July 2018 - Pettipaug Member News

[PYC-News] Junior Sailing Regatta Sunday, July 29 at PYC
by Kathryn Ryan 24 Jul '18

24 Jul '18

On Sunday, July 29 Pettipaug Yacht Club will be hosting the annual Paul Risseeuw Junior Sailing Regatta at the club. This event starts around 8:00am and will conclude around 6:00pm. During that time, we will be very busy hosting approximately 60+sailors and their families. We will be using the ramp throughout the day to launch and pull fleets of Opti's, O'Pen Bics and 420's. Please be aware that this regatta and related activities will have priority use of the club including ramp, parking, clubhouse, powerboats, and docks, for the entire day. We will not have an attendant on duty for club members this day as it is all hands on deck for the regatta. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in sharing the our club space on Sunday with our junior sailors. If you would like to stop by to cheer them on from the docks, please feel free to do so. Kathryn Ryan Commodore, PYC kmryan1995(a)gmail.com Please address any questions to me at email above.

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[PYC-News] Connecticut River Leukemia Cup Regatta and Party August 11, Essex, CT
by Kathryn Ryan 23 Jul '18

23 Jul '18

Summer continues to roll along and August is almost here. I'd like to remind everyone of the exciting and fun ways we can participate in the CT River Leukemia Cup Regatta happening right here in Essex. These opportunities are open to the all, sailors and non-sailors alike, so spread the word to family and friends as well. Please take a moment to open this invitation and see what the fun is all about. 2018 Connecticut River Leukemia Cup Regatta and Party <https://www.essexcorinthian.org/2018ctriverleukemiacup.html> Ways to participate: 1. Grab a sailboat and crew and sign up to race. We have Ideals, MC Scows, RS Aeros, JY 15's and 420's to name a few already committed. Come join the race. 2. Buy a ticket to the post party race, it's open to the public and everyone is welcome. Come enjoy a great evening by the water with good food and company. 3. Make a donation to a participant. Each sailboat has the opportunity to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and you can help put your favorite boat in the lead. 4. Create a virtual boat. Don't sail but want to help raise funds? You can create a site for friends and family to donate and race your own virtual boat. You may join any of these events by following the link above. I hope many of you will be able to join us on August 11 in downtown Essex. Kathryn Ryan Commodore, PYC kmryan1995(a)gmail.com Please address any questions directly to me at email above.

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[PYC-News] Pettipaug Yacht Club Reminders
by Kathryn Ryan 17 Jul '18

17 Jul '18

With summer in full swing, we have lots of members making good use of the club and it is terrific to see everyone enjoying our spot on the river. We have a record number of members at the moment and many of them active boaters. As you may know, we do not have staff at the club during the week, and only for limited hours on the weekend, typically 10-5. We rely on the cooperation of members to do their part in following the rules of the club which allow us all to safely enjoy our time on the Connecticut River. 1. With increased use of the club by our members, we are currently full in the boat yard and no more privately owned boats may be brought down to be stored at the club. Of course members are still welcome to launch their boats from home on our ramp, but we can no longer take any more overnight storage at PYC. 2. All children ages 12 and under must wear a PFD (lifejacket) when on the docks, boat ramp, or in the water near these facilities. These children must also be supervised by an adult at all times while at the club. Our docks and ramp are a busy place and no one should be in the water when boats are coming in and out. 3. Our Sailing Academy is half way through their season now and we have over 80 sailors every day participating in our program. The program runs Monday through Friday, 8:30-4:30, through August 3. During their hours of operation, the Sailing Academy has priority on use of our docks and ramps. If you will be launching during these hours, please make sure you wait for a time when the academy sailors are not actively using the docks and ramps. Thank you to all for your cooperation in abiding by these rules, all intended to enhance everyone's enjoyment of the club and keep our members safe. Enjoy the rest of summer. Kathryn Ryan Commodore, PYC kmryan1995(a)gmail.com Please address any questions to me directly at email above, thank you.

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[PYC-News] PYC Weekend July 14-15
by Kathryn Ryan 13 Jul '18

13 Jul '18

PYC Members, Summer is in full swing and we have a very busy weekend ahead. We are hosting an all day regatta Saturday and Sunday with visiting MC Scows joining our sailors for their annual 99 Bottles of Beer Regatta. We also have the club sponsored Mid-Summer Handicap Race Saturday afternoon, as well as our Mid-Summer Party at 5 on Saturday. I hope you will be able to come by the club and join in some of the fun. Please note we are repairing our hoist and launching sailboats may take longer than usual, so plan accordingly and allow some flexibility in your schedule if you will using the ramp this weekend. Thank you for your cooperation. Kathryn Ryan Commodore, PYC Please do not reply to this email.

