September 2019 - Pettipaug Member News

[PYC-News] Pettipaug Yacht Club: Message from Town of Essex Health Department
by Kathryn Ryan 26 Sep '19

26 Sep '19

With the permission of the Town of Essex Health Department, this email includes flyers recently sent to residents of Essex regarding precautions we can take to avoid mosquito bites. Please be mindful of these tips and measures as we continue to enjoy Pettipaug this fall. Thank you. Regards, Kathryn Ryan Commodore, Pettipaug Yacht Club commodore(a)pettipaug.org Please do not reply to this email, direct any questions to the email address above.

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[PYC-News] Pettipaug Yacht Club- Reduced club hours for the fall
by Kathryn Ryan 21 Sep '19

21 Sep '19

In light of recent news articles regarding the spread of EEE in our neighboring towns, we will officially be closing the club just prior to dusk. Mosquitoes are abundant at the club in the evenings due to our proximity to the river and the marsh. Please finish your activities before the sun starts to set, which was around 6:45 tonight, becoming earlier each night. Thank you for your cooperation. Regards, Kathryn Ryan

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[PYC-News] Tri-Club Race Series in October
by Kathryn Ryan 17 Sep '19

17 Sep '19

It's fall and that means it's time for the annual Tri-Club Race Series hosted by Essex Corinthian Yacht Club, Essex Yacht Club and Pettipaug Yacht Club. Sailors may enter one race or all three. Please see the following attachments for NOR/Entry Forms for eligibility and details, and then plan to come join the fun on the Connecticut River. For more information, EYC Willets Memorial Race October 5 contact is Jack Frost - 203-640-9327 ECYC Clark Memorial Race - October 12 - contact is Bill Robinson - Robinsonbill(a)yahoo.com; 860-916-0789 Pettipaug Birch Memorial Race - October 19 - contact John Kennedy - kdesign(a)snet.net Regards, Kathryn Ryan Commodore, PYC Commodore(a)pettipaug.org Please do not reply to this email, please direct questions to respective contacts above.

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[PYC-News] Last Week to Order PYC Fleece from Ship's Store
by Kathryn Ryan 08 Sep '19

08 Sep '19

This is the last week to order your own PYC fleece. Order forms are due September 15 and we expect fleeces to arrive for pickup by mid-October. Attached please find the correct order form with instructions on how to order Eddie Bauer fleece vests or quarter zips with the Pettipaug burgee. Enjoy. Kathryn Ryan Commodore, PYC commodore(a)pettipaug.org Please do not reply to this email, direct any questions to commodore(a)pettipaug.org

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[PYC-News] Monthly One Design Race Sunday, September 15
by Kathryn Ryan 08 Sep '19

08 Sep '19

Come join us for One Design Racing this coming Sunday, September 15. Skippers meeting is at noon, and racing begins at 1:00 PM. We hope to run 3- 5 races on courses set by race committee. Please read attached racing instructions for rules, course options and chart of racing area prior to racing, we will not provide printed copies day of (going green!). Any class that has three or more boats will be eligible for racing and prizes, so grab your boat and your friends and come join the fun. Following the racing, we will have a cookout and awards ceremony. PYC Race Committee will provide hamburgers and hot dogs, please bring a dish to share and your own favorite beverage. If you are not interested in sailing but want to join in, please consider joining our race committee for the day. We are looking for a few more volunteers to make this day a success. To help with race committee, please reach out to Race Committee Chair Liz Horan at erhoran(a)att.net. Any questions, or offers to help, please reach out to Liz at erhoran(a)att.net. Hope to see you on the river Sunday. Kathryn Ryan Commodore, PYC commodore(a)pettipaug.org Please do not reply to this email, any questions should be directed to Race Committee Chair Liz Horan at erhoran(a)att.net

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[PYC-News] Pettipaug Yacht Club September Commodore's Update
by Kathryn Ryan 04 Sep '19

