The Massachusetts Boating & Yacht Clubs Association meets 9 times per year at host clubs around Massachusetts Bay. The meeting are open to all members of associated clubs, and include  a meal.
no meetings in July or August
September 24, 2010 at 8:30 p.m.: Fox Hill Yacht Club
October 22, 2010 at 8:30 p.m.: Lynn Yacht Club
November 19, 2010 at 8:30 p.m.: South Boston Yacht Club
http://www.mbyca.org

The dates for the Quincy Bay Race Week are: July 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th. Junior racing (for sailors 18 years of age and under) is held on July 24 & 25. There is a Rendezvous night at Town River Yacht Club from 5 pm on on Saturday, July 26. For more info visit the web site: http://www.qbrwa.org.

Meetings of the Massachusetts Striped Bass Association are held on the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Viking Club in Braintree. The MSBA is a non-profit organization whose goals include upholding sound conservation practices and laws and furthering good sportsmanship. For more information, visit www.msba.net.

The ‘Round the Island race has always been a part of the sailing calendar for both the great names of yacht racing and also the cruising sailor. The principal prizes are the Venona Trophies.  They are named after the Venona, one of the leading yachts at the dawn of ocean racing. Venona, a 65’ schooner, belonged to Edgartown Yacht Club’s late Commodore, Elmer J. Bliss.  In 1908 Commodore Bliss’ Venona won the Bermuda Race overall.  The Venona Trophies are awarded to the winners on corrected time of the two principal classes in the ‘Round the Island Race.  In addition to the Venona Trophies, the ‘Round the Island Race also awards the Concord Cup for line honors.  Bartholomew Gosnold gave Martha’s Vineyard its name when his ship, Concord, made landfall at Cape Poge on Chappaquiddick in 1602.  The Concord made  the first recorded sail 'round the island.  The Concord Cup is awarded to the finisher of the ‘Round the Island Race that has the shortest elapsed time overall.

There is also an award for boats entered by Edgartown Yacht Club members.  This award, the Martha’s Vineyard Ocean Race Perpetual Trophy, recognizes the best finishes on corrected time. 

For more info, visit the Race web site.

The annual Massachusetts Bay Yacht Clubs Association rendezvous is tentatively set for August 14, 2010 at the Nantasket Beach Salt Water Club.

August 28-29, 2010
SATURDAY, 11:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.;
SUNDAY, 11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Located at Hawthorne Cove Marina
10 White Street, Salem, MA
for more info call (617) 666-8530 or visit http://www.boatfestival.org

Opening Day was attended by hundreds of members and family members and was a great time for all ages. The Tiki Bar was a great hit with the adults, while the kids enjoyed the bouncing tent and dunking tank. More photos are available here: Opening Day 2010 Photos.

Rev. Paul Peterson led a group of 30 members and family in blessing the fleet and memorializing members who passed away since last year. We remembered Paul Marklis, Bob Webber, Frank Callahan and Joe Coyne, as well as other deceased members from past years. More photos here.

O Lord God, you parted the sea so that Moses and the Israelites were able to pass through to dry land. Through your Son you calmed the waves and walked on the sea. You have power over all creation: Look favorablly upon those who traverse these waters.
Bless these vessels and those who use them that in all their passages they may return safely to home and family.
To you who have created us, redeemed us, and made us holy, be all praise and glory, Amen.