City Island Yacht Club

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Courtesy American Sailing Association

February 27, 2024
by Lynn Trepicchio
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Seminar: Cruising in Heavy Weather

Courtesy American Sailing Association Please join us for a cruising seminar on Apr 17 titled “Heavy Weather Sailing”.  CIYC member Jim Austin will present his experience cruising to Newfoundland in 2023 and his preparations for heavy weather sailing.  Jim will… Continue Reading Seminar: Cruising in Heavy Weather

March 17, 2023
by Lynn Trepicchio
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Seminar: Bareboat Cruising and Cruising in Croatia

The CIYC Cruising Committee is excited to present a seminar on bareboat cruising. Last fall, five club members (Ed Woolsey, Lynn Trepicchio, Madeline Gurdak, and George and Silvia Keeber) sailed the Adriatic Sea off the coast of Croatia on a… Continue Reading Seminar: Bareboat Cruising and Cruising in Croatia

February 16, 2023
by Lynn Trepicchio
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Cruise: Sheepshead Bay

For this cruise, we’ll motor/sail down the East River and overnight in this tranquil bay in Brooklyn. Another great spot in NYC to explore by sailboat!  Registration open to CIYC and HYC members: to come

January 10, 2023
by Lynn Trepicchio
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Electronic Navigation Workshop

Saturday morning seminar! The CIYC Cruising Committee will present a course on electronic navigation using the OpenCPN software.  The basics of OpenCPN will be covered as well as how to transfer routes developed in OpenCPN to your onboard chartplotter. Attendees should… Continue Reading Electronic Navigation Workshop

February 27, 2022
by Lynn Trepicchio
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Last Seminar of Spring ’22: Sail Better with Better Trim – Bill Gladstone

Here’s a chance to master the “force”, learn some new strategies from the Jedi Master of sailing, Bill Gladstone himself.  The difference between mid-fleet and podium, between good and great, between crossing and ducking, between holding a lane and fading… Continue Reading Last Seminar of Spring ’22: Sail Better with Better Trim – Bill Gladstone

February 27, 2022
by Lynn Trepicchio
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CIYC Wednesday Night Seminar Series: Cruising the Norwalk Islands

FREE and open to the public!  Captain Richard Del Fosse will present “The Norwalk Islands –  History, Secrets, Stories and Navigation”.  Rick is an experienced cruiser and knowledgeable speaker who has spoken at many yacht clubs, marinas, and other organizations… Continue Reading CIYC Wednesday Night Seminar Series: Cruising the Norwalk Islands