Welcome aboard!

Palmer's Cove Yacht Club is located in historic Salem Harbor, Massachusetts. We are an active group of New England boaters, sailors and fishermen who appreciate the unique natural features and challenges of our beautiful coastline. Our members enjoy a year-round program of banquets and parties, tournaments, visitations and family events. The PCYC Regatta Committee sponsors the Bowditch Race each August in Salem Harbor. 

Announcements

PCYC CLOTHING STORE IS OPEN

Our Lands End storefront is now open. So far we have one logo digitized (you'll see it on the store web page HERE).  You can order anything from Lands End with our logo. New logos including a large burgee for hats will be available very soon. Click HERE to shop.

THE BREAKFAST CLUB

PCYC will feature Sunday brunch once a month courtesy of the PCYC Breakfast Club - John Silva, Fred Pfeil III, and Tom Flanagan will be cooking. Hours will be 8 - 11:30.  Dates and cost to be announced soon ... Save the date now for the special PCYC Mother's Day Brunch on May 9th.

SLIP ASSIGNMENT DAY

Sunday, March 21st at noon at PCYC. Your boat declaration information must be correct in the office/with the Marina Commitee as of March 1, 2010. If you have any questions, contact Marina Chairman Bill Cook at marina@pcyc-salem.com

Thank you to all of the members who worked so hard on marina repairs at the last several work parties - your energy and effort is very appreciated by PCYC!

REGATTA SPEAKER SERIES

Wednesday, March 24th at 6:30 p.m. Seminar on Provisioning and Cooking Aboard by Sue Patton.  $5.00 admission; potluck buffet. Please sign up in the Lounge.

FRIDAY NIGHT SUPPER

Friday March 26th at 7:00 p.m. Thomas and crew will be featuring Fish 'n Chips with homemade coleslaw, citrus desserts, etc.  Entertainment is Larry Lee Lewis (comedian & musician), $13 per ticket, $25.00 per couple. Tropical attire is encouraged!

USGCA SAFE BOATING CLASS

Two-day course at PCYC - Saturday, March 27th from 9-3 and Saturday, April 10th from 9-3 facilitated by Jeff and Sheryl James.  Exam is on 4/10.  $50.00 includes textbook. See syllabus and sign-up sheet in the Lounge. Questions? Contact Jeff at sinbadtoo @ verizon.net or 978-486-4346.

MARCH MOVIE NIGHTS

Starting on Thursday, March 4th at 7:00 p.m., Julia will feature movie night in the Lounge. Free popcorn and candy.

MORE EVENT DATES

Our calendar is filling up ... Opening Night is May 29th and the Blessing of the Fleet is on June 12th this year.

UPDATED BY-LAWS

New! Click HERE for PDF file to print. Password required (same as wireless).

2010 BOWDITCH RACE

Save the date for the race and party - Saturday, August 7, 2010 Sponsorship opportunity for businesses. More info HERE.

Become a PCYC Fan on Facebook to keep current with Club events, members and families. We also have a page for the Bowditch Race.

2010 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

On Saturday, February 6, 2010 Commodore Larry Robertie; Vice Commodore Rich Morneau; Rear Commodore John Devine; Treasurer Tom Cassano; Secretary Cynthia Mikula Smiszek; Directors: John Burke, Keith Nadeau, Roger Boucher and Frank Limoli were installed. Click HERE for photos; Click HERE to meet the 2010 Board of Directors, Masters and Captains.

Current Bulletin

February 2010
next bulletin will be April

Meeting Schedule

Board of Directors 3/8/2010
Membership 3/12/2010
Regatta Committee 3/30/10

Events

2010 Events Calendar

March 24th - Speaker Night - Provisioning & Cooking
Aboard with Sue Patton.
$5.00 + potluck

March 26th - Fish & Chips
Friday Night Supper and
Beat the Blues with
Larry Lee Lewis

Local Resources and News

• Tide Chart and Table for Salem Harbor
• Live Buoy Information for New England
• Massachusetts Fuel Tax Refund form GT-9M
• US Army Corp of Engineers - New England District News
• Cape Wind Project Information (Nantucket Sound)
• New! Saltwater Fishing License information (NOAA)

New! Forms

• Hall Rental Form
• Application for Membership
• Membership Type Change Form (wifi password required)
• Massachusetts Fuel Tax Refund form GT-9M

Rules, Regulations, Laws & Pending Legislation

• Salem Massachusetts Harbor Plan - the Plan and the Salem Harbor Plan Implementation Committee members.
• Massachusetts Ocean Coalition / Massachusetts Ocean Act - What is it, and how will it impact boaters?
• Massachusetts Environmental Police - Boating and Recreational Vehicle Laws
• Ocean Conservancy: Start a Sea Change - National Plan to Manage the Ocean

Past Commodores of PCYC
PCYC History

PCYC is a Member of the Massachusetts Boating & Yacht Clubs Association, US Sailing Association, Massachusetts Bay Sailing Association and the Salem Chamber of Commerce.  PCYC is the MBSA Yacht Club of the year - See the Salem News article HERE.

PCYC is a private yacht club. For questions about the club see our Contact Information.