Lobster Party — Sunday, July 16

Don’t Miss the Squadron’s Annual Lobster Party Date: Sunday, July 16, 4pm Location: Clambake area, Greenwich Point Park (Tod’s Point), Old Greenwich Enjoy Capt’n John’s lobsters and clams (chicken available for landlubbers) Spend a great summer afternoon at the Point Bring family and friends! Reserve a place before July 10: Email vicki@greenwichsps.org or call 914-714-1516 Price: Just $40 per person, including beverages (best deal in CT!) Mail your check made out to GSPS to: 150 Southfield Ave #1201, Stamford CT 06902

 

Join Us at a Summer Raft-Up

Mark your calendars for one of the Squadron’s 2017 Raft-Ups Dates: Saturdays, June 24, July 29, and August 26     Location: La 41  00′  86″N,  Lo 073  34′  73″W Enjoy your squadron mooring in Greenwich Cove off Greenwich Point Park, Old Greenwich.   What is a raft-up?  There will be an anchor boat moored at our mooring, and other boats come alongside and tie up.  The main event will start at noon and all are invited to sail/power/kayak or hitch a ride to the mooring with a snack to share. Sail boaters should check tides/water depth and we can arrange to ferry you to the mooring from deeper water if necessary.  No Boat?  No worries!  There’s room aboard. Not a Greenwich resident? Let us know you’re coming and we can make arrangements with the Town. Can’t get from shore to the mooring?  Call Dave 860-480-8222 from the Point and he will ferry you over. Please email  GreenwichSquadron@gmail.com with your plans, or to request transportation.

Greenwich Sail & Power Squadron’s Spring Party, June 2nd

 6 pm

17 Tomac Avenue, Old Greenwich

Come and see old friends and make new ones Talk boating – Have fun – Sign up for Sunset Cruises EVERYONE IS WELCOME AS SPACE ALLOWS Drinks and Hors d’Oeuvres RSVP by May 30 to Vicki 914-714-1516 or email GreenwichSquadron@gmail.com & mail $20 check made out to GSPS to V. Malara, 150 Southfield Av #120, Stamford CT 06902

Vessel Safety Checks

Is your boat safe? You can now have it checked for free. Certified Vessel Examiners of the Greenwich Sail & Power Squadron can perform a free Vessel Safety Check on your boat to make sure it meets the federal, state, and local requirements.

All boaters should have an annual VSC performed on their vessels to ensure that current requirements are met and all equipment is up to date and in good operating condition.

For more information click here. To schedule a Vessel Safety Check on your boat,
contact us at GreenwichSquadron@gmail.com or visit the U.S. Power Squadrons® website page.

May-June Newsletter

Click here to see the Squadron’s latest newsletter, The Harbor Light.

Weather Seminar (a must for all boaters)

The safety and comfort of those who venture out on the water have always been weather dependent. The complex subject is presented in a way that is both understandable and useful by Jim Dobbs at a great Yacht Club.

All who register by May 5 will receive a practical waterproof quick guide to Weather Forecasting. Register NOW!

Thursday, May 11, 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the Riverside Yacht Club  102 Club Road, Riverside CT 06878. For directions, click here.

For more information download the flyer or contact Susan Ryan: 203-998-1864 or GreenwichSquadron@gmail.com

 

The Squadron’s April General Meeting

‘Swim with Swain’

Speaker Christopher Swain swims from Montauk to NYC for clean water sponsored by Brewers Marinas & others.

For details about this presentation click here 2017 April 19 Swain Swims flyer

 

Wednesday, April 19 7:30 pm Greenwich Boat & Yacht Club. For directions, click here.