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Club Boat Racing Challenge - August 3rd!
Come on down to the Club on August 3rd to join in our Club Boat Racing Challenge. All registration fees will be put toward upgrades on Kontiki's engine, to keep her running smoothly and safely for years to come. BYO-style picnic and live music to follow the racing events! We hope to see you there to cheer on your fellow Club members as they take on the Club Boat Racing Challenge!
Published 6:07pm on 29 Jul 2024
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Summer 2024 Private Lessons Now Available!
Quannapowitt Yacht Club offers private sailing lessons during the summer. Each session lasts for two hours. We recommend five (5) two-hour lessons for beginners. For folks that have some sailing experience, lessons are a great way to get re-acquainted with some of the finer points. We can tailor the content as needed, but the goal is to enable folks to feel comfortable with the following: Picking up a boat at a mooring
Published 12:17am on 19 Jun 2024
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Day Sailer Tri-Regional Championship Regatta Coming June 22
Whether you're coming to race, or just to enjoy the competition, this should be a fantastic day at QYC! Eligibility: Competitors are encouraged to be members of the DaySailer Association; registration forms will be available at the regatta, and are available at www.daysailer.org. Boats must conform to the specifications set forth in the DaySailer Association by-laws. Schedule: Friday June 21 5:00 to 8:00 PM Club grounds open for rigging Saturday June
Published 12:34am on 3 Jun 2024
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**DATE CHANGE** 2024 Learn to Sail Course - Register Today!
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 14 students, to ensure each student receives plenty of one-on-one guidance on the water. Each weekly session is two hours long, with a maximum of two students per boat (420) or 4 students per boat (Mercury/Daysailer). Throughout the five week program, QYC instructors ( Click here
Published 9:35pm on 1 Jun 2024
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Open House Saturday, May 4 from 10AM - 12PM
Come visit us at the Quannapowitt Yacht Club. Join us for some light refreshments, meet QYC members, tour the grounds, and relax on one of our decks. This event is open to the public and to QYC members. The QYC is a small boat sailing club that has available membership openings for sailors and those interested in learning. Every summer our Youth Sailing Program runs three sessions to teach sailing to kids ages 8
Published 1:51pm on 7 Apr 2024
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Open House Saturday, March 23, 10AM - 12PM
Come visit us at the Quannapowitt Yacht Club. Join us for some light refreshments, meet QYC members, tour the grounds, and relax on one of our decks. This event is open to the public and to QYC members. The QYC is a small boat sailing club that has available membership openings for sailors and those interested in learning. Every summer our Youth Sailing Program runs three sessions to teach sailing to kids ages 8
Published 5:40pm on 9 Mar 2024
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Summer 2024 Employment Opportunities at QYC
QYC is seeking qualified applicants for our 2024 seasonal positions. Not only will you be working in a fun and supportive environment, you'll also have the chance to spend your days on the water and in the sun at the country's oldest inland yacht club. This is a great opportunity for a passionate sailing professional to make a positive impact on the lives of young sailors and help grow a successful program. Our application
Published 1:00pm on 4 Feb 2024
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Youth Sailing 2024 Dates Announced!
The Quannapowitt Yacht Club Youth Sailing Program is a fun way for kids ages 8-13 to learn to sail with kids from different communities. The QYC YSP provides a safe, encouraging environment for students ages 8-13 to learn to sail, to develop their sailing skills, or learn to race. The YSP focuses on the fun, enjoyment, accomplishment, and self-confidence that results from learning to sail. Our instruction is based on
Published 10:20pm on 2 Jan 2024
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September Winds Coming Soon!
41st Annual September Winds Windsurfing Regatta at Quannapowitt Yacht Club, the longest-running Windsurfing Regatta in the United States! Registration at 9AM Skippers Meeting at 10AM Racing until 4PM
Published 3:35pm on 8 Sep 2023
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Private Lesson Gift Certificates and Online Reservations Now Available!
Looking for the perfect "Experience Gift"? Sailing lessons at QYC are a great way for people of all ages to try out a new sport. Visit our Shop page to purchase a gift certificate now! You will receive a digital certificate that can be printed or sent to your recipient. Purchase one lesson or a series - your recipient will be able to reserve their lessons online at their convenience. To book
Published 3:12pm on 13 Jul 2023
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Youth Sailing Summer 2023 - Register Now!
Set sail with us this summer! We look forward to another fun summer at QYC - we hope you and your young sailors will join us! Click here to register ! The QYC YSP goal is to provide a safe, encouraging environment for students ages 8-13 to learn to sail, to develop their sailing skills, or learn to race. The YSP focuses on the fun, enjoyment, accomplishment,
Published 1:33pm on 25 Jun 2023
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Meet 2023 Sailing Director - Lynn Benali
QYC is delighted to introduce our Sailing Program Director for the 2023 season! Lynn is a passionate sailor who has been sailing for over 12 years. Beginning her sailing career in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Lynn eventually ventured to Marblehead, MA; Oyster Bay, NY; and Les Glénans, France, learning to sail in a variety of different sailing vessels like 420s, Optis, Lasers, Hobie Cat 16s, Swedish Match 40s, Farr 40s, Class 40s, and C30s. With
Published 5:18pm on 23 May 2023