04 Sep '19

[cid:f8438486-6ecd-408c-89f6-8d57ca658f0e] September (itâs still summer!) is an amazing time of year; the water is warm and inviting, the days are sunny and bright, and the evenings are cool. Take an evening sail or putter downriver to admire the murmuration of swallows before they head south. Do you have photos or memories of the summer season you would like to share? Visit our Facebook page, Pettipaug Yacht Club @PYCSXCT to âlikeâ and follow us and share your summer memories on the Pettipaug Yacht Club Group page. House and Grounds Hurricane season is upon us. Please keep an eye on the weather and any potential wind or storm surge warnings we may receive this fall. All members are responsible for securing their own boats at the Club in the event of a storm, please read the PYC Storm Preparation Checklist on the last page of our yearbook. Attendants will be on duty at the club for the first two weekends in September from 12-4PM. Looking to sell a boat? Or buy one? Members have boats for sale ads on the bulletin board next to the Commodoreâs Room door, stop by and check it out if you are in the market for a boat. If you see anything out of place or damaged at the Club, please report it to Jim Carey: jciaus(a)yahoo.com<mailto:jciaus@yahoo.com>. We appreciate any heads up we can get to help us address issues at the Club. Racing August was a very busy month for racing at PYC. Our Blue Jay fleet wrapped up their summer series and our junior sailors finished their season with a home regatta and more than 50 competitors. The Cats and Gaffers hosted their annual race, and 3 fleets, BJ, Laser and Scows, were represented at our One Design Regatta. The next One Design Regatta is scheduled for Sunday, September 15. All fleets are welcome to join us. And donât forget to mark your calendar for our end of year races, The Charles Birch Memorial Race and the Robin Starr Race, both on October 19. Donât want to race, but still be involved? Please sign up to assist the race committee for any of these events. Contact Liz Horan at erhoran(a)att.net<mailto:erhoran@att.net> to sign up or for more information. Ships Store Order your PYC fleece vests and pullovers by September 15. The attached PDFâs have design options, sizing charts and the order form that must be mailed with payment to Stacia Libby by September 15. This is a limited time offer, so order now to have these stylish gifts this holiday season. Delivery expected in mid-October. [cid:1157146b-a77b-4e62-9fa6-0a9e1ca4aa17] Special Thanks Over Labor Day Weekend, the Dexheimer Family joined club officers to christen two optis for our junior sailing program, Tootsie and Buddie. Both boats were donated by the Dexheimer family in loving memory of John Dexheimer. If you are interested in finding out how you could make a charitable donation to our Sailing Academy, please reach out to Amy Pullin at amygordonpullin(a)hotmail.com<mailto:amygordonpullin@hotmail.com> [cid:7fdd4016-05b9-4f2e-b8dc-edfa8c7f3d85] [cid:31f1d15b-27b5-4bc7-a0f4-e01368a13d14] Also, special thanks to Dave Wemett and Paul Mikulak for putting a new roof on our Opti Shed and Sail Locker. Our club is looking better thanks to many members who have helped improve our facilities this year. Volunteer Opportunities We need you! Please consider helping out with one or more of these projects: * Leukemia Cup Regatta Representative * We are looking for someone to represent PYC on the organizing committee for this regatta, sponsored by four Essex yacht clubs, to be held in May 2020. Fundraising will be important for the success of this event, as well as rallying sailors. Please let me know if you would like to join this team, commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@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 Race Committee Chair Liz Horan at erhoran@att..net<mailto:erhoran@att..net> * Upcoming races on September 15 and October 19- to help out, reach out to Liz at erhoran(a)att.net<mailto:erhoran@att.net> * 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 repair dollies for the sailing academy. We could also use help with repairing wiring on our trailers. 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> Save the Dates One Design Racing September 15, 2019 Charles Birch Memorial Race October 19, 2019 Robin Starr Handicap Race October 19, 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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