For J/30s stopping in Marion the night of Monday August 2 on the way to Marblehead, the
Beverly YC and Bill and Tinker Saltonstall are putting out the welcome mat.
The YC offers moorings only on a first come first serve basis.
We recommend that all J/30 visitors call BYC Launch on CH 68 when approaching the harbor. The
Buzzards Bay Regatta takes place the following Fri, Sat, and Sunday, but if moorings are in short supply, we will work something out. Rafting is OK on club moorings (up to 2 boats). One boat on a mooring costs $40. Two boats: $30 each. You may anchor free, but the Harbormaster says anchored boats must have someone onboard. The launch drivers will be helpful and will provide rides between your boats and the YC. The harbor offers excellent shelter and good holding ground, but visitors are reminded to observe the channel marks. The club's showers and toilets are available around the clock. Bring your own bath towels. A general store, bookstore, gift shop, antique store, cookie shop, liquor store, several real estate offices and houses to die for are nearby, but no restaurants.
All skippers and crews of J/30s are invited to a very informal cookout at Bill and Tinker Saltonstall's house at 159 Front Street, a 5 min. walk from the yacht club in the center of the village. We'll be serving mainly beer and burgers starting at 1730. Voluntary contributions to cover costs would be appreciated. Figure on catching a last launch run back to your boats before 2045.
Please let us (wgsaltonstall@comcast.net) know who's coming for planning purposes. This is starting to look like a fun gathering!
See you then.
