July 2024 - Pettipaug Member News

Updates!
by Pettipaug Member News 03 Aug '24

03 Aug '24

Saturday AUGUST 3, 2024 ONE DESIGN RACE Times 12:00: Sign-in 12:30: Skipper's Meeting 1:00: START Après Race: BYOB and Snacks Awards: 1,2. 3 in each fleet All fleets, all members- welcome Please watch emails for weather updates! FOR SALE: 1995 Vanguard 15, turnkey, ready to sail. Very good dolly, sails, dagger board and rudder. Inspect at PYC. $1800.00 proceeds go to PJSA. Contact: wsanstrom(a)comcast.net AUGUST at PYC August 1 2024: PJSA Awards & Dance August 3 2024: One Design Race August 7 2024: Blue Jay Series #4 August 10 2024: RESERVATION 12-3:30 August 21 2024: Blue Jay Series #5 August 26 2024: RESERVATION 5:30 -8:30 August 29 2024: RESERVATION 6- 8:30 WEEKLY SAILING and RACING at PYC Tuesday evenings & Sunday afternoons Club Sailing: All members, all fleets Après sail BYOB and snacks The Pettipaug Junior Sailing Academy has completed their 2024 Season as of Friday, August 2. CONGRATULATIONS to ALL participants. THANK YOU to all instructors. BRAVO to PJSA Director and all PJSA affiliates.

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REMINDER UPDATES
by Pettipaug Member News 29 Jul '24

29 Jul '24

PETTIPAUG YACHT CLUB JULY - AUGUST UPDATES Pettipaug Junior Sailing Academy (PJSA) PJSA is looking for the donation of old sails. If you have any, we would be happy to pick them up. Please email psachair(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:psachair@pettipaug.org> for a pick up. Thank you. Paul Risseeuw Regatta Monkey Fist pillows are for sale. Approximately 12" in diameter. $20.00. If interested, please email psachair(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:psachair@pettipaug.org>. [cid:image002.jpg@01DAE1BC.BDC00430] AUGUST 1, 2024 PJSA's AWARDS and DANCE at PYC AUGUST 2 is the rain date for this event. ___________________________ WEEKLY~ Sailing on Tuesday early evenings and Sunday afternoons. All members, all fleets, après sail BYOB and something to share. Questions: Contact: Sarah Dubois: sarahsails1(a)gmail.com<mailto:sarahsails1@gmail.com> MC Scow sailing, contact: Amy Walsh mcfleet99(a)gamil.com<mailto:mcfleet99@gamil.com> The 2024 PJSA Season ends August 2. MONTHLY~ Blue Jay Series #3: July 31- #4 : August 7- #5: August 21 Contact: probinson02(a)snet.net<mailto:probinson02@snet.net> One Design: AUGUST 3, Contact: Jeff Going: jeffgoing47(a)gmail.com<mailto:jeffgoing47@gmail.com> PYC PRIVATE PARTY MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT~ Gather by the river! Click here to access directly<https://pettipaug.org/PDFs/PYC-Agreement&Guidelines.pdf>. Contact: commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> All members~ When making plans to gather at PYC, please check out the on-line calendar and note when there are reservations. The member and their guests have use of the main deck, commodore's room, grills, heads and area near grills. All members have use of the club when there is a reservation including access to the refrigerator in Commodore's room. Please be respectful of everyone's space. Reservations usually are for 3 hours and a donation is given to PYC. AUGUST DATES to Remember (also on PYC website) Wednesday July 31: Blue Jay #3 Race at 5 p.m. Thursday August 1 : PJSA Awards and Dance Friday August 2: Rain date for PJSA FINAL DATE OF 2024 PJSA SEASON Saturday August : ONE DESIGN at 1 p.m. Wednesday August 7: # 4 Blue Jay Race * Saturday August 1o: RESERVATION: Ann Fitzgerald 2-5 Monday August 12: BOG Meeting, Commodore's Room Tuesday August 13: après sailing: White Squall movie (time TBD) Wednesday, August 21: FINAL #5 Blue Jay Race * Tuesday August 26: RESERVATIOB: RIST Birthday Party 5-9 * Thursday August 29: RESERVATION: JONES: Essex Meadows 5-8 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> WANTED: Someone needed to work on older Sunfish. Please contact: carl caruso goped17(a)yahoo.com<mailto:goped17@yahoo.com>

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DINING on the PYC DECK: RAIN or SHINE!
by Pettipaug Member News 24 Jul '24

