March 2020 - Pettipaug Member News

[PYC-News] PYC House and Grounds Update
by Corey Manero 20 Mar '20

20 Mar '20

Fellow PYC Members, As a result of the coronavirus pandemic the clubhouse and grounds will remain closed indefinitely, please take note of the following: * A reminder that the work party scheduled for this Saturday, March 21st is cancelled * Club closure includes use of the grounds, deck, restrooms, crane, grills, docks or boats * Please do not bring your personal boats down to the club We hope that these measures will be short lived, and will continue to provide updates as the situation progresses. Hopefully everybody can take advantage of this extra time at home for that boat project you've just never quite gotten to in other years. Best regards, Corey Manero Rear Commodore

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[PYC-News] Pettipaug Yacht Club will remain closed
by Amy Pullin 18 Mar '20

18 Mar '20

[https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/MZx7rm_msEmVDWrEjjzZ0X6G-y0ELlSORFF1l_4OW…] Fellow PYC Members, Given the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, Pettipaug Yacht Club will remain closed. Obviously, this is a fluid situation. We will update everyone when it is determined to be safe to open the club. In the meantime, think spring and ready your boats. Stay healthy and safe - at home. Amy Gordon Pullin Commodore

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[PYC-News] PYC Spring Work Party Postponed
by Amy Pullin 15 Mar '20

15 Mar '20

[https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/MZx7rm_msEmVDWrEjjzZ0X6G-y0ELlSORFF1l_4OW…] PYC Members, Out of an abundance of caution, in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the work party scheduled for this coming Saturday, March 21st, is postponed indefinitely. We still hope to install the docks at 0700 with the "regular dock volunteers". The rest of Spring clean up will be held at a later date. Please phone or email with any questions or concerns. Hope everyone stays healthy and home. Amy Gordon Pullin Commodore 203-912-3421

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[PYC-News] Pettipaug Yacht Club Commodore's Update: March, 2020
by Amy Pullin 04 Mar '20

04 Mar '20

[https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/MZx7rm_msEmVDWrEjjzZ0X6G-y0ELlSORFF1l_4OW…] Commodoreâs Update March 2020 Fingers crossed, Happy Spring! Spring Work Party Our Spring work party will be held on Saturday, March 21st. Please join us for a pre-season club clean up. Members who help with the docks are asked to be at the club for a 0700 (7am) start. All other volunteers are asked to join at 9 am. We have a job for everyone, so come for an hour or come for the morning. This is a great way to meet fellow members and ready the club for another great season. Annual Membership Dues Approximately 70% of the membership has paid their annual dues. Please let volunteers check this task off their list by paying your bill. Review your personal information on the bill, check your club interests and return the form with payment in the envelope provided. If you do not wish to remain a member, please let us know. If you did not receive an invoice, please contact membership(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:membership@pettipaug.org>. Remember, the membership deadline is April 1st. Pettipaug Junior Saling(PSA) Registration is now open for Pettipaug Sailing Academy, PSA. Registration is on a first come basis, so encourage anyone interested in signing up to go to the Pettipaug web site<https://www.pettipaug.com/PYC-academyPage.html>, the PSA section and check out our program and application. We offer both recreational and racing sailing for youth. North U. Sail Trim & Boat Speed Seminar Essex Yacht Club is hosting a North U Seminar on sail trim and boat speed on Saturday, March 14th 0900 â 1700. All sailors in the area are welcome. The program is discounted for Junior sailors. Todd Berman, a world-class racer with championship wins in one-designs including the 470, J24 and J105 classes, maxi-yachts and handicap racing will be presenting. As a former sailmaker and leading helmsman he knows what it takes to find that extra bit of boat speed to get or to break a critical overlap! For more information and to Register for North U Boat Speed Seminar<http://www.diyc.com/Race/2020-North_U_Boat_Speed_Seminar_flyer-031420.pdf> Club Race Officer Seminar Mark your calendar for United States Sailing Association (USSA) one day race management course that will be held Saturday, April 25th, 0830-1630 at Essex Yacht Club. The fee is $35 for course materials & $25 for lunch & snacks. If you ever wanted to volunteer for Race Committee (RC), but werenât exactly sure what was involved, this course is for you. It would also be good for racer;). Everything having to do with properly running club racing will be covered. If you are interested in Club Race Officer (CRO) Certification, completion of this course is one of the requirements. More detailed info and registration is US Sailing Club Race Officer Seminar<https://www.ussailing.org/competition/rules-officiating/resources/find-a-se…>. Scroll down to find the event being hosted in Essex. Gowrie Group Connecticut River Leukemia Cup Regatta Be part of the third annual Connecticut River Leukemia Cup Regatta to benefit the lifesaving work of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on May 2nd (rain date May 3rd). The event is sponsored by the Gowrie Group in cooperation with the Essex Corinthian, Essex, Duck Island, Frostbite and Pettipaug Yacht Clubs. Support this worthy cause by sailing during the day and/or attend the post-race party that night and/or donating to competing teams or participants campaigns. All are welcome! Expected racing classes to date are: Blue Jays, Lasers, Etchells, Ideal 18s, IC24s and RS Aeros. Pettipaug plans a large showing of Blue Jays and post-race party attendees. If you can not attend, please consider supporting one of our local race teams. Register to sail at CT River Leukemia Cup Regatta Registration<https://yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm> - search Gowrie. Purchase post-race party tickets at CT River Leukemia Cup Post-Race Party Tickets.<https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eguj0jmv3…> Support by donating to a regatta participantâs campaign at Support a local race team<https://www.leukemiacup.org/events/gowrie-group-connecticut-river-leukemia-…> Annual Yearbook We are looking for photos for the annual yearbook. If you have captured Pettipaug in all itâs glory please share. Photos can be sent to camofdr(a)gmail.com<mailto:camofdr@gmail.com>. Some Dates: North U. March 14, 2020 Spring Work Party March 21, 2020 2020 Membership Dues Deadline April 1, 2020 Club Race Officer Seminar April 25, 2020 Leukemia Cup Challenge: May 2, 2020 Commissioning: May 16, 2020 Mid-Summer Party: July 18, 2020 Decommissioning: October 17, 2020 Annual Meeting, Party & Awards: November 7, 2020 Please reach out with any questions or suggestions. Commodore Amy Gordon Pullin commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> Please do not reply directly to this email, any questions should be directed to the Commodore email.

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