Newburyport Yacht Club upcoming events

Opening Day 2026 Celebration (Saturday) (6 Jun 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Burgers, Dogs, Sausages, Salads & Desserts!! And GREAT Music by Tim Parent and the Parent Company!! Food 2-4, Music 3-6!!

PLEASE BRING A SIDE DISH FOR AT LEAST SIX.

June Board of Directors Meeting (18 Jun 2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

The Board of Directors generally meets once a month the third week of the month. Please check our event calendar for exact dates and also to make sure the meeting has not been cancelled. All meetings are posted prior and the agenda items are posted as soon as they become available. Members are welcome to observe. If a member(s) has a specific item that they would like addressed, contact Secretary Cullinan (bettecullinan@verizon.net) to include you on the agenda.

Agenda

Commodore's Report: Sal Frontiero

New Member

Treasurer's Report: Steve Schott

Year to Date Financials
Budget

Secretary's Report: Bette Cullinan

Future Meetings - Schedule

General Manager's Report: John DiFilippo

Entertainment Committee Report: Jason Mello, Jason Edic

1st Annual NYC 'Masters' Striped Bass Tournament (20 Jun 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:15:00 GMT

$100 Entry Fee per Boat (includes max of 5 anglers, including Captain)

REGISTER BY MAY 25th to RECEIVE SHIRTS WITH REGISTRATION

All Money Left after expenses will go to a charity that this group decides!!

Captain's Meeting will be held on Friday June 19th at 6 p.m. at the Club.

Tournament Rules:

1. ELIGIBILITY

Tournament is open to all members of the NYC (Owners and renters).
One entry per NYC vessel.
Vessel must be docked at the NYC for the 2026 season.
Five anglers maximum allowed per vessel.
All entries must be properly registered prior to the start time.
A valid Massachusetts saltwater fishing license is required.

2. TOURNAMENT HOURS

Start Time: 05:15AM.
End: Must pass the Committee Boat at the NYC by 3:30 PM.
All fish must be caught during tournament hours.
No fish recorded after 3:30PM will be counted.

3. FISHING RULES

All federal and Massachusetts state regulations must be followed.
Only striped bass are eligible.
Fish must meet the current legal-size limit (per MA regulations on 6/20).
Rod and reel only (no nets, traps, or other methods unless legally permitted for landing).
Each Boat will get to "measure and record" 5 fish.
Once a fish is recorded, it CANNOT be replaced subsequently with a larger fish caught later in the day.
All landed fish must be measured with tournament sanctioned tape measure with appropriate playing card identifier.
All fish must be documented on the FishDonkey App available for download. (A photo and video of release are mandatory in the app.
ALL BOATS MUST be in front of the NYC by 3:30 PM or 2 pts are deducted per each late minute.

4. BOATS & SAFETY

All vessels must comply with U.S. Coast Guard safety requirements.
Boating safety is the responsibility of the captain.
Alcohol use must comply with state boating laws.

5. SCORING

Tournament will be determined by: Total Points
1 INCH of the fish = 1 POINT, to the nearest FULL INCH (Example: 28-3/4” = 28 pts.)
In case of a tie, the earliest total pts recorded wins.

6. SPORTSMANSHIP

All participants are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful and sportsmanlike manner.
Unsportsmanlike behavior may result in disqualification. (Don't be that guy!)

7. PROTESTS

All decisions by tournament officials (Clevenger & Edic) are final.

8. LIABILITY

Participants enter at their own risk.
The Newburyport Yacht Club and tournament organizers are not responsible for injury, loss, or damage.

9. AWARDS

Tournament Winner: Captain’s reserved parking spot + $100
2^nd Place and Beyond: Touney Shirt (if Registered by May 25)

10. CONTACT

For questions, contact:

Vin Clevenger

978.764.0849

vclevenger@gmail.com

Jason Edic

617.999.5624

jasonedic@comcast.net

Tight lines and good luck to all anglers!

CANCELED Celebration of Life - F. Arthur Chaisson, Jr. (27 Jun 2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

CANCELLED

Celebration of Life - June 27th

The NYC lost a close friend this week, Arthur Chaisson passed on December 31st.

Arthur was a founding partner of the Boatworks Marina, which later became the Newburyport Yacht Club; worked on the river as a Deputy Harbormaster for the City of Newburyport for 24 years; and was a life member of the North End Boat Club. During his years on the river, he became the “go-to” man for local boating knowledge and expertise of the Merrimac.

The family is arranging a celebration of life to be held at the Newburyport Yacht Club on Saturday, June 27th. Exact times will be confirmed at a later date.

To read Arthur's obituarty, click here...

July Board of Directors Meeting (16 Jul 2026)

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Agenda

Commodore's Report: Sal Frontiero

New Member

Treasurer's Report: Steve Schott

Year to Date Financials
Budget

Secretary's Report: Bette Cullinan

Future Meetings - Schedule

General Manager's Report: John DiFilippo

Entertainment Committee Report: Jason Mello, Jason Edic

Yankee Homecoming, Friday Night Riverview Pizza & Music (31 Jul 2026)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Join us in celebrating Yankee Homecoming Week at the Newburyport Yacht Club on Friday, July 31st. We'll have pizza by Riverview Pizza and music by Tim Corcoran, singer and guitarist.

There is no cost to enjoy the band, but If you would like to purchase pizza from the Riverview Pizza food truck that will be on site, the cost is $10 per person (6 max).

Newburyport Yankee Homecoming will close out with a Fireworks show to follow on Saturday, August 1st at around 9:15.

Music on the Porch with Glitter & Guitars (15 Aug 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Acoustic Duo-Male & Female lead vocals with great harmonies. Playing all of your favorite hits from yesterday and today. Fun upbeat crowd engaging songs from your favorite artists: Journey, Pink, Bon Jovi, No Doubt, Fleetwood Mac, Garth Brooks, Cranberries, Tom Petty, Simon & Garfunkel, Amy Winehouse, and more!

Grab your chairs, some drinks and your dancing shoes and join us for Music on the Porch!