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[PYC-News] May Commodoreâs Update
by Amy Pullin 08 Jul '21

08 Jul '21

[cid:be6ddcd6-2641-4b48-ba2b-6460dc090beb] Commodoreâs Update May 2021 Bring on sailing and summer fun! With Governor Lamontâs implementation of new protocols today, specifically that masks are no longer required outdoors if you are fully vaccinated, we are excited to announce Pettipaug will be open for Summer 2021. Please everyone, continue to be respective of fellow members and their stage of comfort as we ease into our new normal. This weekend we will have a Work Party and on Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend we will host the Commodore Race and Commission the club for another season. Please take the time to read the specific updates and reminders below. I look forward to seeing everyone down by the river. Amy Gordon Pullin Commodore 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. May Work Party An impromptu pre-commissioning Work Party will be held on Saturday, May 22nd at 9 am - noon. Come one, come all. Come for an hour or come for the morning. We have a job for everyone. This is a great way to meet fellow members and ready the club for another great season. Commodore Race The Commodore Race will be held on Saturday, May 29th. The Skippers Meeting is at noon and the water start time is 1pm. This is the first club race of the season, traditionally held on the same day as commissioning. It is a distance race scored using the Portsmouth handicap. All small sailboats are welcome. The course is typically 3 - 4 miles. Depending on the wind direction, boats will sail around Nun 28 north of Essex Harbor, north of the club and back to the club. The race can take anywhere between 1 â 3 hours based on your boat, skill and luck. All Pettipaug sailors are welcome. If you are interested in volunteering on the Race Committee, Mark Boat or Safety Boat please email commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> Commissioning The Commissioning Ceremony is s time honored tradition which celebrates the opening of the new sailing season at the club. This year the ceremony will start at 5:00 pm on Saturday, May 29th. We will be easing back into the new normal. There will NOT be a potluck or bar provided by the club. Members are welcome to BYOB and snacks. Docks Are In! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Corey Manero, John Rannestad, John Becker, Sandy Sanstrom, Paul Mikulak, Chris Manero, Jack Doyle, Toby Doyle, Dave Wemett, Dave Courcy, Mischa van Berkel, Zenas Zelotes, Michael Lutz and Paul Jacobson and Bob Muggleston This was a big project that required planning, patience and many hands. Thank you everyone. Moorings and Removal of Anchors and Tackle Members who keep a mooring in the field off the club known as the Meadows should be aware of a change in the Essex Harbor Management Commission private mooring policy. The Commission is requiring moorings be installed and removed professionally. Only moorings and tackle that are used seasonally may be stored over the winter at the club. If you have a mushroom anchor/mooring that will not be used this summer, please remove it from the grounds immediately. The club will take over any unidentified moorings that are not removed by May 31st. Any questions, please contact Mischa van Berkel, vicecommodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:vicecommodore@pettipaug.org> or Amy Gordon Pullin, commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> Private Boats at Pettipaug Members may now bring private boats that will be used regularly to the club. Please remember, boats may not be over 20â in length. Each boat is required to have a sticker. If you do not have a sticker, contact Vice Commodore, Mischa van Berkel at vicecommodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:vicecommodore@pettipaug.org>. Please remember placement of your boat is not necessarily final. Boats may be moved to maximize yard space and efficiency. Pettipaug Saling Academy (PSA) Registration is open! Information and enrollment forms can be found at the Pettipaug web site<https://www.pettipaug.com/PYC-academyPage.html>.

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[PYC-News]***Postponement*** The Commodore's Race and Commissioning
by Amy Pullin 30 May '21

