July 2021 - Pettipaug Member News

[PYC-News]***Reminder - Pettipaug Yacht Club, limited use this Sunday
by Amy Pullin 30 Jul '21

30 Jul '21

Happy Friday! Just a reminder... The club will be unavailable this Sunday, August 1st, from 8:00 am â 4:00 pm. Pettipaug will be hosting the annual Paul Risseeuw Junior Regatta. Please donât plan on accessing the club during the day. And next week's events... Mid-Summer Race The Mid-Summer Regatta will be held on Saturday, August 7th. The Skippers meeting is at noon and the water start time is 1pm. This is a distance race scored using the Portsmouth handicap. The course is typically 3 - 4 miles. Depending on the wind direction, boats will sail around a buoy north of Essex Harbor, north of the club and back to the club. The race can take anywhere between 1 - 3 hours based on your boat, skill and luck. All Pettipaug sailors are welcome. We had 22 boats at the spring race. We would love to get 40 boats, including some Sunfish, out there for the Mid-Summer Regatta. Letâs empty the yard! If you know you will be participating, please add your name, boat type and sail number (if you know it) to this link. It will speed up registration and calculations the day of the event. I plan to sail the Mid-Summer Regatta<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xa3PaegQ1Bvdh1f4LVvePcsak81-ADpoEsY…> Race Committee, Mark Boat and Safety Boat for Mid-Summer Regatta If you are interested in volunteering on the Race Committee, Mark Boat or Safety Boat for the Mid-Summer Regatta please sign up to be a 2021 RC Volunteer for Mid-Summer Regatta<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PEHDQ0i_odb1SMzOGrrkVMEYwD07M7HBWEm…>. We will need volunteers to set some marks and record finishes off the docks at the club. We could also use a few safety boats Arrive around 11:30 and racing should be done by 3:30-4 (or earlier, depending on wind) so you will have time to go home and get ready for the Fiesta afterwards. Any questions, please email RC Chair ed7mar7(a)comcast.net<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> Mid-Summer Party Saturday, August 7th, Invites were sent to your email on record the morning of 7/21/21. Check your spam. The deets: Mid-summer Regatta Awards, Cocktails and Fiesta 5:00 pm Live music Mariachi Fiesta del Norte<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcts.vresp.…> 6:15 - 7:15 pm Please bring your favorite Mexican style dish to share. $5 cover includes beverages (adult and non-alcoholic) All Pettipaug members are welcome

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[PYC-News]PYC - July Commodore's Update
by Amy Pullin 28 Jul '21

