About SIYC
Founded in the summer of 2017, the Swan’s Island Yacht Club is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) organized to provide sailing education and free use of sailing equipment. We promote amateur sailing competition, safe water sports, good sportsmanship, and responsible use of the marine environment by welcoming all who want to share in the beauty and fun of the sea surrounding our beloved island. The SIYC embraces motor and sailboats.
We are based at Trafton’s Wharf in Minturn in Swan’s Island, Maine. In the summer of 2023 we realized our dream of having a dedicated space for our programs at Trafton’s Wharf, separating the commercial wharf operation from recreational use, as we launched our new floats.
Lessons
On Wednesdays in July and August, the SIYC offers free sailing lessons from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm for member and non-member youth and adults.
The SIYC Junior Sailing Program provides children 8 to 14 years of age lessons on our Optis, as space permits. We offer one session for youths limited to 12 students. More Information (PDF).
Our Adult Lesson Program utilizes our fleet of Mercury keelboats and runs from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. More Information (PDF).
Racing
The SIYC offers amateur racing on Sundays during July and August.
Three Regattas are held on Sundays beginning in late July for members of the SIYC, utilizing PHRF to allow all our members’ boats to compete with one another regardless of their size.
The Small Boat Race Series occurs on non-Regatta Sunday afternoons in Burnt Coat Harbor. All sailors of small boats (20’ and under) on Swan’s Island are invited to this informal series.
Membership
The Swan’s Island Yacht Club welcomes all who want to share the beauty and fun of the sea surrounding our beloved island. You don’t need a boat to be a member of the Swan’s Island Yacht Club community, membership is extended to all.
As a 501(C)(3) non-profit with a volunteer workforce, your contributions support free sailing lessons and the maintenance of the fleet. All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Click here to fill out your 2025 SIYC Membership Form. You can donate via PayPal or Venmo here.
Alternately, you can print and mail the attached pdf and your annual donation check to:
Swan’s Island Yacht Club
PO Box 441
Swan’s Island ME 04685
If you have any questions, please email treasurersiyc@gmail.com.
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Mercury Sailing Program
The Mercury Sailing Program allows eligible teens and adult members of the SIYC the use of the club’s Mercury fleet.
With a Dolphin membership or higher and successful completion of a written and on-the-water sailing test, this program will qualify skippers to reserve and take any of our three Mercury 18-foot keelboats for a sail around Burnt Coat Harbor.
Contact SIYC
PO Box 145
Swan’s Island, Maine 04685
