October 2024 - Pettipaug Member News

COMMODORE'S COMMENTS~October 31, 2024
by Pettipaug Member News 31 Oct '24

31 Oct '24

PYC COMMODORE'S COMMENTS~ October 31, 2024 [Photo] Wonder what their Portsmouth Handicap is? Do plant your seeds for next fall's race! HAPPY HALLOWEEN Timing is perhaps one of the most essential elements to have a handle on when making decisions that will affect many. Perhaps the Farmer's Almanac, if taken the time to consult, would have predicted a fall season with weather beyond our expectations. We should all be doing rain-dances but we could all still be sailing, boating or swimming. 80 degrees this afternoon! Today is "All Hallow's Eve" - tomorrow "All Hollow's Day" ~ fast forward to October 31st becoming Halloween and tomorrow " All Saint's Day". We don our costumes and scary gear tonight but on Saturday, November 9th, 2024 at the Essex Corinthian Yacht Club at 5 p.m. we will recognize and celebrate Pettipaug Yacht Club's "All Saints". PYC, fortunately has over 350 members. The PYC 2024 Annual Meeting is an ideal venue and time to meet your fellow members, listen to ideas for PYC's 75th Anniversary, share PYC/PJSA past adventures , imbibe at the open-bar, take a seat for a short business meeting, add your 2 cents, share a delicious dinner and support and cheer for your fellow PYC members who will be honored for their outstanding contributions to the 2024 Pettipaug Yacht Club season. We could be celebrating YOU! COME JOIN US! PETTIPAUG 2024 ANNUAL MEETING Venue: Essex Corinthian Yacht Club Date: Saturday, November 9th, 2024 Time: 5 p.m. Bar is open! Fee: $55.00 per person RSVP by WEDNESDAY: November 6,2024 Mschroeter316(a)gmail.com<mailto:Mschroeter316@gmail.com> At the door: Checks payable to PYC or Cash Includes: Open Bar- Assorted Cheese & Crackers, Buffet Dinner, Desserts, Business & Pleasure! REMINDERS: November 2nd: Dock's Removed @ 9 a.m. FALL BACK! November 2, remember to turn your clock back 1 hour November 9th Saturday morning @ 9 a.m.: FALL WORK PARTY CHECK OUT the FOR SALE boats & trailers at PYC yard (parking lot) TRIVIA Question: October 2024 1978 playing Laurie Strode was the break-out role for this actress in this film. Q? 1.) Who was the actress ? 2.) What was the film? ________________________________________________________________

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2024 PYC ANNUAL MEETING INVITATION
by Pettipaug Member News 27 Oct '24

27 Oct '24

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Boats removed.
by Pettipaug Member News 26 Oct '24

26 Oct '24

The call to remove boats was October 26th!! ALL BOATS REMOVED No later than October 31st. The middle yard needs to be empty- that is where the docks will be placed on November 2nd. Steve and Sharon Hinchcliffe and I moved boats today from the middle yard. There are 4 boats still there. There are power boats on the south, scows on the west and a catamaran. The Board proposed the date of October 26th weeks ago and I have sent that date out numerous times. We added the weekend and a few days next week to help all boat owners accomplish this task. If you need help moving your boat email: commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> Thank you. REMINDERS ALL BOATS REMOVED No later than October 31st. DOCKS REMOVED NOVEMBER 2nd SATURDAY FALL WORK- PARTY NOVEMBER 9 @ 9 a.m. 2024 ANNUAL MEETING NOVEMBER 9 @ 5 p.m. Invitation to all members will be sent this weekend. This is an important business meeting and award ceremony to celebrate and honor many PYC Club Members. DELICIOUS Menu and OPEN Bar! THANK YOU.

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REMINDERS: Important
by Pettipaug Member News 25 Oct '24

25 Oct '24

Good Morning~ REMINDERS ALL BOATS REMOVED No later than October 31st. DOCKS REMOVED NOVEMBER 2nd SATURDAY FALL WORK- PARTY NOVEMBER 9 @ 9 a.m. 2024 ANNUAL MEETING NOVEMBER 9 @ 5 p.m. Invitation to all members will be sent this weekend. This is an important business meeting and award ceremony to celebrate and honor many PYC Club Members. DELICIOUS Menu and OPEN Bar! THANK YOU.