24 Jul '24

See you all tonight! On the PYC Deck- Rain or Shine ! ALL PYC WOMEN~ this Wednesday! -[cid:image001.jpg@01DADDBC.3C1EC2D0] Hydrangea Blue Summer 2024 All PYC WOMEN MEMBERS: DINING ON THE DECK DATE: Wednesday, July 24th, 2024 TIME: 5:30 drinks, followed by dinner VENUE: PYC Deck BRING: BYOB and a dish to share RSVP: commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org>

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Mobile Version JULY COMMODORE'S COMMENTS
by Pettipaug Member News 21 Jul '24

21 Jul '24

[Pettipaug Yacht Club | LinkedIn] PYC COMODORE'S COMMENTS JULY 21, 2024 "It was a quiet morning, the town covered with darkness and at ease in bed. Summer gathered in the weather, the wind had the proper touch, the breathing of the world was long and warm and slow. You had only to rise, lean from your window and know that this indeed was the first real time of freedom and living, this was the first morning of summer." Dandelion Wine, Ray Bradbury It was good to hear the slam of a screen door the other day, to me, that signifies we're in the throes of summer. The sounds and squeals of excited children learning to sail at Pettipaug Junior Sailing Academy brings a smile, the hum of the hoist if it works and #!?!#!* if it doesn't . Boats entering the water, others returning to the launch area, members sailing and picnicking on the deck and lawn on a summer afternoon or evening is the magic of PYC- the magic of summer. Enjoy! JULY~ ALL PYC WOMEN~ this Wednesday! -[cid:image002.jpg@01DADBA6.5FE68D50] Hydrangea Blue Summer 2024 All PYC WOMEN MEMBERS: DINING ON THE DECK DATE: Wednesday, July 24th, 2024 TIME: 5:30 drinks, followed by dinner VENUE: PYC Deck BRING: BYOB and a dish to share RSVP: commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> MIDSUMMER RACE RESULTS: The detailed version is the last section of this email. Thank you to PRO: Jeff Going, Administrator: Dick Hutchinson and ALL RACE COMMITTEE! MC Scows: First: Toby Doyle Second : John Walsh Third: John Kihm OPEN Division: First: Daniel Charbonnier (Laser) Second: Lucy Bowditch (Sunfish) Third: Linda Shemwell (Hunter 140) crew: Mary Lee Schroeter and Sally Emch MIDSUMMER PARTY RESULTS: The detailed version is the last section of this email Thank you to all who helped and all of you who participated! Fabulous! Top performers: GOLD: Charlotte Doyle SILVER: David Coller Bronze: PYC Can-Can dance troupe Musical Chair Competition: Gold: Charlotte Doyle Silver: Toby Doyle Bronze: john Walsh The PAUL RISSEEUW REGATTA was held today. Bravo to all who worked so diligently to accomplish this amazing event and to all who participated on this very warm Sunday. * PYC PRIVATE PARTY MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT~ Gather by the river! Click here to access directly<https://pettipaug.org/PDFs/PYC-Agreement&Guidelines.pdf>. directly with any questions, dates you would like to use the club or comments that you have. Contact: or commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> * PETTIPAUG SAFE POWER BOATING COURSE JULY 27 & 28 Two-day hands-on Power Boat Operator course (Saturday and Sunday): On land & water! JULY 27 & 28 . Click here for full details.<https://pettipaug.org/PDFs/PYC%20PowerBoatCourse.pdf> Contact: Mischa van Berkel pastcommodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:pastcommodore@pettipaug.org> WEEKLY~ Sailing on Tuesday evenings @ 5 p.m. all members, all fleets, après sail BYOB and something to share. Questions: Contact: Sarah Dubois: sarahsails1(a)gmail.com<mailto:sarahsails1@gmail.com> MC Scow sailing, contact: Amy Walsh mcfleet99(a)gamil.com<mailto:mcfleet99@gamil.com> MONTHLY~ Blue Jay Series #3: July 31- #4 : August 7- #5: August 21 One Design: AUGUST 3, Contact: Jeff Going: jeffgoing47(a)gmail.com<mailto:jeffgoing47@gmail.com> CELEBRATIONS- Bill Dunbar celebrated his 89th birthday on July 6th. Bill was president of Blue Jays International for many years. Bill's wife, Julie was both secretary and communications director. Our current Blue Jay Series was founded by Bill and Julie Dunbar. MIA: WE MISS seeing the Dunbars, the Anninos, Lardners, Mary Risseeuw, Scholes and all of you who have consistently supported Pettipaug Yacht Club but no longer visit. 2025 marks PYC's 75th Anniversary. We are forming a committee with the hopes that many PYC Members and PSA Alumni will participate to honor and celebrate our club. KUDOS: Moving and mowing in the south boat yard, "the member's yard." Kudos to the boat owners and volunteers: Lou Annino, Kathryn Ryan, David Wemett, Mary Lee Schroeter, Marilou Griswold, Stepanie Taylor, Sarah Dubois, Lucy Bowditch, Francine Cornaglia, Mark Borton, John Becker, Jeff Going, Brian Dailey, Steve Hinchcliffe, Steve Dix, Robb White, our attendant- Bob Jankiewicz, Chris Pace, Toby Doyle, Jon Joslow, Sandy and anyone who I might have forgotten. 