Upcoming Boating Classes

We are pleased to announce the 2021 schedule for upcoming boating classes in the area. These will be given virtually until Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.

• Marine Navigation: Sat January 16 9am – 1pm for 7 weeks.–

• Cruise & Cruise Planning: Sat January 16 1:30pm-5:30pm, for 6 weeks.

• Weather: Sat March 6 1:30pm-5:30pm, for 5 weeks.

• Safe boating Class for the CT boat and personal water class license will be given March 13 2021 – 9 am to 5pm

• Marine Engine Maintenance: Sat March 20 9am – 1pm for 6 weeks.

• AIS (Automatic Identification System) Seminar: Tues April 13 6pm for 2 nights

For all enquiries – and to register – please contact GreenwichSquadron@gmail.com. If you are not a member, and would like to take a class, we suggest you pay your $100 membership and then you can take any class at the members cost.

For more information click or download the detailed program greenwich-2021-coursesDownload

Oct. 21st, ZOOM meeting: Sustainability in shipping and the decade ahead.

Penfield Sail and Power Squadron and  America’s Boating Club of Greenwich are proud to invite you to this virtual event: October 21, 7 pm via Zoom.

~ ZOOM LINK WILL BE SENT IN A LATER NOTICE; WATCH YOUR INBOX ~

Presented by Carleen Lyden Walker of the North American Marine Environment Protection Association.

The maritime world is entering the “Fourth Industrial Revolution“, with disruptors like automation and digitalization joining forces with impending regulations to create profound change in the industry. This unprecedented convergence results in challenges – and opportunity.

Carleen Lyden Walker, Executive Director of NAMEPA and long-time member of America’s Boating Club of Greenwich, discusses the current situation of shipping and what can be expected in that crucial industry over the next ten years.

Carleen has over 40 years in the commercial maritime industry and was recently named one of the top 100 women in shipping globally. She works to develop strategic alliances between industry, regulators, conservation groups and educators to “Save Our Seas“.

She graduated from Wellesley College with a BA in Political Science and History (minor in Economics), and studied Accounting at Cornell School of Business Administration. Perhaps of most interest to our audience is that she held a USCG Captain’s license – and has enjoyed boating of all kinds all her life.

Harbor Light: Greenwich’s Newsletter

The FALL issue of Harbor Light, the newsletter for our club, is now available online. Click here to read it.

The Harbor Light – Summer 2020

The SUMMER issue of Harbor Light, the newsletter for our club, is now available online. Click here to read it.

The Harbor Light – Winter

The WINTER 2019/2020 issue of Harbor Light, the newsletter for our club, is now available online. Click here to read it.

Mark your calendar for our upcoming events:

January 15: 7 pm GBYC Movie, beer & popcorn

February 4: Marine Navigation course starts February 28: Dinner at New York Yacht Club March 6: 7 pm Change of Watch, Innis Arden Country Club Old Greenwich March 7: District Winter Council, Fishkill NY

April 15: 7 pm GBYC Benoit Ansart presents first hand experience on Sanya for the Clipper Round the World race. April 18 and May 29 – 5 pm Greenwich Police HQ Safe Boating Classes June 27, we will venture onto the water with a Practical on the Water Class and perhaps another class depending upon demand.

Harbor Light: Fall 2019

The FALL 2019 issue of Harbor Light, the newsletter for our club, has just been published. And be sure to mark your calendar for our upcoming events – Click here to read it.

Rock the Dock

September 18     6 pm  – ??  

Executive Officer Dave Leisten opens his boat for us –  Slip C66, TGM Marina

There is no charge, but please bring a favorite beverage and something to eat to share.  Space is limited so please RSVP via email 

to Dave Leisten     GreenwichSquadron@gmail.com

Our guest policy will be applied   

Some Future Events

For all details, email GreenwichSquadron@gmail.com or watch for our e-flyers

Sep 19-22	Norwalk Boat Show Sun Sep 22 1 – 5 pm volunteers needed
Oct 16	7 pm Greenwich Boat & Yacht Club Norm Bloom speaks about his family business Copps Island Oysters
Oct 19	All day in Fishkill, NY District 2 Fall Conference
Nov 20	7 pm Greenwich Boat & Yacht Club Fine Wine Tasting and Sea Chanteys
Dec 4	6 pm Greenwich Boat & Yacht Club  Help your Exec Committee decorate the Club
tbd	7 pm Greenwich Boat & Yacht Club Our Holiday Party