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[PYC-News] midsummer Regatta Race Instructions
by John Kennedy 10 Jul '18

10 Jul '18

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[PYC-News] All: See the Race Instructions for this coming Saturday's Midsummer Regatta. If not racing consider helping on Race Committee.
by John Kennedy 10 Jul '18

10 Jul '18

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[PYC-News] PYC - Yard
by James Carey 02 Jul '18

02 Jul '18

I apologize if you received this message from earlier today, but it only made it to a few members.Â Original message - Good Morning: Quick note regarding the yard at PYC, it appears we are "full" for the season for boat storage space. Â I also want to remind members that trailers without boats are not to be left at the club.Â We have a couple of trailers down there now without boats on them.Â If you are the owner of one of these please remove it or put a boat on it. Â As always thank you all for helping us run this volunteer club and making it work for everyone. If you have any questions please feel free to email me or call me directly. Â jciaus(a)yahoo.xn--com-kla SincerelyJim Carey 860-853-8005

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[PYC-News] Pettipaug Yacht Club Commodore's Update July 2018
by Kathryn Ryan 02 Jul '18

02 Jul '18

* Welcome Summer! Now that the days are longer, make sure to find time to enjoy PYC â come down for a picnic on our new tables, go out for a sail or paddle, or just watch the world go by on the beautiful Connecticut River. Racing Opportunities in July July 14: NoonMid -Summer Handicap Race: Join us for this race to Essex and back. This is often our best attended race of the season and all small sailboats are welcome. A selection of club owned boats may be borrowed for the race, contact John Kennedy before July 14th if you are interested in borrowing a boat or to register: kdesign(a)snet.net <kdesign(a)snet.net>Skippers meeting at noon, races start at 1:00 PM July 17th: 5PM: Note the change of date to TuesdayBlue Jay Racing. This is the 3rd day in our Blue Jay series. Our fleet continues to grow. Meet at 5:00 PM to rig, skippers meeting at 5:45, races start at 6:00. RSVP to Priscilla Robinson to reserve your boat: probinson02(a)snet.net <probinson02(a)snet.net> Racing Results for June Hawkins Trophy Team Race June 9EYC-4 wins PYC-2 wins One Design Racing- Scows June 16First: Toby DoyleSecond: Steve DixThird: Vic Hoehnebart Blue Jay Race Series #2 June 19First: Toby Doyle and Priscilla RobinsonSecond: Michael Furgeson and Stephanie TaylorThird: Kathryn Ryan and John Woitovich Connecticut River Leukemia Cup 2018: August 11th Please join us for this exciting race, which is being held for the first time on the Connecticut River, on August 11. Join our fellow sailors in Essex for great racing and a great cause. For more information and to register: http://www.essexcorinthian.org/2018ctriverleukemiacup.html <http://www.essexcorinthian.org/2018ctriverleukemiacup.html> House and Grounds Ready to bring your boat to the club? Members are welcome to bring smaller boats (under 20 feet) to the club for the season, but you must register and get a PYC sticker. Email Jim Carey at jciaus(a)yahoo.com <jciaus(a)yahoo.com> with your name, address, phone number, boat type/name and Jim will arrange to have a PYC sticker placed on your boat so we may identify boats and owners. Thank you for your cooperation. Also, please remember we do not allow storage of empty trailers at the club. Recycling is now up and running at PYC. We have added a separate recycling bin next to the trash dumpster at the club. Please separate your waste appropriately and dispose of it in the correct container when you clean up. Help us keep PYC green. Seeking Donations for Junior Sailing ImprovementsWe are in the process of improving safety at our sailing academy by acquiring propeller guards for our powerboats that are used in our junior sailing program when we have young sailors on the water. The guards are a protective cage encircling the prop, thus preventing accidental contact with props in the water. To date, we have 3 families from our sailing program that have each donated the funds for a propeller guard, which cost just under $200 each. They also have secured a volunteer to install them at no cost to us. We have 7 more boats that need prop guards as well. If you would like to join these families and make a donation, please send your donation (and check payable) to Pettipaug Sailing Academy at PO Box 372, Essex, CT 06426 and note it is for the prop guards. Thank you for your consideration and PSA donations may be tax deductible. Have Any Old Sails?If you are cleaning house and find old sails you would like to donate, Amy Pullin Gordon is collecting them. Please reach out to Amy at amypullingordon(a)hotmail.com <amypullingordon(a)hotmail.com> Auction and Tag Sale to Benefit Junior Sailing and Womenâs Sailing Groups at PYCThe Pettipaug Yacht Clubâs Womenâs Sailing Group (WSG) will be holding a silent auction and tag sale in conjunction with the PYC Midsummer Party on Saturday, July 14th. We are accepting donations for both the Auction and Tag Sale. Proceeds from these events benefit Pettipaug Sailing Academy, Pettipaug Yacht Club and the Womenâs Sailng Group. Please contact : probinsons02(a)snet.net <probinsons02(a)snet.net> with donations. To date we have: a luncheon cruise, gift baskets, large candle, boats, tickets to local performances, wine, homemade baked goods, new dry bag backpack, gently used gear, and marine items. But we need much more! Please consider donating a new or gently used item for the auction/tag sale. Thanks! Save the Datesâ Mid-Summer Party (and Auction/Tag Sale): July 14th 2018â Leukemia Cup Challenge: August 11, 2018. Hosted by ECYC, this will be dinghy fleetracing. Details above.â Decommissioning: Oct. 13, 2018â Annual Cocktail Party & Awards: Nov. 10, 2018 Commodore Kathryn Ryankmryan1995(a)gmail.com <kmryan1995(a)gmail.com>Please do not reply directly to this email, any questions should be directed to Commodore Ryan at the email above.*

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[PYC-News] PYC - yard
by James Carey 02 Jul '18

02 Jul '18

Good Morning: Quick note regarding the yard at PYC, it appears we are "full" for the season for boat storage space. Â I also want to remind members that trailers without boats are not to be left at the club.Â We have a couple of trailers down there now without boats on them.Â If you are the owner of one of these please remove it or put a boat on it. Â As always thank you all for helping us run this volunteer club and making it work for everyone. If you have any questions please feel free to email me or call me directly. Â jciaus(a)yahoo.xn--com-kla SincerelyJim Carey 860-853-8005

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