
 August 15:  Last Hurrah Cocktails, 1730
 Captain Needed!
   August 16:  Closing Meeting and Awards, 1500  
 August 17:  Clubhouse Closing   


V O L U N T E E R  C O R N E R




CYC ONLY FUNCTIONS WITH YOUR HELPING HANDS!

We need your help.


In order to keep children safe, the costs affordable as well as maintain the community culture of Chatham Yacht Club, CYC relies on ALL members to volunteer in order to get everything done. This also a great way to get to know old and new CYC members.

Where else does volunteering come with a water view? 

CYC runs on volunteerism and we are in need of volunteers this year across multiple areas, including patrolling the CYC races, serving as a parent-on-duty at the Sailing School, and assisting with the annual CYC Regatta.

Thank you to those who have volunteered this season already! 

Members with sailing school participants should sign up for at least one Parent on Duty slot  per child enrolled in Sailing School, two race day slots (refreshments, patrol, dock committee, or race scoring), and at least one Regatta donation and one social slot per child in Sailing School.

The volunteer scheduling program called Volunteer Scheduler Pro allows for volunteers to easily sign up, find substitutes and receive reminders!

Begin by enrolling to volunteer HERE

Make sure to select all Jobs you qualify for (ie, parent on duty, race patrol, regatta, etc or you may not see all the appropriate sign up slots)

A quick tutorial on Volunteer Scheduler Pro is available HERE

The mobile app is available on the app store. Questions can be directed to Alicia Downs at awdd@downsfive.com 917-623-3819 or Sarah Lipson sarahmlipson@gmail.com 646-283-4209.                                                                                                      Top

Q u i C k   R E M I N D E R S

Member Survey

If you have not had five minutes to contribute to our poll,  now is the time!  Please take a moment and fill in our member poll on life experiences.  You are a valued member of our community and our experiences enhance the quality of our membership. 


5 Quick Questions 

Trophy Engraving & Return

We are asking trophy holders to return them to the Clubhouse early this season so they can be displayed for everyone to see!

Reminder - If you won one of the CYC Awards or Season Series trophies last year, you are responsible for getting your name engraved onto the trophy.

Try CCI Engraving at 474 Station Ave, South Yarmouth - take old Exit 8 and go South - it will be in a shopping area on the left (across the parking lot from Marathon Sports). Their phone number is 508-398-4433. There is a one-time set-up charge of $25 for each trophy, but once it is in his system the same trophy can be engraved each year without that additional charge. - Thank you! 

C Y C  G E A R 


CYC GEAR

GET YOUR GEAR ON!

Happy nearly summer from the CYC Gear Shop! The CYC clubhouse honor shop, featuring CYC accessories, will open the first day of sailing school, and will be open each day this summer during sailing school hours. We're excited to bring back CYC favorites, including the CYC line of Smathers & Branson accessories, in addition to new items: acrylic CYC car burgees, ramblers, sports bags, new water bottles, lunch totes, and more. As always, you can visit our online CYC shops yearound to shop for custom CYC apparel (including new CYC sweatpants and visors) at Eliza B and Team One Newport.

 

For the full collection of CYC apparel—including classic polos, tech tees, tech polos, sweatshirts, fleeces, quarter zips, hats, visors, sandals as well as outdoor Patagonia and Helly Hansen apparel—be sure to visit the online CYC club stores (open year-round) at Team One Newport and Eliza B Leather Man. The direct links to these CYC club stores are available on the CYC website’s gear page.

For any questions, feel free to reach CYC parent and gear volunteer Liz Kintz at edonnankintz@gmail.com.                                                        Top

P A R K I N G   &  S A F E T Y

CYC Parking

The parking lot configuration allows for multi-directional Fox Hill Road access from three points as illustrated in the diagram below. It is essential that all CYC traffic use the third entrance on Fox Hill road to minimize the access traffic and pedestrian hazards in the other parts of the parking area.

The added parking has improved parking but we, EHCC and CYC, need to continue to optimize on the available parking with the following actions;

Sailing School morning classes

CYC instructors will be available to help students to and from the CYC club house so parents can enjoy the convenience of “drop and go” noted by the yellow cross-hash area. Before 11:30 am, parking may be available on a first-come, first-serve basis in the designated area, highlighted in green box, for parents to bring their children to classes, meet the instructors and fellow parents. Please be aware this area is not exclusive to CYC but shared with EHCC. If there is a shortage of parking spaces in the designated area, please park on the shoulder of Fox Hill Rd. “Pickup and go” will also be available for your convenience at the conclusion of morning classes at the Pick-up spot shown in the diagram. This is a safer and shaded location where our students can be ready for pick-up.

Mid-day

Parking begins to get busy around 11:30 when Eastward Ho! Lunch service begins. After 11:30, We ask that CYC members park on the Fox Hill road shoulder during lunch if the north lot is busy.

Afternoon classes and races

Due to the limited amount of parking spaces, Parents are encouraged to enjoy the convenience of “drop and go” where appropriate for the children. Parents who would like to see your kids in action during the afternoon races can check for available parking spots in the designated (green) area after 2 PM. If there is a shortage of parking spaces at any time, please park on the shoulder of Fox Hill Rd.

Eastward Ho! will have parking lot attendants available to assist with traffic flow and direct CYC members to the designated (green) area. Please don’t hesitate to speak with them if you have any questions or need assistance.

As always, safety is paramount as we balance convenience and consideration for a shared parking resource with our friends at Eastward Ho!

Thank you for your cooperation as we begin a new exciting season at CYC!

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Courtesy & Safety on the Golf Course

An average golf ball leaves the tee traveling 115 mph or more, and our path to CYC takes us right in front of the first tee. ADULTS & CHILDREN NEED TO TAKE CARE AS THEY CROSS IN FRONT.  

  • Eastward Ho! has provided a fence to protect us. 
  • CYC members should STOP at the edge of the fence, LOOK and ASSESS the situation. 
  • Always wait while golfers are teeing off, but if the golfers are waiting, they may signal it is safe to cross.
  • Be aware as you approach the ninth green as well, since it is just beyond our path.

Eastward Ho! and CYC have a great working relationship, but it depends on CYC members being courteous to and respectful of the golfers.  Please wear shirts and shoes when crossing the hill, and do not use your cell phone.  It is best to be quiet when golfers are on the 9th green.  You may stop and wait, or move quietly by, but try not to distract those focusing on their putts.

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Chatham Yacht Club | P.O. Box 531 | North Chatham, MA 02650

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