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> Summer is better to have most questions answered with "YES" than a list starting with "CANNOT". Summer is a holiday for everyone and we are promoting this for PYC members: all ages, genders, boaters or spectators- we want to share PYC with our members. We do have CLUB RULES, they are listed and located on the inside back cover of the 2024 PYC Roster. they were written and updated for ALL members to be conscientious of. Thank you. REMINDERS No DOGS on the PYC Deck. However, a few us are repurposing the old middle docks (south yard facing the river) to become decks for a summer space to enjoy the view. We'll purchase a picnic table, umbrella and a few chairs. This will be a great place to hang with friends- two and four legged! CHILDREN should not be in the boat launching area when boats (power or sail) are being launched or races are being held. This is a dangerous area for anyone but especially your children! All children under 12 need to wear PFDs when on the PYC docks. Thank you. CLUB RESERVED Friday July 26th . PYC and Blood Street Scullers - evening Saturday July 27th Essex Ancient Order of Weeders- evening TRIVIA~ JULY TRIVIA ~July 21, 1969, I was the first man in history to do this! Who am I and what did I do? The answer: JUNE TRIVIA ~ who am I? My father gave me a boat for my 15th birthday. A 25' Wianno Senior Sloop that I cherished and named her Victura. The answer: President John Fitzgerald Kennedy MAY TRIVIA ~ 2 answers required. May 9, 1914. What was declared and who declared it? The answer: Mother's Day~ Woodrow Wilson APRIL TRIVIA ~ April 14- April 15 Twelve years ago nearly 1.5 million dried rose petals were laid at sea by the crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Jupiter. Why? The answer: 100-year recognition of the sinking of the TITANIC MARCH TRIVIA ~ This 625-nautical mile course begins near Cowes on the Isle of Wight, rounds a rock* off the Irish Coast and finishes in Normandy port of Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. (Vic Hoehnebart update this course has since been changed.) The answer: The Fastnet Race/ *Fastnet Rock. FEBRUARY TRIVIA ~ A model of the sailboat, the TRUE LOVE was given as a wedding present in what film? The answers: (1940) The Philadelphia Story with Kathryn Hepburn, Cary Grant and Jimmy Stewart - OR (1956) High Society with Grace Kelly, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra' PYC Communication Team: Bob Cashman, Kathryn Ryan and Priscilla Robinson MIDSUMMER FULL VERSION: This is a long one! Hopefully we can post videos for this. Joanna Roemhild took a ton of photos and videos of much of the "action" that is described here. We'll try to provide a link later this week. THANK YOU Joanna! THANK YOU to all RACE COMMITTEE ( in the heat of the day) and ALL performers for the wonderful day and evening fun that was provided for PYC members. Shout out to Stepahanie, Sandy, Bob , Jeff , Dick, Chris P., David & Roz, Joanna and all those behind the scene! SUNDAY July 14th MIDSUMMER RACE & PARTY. Grab a drink and take a seat~ The threat of thunderstorms provoked the decision to move the race & party from July 13 to July 14. Sunday the 14th, sunny, clear...no thunderstorms and NO WIND! Race PRO Jeff Going and his devoted race committee members persevered the heat, enabling the participants to sail a very short- very "hot" course with the MC SCOW'S Toby Doyle placing first in that division, John Walsh, second and John Kihm, third. The OPEN division was won by Daniel Charbonnier on his Laser, second was Lucy Bowditch on a Sunfish and third, Linda Shemwell and her crew: Sally Emch and Mary Lee Schroeter sailing on "Sailor's Delight" a Hunter 140. In the interim, PYC's main deck was transitioned to a stage with sails as curtains, a 7' Eiffel Tower and hanging lanterns. As usual, Dave and Roz Courant bustled into the Commodore's room, arms loaded with brew, bread, and an Olympic cake, baked by David and worn by Roz! What lucky ducks PYC is to have two skilled, enthusiastic members as Roz and David! Bob Cashman set up speakers and a microphone while Sandy Sanstrom set the tone of music and mischief to come. The deck became the platform for the PYC version of the 2024 PARIS OLYMPICS. Lead by Bell Becker, the judges: Brenda Newbegin, John Scholes, Jane Syme and Dick Hutchinson took their seats and the ceremonies began. Francine Cornaglia sang the French National Anthem (acapella) followed by the introduction of the talented choreographer Stephanie Taylor and her "PYC never ready for prime -time dance troupe". Dancing the Can-Can were Mark Borton, Sally Emch, Liza Caruso, Laura Nunno, Lucy Bowditch and Jim Brunson. On deck in the Commodore's room, all sporting black berets, listening to Louis Armstrong's saxophone rendition of La Vie en Rose were the musical chair challengers: Mary Lee Schroeter, Kathy David, John Walsh, Steve Dix, Charlotte Doyle, Sarah Dubois, Chuck Poindexter, CJ Rizza, Toby Doyle and John Beyhouth. Round and round until the music stopped and a chair and contestant were removed! Charlotte Doyle scored the last seat, winning Gold, Toby Doyle took home Silver and John Walsh, the Bronze. Sarah Dubois' unique crabwalk earned her 4th ! Sandy Sanstrom sang us into the "talent competition". Again, the talented Stephanie Taylor and Francine Cornaglia, backed by the "Fire Flies Trio": Sally Emch, Diane Chadkowski and Sharon Tracy sang and danced until Lucy Bowditch commandeered the stage with her Captain Hook on hand and poison green cake by her side. Diane Chadkowski played guitar and serenaded us with a "sad" ballad and David Coller wrote and fabulously sang "We're Sinking" winning him the Silver Medal. Andrew Griswold awed the crowd with his "bird calls" but it was Charlotte Doyle's, flips, splits and cartwheels to James Taylor's "I am a young Cowboy" that awarded her another Gold Medal. Stephanie Taylor and the PYC Can-Can dancers took home Bronze and Francine Cornaglia was awarded a Gold Medal for opening the ceremonies and Sharon Tracy closed the evening leading all to sing GOD BLESS AMERICA. HURRAH to all PARTICIPANTS and audience. Start rehearsing for 2025! Thank you! Priscilla Robinson PYC Commodore ____________________________________________________________________________________

