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- Spinsheet July 17th, 2026
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The Flag Officers of the Chatham Yacht Club Bart Wesp, CommodoreGwen Shipley, Vice Commodore
| July 17, 2026
Sailing School Picnic - SUNDAY!RSVP for the Regatta Dinner - Now!The CYC season is in full swing! Please read below for important updates from the SAILING SCHOOl, RACE COMMITTEE, SOCIAL & VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES. 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! Visit the Volunteer Page to learn more! |
| Hello CYC Families! A note about Sailing School races: Sailing school races take place every Wednesday and Thursday immediately following class. These races are an integral part of the curriculum, and all students are expected to participate. Please remember to pack a lunch to eat during the break between class and the start of the races. The sailing school has a busy and exciting schedule ahead. Please mark your calendars for these upcoming events: SAILING SCHOOL PICNIC Sunday, July 19 @ 5:00 PM Join us for a fun evening with friends! Please bring your own items for the grill. BEACH DAY! Sunday, July 26 Meet us at Jack Knife to enjoy a relaxing day in the sun and sand. Watch for further details. REGATTA SEASON The Gill Regatta and the CYC Regatta are fast approaching. Start preparing your schedules now—we look forward to seeing our sailors compete! Our morning classes run from 9:00-12:00 on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. 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 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. Work Hard, Be Kind: Award Winners We are two weeks into our "Work Hard, Be Kind" program and are thrilled to announce our first two winners. This award honors the memory of John W. Hughan, a beloved member of our club known for his caring spirit and for always going above and beyond for others. It is presented to sailors who demonstrate exceptional kindness, respect, and perseverance. Lilly Klein: Recognized for her consistently positive attitude and her eagerness to help fellow sailors and instructors. Violet Canon: Selected for her incredible perseverance and for staying upbeat even during the intensity of sailing school races. Safety and Preparation Reminders To ensure every student has a fabulous and successful day on the water, please remember the following requirements: Life Jackets: Mandatory at all times. Footwear: Closed-toe shoes are highly recommended for safety. Sun Protection: Please apply sunscreen before arrival and send extra for reapplication. Helping your student arrive prepared with these supplies ensures they can focus on having fun and staying safe. Thank you for a great season so far! The CYC Sailing School Team CYC STAFF Our staff is the foundation of our program. This year, we have a mixture of returning and new staff. These instructors are racing enthusiasts, sportsmanlike competitors, and passionate teachers. They are a truly inspirational group for younger sailors to learn from. |
| CYC 420 RACE TEAM UPDATENEW BEDFORD YACHT CLUB JUNIOR REGATTA(81 boats) New Bedford, MA
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| CYC HOSTS GIL TROPHY JULY 28-30 SMSA Girl’s Championships Volunteer Needs and Sign ups coming soon! |
Please see the Sailing School Overview page for detailed information on: The Weekly Sailing School Schedule, Parking & Drop Off Guidelines, What to Bring to Sailing School and much, much more! Top
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| Save the Date! Join CYC and PBCB for an afternoon sail, Thursday, August 13th. Adult Sailors, please consider volunteering for refreshments after our class! |
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| REGATTA DINNER REGISTRATION IS LIVE! VOLUNTEER SPOTS ARE OPEN FOR THE CYC REGATTA! |
Captains needed FOR THESE EVENTS: |
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Last Hurrah Cocktails - August 21. Before we lower the sails on another wonderful season, join us for one last evening together at CYC. Gather with friends to share stories, laughter, and memories as we celebrate the moments that made the summer special. Bring your favorite beverage and a shareable appetizer as we raise a glass to a great season and cheers to the friendships and traditions that bring us back year after year. CAPTAIN NEEDED
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Sailing School Karaoke evening - we are moving this event out of the Social Committee to Sailing School. Parents, we will be sharing that information and are looking for "Class Parents" to captain and chaperone. Anticipated to be towards the end of the Sailing School Season Please let us know if you would be willing to help!
