The Mattapoisett Yacht Club begins its racing season with the first race of the June series for the Ensign class on Tuesday, June 7. The Ensign is a 23-foot one-design keel boat with a strong national class association. The MYC Ensign fleet #76 is the fastest growing fleet in the country. This year, MYC will have the honor of hosting the Ensign National Championship Regatta in August. The Ensign class will also be racing as a class in this year’s Buzzards Bay Regatta.
On Wednesday, June 8, the PHRF Cruising boats will have a practice race. The first race of the July series will be the following Wednesday, June 15. All boats are invited to attend the practice race. The July series is by registration only. Boats of all sizes compete in three classes. Visit the MYC website for more information on participating or email webmaster@mattapoisettyc.org.
The club will hold a “Kick-Off” cookout at the Club at the Mattapoisett Boat Yard on Friday, June 10 at 6:00 pm. Hot dogs and hamburgers for all; BYO beverages. Local sailors are encouraged to come to the cookout to find out more about the Yacht Club and its activities. Let us know if you wish to attend 508-758-9168.
The following day – Saturday, June 11 – the MYC will host the Annual Spring “Round-the-Bay” Race. Any boat with a current PHRF rating is invited to participate. Boats from around Buzzards Bay compete in both Racing (spinnaker) and Cruising (no spinnaker) classes. Visit the MYC website for more information and registration.
The MYC was established in 1901 to promote local and regional sailboat racing and cruising. Its membership is open to all. It hosts several cocktail parties throughout the summer and other social events. Visit the MYC website for more information.