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July 25, 2025 |
CYC is hosting the 2025 (& 2026) GILL TROPHY this Wednesday & Thursday. This regatta was first sailed in 1994 and is the only stand alone female (ages 13-18) regatta in the SMSA region. Come out and support the legacy of CYC and the GILL trophy this week!
Previous winners of the GILL trophy include the teams of Cailyn Murphy / Amelia Gassner who won back to back trophies in 2022 & 2023 with Julia Scipione / Sophie Dart placing 2nd in 2024 &2023. Scrolling back, our own Margaret Sampson Graupe and Molly Koch Bechtel dominated the 2001 trophy.
We are in need of a few volunteer spots and appreciate any help you can provide:
PARKING attendants Wednesday afternoon 3-5 and Thursday 830-1030 am or 3-5 pm.
Parking at CYC / Eastward Ho is not permitted for the regatta and we are offering shuttles from the Monomoy middle school to CYC during the morning and afternoon peak times.
DINNER HOSTS Wednesday and Thursday approximately 3-5. CYC is providing simple post race dinners and we are seeking volunteers to assist with the set up and serving.
Please feel free to email Tracy commodorecyc.ma@gmail.com with questions! Google sheet to volunteer THANK YOU!
NEW GEAR is available in the Clubhouse Honor Shop! Visit the CYC Gear portion of the Spinsheet for sneak peeks of the new goods from Snazzy hats, collared polos and emblazoned cutting boards.
In RACING news, this Tuesday the Race committee will try one more time to make up the earlier races that were canceled. Please see below for details and your latest Racing Quiz.
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The CYC Regatta is NEXT weekend. Please watch for an email this week with very important information on parking, access to CYC and shoreside protocols. Regatta Pre-Registration is REQUIRED for all sailors.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS
Every year we magically pull off the longest running FREE regatta on the Cape with YOUR HELP. These are the spots showing as 'OPEN' on our Volunteer Scheduling Program and as you will see, there are a lot! Please take a moment to see where you can provide support. Thank you. |
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
If you use the clubhouse, the CYC grounds, have sailors in the program or sail yourself- we need your help to keep the club running and our overhead low. Without volunteers, we will be forced to either cancel activities or increase our dues to make up the difference. Please patrol, participate on a committee, serve as parent on duty, captain an event. We train and all positions come with waterviews!
Sailing SchoolThe annual Sailing School Picnic was held last Friday evening featuring the traditional instructor vs student tug-of-war, smores and a glorious sunset. It's moments like these that keep us returning to our happy place. Thank you to all of the parent volunteers, instructors and Schuyler for keeping this annual tradition alive! |
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KARAOKE NIGHT IS BACK!Kids Karaoke returns for one night only THIS Tuesday, July 29th. 5:30-7:30 To make this event enjoyable and safe for everyone, we are seeking volunteers to bring snacks and juice boxes for the kids (no cans or soda please. You can also send your child with a refillable water bottle!) If you are interested in helping out, please let Jenn Gilmartin or Schuyler Bartlett know. |
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CHARACTER DAY
Congratulations to Alex Wesp, Max Wesp and Sophie Dart for competing in the US Nationals held in Hyannis this week! C420 US NATIONALS (159 boats) Hyannis YC 50 Alex Wesp / Max Wesp 63 Elizabeth Spillane (HYC) / Sophie Dart |
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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!
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!
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.
| CYC RACING2025 sailing documents are available on the website under the racing page. |
OFFICIAL NOTICE: This Tuesday, we will try one more time to make up the Series 2 Race that we cancelled earlier in the summer.July 29th : Series 1 - 1 race and Series 2 - 2 races CYC REGATTA REGISTRATION IS OPEN - ALL SAILORS MUST PRE-REGISTER!! REGATTA INFORMATION HELP! Looking for some wireless-connected iPads to use for live scoring on the Committee Boats for the regatta. Contact Ann Carson or Ted Dickson if you might be able to lend one. 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 Family members are welcome to come watch all these races! TOP |
R A C I N G R U L E S Q U I Z |
QUIZ #4 (34)(answers are located at the bottom of the spinsheet)
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do you want some cyc felt like your kids?you now have the opportunity to earn your own pennants!Novice adults, like Jenn Gilmartin, Nikki Bartlett and Megan Meyer are having fun racing on Wednesdays. Let Gwen Shipley know if you'd like to join us. More advanced adults are needed as crews also! 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). |
CYC SEASON CLUB DATESSAVE THESE DATES!
Ladies Beach Happy Hour was hosted this week by Courtney Polhemus, Dana Murphy, Regina Winslow with a terrific turnout and amazing sunset. Thank you for serving as event Captains! We could not do it without you. |
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THE 2025 SEASON Without a captain, events may be canceled. Please volunteer! |
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CYC ANNUAL BEACH DAY took place on Sunday and was chaired by Emily Donnan and Margaret Graupe. Everyone had a blast as they built sand castles, went sailing, raced and enjoyed a day by the shore. Thank you Emily and Margaret for serving as Captains!
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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
NEW GEAR AVAILABLE IN THE HONOR SHOP! |
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!
Please welcome the NEWest MEMBER TO CYC! |
Kara & Brandon WOOLKALISWinter address: Arlington, MA Summer address: Chatham, MA Gage is looking forward to sailing with his cousin Wilder Dart in the Crew class. |
Welcome aboard! Please look out for our newest members and answer any questions they may have. |
Devin & Dan BrownWinter 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 CampbellWinter address: Edgewood, NM Summer address: Harwich, MA Dolly Howell is Barbara's aunt (her mother is Dolly's twin!). Allison & Thomas CampbellWinter 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 CanonYear round address: Chatham Violet (8) looks forward to sailing with the Crew class. Lauren & Nicholas CarchidiWinter address: Whispering Pines, NC Summer address: South Chatham, MA Skyler (8) Maria GrotzYear 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 HellerWinter address: Needham, MA Summer address: Chatham, MA Johanna (16) is joining the 420 race team. Debra & Rob JonesWinter 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 KengelbachWinter 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 KincaidSummer address: Chatham, MA Walt's children grew up sailing at CYC and he is looking forward to reconnecting with fellow members. Welcome back! ELYSE & JIM KURTOWICZWinter address: Greenbrae, CA Summer address: Harwich, MA Jack (15) is an avid sailor and the Kurtowicz family races their Flying Scot in the winter on San Francisco bay and also keep a Flying Scot and laser on the Cape. John LaurinoWinter 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 McLeanWinter address: Andover, MA Summer address: Chatham, MA Charlie (7) is looking forward to joining the Crew class. DENISE & KEITH MACKENZIEYear round address: Chatham The MacKenzies have enjoyed casual boating with the Charles River Community Boating organization and are volunteers at PBCB program for the visually impaired. Meg & Rich ParkerWinter 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 PierceWinter 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 PlaistedSummer address: Chatham, MA Our son, Charlie (7) loves to sail, especially with his grandfather, and will be in the Opti class. Meredith & Steven ReydelWinter 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 RosieWinter 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 SaideYear 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 VillarsWinter 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. |
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!
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.
YARD SAIL Emily Richmond created A DOC for posting items you might be in search of for sailing or items you might no longer need and want to pass along.YARD SAIL
| Trophy Engraving & ReturnWe are asking trophy holders to return them to the Clubhouse early this season so they can be displayed for everyone to see!
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!
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Member Survey
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.
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 R A C I N G R U L E S Q U I Z - A N S W E R S
QUIZ #4 (34)ANSWER
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