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Thank you
by Pettipaug Member News 20 Oct '24

20 Oct '24

THANK YOU To all members who participated in PYC's Decommissioning, yesterday, October 19, 2024. THANK YOU from the officers and Board of Governors for all volunteer efforts on land and water, to all race participants, to all members who attended the Decommissioning ceremony, to Jason Senn our trumpeter. And, to all members who brought delicious dishes to share and to the weather for sunshine, wind and a Harvest Moon! Much gratitude and sincere appreciation to David and Roz Courant for all their time and commitment that allows all of us to enjoy such a festive evening! God Bless America, God Bless Pettipaug Yacht Club. We are now Decommissioned for the 2024 season. REMINDER~ Saturday~ November 9th FALL WORK PARTY @ 9 a.m. ANNUAL MEETING @ 5 p.m. (ECYC)

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Thursday,~ reminder
by Pettipaug Member News 17 Oct '24

17 Oct '24

Harvest Moon tonight! [Pettipaug Yacht Club | LinkedIn] PETTIPAUG YACHT CLUB OCTOBER 19, 2024 Last Race of the Season ! aFTERNOON~ PLS. REGISTER NOW! ROBIN STARR RACE 2 divisions: MC Scows and The Essex Open https://tinyurl.com/Starr2024 Portsmouth handicap distance race DATE: Saturday, October 19, 2024 TIME: Sign-in : 11:00 Skipper's Meeting: 11:45 Race Starts: MC Scow Division: 1: 00 p.m. PROMPT Essex Open Division 1:15 p.m. PROMPT RESULTS & AWARDS: PYC Decommissioning at 1700 hrs. (5p.m.) first, second, third- both divisions. PRO: Bob Cashman bob(a)nerdsintheknow.com<mailto:bob@nerdsintheknow.com> QUESTIONS: Dick Hutchinson HutchRIA(a)RCN.com<mailto:HutchRIA@RCN.com> EVENING 2024 DECOMMISSIONING DATE: Saturday, OCTOBER 19, 2024 TIME: 1700 hrs. - 5 p.m. VENUE: PYC CLUB HOUSE FEE: $5.00 and bring a dish to share AGENDA: Drinks, Dinner, Decommissioning Ceremony, Race results & Awards. Meet our new members, catch-up with old friends QUESTIONS: commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> Morning CHARLES BIRCH RACE: Keel Boats https://tinyurl.com/Birch2024 Last race in the Tri-Club Series DATE: Saturday, October 19, 2024 TIME: Morning RESULTS & AWARDS: PYC Decommissioning at 1700 hrs. (5 p.m.) PRO: Kathryn Ryan ____________________________________________ Ship's Store will be at PYC Decommissioning Great time to purchase or order your Holiday Gifts! Burgees, hats, belts, bags, flip-flops. mugs, T Shirts. Glasses and so much more! ________________________________ SAVE THE DATE! NOVEMBER IMPORTANT for ALL MEMBERS! EVENING~ 2024 PYC ANNUAL MEETING SATURDAY DATE: NOVEMBER 9 TIME: 5 p.m. (1700 hrs.) VENUE: Essex Corinthian Yacht Club Novelty Lane Essex, CT AGENDA, MENU and PRICING will be sent ~ Morning~2024 PYC FALL Work Party SATURDAY DATE: NOVEMBER 9 TIME: 9 a.m. ________________________________________________ PYC Communication Team: Bob Cashman and Priscilla Robinson

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Important dates for PYC Members
by Pettipaug Member News 15 Oct '24

