We need volunteers on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 10:00am to bring out picnic tables and clean grills. Donuts and coffee will be available at 9:30am (Note: This was rescheduled from Saturday because of the threat of rain). Hope to see you there.
2021 America’s Boating Club of Saginaw Bay Boat Safety Inspections
The 2021 America’s Boating Club of Saginaw Bay (formerly called Saginaw Bay Sail and Power Squadron) will be at SSYC for boat safety inspections on June 12th and 13th (Saturday and Sunday at 10:00am both days) . Sign up for a boat inspection at either bath house. This is a good way to learn a little more about your boat and boating safely on the Saginaw Bay. It helps avoid (but not necessarily stops) those untimely inspections by the Coast Guard too. Home you take advantage of this great opportunity.
SSYC 2021 Sping Hailor
Hello Boaters,
The SSYC 2021 Spring Hailor has been posted to the Hailor area on the website. Follow this link for the latest Club information.
SSYC 2021 March Hailor
Sincerely, SSYC Board of Directors
Safe Boating Class Schedule
America’s Boating Club of Saginaw Bay (formerly called Saginaw Bay Sail and Power Squadron) is offering classes that are great for both adding to and refreshing your safe boating practices. Some classes offer an online version.
Bay City / Saginaw Area Classes:
Boating Course
March 25, 2021
Click Here To Register
Boat Handling
May 6, 2021
Contact Information:
Saginaw Bay Yacht Club
2313 Weadock Hwy. Essexville MI
989-295-0810
cbmurch2@gmail.com
For People in Other Locations: Find a club near you click here.
SSYC 2020 Fall Hailor
Hello Boaters,
The SSYC 2020 Fall Hailor has been posted to the Hailor area on the website. Follow this link for the latest Club information.
SSYC 2020 November Fall Hailor
Sincerely, SSYC Board of Directors
Seasonal Shut Down 10-24-20
The club will be shut down for the season on Saturday, October 24, 2020. This means that we with be winterizing the pump outs, washer & dryers, and putting away the tables. Water will be shut down in the following week followed by power being turned off for everything but minimal systems. Please have your boat out by no later than end-of-month.
SSYC, BOD
Time to Check Your Dock for Winter 2020-2021
Time to check your dock against the SSYC Reference Dock. Please make sure that your dock is as high or higher than the reference dock.
Measure from the water to the bottom of the dock and then compare this distance to your own dock. If you fall short, then your dock will need to be raised. If you need help checking or raising it, contact a SSYC Board member.
If you fail to raise your dock (should it need it) by the second Saturday of October, a $100 charge can be assessed; October 10, 2020 is this year’s deadline. This is in accordance to rule 21 of our Association Rules.
The Reference dock was set on September 4, 2020. Look for the new Reference Dock sign indicating which dock it is; near Slip 180. See the below picture.
This sign will be used in the future for indicating the date the dock was set.
SIncerely, SSYC Board of Directors
2020 Power Squadron Visit July 25th
2020 Power Squadron will be at SSYC on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 9:00am. Sign up for a boat inspection at either bath house. This is a good way to learn a little more about boat safety & the Saginaw Bay.
More Wi-Fi Upgrades on the Way
The Wi-Fi for SSYC was updated a couple of years ago and the club has taken full advantage of the new features. However, this has exposed some limitations concerning the speed and coverage areas when using our Wi-Fi. Because Wi-Fi has become one of the most demanded benefits of any marina, we are starting the process to update the existing Wi-Fi service to a one gigabyte internet speed service; this is more than 10 times as fast as the previous service.
We are also updating the Wi-Fi equipment to address some dead-zones and weak signal areas. These changes should be done early in the season. These upgrades should continue to make SSYC the best Wi-Fi in any marina in Bay City.
New SSYC Association Rule 2019:
Hello Members and Guests,
A new rule was added to the Association Rule book by the SSYC Board of Directors (BOD) to address some issues that occurred during the 2018 season. This rule go into effect this 2019 season. From page 5 of the rule book:
26. Effective 2019 Season – Absolutely no wet sanding, no dry sanding (by hand or machine), no spray painting, or any unsightly boat projects will be allowed at SSYC. BOD members reserve the right to rule on any such projects to protect members boats and club enjoyment.
Have a fun and safe boating season!
Sincerely, SSYC BOD