SHYC 4th of July Weekend!
Dear SHYC Members,
Hopefully everyone enjoyed Opening Weekend. Next up is the 4th of July long weekend which starts with Saturday racing for Juniors and Lasers in the morning, and Sonars and PHRF in the afternoon. Our sold out annual 4th of July Dinner Dance is Saturday night, Kayak Full Moon potluck summer on Monday night, and then Trophy Racing for all fleets on Tuesday the 4th of July! The Galley and Launch are running in full swing. Hope to see everyone down at the club! Below you will find all the details you need. If you have any questions, please reach out anytime.
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4th of July Racing - Saturday 7/1 & Tuesday 7/4!
- Saturday Morning Racing (7/1). Lasers and Juniors (Opti, Feva, and/or 420)
- Saturday Afternoon Racing (7/1). Sonars and "PHRF Series Race #2". Check the Sailing Instructions for more information, and exact times and details.
- July 4th (Tuesday) Morning TROPHY Racing. Laser 4th Trophy and Juniors 4th Trophy (Opti, Feva, and/or 420)
- July 4th (Tuesday) Afternoon TROPHY Racing. Sonar 4th Trophy and PHRF 4th Trophy Racing. Check the Sailing Instructions for more information, and exact times and details.
- July 8 & 9th (Saturday & Sunday) Navigators Race #1. More info coming, but save the date!
- SHYC Summer Racing - Full 2023 Schedule. Posted on the Sailing-Racing page of the website at 2023 Racing Schedule
- Sign-Up to Help with Saturday & Holiday Race Committee - We need your help!! No RC experience needed. We need help with marks, keeping scores, and driving a mark/boat. LINK to Sign-Up; Questions - contact Fleet Captain Dan Fisher at ddustinfisher@gmail.com
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SHYC Social Events for 4th of July Weekend & Summer Schedule
- 4th of July Dinner Dance (7/1). The SHYC 4th of July Dinner/Dance will be held on Saturday, July 1st at 6pm. The event is SOLD OUT. As a reminder, this event is for adults only, age 18+.
- Kayak Potluck Full Moon Supper (7/3). Starts at 7pm with a potluck supper on the porch, bring a dish to share. Moonrise is at 9:20pm. Questions, contact Mary Alice at maryalicelee313@gmail.com.
- Ladies Night (Wed 7/12). Save the date! More info and invites coming soon.
- RSVP POLICY REMINDER: As a reminder, after the specified RSVP due date, we are unable to change your status (even if you email us or send us a message), and you will be charged for the event even if you do not attend.
Full Summer Social Schedules:
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Launch & Galley - Summer Season Hours
- Daily Launch Service - 8AM to Sunset. Starting Opening Day, launch service is offered daily from 8:00am to sunset. You can get the launch from the club house. If you need to call the launch, you can hail them on VHF Channel 72.
- SHYC Galley is Open Daily (11AM to 4PM). From Opening Day to Labor Day, the SHYC Galley is open seven days a week from 11:00am to 4:00pm (hot food service ends at 3:30pm). Use your SHYC Member # (or your last name) at the outside Galley window to order. View the Galley Menu, plus check the weekend specials posted at the club!
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New Member & Club Info Guide (Lots of Club Details for Everyone!).
Here is a detailed guide to help you get to know the club and our traditions. Also, please read the 2023 Yearbook which should have been mailed to your house. If you didn't receive it, please reach out to Phil Smith at jpsmyth2@aol.com. Read the updated New Member Welcome Guide.
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Safety on Bikes, E-Bikes, One-Wheels, Electric Scooters, Mopeds - a few important safety reminders.
- Chimney Corner Circle is one-way, counter-clockwise for traffic flow - this means you must turn right when exiting the path leaving the club (on all modes of transportation, including bikes).
- Kids need to wear helmets – CT State Law says under 16 for bikes and under 18 for motorized or electric bikes/vehicles.
- Footbridge to the club – kids should not ride their electric bikes/vehicles (one-wheels, e-bikes, electric scooters, mopeds, etc.) over the footbridge to the club. We need to keep all our members safe, the bridge is two ways, and it is unnerving to walk past fast moving motorized vehicles on our narrow footbridge.
- No bikes, motorized vehicles, or electric modes of transportation are allowed past the bike racks and never on the docks!
- Car drivers, please be alert and go slowly, there are a lot of young kids on bikes and vehicles, and a lot of blind spots.
- No Vehicle Battery Charging at the Club. Please remind your kids to charge their vehicles at home. There are fire safety concerns and electrical overload issues with charging vehicles and batteries at the club.
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Wylder Smith - 3rd Place at the 2023 Optimist World Champs!
An incredible performance by Wylder Smith and Team USA at Opti World Championships held in Costa Brava, Spain. All 5 members of Team USA made Gold Fleet, with Wylder placing 3rd (Bronze Medal) and his teammate Travis Greenberg placing 2nd (Sliver Medal) - out of 250 sailors and 36 countries! Team USA also placed 1st for the Nations Cup and 3rd for the Team Racing Worlds! Congrats to Wylder and his Team!