15 Oct '24

SATURDAY OCTOBER 19, 2024 WELCOME ALL MEMBERS EVENING~ 2024 DECOMMISSIONING DATE: Saturday, OCTOBER 19, 2024 TIME: 1700 hrs. - 5 p.m. VENUE: PYC CLUB HOUSE FEE: $5.00 and bring a dish to share AGENDA: Drinks, Dinner, Decommissioning Ceremony, Race results & Awards. Meet our new members, catch-up with old friends QUESTIONS: commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> AFTERNOON~ ROBIN STARR RACE- PLS. REGISTER NOW! 2 divisions: MC Scows and The Essex Open https://tinyurl.com/Starr2024 Portsmouth handicap distance race DATE: Saturday, October 19, 2024 TIME: Sign-in : 11:00 Skipper's Meeting: 11:45 Race Starts: SCOW Division: 1: 00 p.m. PROMPT DINGHIES Division 1:15 p.m. PROMP RESULTS & AWARDS: PYC Decommissioning at 1700 hrs. (5p.m.) first, second, third- both divisions. PRO: Bob Cashman bob(a)nerdsintheknow.com<mailto:bob@nerdsintheknow.com> QUESTIONS: Dick Hutchinson HutchRIA(a)RCN.com<mailto:HutchRIA@RCN.com> Morning~ CHARLES BIRCH RACE: Keel Boats https://tinyurl.com/Birch2024 Last race in the Tri-Club Series DATE: Saturday, October 19, 2024 TIME: Morning RESULTS & AWARDS: PYC Decommissioning at 1700 hrs. (5 p.m.) PRO: Kathryn Ryan ____________________________________________ THURSDAY OCTOBER 17 HARVEST MOON...great to watch from PYC SATURDAY OCTOBER 26 ALL Member's Boats REMOVED from PYC. ________________________________ SAVE THE DATE! NOVEMBER IMPORTANT for ALL MEMBERS! EVENING~ 2024 PYC ANNUAL MEETING SATURDAY DATE: NOVEMBER 9 TIME: 5 p.m. (1700 hrs.) VENUE: Essex Corinthian Yacht Club Novelty Lane Essex, CT AGENDA, MENU and PRICING will be sent ~ Morning~2024 PYC FALL Work Party SATURDAY DATE: NOVEMBER 9 TIME: 9 a.m. VENUE: PYC~ Info to follow! ________________________________________________ FALL SAILING Tuesday and Sundays~ mid to late afternoons. All members, all fleets. Sailing on our own. Each sailor is ultimately responsible for his/her self. Après Sail: BYOB and something to share Contact: Sarah DuBois: sarahsails1(a)gmail.com<mailto:sarahsails1@gmail.com> Amy Walsh: mcfleet99(a)gmail.com<mailto:mcfleet99@gmail.com> FOR SALE CAPE DORY 25D . Built in 1983, yard maintained for over 20+ years. In the water (Pilot's Point),two suits of sails, spinnaker and spinnaker gear etc. Ready to sail, price is negotiable. Lee Schacter leeschacter(a)comcast.net<mailto:leeschacter@comcast.net> VAN GUARD 15. May be seen at PYC. Excellent condition . Profits from sale go to PJSA. $1800.00 . Sandy Sanstrom wsanstrom(a)comcast.net<mailto:wsanstrom@comcast.net> NORTHSTAR 17'. POPPY~ A wonderful winter project for a family- friendly boat. Located in the PYC south yard next to its' GREEN- REFURBISHED sister. Comfortable boat for 4 or more (kids) with lots of potential. $275.00. probinson02(a)snet.net<mailto:probinson02@snet.net> TRAILER for 17' Boston Whaler: $200.00 proceeds donated to PJSA Jeffgoing47(a)gmail.com<mailto:Jeffgoing47@gmail.com> DATES ALL DATES ARE UPDATED AND POSTED ON THE PETTIPAUG.ORG website. ~ AWARDS for the TRIVIA challenge will be announced and given at the ANNUAL MEETING. PYC Communication Team: Bob Cashman and Priscilla Robinson

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Jack O' Lantern Race canceled
by Pettipaug Member News 06 Oct '24

06 Oct '24

To all members~ Our Race Director for this event is ill and RSVP attendance is low. We have decided to cancel the race scheduled for today and look forward to 2025 " family fun sailing events". Apologies for any and all inconveniences! SUNDAY OCTOBER 6th@ 1 p.m. ALL MEMBERS. ALL FLEETS ! **************************** The Jack O' Lantern Race This is the 2nd race hosted by the Blue Jay Series DATE: Sunday, October 6th SKIPPER'S MEETING: 12:30 on the deck with Seth TIME: 1 p.m. Start at PYC COURSE: Start PYC sail to Essex Town Dock FIRST to reach dock ~ WINS! Leisurely sail back to PYC for cider and doughnuts and Monster mash costume parade ! PRO: Seth Herzon seth.herzon(a)yale.edu<mailto:seth.herzon@yale.edu> COSTUMES are advised! All fleets welcomed! This is a great event to sail with your kids, grandkids, witches and goblins RSVP: seth.herzon(a)yale.edu<mailto:seth.herzon@yale.edu>

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TOMORROW, SUNDAY OCT. 6th RSVP
by Pettipaug Member News 05 Oct '24

05 Oct '24

SUNDAY OCTOBER 6th@ 1 p.m. ALL MEMBERS. ALL FLEETS ! **************************** The Jack O' Lantern Race This is the 2nd race hosted by the Blue Jay Series DATE: Sunday, October 6th SKIPPER'S MEETING: 12:30 on the deck with Seth TIME: 1 p.m. Start at PYC COURSE: Start PYC sail to Essex Town Dock FIRST to reach dock ~ WINS! Leisurely sail back to PYC for cider and doughnuts and Monster mash costume parade ! PRO: Seth Herzon seth.herzon(a)yale.edu<mailto:seth.herzon@yale.edu> COSTUMES are advised! All fleets welcomed! This is a great event to sail with your kids, grandkids, witches and goblins! **************************** RSVP: seth.herzon(a)yale.edu<mailto:seth.herzon@yale.edu> or commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> call if you need a boat: 860.391.7352

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OCTOBER DATES to REMEMBER
by Pettipaug Member News 02 Oct '24