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We are looking for volunteers for set up and clean up for ALL events, Event Captains and to welcome new social committee members!Let's share the load and ensure we have member volunteers to chair and assist with the events that make our summer so darn fun. Grab a partner to assist - We need your help! CYC SOCIAL FOR DETAILS Contact our chair : Jenn Gilmartin VOLUNTEER |
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| CYC Regatta (August 1st & 2nd) Shifts have been added to the volunteer calendar. Sign up now to get your preferred shift! |
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| Volunteering at CYC comes with a water view!Our CYC activities and events depend on your vounteer efforts. We are still in need of volunteers for patrol and the dock committee during races. Signing up is easy. Simply visit the VOLUNTEER CALENDAR and select the event on the date of your choice. This will take you to an event 'registration' page where you can learn more about the shift or needs. Once you sign up, you will receive a confirmation email as well as reminder emails as your shift date nears. (Parent-On-Duty sailing school parents, secure your favored spot now!) Because these sign ups are structured within our "EVENTS" system (similar to RSVP's for social events) - you have the ability to view all registrations on your profile page. These include Sailing School registrations, Social RSVP's and now Volunteer sign ups. Amazing! |
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| There's an app for that!Wild Apricot (our web host) has a MEMBER APP AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD On this app you can view our member directory, register for events, view your "tickets" (all events and registrations), add events to your device calendar, view and edit your profile - and likely more capabilities that we have not yet discovered! As of yet, we do not have the ability to change the App 'album cover' and it remains the Wild Apricot orange logo. |
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| RACING SERIES UPDATES Tuesdays have been very windy so far this year!
Next Tuesday, July 21 we will race one Series One race and two Series 2 races. On Tuesday, July 28: Series 1 will have two races and Series 2 will have one race - The first Series 1 race will be part of the July Series - the other two races will begin the August series. Summer sailing on the Cape is not without changing weather conditions. If the weather seems questionable, we will do our best to notify you of any racing changes or cancellations. Generally this will be via email or the new What's App group chat. Thanks! |
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We are still in need of volunteers for patrol and the dock committee during races. No experience necessary!
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| CYC has a tradition of the powerboat patrol which keep our sailors safe while racing, and we thank those who volunteer year after year.No prior experience is necessary. Training and guidance will be provided to anyone new to these roles, and experienced volunteers will be happy to help you get started. 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:
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 RICK BARNARD (BarnardRick@gmail.com) or 413-531-4775 Top |
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| CYC Gear Shop UpdateWe hope you've had a chance to peek in at the Honor Shop and have found a little something new....if not we have more on the way!
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Message from the Membership Committee: If you haven't renewed your CYC membership for the 2026 season yet, we kindly ask that you do so THIS WEEK. Renewing your membership helps ensure that our club reflects those who are actively participating this season and keeps everyone connected. Over the next week, our Membership Committee will be reaching out to members with lapsed memberships to offer assistance if you've had any trouble completing your renewal. As a reminder, because of how our registration system works, members who have not renewed will not appear in the CYC member directory, and their contact information will not be available to other members. If you're experiencing any issues with renewing your membership, please contact Heather Wesp at heatherwespcyc@gmail.com—she'll be happy to help. Thank you for being part of CYC. We look forward to another great season together! |
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Christina & Nicholas Cade Winter Address: Chicago, IL Summer Address: Chatham, MA Theodore (10) and Sloane (8) are excited to get out on the water this summer! Their mom, Christina, attended CYC for many happy years during her youth and is excited for them to create happy memories of their own. Patricia & Scott Cheyne Winter Address: Tierra Verde, FL Summer Address: Chatham, MA Patricia is excited to join the adult sailing class this summer! Amy & John Corsetti Winter Address: Longmeadow, MA Summer Address: Chatham, MA Having sailed and raced as a child, Amy is excited to get back on the water through our adult sailing class! Richie & Katie Dart Winter Address: Arvada, Colorado Summer Address: Chatham, MA Wilder (7) is excited to be back sailing at CYC this summer! After spending time at the club with his grandparents last year, his whole family is looking forward to spending the summer back East and being a part of the CYC community. Ann & Matt Davis Winter Address: Wellesley, MA Summer Address: Chatham, MA Lucy (7) and Lane (6) are excited to join the Crew Class this summer! Ann grew up sailing at CYC and is thrilled to share the same experience and love of sailing with her kids. Mike Dillon Winter Address: Palm Springs, CA Summer Address: Provincetown, MA Mike is new to sailing and excited to take part in our adult class this summer! Laura & Brian Ehlis Winter Address: Wellesley MA Summer Address: Harwich Port, MA Tucker (7) is excited to join the Crew class this summer and Laura is looking forward to participating in adult sailing. They are excited to meet new friends and volunteer within the CYC community. Darcy Herrington Winter & Summer Address: Yarmouth Port, MA Darcy will be participating in the adult sailing class and is excited to be an active and engaged member