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[PYC-News] Pettipaug Sailing Academy News- Registration is open and looking for Optis
by Kathryn Ryan 14 May '19

14 May '19

[cid:9d32bc23-e343-44af-8f6a-3101b686adf3] Pettipaug Sailing Academy (PSA) registration is open PSA is an instructional sailing program for juniors, ages 8 and up. It is conducted from late June to mid-August. There are two 3 week sessions during the season; each session is divided into morning and afternoon classes. Morning classes typically are for beginners and junior sailors ages 8 to 11, when the winds are the lightest. Afternoon classes are for older returning sailors. PSA is all about FUN on the water and teaching many important life lessons along the way â sailing/racing skills, adapting to the forces of nature, personal responsibility and sportsmanship, to name a few. There are regatta opportunities for those that are interested. Classes are conducted in Prams, Optimists, C/C 420s and O'pen BICs. Boat ownership is not required. The PSA Director is supported by eight certified US Sailing instructors also trained in first aid and CPR. TO REGISTER: Go to www.pettipaug.com<http://www.pettipaug.com/>. Registration forms are on the Junior Sailing (PSA) tab to the left. Looking for used Optis PSA, the Pettipaug Junior Sailing Program, is looking to acquire a few good, used Optis for the coming season. Only boats that meet the criteria listed below will be considered. Criteria: Hull - No structural damage or major structural repairs Blades - GRP or Epoxy Rig - Complete with all lines and blocks Airbags and Hiking Straps - 3 bags and all straps Sail - Practice or Race Sail with battens and no rips or tears Accessories - Dolly / Cover / Extra Sail If you have an Opti you are no longer using and wish it to be considered, please email Amy Gordon Pullin at vicecommodore(a)pettipaug.org by Monday, May 20th. Please feel free to forward to anyone who may be interested in this information. Any questions should be directed directly to Amy Gordon Pullin at vicecommodore(a)pettipaug.org Sincerely, Kathryn Ryan Commodore, PYC Do not reply directly to this email, address all correspondence regarding this email to Amy at the email above. Thank you.

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[PYC-News] PYC
by James Carey 13 May '19

13 May '19

Hello All: The club is officially open. As you are all aware the rain has been more of less nonstop this spring.Â If you are bringing boats down to the club, please consider waiting.Â The south parking field is so wet that the least bit of traffic across the ground is causing it to look like a southern mudfest, resulting in deep ruts and dead grass that is not good as the high river levels and high tides are washing across the club grounds.Â Big thank you to John Rannestad for making the road passable again.Â Please keep in mind a slow driving speed will make that road last a lot longer. Also, stickers will be available once the summer attendants start working regularly on the weekends. Â If you wish to keep your boat at the club it needs a sticker, this doesn't guarantee you a spot on in the fields or on a rack, but allows us to identify boats if there are problems or year-end removal issues.Â Thanks,Jim Carey869-853-8005 Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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[PYC-News] Commodore's Trophy Race May 11 at PYC
by Kathryn Ryan 04 May '19

04 May '19

The 2019 Commodore's Trophy Race will be next weekend, May 11. Please arrive at the club early enough to have your boat ready and in the water prior to the 1:00 pm Skippers Meeting and 1:30 pm start. Sailing Instructions are attached and awards will be presented at Commissioning. Any questions should be directed to Liz Horan, Race Committee Chair, at erhoran(a)att.net. Hope to see you on the water. Kathryn Ryan Commodore, PYC Please do not reply to this email. Any questions should be directed to Liz Horan at erhoran(a)att.net

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[PYC-News] Pettipaug Yacht Club Commodore's Update May
by Kathryn Ryan 01 May '19

01 May '19

[cid:8de08e1a-515c-4e29-bd96-20fbfe36ef38] Another month closer to being out on the water enjoying the beautiful scenery and fellowship of our Club. Make sure to mark you calendars for the Commissioning on May 11th, weâre all looking forward to officially opening the Club. New members, and of course the Club veterans, are encouraged to attend. This annual tradition is a great way to meet fellow Club members and celebrate the end of winter hibernation. PYC Sailing Academy registration is open â this is the premier junior sailing program in the area. See our website for more information: https://pettipaug.org/PYC-academyPage.html House and Grounds The boat yard opens May 1 for members to bring their boats to the Club. Use caution when going out on the water, the river is quite high now and may stay that way for the immediate future. Flooding is still happening at the club and there is considerable debris in the water and around the docks. Please see an attendant on the weekends, starting May 11, to register your boat and get a sticker when you bring your boat down. Any questions should be directed to Jim Carey at jciaus(a)yahoo.com. We anticipate road work to be done by our volunteers in the near future to fill in the holes in the road. It is important that we drive slowly on the roads once repairs are done so the stone added to the holes is not kicked right back out. Connecticut River Leukemia Cup 2019: May 4 and 5 Join us again this year for an exciting two-day race being held on the Connecticut River on May 4 and 5. Join our fellow sailors in Essex for great racing and a great cause. All small sailboat fleets are welcome. There is still time to join us for a party and auction to raise money to support the cause on Saturday night; the party is open to the public. Steve Benjamin, Etchells World Champion and sailor extraordinaire will speak at the party. Tickets may be purchased online at: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eg4ewv7y8… Or choose to sponsor one of our sailors for the race! You can donate directly to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society via the Pettipaug team page at: https://pages.leukemiacup.org/ctwhv/ct19/PettipaugYachtClub. Volunteer Opportunities We need you! Please consider helping out with one or more of these projects: * Powerboat Maintenance * We are looking for help maintaining our fleet of powerboats. We have a small dedicated crew who help make sure our powerboats are running well. If you would like to join them and spend a little bit of time messing about in boats this summer, please let me know: commodore(a)pettipaug.org * Race Committee * We are recruiting more members for our race committee team that helps run our weekend races. This is a fun way to participate and help out with our racing project. If you would like more information or to join us, please a contact me at commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> * Repair work for Sailing Academy * If you are handy with repairs, consider helping us on one of ongoing projects. We are looking for help to re-roof our Opti shed and repair dollies for the sailing academy. Please reach out to Amy Pullin if you would like to help with one of these projects. Amygordonpullin(a)hotmail.com<mailto:Amygordonpullin@hotmail.com> Blue Jay Race Series 2019 If you own your own BJ, you are welcome to join the Blue Jay Race Series 2019. Races will take place weeknights during the summer, culminating with final regatta and party on Sunday, September 1. Weeknight race dates are Tuesdays May 28, June 25, July 23, and August 20. To be added to the communication emails about BJ racing at Pettipaug, please reach out to Priscilla Robinson at probinson02(a)snet.net<mailto:probinson02@snet.net> Sailing Academy Registration is Open We are currently taking applications for all sessions in our junior sailing program. The program is open to sailors ages 8 and older, please let anyone who may be interested know all information is available on our website. Save the Dates Leukemia Cup Challenge: May 4-5, 2019 Commissioning: May 11, 2019 Mid-Summer Party: July 13, 2019 Decommissioning: October 19, 2019 Annual Cocktail Party & Awards: November 9, 2019 Cheers! Commodore Kathryn Ryan commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> Please do not reply directly to this email, any questions should be directed to Commodore Ryan at the email above.

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