02 Oct '24

PYC OCTOBER REMINDERS! TRIVIA~ SEPTEMBER Trivia~ Who's former boyfriend "walked into the party like he was walking onto a yacht"? The answer: Carly Simon ~ YOU'RE SO VAIN SUNDAY OCTOBER 6th@ 1 p.m. ALL MEMBERS. ALL FLEETS ! **************************** The Jack O' Lantern Race This is the 2nd race hosted by the Blue Jay Series DATE: Sunday, October 6th SKIPPER'S MEETING: 12:30 on the deck with Seth TIME: 1 p.m. Start at PYC COURSE: Start PYC sail to Essex Town Dock FIRST to reach dock ~ WINS! Leisurely sail back to PYC for cider and doughnuts and Monster mash costume parade ! PRO: Seth Herzon seth.herzon(a)yale.edu<mailto:seth.herzon@yale.edu> COSTUMES are advised! All fleets welcomed! This is a great event to sail with your kids, grandkids, witches and goblins RSVP: seth.herzon(a)yale.edu<mailto:seth.herzon@yale.edu> **************************** SATURDAY OCTOBER 19, 2024 WELCOME ALL MEMBERS EVENING~ 2024 DECOMMISSIONING DATE: Saturday, OCTOBER 19, 2024 (rain date Sunday 20) TIME: 1700 hrs. - 5 p.m. VENUE: PYC CLUB HOUSE FEE: $5.00 and bring a dish to share AGENDA: Drinks, Dinner, Decommissioning Ceremony Race results and Awards. AFTERNOON~ ROBIN STARR RACE- REGISTER NOW! Portsmouth handicap distance race https://tinyurl.com/Starr2024 DATE: Saturday, October 19, 2024 TIME: Sign-in : 11:00 Skipper's Meeting: 11:45 Race Starts: SCOW Division: 1: 00 p.m. PROMPT DINGHIES Division 1:15 p.m. PROMP RESULTS & AWARDS: PYC Decommissioning at 1700 hrs. (5p.m.) first, second, third- both divisions. PRO: Bob Cashman Morning~ CHARLES BIRCH RACE Last race in the Tri-Club Series https://tinyurl.com/Birch2024 DATE: Saturday, October 19, 2024 TIME: Morning RESULTS & AWARDS: PYC Decommissioning at 1700 hrs. (5 p.m.)PRO: Kathryn Ryan ____________________________________________ THURSDAY OCTOBER 17 HARVEST MOON...great to watch from PYC SATURDAY OCTOBER 26 ALL Member's Boats REMOVED from PYC. MARK YOUR CALENDAR~ November ANNUAL MEETING SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 9 @ 5 p.m. ANNUAL PYC CLEAN-UP SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9 @ 9 a.m. ________________________________________________ PYC SHIP'S STORE Time to start thinking about Holiday Gifts? The PYC SHIP'S STORE is under the new management of Alison Charbonnier. Order your BURGEES now, Custom flip-flops, hats, belts etc. Please click on the link below and see what's new. https://www.pettipaug.com/PYC-shipStore.html ~ FALL SAILING Tuesday and Sundays~ mid to late afternoons. All members, all fleets. Sailing on our own. Each sailor is ultimately responsible for his/her self. Après Sail: BYOB and something to share Contact: Sarah DuBois: sarahsails1(a)gmail.com<mailto:sarahsails1@gmail.com> Amy Walsh: mcfleet99(a)gmail.com<mailto:mcfleet99@gmail.com> FOR SALE CAPE DORY 25D . Built in 1983, yard maintained for over 20+ years. In the water (Pilot's Point),two suits of sails, spinnaker and spinnaker gear etc. Ready to sail, price is negotiable. Lee Schacter leeschacter(a)comcast.net<mailto:leeschacter@comcast.net> VAN GUARD 15. May be seen at PYC. Excellent condition . Profits from sale go to PJSA. $1800.00 . Sandy Sanstrom wsanstrom(a)comcast.net<mailto:wsanstrom@comcast.net> NORTHSTAR 17'. POPPY~ A wonderful winter project for a family- friendly boat. Located in the PYC south yard next to its' GREEN- REFURBISHED sister. Comfortable boat for 4 or more (kids) with lots of potential. $275.00. probinson02(a)snet.net<mailto:probinson02@snet.net> TRAILER for 17' Boston Whaler: $200.00 proceeds donated to PJSA Jeffgoing47(a)gmail.com<mailto:Jeffgoing47@gmail.com> DATES ALL DATES ARE UPDATED AND POSTED ON THE PETTIPAUG.ORG website. ~ AWARDS for the TRIVIA challenge will be announced and given at the ANNUAL MEETING. Send in your answers! PYC Communication Team: Bob Cashman and Priscilla Robinson

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