30 May '21

[cid:8529ae36-6e60-48c6-9ff7-61095061a4eb] For the safety of our sailors given the forecast for Saturday, The Commodore's Race and PYC 2021 Commissioning have been moved to Monday, May 31st. Same time, same place. Skippers Meeting 1200 (Noon) Race Start 1300 (1:00 pm) Commissioning 1700 (5 pm) Commodore Race The Commodore Race will be held on Monday, May 31st. The Skippers Meeting is at noon and the water start time is 1pm. This is the first club race of the season, traditionally held on the same day as commissioning. It is a distance race scored using the Portsmouth handicap. All small sailboats are welcome. The course is typically 3 - 4 miles. Depending on the wind direction, boats will sail around Nun 28 north of Essex Harbor, north of the club and back to the club. The race can take anywhere between 1 â 3 hours based on your boat, skill and luck. All Pettipaug sailors are welcome. If you are interested in volunteering on the Race Committee, Mark Boat or Safety Boat please email commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> Commissioning The Commissioning Ceremony is s time honored tradition which celebrates the opening of the new sailing season at the club. This year the ceremony will start at 5:00 pm on Monday, May 31st. We will be easing back into the new normal. There will NOT be a potluck or bar provided by the club. Members are welcome to BYOB and snacks. Removal of Anchors and Tackle If you have a mushroom anchor/mooring that will not be used this summer it needs to be removed from the grounds immediately. The club will take over any unidentified moorings that are not removed by Monday, May 31st. Only moorings and tackle that are used seasonally may be stored over the winter at the club. Any questions, please contact Mischa van Berkel, vicecommodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:vicecommodore@pettipaug.org> or Amy Gordon Pullin, commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> Free Stuff At the work party last week, we determined there were a number of items on the grounds that were no longer needed or an excess. These will be put out on Monday around race time for anyone who may be interested. Items include excess life jackets, scrap wood, used rubrail, an old refrigerator (happy to deliver in tri-town area), books...

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[PYC-News]WOW and Thank you PYC Volunteers!
by Amy Pullin 23 May '21

23 May '21

[cid:86394d27-8816-426d-b086-e29e4ee54418] Good morning, Thank you, thank you, thank! Over 30 volunteers came down to the club yesterday to clean, paint, mow, organize, schlep and ready the club for a great summer of sailing and water fun. The comradery, conversations and jokes brought on by working together were like no other. The huge turnout was a wonderful surprise. Thank you! Amy and Mischa Next week, don't forget - Commodore Race The Commodore Race will be held on Saturday, May 29th. The Skippers Meeting is at noon and the water start time is 1pm. This is the first club race of the season, traditionally held on the same day as commissioning. It is a distance race scored using the Portsmouth handicap. All small sailboats are welcome. The course is typically 3 - 4 miles. Depending on the wind direction, boats will sail around Nun 28 north of Essex Harbor, north of the club and back to the club. The race can take anywhere between 1 â 3 hours based on your boat, skill and luck. All Pettipaug sailors are welcome. If you are interested in volunteering on the Race Committee, Mark Boat or Safety Boat please email commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> Commissioning The Commissioning Ceremony is s time honored tradition which celebrates the opening of the new sailing season at the club. This year the ceremony will start at 5:00 pm on Saturday, May 29th. We will be easing back into the new normal. There will NOT be a potluck or bar provided by the club. Members are welcome to BYOB and snacks. Reminder - Removal of Anchors and Tackle If you have a mushroom anchor/mooring that will not be used this summer, please remove it from the grounds immediately. The club will take over any unidentified moorings that are not removed by May 31st. Any questions, please contact Mischa van Berkel, vicecommodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:vicecommodore@pettipaug.org> or Amy Gordon Pullin, commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> Private Boats at Pettipaug Members may now bring private boats that will be used regularly to the club. Please remember, boats may not be over 20â in length. Each boat is required to have a sticker. If you do not have a sticker, contact Vice Commodore, Mischa van Berkel at vicecommodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:vicecommodore@pettipaug.org>. Please remember placement of your boat is not necessarily final. Boats may be moved to maximize yard space and efficiency. Pettipaug Saling Academy (PSA) Registration is open! Information and enrollment forms can be found at the Pettipaug web site<https://www.pettipaug.com/PYC-academyPage.html>.

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[PYC-News]Reminder - PYC Work Party Tomorrow Morning
by Amy Pullin 21 May '21

21 May '21

[cid:76020bd3-66b3-430c-9326-316769b707e8] May Work Party A pre-commissioning Work Party will be held on Saturday, May 22nd at 9 am - noon. Come one, come all. Come for an hour or come for the morning. We have a job for everyone. This is a great way to meet fellow members and ready the club for another great season. Click on this link for an idea of tasks or to reserve your spot PYC Work Party Tasks - May 2021<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jykPA47I8RpkLuDzYy75t_k8sI6x0o73COl…> <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jykPA47I8RpkLuDzYy75t_k8sI6x0o73COl…> Amy Gordon Pullin <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jykPA47I8RpkLuDzYy75t_k8sI6x0o73COl…>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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