Shorthanded Shortcuts

When: Wednesday, April 15th @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Where: Rope Walk, 58 13th St, Charlestown, MA  02129

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Ahoy Sailors!

Join us for a fun and collaborative session on the art of shorthanded racing with two locals that have mastered the saying “No crew? No problem?” 

2024 Newport Bermuda Double-Handed Division Champion Phil Haydon and 2025 MBSA Shorthanded Champion Lance Ryley will lead the discussion and share their best kept secrets of success. This interactive seminar will focus on the preparation, strategy, decision-making, and tactical shortcuts that allow small crews to sail fast, stay safe, and compete at a high level.

Bring your questions! We’ll cover real-world scenarios- from starts and mark roundings, to boat handling, communication and even overnight watches- to get you comfortable out on the water. Whether you’re new to shorthanded racing or looking to sharpen your approach, this session will deliver practical takeaways you can use this season.

Stick around for the social meet-and-greet following the seminar—connect with skippers and crew, swap stories, and find opportunities to get involved in weeknight and weekend racing this season.

Open to all—racers, aspiring racers, crew, boat owners, new sailors, seasoned veterans, and anyone looking to get more involved in the CYC community.

 Directions for Parking and Entrance to the Ropewalk

Parking:

The best parking is along Baxter Roard/ Pier 3:

Navigate to 125 Baxter Rd, Charlestown, MA, 02129

This is DC Beane (a construction company with a building on Pier 3) Park facing the water, not up against the building.

 

Ropewalk:

Entrance to the Ropewalk:

131 5th St, Charlestown, MA 02129

Note that the entrance is not on Chelsea Street; It is off of 5th Street, near the brick and white octagonal building (Muster House).

The Ropewalk door is just beyond it, down a short flight of stairs from the 5th Street sidewalk.

YACHT CLUB OF THE YEAR

We are thrilled to announce that Constitution Yacht Club has been named the Massachusetts Bay Sailing Association (MBSA) Yacht Club of the Year for 2025 — and we couldn't be prouder.

The award was presented at the MBSA Annual Banquet in November 2025, recognizing CYC's outstanding contributions to the sport of sailing over the past year. From competitive racing programs, to creative solutions to challenges our sport faces, to community events and a welcoming atmosphere for sailors of all experience levels, this honor reflects the dedication and passion of every single member who makes CYC what it is.

This recognition belongs to all of you — the racers who show up week after week, the volunteers who keep things running behind the scenes, the new members who brought fresh energy to the club, and the longtime members who have given so much to this community over the years. It takes a full crew to sail a boat, and it takes a full club to earn an award like this.

We are grateful to the MBSA for this recognition and proud to represent the best of what sailing in Massachusetts has to offer. Here's to another incredible year on the water.

Constitution Yacht Club

Rules Refresher & Social!

When: Wednesday, March 25th @ 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Where: Rope Walk, 131 5th St, Charlestown, MA  02129 (New Venue)

Ahoy Sailors!

Join us for a social event and basic Racing Rules of Sailing refresher focusing on the start, mark roundings and finishes. The presenter is John Pratt of the Appeals Committee at US Sailing. This will be an interactive presentation mainly focused on the most common situations.

Take advantage of the social meet and greet between successful one-design and Big Boat/Handicap skippers/owners looking to network for crew and crew who are looking for a boat to race on for both weekdays and weekend racing for the upcoming season. 

Open to all - racers, potential racers, friends, sailors, sporadic racers, club members, Jr members, high school, college, out of college, boat owners, crew, new to sailing, new to the area, fun people, etc.

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