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March 12, 9am – 5pm: SAFE BOATING CLASS.
Police Headquarters, 11 Bruce Pl, Greenwich CT
Register online:  https://tinyurl.com/ABC31222

April 30, 10am: Flare/Up! Weed Beach, Darien.
Instruction on Flares. Bring your own flares or use ours.

May 13: Summer Kickoff Party, chez Cummings
Elegant hors d’oeuvres and drinks in Old Greenwich

SUMMER

Lobster Party at Greenwich Point, Sunday, July 31

Monthly raft-ups at our Mooring in Greenwich Cove

Weekly sunset cruises on our members’ boats from local docks

Presenting the Winners of the Clipper “Round-the-World” Race!

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There were cheers in Old Greenwich in July of 2018 as a father-and-son sailing duo took first-place honors as part of a crew in an around-the-world yacht race. “What an epic adventure! Hurricanes, icebergs, whales and fishing nets were just a few of the obstacles the sailors encountered during their 40,000-mile race.

At our next meeting, Benoît Ansart and his son Victor will thrill us with details about their experiences as crew members aboard the Sanya Serenity Coast.

Wednesday, October 20, 7 – 9 pm
Greenwich Boat and Yacht Club
9 Grass Island, Greenwich CT 06830

Co-Hosted with Darien Sail & Power Squadron
Light refreshments by Chef Cecile Delannes

The Ancient Trireme and its Modern Reconstruction

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Wednesday, September 22 at 7pm at the Greenwich Boat & Yacht Club.

Andy Papademetriou will take us back 2500 years for a look into the origins and
development of ancient warships. In this talk, “The Ancient Trireme and its
Modern Reconstruction” we will explore the origin, design, construction, naval administration, port facilities, and war tactics of these ancient warships. We will also discuss the modern reconstruction and testing of the ship by a team of British scientists and look into upcoming Trireme projects.

Andy is a retired Mechanical Engineer with interests in ancient history,
archeology, anthropology and ancient technologies. He is active in the
United States Power Squadrons and volunteers for the Red Cross. He is a
Past District Commander for USPS District 2 and he sails his 38 ft sailboat
in the waters of the Long Island Sound and beyond.

Light refreshments will be served.
Members and friends who are fully vaccinated are welcome

Greenwich Boat & Yacht Club 9 Grass Island. Greenwich, CT

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SAVE THE DATES


Wednesday October 20 7 pm: Famed local sailor Benoit Ansart will talk about his exciting year racing round the world on board Sanya – and their win!

Friday December 3 is the date scheduled for our Holiday Party and we promise you our usual great celebration.