 
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Adult Sailing: SHYC offers lots of opportunities to get out on the water and race!
- SHYC Summer 2023 Racing Schedule - View the Dates & Races - In accordance with the Sailing Instructions the harbor start for all Saturday afternoon racing classes will be a half hour before the first warning. The Sailing Instructions, which may change, will always take precedence.
- 2023 Sailing Instructions for All Fleets - Important for all sailors to read the annual Sailing Instructions!
- *Crew Opportunity* Wednesday Night Racing (THE GUILFORD CUP) for PHRF boats, co-hosted with Guilford Yacht Club. The Guilford Cup fleet is always looking for crew for Wednesday night racing! The timing is from 5 pm to around 8 pm, with boats leaving from Sachems Head or the Guilford Yacht Club. It's an excellent opportunity to learn about big-boat racing in a low-key setting. Email Guilford Cup Fleet Captains, Mark Allegrini or Daniel Fisher, if you want to be put in touch with skippers looking for crew. Sailors are welcome to hop on boats for whatever races they can make. Learn more: http://www.shyc.club/wednesday-night-racing/
- Saturday Racing for Lasers, Sonars, and PHRF boats - racing page on the website
- Ladies Tuesday Night Sailing Program - Tuesday night ladies sailing classes, no experience needed - Sign-up online and learn more.
- Adult Intro to Keelboat Sailing (Friday 7/14 & Sunday 8/20): Join the sailing fun at our Adult Learn-to-Sail Keelboat Sailing Sessions - Friday July 14th (5-7pm) and/or Sunday August 20th (2-4pm). This program will offer a fun, no-stress opportunity for new sailors (no sailing experience needed) to get out for a sail on SHYC member owned keelboats and learn basic skills. Questions, contact Fleet Captain Dan Fisher at ddustinfisher@gmail.com. Sign-Up Online Now (free).
- Coastal Classic - PHRF ECSA Race (August 12th). SHYC hosts an annual ECSA PHRF Regatta which attracts 50+ boats from all over CT - learn more
- Sailing Questions - please reach out to Fleet Captain Dan Fisher (ddustinfisher@gmail.com) with questions about our fleets or how to get involved!
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Junior Programs - Sailing, Swimming, Tennis - Off to a Great Start!
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Women's Sailing Programs
This year’s SHYC ladies sailing program will feature a series of structured, learn-to-sail classes focused on learning fundamental sailing skills, building confidence, and developing sailing knowledge. All skill levels are welcome, no prior sailing experience required. This program is run in provided Sonars.
- Program Dates & Cost: Ladies sailing will be offered on five Tuesday evenings – June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25 and August 1. When you sign up, you will select your preferred Tuesday nights (minimum of three required to sign-up). $180/sailor, three-week minimum participation ($60 per additional evening). Learn More & SignUp Online - www.shyc.club/womens-sailing. Questions: Contact Tracey Kammerer-Stelben, Julie Schaffer, or Sarah Lieponis
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TENNIS!! Adult Tennis Programs & Lessons: SHYC has a variety of tennis offerings for adults of all levels, including group lessons/clinics, CAPP, and private lessons.
- Learn more on the SHYC adult tennis webpage.
- Questions, contact Elisa Milano, SHYC Tennis Coordinator at shyctennis1@gmail.com
- Contact our Head Tennis Pro, Steve Godiksen, 203-215-6197, stevegodiksen@yahoo.com.
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SHYC Moorings and Boat Rack Storage (reserve your spot NOW!):
- Rack Spot Reservations for Kayaks, Opti, Laser, or Paddleboards: Please sign up for a rack spot (Online rack form). You will receive a sticker once you register. If you have questions, ask John Wood, the Club General Manager or Thad Ozyck at thadozyck@gmail.com,
- Harbor & SHYC Moorings: Contact our Harbor Manager, Eric Davidson and learn more online (there is currently a Wait List, there are no open moorings available for Summer 2023)
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Join the SHYC Kayak Fleet: SHYC has an active Kayaking Fleet and special Kayaking events. Contact Mary Alice Lee to get more information at maryalicelee313@gmail.com.
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Important Club Information, Safety, Parking Rules, and Club Rules:
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Thank you for being part of the SHYC community. Please reach out anytime with questions or ideas.
Best regards,
Whitney
Whitney Peterson
Sachems Head Yacht Club Commodore
theCommodoreSHYC@gmail.com
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SHYC Website Quick Links
- Junior Programs - LINK
- SHYC Commodores Posts & Updates - LINK
- SHYC Google Calendar - LINK
- SHYC Website - LINK
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2023 SHYC Executive Committee
- Whitney Peterson (Commodore)
- Cutter Smith (Vice Commodore)
- Dan Fisher (Fleet Captain)
- Phil Smyth (Secretary)
- Colin Cooper (Treasurer)
- Albert Kraus (Head of House)
- Shane Walden (Head of Jr. Sailing)
- Sarah Brown (Entertainment Chair)
- Wesley Cain (Liquor Commissioner)
- James Lai (Membership Chair)
- Eric Davidson (Harbor Manager)
- Bob Davidson (Corporation)
- Mike Schnitt (Past Commodore)
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