News
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Moonlight Sail Poll
Click here to vote for your preferred date for our Annual Moonlight Sail! Join us for an evening of family fun sailing after dark - all members welcome! In past years, this has been a super fun event where sailors of all ages participate in races and glowing buoy hunts, followed by snacks and drinks in the clubhouse. We have two potential dates this year, please click on the poll
Published 6:00pm on 23 Jul 2022
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Sisters Under Sail Welcoming New Members
After several weeks of meetings, Sisters Under Sail is pleased to welcome new members Dawn and Sue. Any ladies that are interested in joining our evening meetings on Tuesdays at 6PM are welcome to attend. Our mission is to provide an opportunity to maximize on-water activities for the women at QYC who are interested in sailing, sharing and fun. Our commitment is to offer educational opportunities that will build confidence and foster independence
Published 3:08pm on 11 Jul 2022
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Saturday Social Sailing Begins July 16
Club members are invited to join an afternoon of cruising on our beautiful lake. The goal of our new Social Saturdays is to get more people out on the lake, help newer sailors learn from Club experts, and build camaraderie with casual snacks and drinks on the deck. These Cruising Club events are perfect for members who may not want to participate in race days, but do want to meet other QYC members,
Published 3:01pm on 9 Jul 2022
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Learn to Sail Course Now Available!
Quannapowitt Yacht Club offers a 5-week sailing program designed to give students the basics of sailing in a fun, supportive and safe environment. The program is limited to 8 students, to ensure each student receives plenty of one-on-guidance on the water. Each weekly session is two hours long, with a maximum of two students per boat. Throughout the five week program, QYC instructors will cover the fundamentals of sailing including:
Published 9:36pm on 3 Jun 2022
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QYC 2022 Racing Series Registration Now Available!
Greetings from your QYC Race Committee! We are running five racing series this season, and hope to see lots of boats on the water. QYC offers mixed-fleet handicapped racing, open to all QYC Sailing Members. Racing begins June 1 and continues weekly through October 2. We run both Wednesday evening and Sunday afternoon series. Click here to register. Race rules are available under the Racing tab, and
Published 3:20pm on 16 May 2022
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Memorial Day Windsurfing Regatta Coming to QYC
For additional details, or to enter the Regatta, please contact Mike McCaffrey at the email address on the flyer. Hope to see you there!
Published 4:40pm on 1 May 2022
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Message from the Commodore
Greetings and welcome to our 2022 season. Quannapowitt Yacht Club has been part of the fabric of our community since 1880. We have a strong membership that is dedicated to enjoying time on the water and promoting a family friendly atmosphere where new sailors can have fun alongside accomplished sailors - some of whom compete at the national level. We also enjoy kayaks, canoes and paddleboards. When members aren't on the water, they can be
Published 11:05pm on 26 Apr 2022
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Sisters Under Sail Resumes May 24, 2022
The 2021 season marked the creation of a women's sailing group at QYC, thanks to the vision and leadership of Suzanne Boohar. The Sisters Under Sail met on Tuesday evenings for sailing, racing education and strategy, and camaraderie. We can't wait to resume our meetings in 2022! Whether you're a new member or have been part of QYC forever, we hope you'll join us. See the Calendar for 2022 meeting details, and visit your
Published 4:10pm on 11 Apr 2022
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Fresh Look in the QYC Clubhouse
Greetings sailors! When you next stop by the clubhouse, you will notice a lot of work has been done in the off-season to spruce up our space. Thank you to the volunteers who transported furniture, donated new slipcovers and pillows, and took to the sewing machine to give old materials new life! You will notice some furniture has been rearranged in order to make space for
Published 5:27pm on 14 Mar 2022