28 Jul '21

[cid:21b73cd2-c859-4a19-adbb-ccd9f55bad02] Commodoreâs Update July 2021 Happy summer! Itâs great to see the yard full of dinghy sailboats, PSA back in session and people safely using Pettipaug. Thank you to the many volunteers that have contributed time and manual labor âspiffing upâ the club and grounds. We have received many positive comments. This fall, when the weather is a bit cooler, we will be looking for volunteers to finish up a few more projects. Unfortunately, I again need to comment on dogs at the club. Dog parents, please recognize the people are back. Not everyone is comfortable with dogs. And we have some very basic rules that especially need to be followed during peak season. Dogs must be leashed and under owner control at all times Dogs are not allowed on club grounds during PSA (program ends August 6) Dogs are not allowed in clubhouse or on the deck Owners are responsible to pick up after their dogs. (Extra bags are on the left wall of the Opti Shed. These should be deposited in the large dumpster on the way into the club) Also, a heads up to the date of Sunday, August 1, 2021. Pettipaug will be hosting the annual Paul Risseeuw Junior Regatta. The club will essentially be unavailable from 8:00 am â 4:00 pm. Please donât plan on accessing the club during the day. There are a lot of fun opportunities and good information that follows. 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. Paul Risseeuw Pettipaug Junior Regatta Calling all Pram, Opti, Bic and 420 (spinnaker and non) junior sailors. Come race on Sunday, August 1st in the Paul Risseeuw Pettipaug Junior Regatta<https://theclubspot.com/regatta/R10j4xj008>. If you have never raced, this is the perfect opportunity to try. Parents and sailors, ask your Instructors if you have any questions. Mid-Summer Race The Mid-Summer Regatta will be held on Saturday, August 7th. The Skippers meeting is at noon and the water start time is 1pm. This is a distance race scored using the Portsmouth handicap. The course is typically 3 - 4 miles. Depending on the wind direction, boats will sail around a buoy north of Essex Harbor, north of the club and back to the club. The race can take anywhere between 1 - 3 hours based on your boat, skill and luck. All Pettipaug sailors are welcome. We had 22 boats at the spring race and a tremendously talented RC. We would love to get 40 boats, including some Sunfish, out there for the Mid-Summer Regatta. Letâs empty the yard! Race Committee, Mark Boat and Safety Boat for Mid-Summer Regatta If you are interested in volunteering on the Race Committee, Mark Boat or Safety Boat for the Mid-Summer Regatta please sign up to be a 2021 RC Volunteer for Mid-Summer Regatta<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PEHDQ0i_odb1SMzOGrrkVMEYwD07M7HBWEm…>. This race is almost exactly the same as the spring Commodore Cup. We will need volunteers to set a starting line and record finishes off the docks at the club. We could also use safety boats and Mark boats on the water. Arrive around 11:30 and racing should be done by 3:30-4 (or earlier, depending on wind) so you will have time to go home and get ready for the Fiesta afterwards. Any questions, please email commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> Mid-Summer Party Saturday, August 7th, Invites were sent to your email on record the morning of 7/21/21. Check your spam. The deets: Mid-summer Regatta Awards, Cocktails and Fiesta 5:00 pm Live music Mariachi Fiesta del Norte<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcts.vresp.…> 6:15 - 7:15 pm Please bring your favorite Mexican style dish to share. $5 cover includes beverages (adult and non-alcoholic) All Pettipaug members are welcome Tag Sale, Moorings and Removal of Anchors and Tackle We will be putting a number of items no longer needed at Pettipaug out For Sale, A Donation (a donation to the club) or Removal (Free) between the North Shed and Garbage container on August 7th, the day of the Mid-Summer Regatta and Fiesta. Examples are windsurfing gear, life jackets, triangular blocks to keep your dolly in place, scrap woodâ¦. Unclaimed moorings and tackle will also be available. Please stop by to see if there is anything you might be interested in. And please, donât bring any donations to the club without checking with the House Committee first. Private Boats at Pettipaug Please remember, boats may not be over 20â in length. Each boat is required to have a sticker. Placement of your boat is not necessarily final. Boats may be moved to maximize yard space and efficiency. If you have any questions or do not have a sticker, contact Vice Commodore, Mischa van Berkel at vicecommodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:vicecommodore@pettipaug.org>. Job Available at PYC We are looking for one or two more club attendants to ensure we have coverage every weekend until decommissioning. Age 16 and a CT Boaters license are requirements of the job. Half and full day shifts are available. Attendants are responsible for maintaining PYC Clubhouse and Grounds over the weekend. If you are interested, please contact commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> 2021 Olympic Sailing Here is a quick easy link to 2021 U.S. Olympic Saling Team Schedule and Coverage<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.maile…> Go Team USA. Remember it all starts at sailing clubs similar to ours.

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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]*** Important Pettipaug Info
by Amy Pullin 05 Jul '21

05 Jul '21

[cid:102c73b4-309b-413c-b5e8-67434197c314] Fellow members, With summer in full swing, the start of the junior program (PSA) and active use of the club by membership, it is necessary to share these annual reminders of club rules - Dogs: Dogs must be leashed and under owner control at all times. No dogs are allowed on club grounds during Sailing Academy activities. (8:30 - 4:00, Monday - Friday, June 28 - August 6) Dogs are not allowed in the clubhouse or on the clubhouse deck. Owners are responsible to pick up (waste/toys/sticks) after their dogs. Because the club was not officially open last year, Pettipaug was a haven to dogs and their owners. There was a lot of space and few people. Now that we are open, the yard is at full capacity and membership is actively using the grounds, we need to transition back to following the club rules so that all people are comfortable and feel safe. As a membership we can find the balance. There are many low usage times that owners and their dogs can still enjoy the grounds. Dog owners, please, use good judgement and self-enforce the club rules regarding dogs. ***There are bags for waste in the metal dispenser attached to the side of the Opti Shed. Disposal should be in the large garbage container on the corner of the property. Sailing Academy: The club's junior sailing program - Pettipaug Sailing Academy (PSA) - starts tomorrow! This means there will be a lot of children and teens on the club grounds from 8:30 - 4:00, Monday - Friday until August 6th. Please, drive slowly on the road to the club and on River Road. Many of the children ride their bikes to and from. Club usage is limited during PSA. Members should not be on the deck. No members should be using the ramp or docks when the junior sailors are launching or landing their boats. (Usually around 9:30, noon and 3) The PYC Board is excited the membership is back and pleased to see the club being used. It's time to enjoy this beautiful spot on the river and get out sailing!

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