Category Archives: Education

 Jonathan Asch presents “The Vineyard Race”

Posted on by
Reply

 Wednesday, November 16th, 7pm at the YWCA, 259 E. Putnam, Greenwich

The greatest distance races of the world have several things in common – a challenging course, competitive fleets, and an interesting array of famous yachts. By those standards, the Stamford Yacht Club’s Vineyard Race rates close to the top. Jonathan Asch has been involved in Race management – as well as participation – for many years and will discuss its fascinating history.

Holiday Dinner Friday December 16th 7pm At the Field Club, 276 Lake Ave, Greenwich $40/person

This venue founded in 1908 and recently refurbished is the perfect place to celebrate the holidays with fellow members. Have a drink or three at the cash bar by the open fire and then enjoy the chef’s signature three-course menu. Please RSVP by December 10th to Events at GreenwichSquadron@gmail.com 

Latest News!

Posted on by
Reply

For all details, contact GreenwichSquadron@gmail.com

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

The Ancient Trireme and its Modern Reconstruction

Posted on by
Reply

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

Learn more

=============================================

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.

Protecting Long Island Sound Through Education

Posted on by
Reply


SoundWaters was founded in 1989 with the mission to protect Long Island Sound through education and action. They have shown hundreds of thousands of students and adults how to build a deeper interest in science for improved school achievement and to raise awareness about the small differences we all can make to protect the health of the Sound. The schooner SoundWaters conducts 250 experiential education sails each season for school and community groups and public sails for everyone throughout the region.
America’s Boating Club of Greenwich has partnered with SoundWaters for many years. Our Young Mariners program taught underserved children in Greenwich the basics of sailing and merged with SoundWaters a few years ago and we continue to support this worthwhile endeavor. We look forward to hearing future plans.

Bob Mazzone will discuss the ambitious plans SoundWaters has for teaching on Long Island Sound over the next 30 years.
Bob joined SoundWaters in 2016. As the Vice President of Development, Bob’s team is responsible for raising over $1.2 million annually to fund SoundWaters operations and ensure that no student is turned away from a SoundWaters program for the inability to pay.  Prior to SoundWaters, Bob was the Chief Operating Officer of the Connecticut Challenge, an organization dedicated to empowering cancer survivors. A graduate of Harvard College with a concentration in Biology, Bob and his wife have lived on Holly Pond in Darien 27 years.  

Wednesday, May 19, 2021
6:30 PM via Zoom
For the Zoom link, email Susan Ryan at GreenwichSquadron@gmail.com