April 2024 - Pettipaug Member News

[PYC-News]Valley Regional High School Rowing
by Priscilla Robinson 29 Apr '24

29 Apr '24

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[PYC-News]This Weekend! Connecticut Spring Boat Show
by Priscilla Robinson 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

Spring is here, and the boating season is upon us! This Friday to Sunday right here in Essex you can support Sails Up 4 Cancer and kick the season off with a bang. See the attached flyer or visit the show's website for more details: https://www.ctspringboatshow.com/ [http://static1.squarespace.com/static/639898a4cd901224075bd182/t/63a4bd91e3…]<https://www.ctspringboatshow.com/> CT Spring Boat Show<https://www.ctspringboatshow.com/> / www.ctspringboatshow.com

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[PYC-News]APRIL-MAY UPDATES
by Priscilla Robinson 22 Apr '24

22 Apr '24

[cid:image001.png@01DA9330.20163310] APRIL-MAY PAINTING Changed to SUNDAY April 21~ better weather! Meet at PYC 10: a.m. Help wanted, thank you. WORK-PARTIES : on-going Volunteers, please contact: commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> _______________________ FUN-BLUE JAY RACE April 27 ~ CANCELLED. Worries about spring freshet. FIRST SERIES RACE: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 5 p.m. 5:30 p.m. start. Post -race party and awards _________________________ RACE COMMITTEE WORKSHOPS April 27~ 8:30 a.m. Safey Boat Workshop for RC members who will be using PYC power boats. April 27- 1-3 p.m. Race Committee Workshop, multiple topics. Informative and FUN. RSVP: HutchRIA(a)RCN.com<mailto:HutchRIA@RCN.com> ____________________________ MEMBERS BOATS TO PETTIPAUG EMAIL will be sent as soon as BOAT YARD COMMITTEE gives the GO AHEAD. Ground too soft. _____________________________ "SHAKE IT OFF SUPPER" winter is over celebrate spring! For all PYC WOMEN: Another date change! TUESDAY @ 5:30 p.m. May 14, 2024 PYC Deck. Dine with old friends and meet new. BYOB and something to share. It seems to always work. Food will be placed on the table in the Commodore's room. Dining on picnic tables (decorate your table!) Prepared to share a wonderful time! Committee: Lisa Fasulo, Pat Kolosowski, Cristina Amendola Contact: lisafasulo(a)comcast.net<mailto:lisafasulo@comcast.net> ___________________________________ [cid:image002.png@01DA9330.20163310] MAY 25th COMMISSIONING and COMMODORE'S RACE NOR: Posted on PYC Calendar The Commissioning and Race will be held Saturday, May 25th Memorial Day Weekend. Rain date May 26th Racing will START at 1:pm Commissioning and Memorial Day Ceremony will commence at: North Yard: PYC FLAG POLE 5 p.m. Bar will open after ceremony, pot-luck dinner will be served from the Commodore's Room. PLEASE bring something to share! Thank you. AWARDS will follow dinner at the Main Deck. You will be receiving further information Please Plan your schedule NOT to miss this opening of the 2024 Season! _________________________________________ More to come for 2024 SPRING SAILING and RACING. The weather, tides, debris have determined changes to our schedule this year. As soon as boats can arrive: Member's Tuesday Night Sailing. All fleets. Informal Sailing at 5 p.m. BYOB and something to share. Please contact: Sarah Dubois sarahsails1(a)gmail.com<mailto:sarahsails1@gmail.com> _____________________________________________ PYC NEEDS: GAS PUSH LAWN MOWER: sturdy! GAS WEED WHACKER Please contact: commodore(a)pettipaug.org --

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[PYC-News]PAINTING at PYC
by Priscilla Robinson 19 Apr '24

19 Apr '24

PAINTING at PYC has been moved from (rain predicted) Saturday a.m. to a sunnier Sunday. Hope to see some of you at PYC 10:30-11ish on Sunday, April 21, 2024 THANK YOU!

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[PYC-News]APRIL PYC COMMODORE'S COMMENTS!
by Priscilla Robinson 18 Apr '24

18 Apr '24

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[PYC-News]POWER BOAT COURSE
by Priscilla Robinson 15 Apr '24

15 Apr '24

Good afternoon members~ https://pettipaug.org/PDFs/PYC%20PowerBoatCourse.pdf This Saturday and Sunday: April 20 and 21 are dates scheduled for the first of the 2024 Season Safe Power Boating Course: will take place at PYC offering both classroom knowledge and ON THE WATER experience. This is an exceptional way to REALLY learn the skills and information that are required to drive a powerboat and be a safe skipper on the waterway. Difficult to learn how to handle a boat on- line or in a class room... Saturday's course beckons you to put on your PFD and get in a boat! Please reach out to : past commodore : pastcommodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:pastcommodore@pettipaug.org> or, instructor: mark.vining(a)hotmail.com<mailto:mark.vining@hotmail.com> Great course if you are considering RACE COMMITTEE SIGN-UP TODAY!