of CYC! Beth Herbst Winter & Summer Address: Harwich, MA Beth loves sailing and is excited to rejoin the sailing community! Kevin & Kristine Keogh Winter & Summer Address: South Yarmouth They are looking forward to joining the adult sailing class and improving their sailing skills this summer. | Leah & Robert Klein Winter Address: Winchester Summer Address: Dennis, MA Lillian (10) & Thomas (12) are active Opti sailors who are excited to sail and race at CYC! Leah is also excited to get out on the water with the adult sailing class. Peter & Cherylanne Lombardi Winter & Summer Address:Brewster, MA Will (9) is excited to join the OPTI class this summer, and Tyler (7) can't wait to sail in the Beetle Cat Crew class with other kids his age. They had a fantastic time at our regatta last summer and are thrilled to become part of the CYC community! Carsten & Britta Oblaender Winter & Summer Address: Chatham, MA They enjoy sailing on Pleasant Bay and are looking to become more engaged in the sailing community, meet like-minded people, and contribute through volunteer work at CYC. Mia & Peter Mann Winter Address: Winchester MA Summer Address: Chatham, MA Lola (12) and Brooke (10) will both be enjoying Opti classes and racing this summer. They are looking forward to making new friends and becoming involved in the CYC community. Ryan & Colleen McHorney Winter Address: Wellesley, MA Summer Address: Chatham, MA Matthew (7) is excited to join our Crew Class this summer! Ryan is a former CYC member and instructor who is now looking forward to sharing his love of sailing with his family. Sue McKenzie & Jeffrey Foresman Winter Address: Hingham, MA Summer Address: Chatham, MA Xander (15) is an avid sailor and excited to join the 420 Race Team at CYC. They love Pleasant Bay and look forward to meeting more people in the Chatham area and helping with race committee. Kimberly Rader & Paul Melvin Winter Address: Norwell, MA Summer Address: Harwich, MA Avery (11) and Sydney (14) are excited to get out on the water. The whole family is thrilled to get involved with sailing at CYC! Maggie & Dave Minnick Winter Address: Napa, CA Summer Address: Chatham, MA Pierce (11) and Fritz (8) are excited to get out sailing on the bay this summer! Maggie and Dave are looking forward to being part of a club with a strong community where their kids can get out on the water, make friends, and stay active. Meredith & Brett Morrison Winter Address: Boston, MA Summer Address: Chatham, MA Alexandra (6) will learn to sail with the Crew class. They look forward to becoming involved at CYC through sailing school and social events. | Asa & Allison Nadeau Winter and Summer Address: Orleans, MA Mia (16) is excited to join the 420 Race Team this summer. They are looking forward to learning more about CYC and becoming involved in the community. Lauren & Michael Scanio Winter Address: Concord, MA Summer Address: Chatham, MA Lucas (11) and Adrianna (13) are excited to get out on the water this summer! The whole family is looking forward to becoming a part of the CYC community! Erica & Michael Scott Winter Address: Dorado, PR Summer Address: Chatham, MA Jack (14) and Ella (12) are looking forward to getting out sailing this summer, and the whole family is eager to spend time on the water and enjoy the social opportunities and community at CYC. Robyn & Ben Slen Winter Address: Clayton, MO Summer Address: Orleans, MA They are excited to learn to sail through the adult sailing class and look forward to getting involved in the community and participating in CYC activities. Kimberly Summers & Scott Barrett Winter and Summer Address: Chatham, MA Having been involved as a family at CYC for many years, they are happy to be back, supporting the community and enjoying Pleasant Bay from their boat, which is now moored at CYC. Sarah & Will Starkweather Winter Address: Hamilton, MA Summer Address: Chatham, MA Elizabeth (10) will be participating in sailing school this summer, and the family is excited to become involved at the club, make new friends, and spend time sailing together. Wendy Taylor Winter Address: Vergennes, VT Summer Address: Chatham, MA Daughter of Karen Shipley, Wendy looks forward to racing her Sunfish on Saturdays and continuing to be involved in and supportive of the CYC community. John Terwilliger Winter and Summer Address: Harwich, MA John, like his dad Roy, has been a longtime sailor on Pleasant Bay and is excited to continue participating in CYC races this summer! Morgan and Sarah White Winter & Summer Address: Chatham, MA Max (16), Jacob (16), and Zach (13) are experienced sailors excited to get back out on the bay this summer. New full-time residents of Chatham, the family looks forward to getting to know the CYC community while continuing to pursue their love of sailing. |
| CYC 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! 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! |
| PLEASE take this time to review ALL of your information to ensure it is up to date.Renewing and editing is easy, simply go to the CYC website and log in. You can edit your profile from your computer, digital device or from the app. In the upper right hand corner of your computer or upper left from a mobile phone, you will find your profile name - click on your name and this will take you to the member renewal page where you can review your information, update and select membership level. (Remember, CYC is a registered 501(3)c and we depend on your support!) NOTE: Memberships must be fully paid and renewed for social events, online purchases and (if applicable) to register for any sailing school program. |
| Member SurveyIf 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. |
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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! |
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.
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. Please be mindful of cars who need to get around you while you are waiting.
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 CYC area 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! Top
| Courtesy & Safety on the Golf CourseAn 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! 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
CYC is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization. Your donations are tax deductible!