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Volume 89 No. 45 NEWSLETTER December 2022

 Read the latest copy of our newsletter and be sure to mark your calendar for our upcoming events!

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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

Summer Calendar: Free at Last!

To participate in any event, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19*.

OUR MOORING in Greenwich Cove is in place! Any member is welcome to tie up during the day. Coordinates are: La 41 00′ 86″ N   Lo 073 34′ 73″W  Your boat should fly the squadron burgee, available for $20 from GreenwichSquadron@gmail.com June 25 SUMMER FLING – 6 pm – 76 Tomac Ave, Old Greenwich: To celebrate the re-opening of our boating activities following the pandemic, you are invited to drinks and light hors d’oeuvres on the patio chez Mike and Susan Ryan. There is no charge, but we need to know how many to prepare for, so please let us know you’re coming before June 20. You are welcome to bring a friend or two. RSVP here June 29, July 13, July 27, August 10, August 24: TUESDAY SUNSET SAILS: We meet at the dock at 6 pm and return at sunset; please bring a drink or nibbles to share. If you would like to receive updates on these sails, sign up with David Leisten HERE. He will assign members to boats for each event. July 10 and August 14: RAFT UPS Saturdays from 1 pm: At our mooring in Greenwich Cove La 41 00′ 86″ N   Lo 073 34′ 73″W  The anchor boat will be there at 1 pm so come when you can. Bring refreshments to share.No Boat? No problem, contact David Leisten HERE to get a ride to the mooring. July 21 Norwalk Islands Cruise Wednesday 6.30pmMeet us at 6.15pm Norwalk Seaport Ferry Dock, 4 North Water Street, Norwalk.$30/person. Buy your own ticket from Norwalk Island Cruise via this link  Buy tickets hereBring your own refreshments and enjoy the sunset with fellow Club members.Please follow the safety instructions outlined on their website. August 18 SoundWaters Sail on the Schooner Wednesday 6 pm: Meet us at 5.45 pm at Boccuzzi Park, 200 Southfield Ave, Stamford. $40/person. Buy your own ticket from SoundWaters https://tinyurl.com/sail818. Bring your own refreshments and relax while watching the sun dip below the horizon. Please follow the safety instructions outlined on their website. August 29 LOBSTER PARTY Sunday 4 pm at Greenwich Point Park: $40/person. Please RSVP here and mail your check made out to GSPS to Vicki Malara, 18 Innis Lane, Old Greenwich CT 06870. Or transfer to our PayPal account https://PayPal.Me/ABCofG ____________________ Priority for events will be given to our members. To join, contact GreenwichSquadron@gmail.com, Membership is $102/person or $145/family.

Come to Our Change of Watch

• Friday, March 5 at 7 pm via Zoom
• Presided by District Commander Andy Papademetriou, N

Our traditional Change of Watch has to be celebrated virtually this year. We hope you will enjoy a glass of wine or beer with us all. Please use the chat function to congratulate officers or make any comments.

To obtain a Zoom link, use the Email address below. For more information:
Phone 203-998-1864 or
Email  GreenwichSquadron@gmail.com

Come to Our Change of Watch

• Friday, March 6 at 7pm
• Innis Arden Country Club
  • 120 Tomac Ave, Old Greenwich 
• Presided by District Commander Andy Papademetriou, N
• Cash bar ~ Dinner ~ Celebration

Our traditional Change of Watch evening starts with socializing at the cash bar, Chef Kevin’s signature three-course chicken dinner and the short ceremony of swearing in the officers for the coming Watch. Come to this elegant venue to support America’s Boating Club of Greenwich, meet our officers, enjoy your fellow members and talk boating!

We ask you to RSVP to Susan Ryan by Monday, March 2
Phone 203-998-1864 or
Email  GreenwichSquadron@gmail.com
Please transfer $45 per person via PayPal  https://PayPal.Me/ABCofG
or Mail check payable to GSPS to 76 Tomac Ave, Old Greenwich CT 06870

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.