2023 Winter Programs
During the off season, the MYC Program Committee invites experts to present boating topics such as chartering, engine maintenance, cruising, and safety. All programs are free and open to MYC members and the general public. These programs offer a great way to learn something new, meet fellow boaters, and stay engaged with the Club during the off-season. All programs are Wednesday evening at the MYC starting at 7pm - doors open at 6:45pm.
Winter Program 2023 Schedule:
Jan 25, 2023 Boat and Seascape Photography Tips - Bruce Durkee
Feb 15, 2023 Marblehead Myths, Legends and Lore - Pam Peterson
Mar 15, 2023 Marblehead Yacht Club and Shipyard History - John Murray
April 5, 2023 A Special Journey, The Triangle Loop - Peter Evans
Apr 26, 2023 Getting the Most out of your Sails, Tips on Sail Trim - Stan Schreyer
Upcoming Events
Feb 15, 7:00 PMMarblehead, Marblehead Yacht Club Clubhouse, 4 Cliff St, Marblehead, MA 01945, USAPam will recount the oral and written accounts over the past 400 years from Marblehead which she documented in her book 'Marblehead Myths, Legends and Lore'. She will share a diverse sampling of tales from Marblehead's past including stories of magic and witches, sailors, pirates, shipwrecks & more!
Mar 15, 7:00 PMMarblehead, Marblehead Yacht Club Clubhouse, 4 Cliff St, Marblehead, MA 01945, USAAfter 3 years of research and writing, MYC history committee have released their book of the MYC and Shipyard Waterfront history. Learn about the felon-founders during the temperance movement. Learn why gambling & rowing races dominated the harbor before sailing. MYC history will amaze you!
Apr 05, 7:00 PMMarblehead, Marblehead Yacht Club Clubhouse, 4 Cliff St, Marblehead, MA 01945, USAPlease join Pete and Pam Evans as they detail their 67-day Triangle Loop journey on their 31’ Duffy, Brew-HaHa. The journey started in Marblehead and took them 1,800 miles to NYC, Hudson River, Erie Canal, Lake Ontario, Ottawa, Montreal, Lake Champlain and back to NYC and home.
Apr 26, 7:00 PMMarblehead, Marblehead Yacht Club Clubhouse, 4 Cliff St, Marblehead, MA 01945, USAStan will present tips on better sail trim for both cruising and racing boats. Whether you are a day-sailor, racer or cruiser you will learn tricks to help the boat sail better. Starting with the setting the rig, he will explain how using halyards, lines, sheets will help sail shape.