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Founded in 2004, the Mystic River Yacht Club is a boating organization run by its members for its members. Our mission statement is to promote and encourage the challenges and rewards of yachting, both power and sail, and to offer social, community-minded activities - educating and sharing skills that contribute to safe and enjoyable boating for all ages. MRYC is proud of its full seasonal cruising schedule, developed by its members to take advantage of all ports the L.I. Sound area has to offer, including day sails, raft ups, and extended weekends, with reciprocity at sister yacht clubs. MRYC offers instructional family sailing in our fleet of JY-15s as well as competition in our sailing regattas open to all yacht clubs and all sailors.

MRYC maintains its clubhouse at the Mystic Shipyard, (seasonal, from May through October), a short dinghy ride and within walking distance of charming downtown Mystic The excellent interior space, the wrap-around verandas overlooking the beautiful Mystic River, and the swimming pool available to members all contribute to make ours one of the premier clubhouses in the area.

MRYC MISSION

"The purpose of the Mystic River Yacht Club shall be to promote the participation and enjoyment of Yachting, both Sail and Power; to encourage Racing, Cruising and all other activities related to the pleasure of Yachting or to the promotion of its future; to foster a knowledge of Seamanship and all related subjects and an understanding of the rules of the road and Yacht Etiquette; to encourage in Juniors an active interest in Yachting; to maintain suitable Club Quarters and Facilities for the enjoyment of its Members and maintain a Yacht Club governed by its Members, for its Members."

MRYC COMMITTEES

REGATTA The Regatta Committee is responsible for coordinating On-Water activities for the Club, and the Committees that support this mission. To provide proper equipment and establish rules for the conduct of these activities.

RACE Creating and running races for the Club as well as recognized ECSA competitions.

CRUISE Creating and running a season of cruises to desirable destinations as well as

weekend Raft-ups and other activities on the water. For more information email Jay McKernan.

JUNIOR SAILING PROGRAM Develop and maintain Sailing Programs that will educate and encourage our Youth about the rewards of Yachting. We need a committee chair for this. For more information email Jeff Anderson.

SAFETY, SPECIAL EVENTS & HANDICAPPER Support for related activities that aid the Regatta Committee in their Mission.

CLUBHOUSE Responsible for the operation and maintenance of our Clubhouse, equipment, furniture and interior decor. This includes all service functions such as repairs, cleaning, managing Clubhouse leases for events. The Committee will have the responsibility of developing and recommending Clubhouse rules

and policies.

SOCIAL The Social Committee will be responsible for all Social events and entertainment given by the Club. They will establish an annual calendar of social activities that coordinate with the Regatta Committee. Co-chairs are Anne Wakim and M.E. Rich. For more information email Anne Wakim -- or email M.E.Rich.

COMMUNICATIONS The duties shall be to publish the Newsletter and the annual MRYC yearbook. It shall provide information that is beneficial to the MRYC, to the public press and yachting periodicals when possible. It shall encourage and publish concerns of the Membership. For more information email Philip Shreffler.

MEMBERSHIP Will be responsible for all Membership applications, their mailing and their posting in accordance to the By-Laws. The committee will keep a record of all Club Keys issued to the membership. Maintain an accurate Club Roster. For more information email Bill Volmar.