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[PYC-News]REMINDER...UPDATED!! 4.11.24 @ 3 p.m.
by Priscilla Robinson 11 Apr '24

11 Apr '24

REMINDER! ANNUAL WORK PARTY SATURDAY APRIL 13th @ 9 a.m. ___________________________ YARD-WORK! ALL AREAS of PYC Please bring: rakes, weed whackers, clippers, hand- clippers, shovels wheel barrows. Wear: boots, gloves Please mark all your personal items COMMODORE'S ROOM, DECK, HEADS Will have: Paper towels, broom, mops, bucket and cleaning supplies. Please bring: gloves & dust cloths MISCELLANEOUS Grills cleaned, flag pole and large sign frames prepped for painting. Schlepping of picnic tables, boats, umbrella stands etc., AND SO MUCH MORE~ THANK YOU! COFFEE BAR and clip- bords with check lists on deck. Any questions: Please contact: commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> _________________________________________ RACE COMMITTEE MEETING scheduled for April 14 - RESCHEDULED* Saturday afternoon, April 27: 1~3 p.m. This meeting's topics will be for ALL PYC members interested in becoming part of PYC's 2024 on-land and/or on-water team. Meet new people, acquire "racing" knowledge, learn new skills...become a member of volunteers who help provide safety, fun and racing opportunities for all PYC Members! RSVP: hutchria(a)rcn.com<mailto:hutchria@rcn.com> or JUST JOIN US ! *One of the speakers is ill, but on the mend! More information to be sent over the weekend.

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[PYC-News]REMINDER" WORK PARTY DATE RESCHEDULED!!!
by Priscilla Robinson 11 Apr '24

11 Apr '24

REMINDER! We have decided to move the 2024 ANNUAL WORK PARTY to SATURDAY APRIL 13th @ 9: a.m. After inundating all of you with reminders this week, please know that moving the date was done mindfully with the hopes that the temperature warms up and the yards dry-up. Apologies to all for any inconvenience. We look forward to seeing many of you on APRIL 13th! See you at the coffee bar! THANK YOU! PYC Commodore & Board of Governors Any questions: Please contact me: commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org>

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[PYC-News]WORK PARTY APRIL 13 @ 9 a.m.
by Priscilla Robinson 08 Apr '24

08 Apr '24

Again we are supposed to have rain a few days this week but we NEED to proceed with Saturday's work party. Thank you! _____________________________________ APRIL 13, SATURDAY @ 9: a.m. - PYC MEMBERS WORK PARTY! Much to do about everything!!! YARD-WORK: Please bring: rakes, shovels clippers, weed whackers, wheel barrows PREP- for PAINTING: Please bring wire brushes for paint removal. Ladders, sandpaper provided. Objective: Prep north and south sides of buildings for 4.13.24 painting. GRILLS, COMMODORE'S ROOM, HEADS. Good idea to mark all your own belongings. Good idea: gloves, waterproof shoes, boots, water for drinking. THANK YOU. See you at the coffee bar on the front deck. To-do lists will be on clip-boards. Any questions: commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> A Red Volvo SUV Lic. Plate # AA78488. Please Contact: commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org>

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[PYC-News]SATURDAY WORK PARTY - NEW DATE !!!
by Priscilla Robinson 04 Apr '24

04 Apr '24

Good evening to all PYC Members~ A group of us have been checking multiple weather reports but were unable to check PYC this morning as again, the water was so elevated and the grounds/yards are saturated. The majority of our WORK PARTY effort needs to be put into cleaning and clearing the yards. We have decided to move the 2024 ANNUAL WORK PARTY to SATURDAY APRIL 13th @ 9: a.m. After inundating all of you with reminders this week, please know that moving the date was done mindfully with the hopes that the temperature warms up and the yards dry-up. Apologies to all for any inconvenience. We look forward to seeing many of you on APRIL 13th! See you at the coffee bar! THANK YOU! PYC Commodore & Board of Governors Any questions: Please contact me: commodore(a)pettipaug.org

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