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PC VERSION: July 21, Commodore's Comments
by Pettipaug Member News 21 Jul '24

21 Jul '24

[Pettipaug Yacht Club | LinkedIn] PYC COMODORE'S COMMENTS JULY 21, 2024 "It was a quiet morning, the town covered with darkness and at ease in bed. Summer gathered in the weather, the wind had the proper touch, the breathing of the world was long and warm and slow. You had only to rise, lean from your window and know that this indeed was the first real time of freedom and living, this was the first morning of summer." Dandelion Wine, Ray Bradbury It was good to hear the slam of a screen door the other day, to me, that signifies we're in the throes of summer. The sounds and squeals of excited children learning to sail at Pettipaug Junior Sailing Academy brings a smile, the hum of the hoist if it works and #!?!#!* if it doesn't . Boats entering the water, others returning to the launch area, members sailing and picnicking on the deck and lawn on a summer afternoon or evening is the magic of PYC- the magic of summer. Enjoy! JULY~ ALL PYC WOMEN- this WEDNESDAY- July 24th [cid:image006.jpg@01DADBA2.496C7340] Hydrangea Blue Summer 2024 TO: All PYC WOMEN MEMBERS: DINING ON THE DECK DATE: Wednesday, July 24th, 2024 TIME: 5:30 drinks, followed by dinner VENUE: PYC Deck BRING: BYOB and a dish to share RSVP: commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> MIDSUMMER RACE RESULTS: The detailed version is the last section of this email Thank you to PRO: Jeff Going, Administrator: Dick Hutchinson and ALL RACE COMMITTEE! MC Scows: First: Toby Doyle Second : John Walsh Third: John Kihm OPEN Division: First: Daniel Charbonnier (Laser) Second: Lucy Bowditch (Sunfish) Third: Linda Shemwell (Hunter 140 crew: Mary Lee Schroeter and Sally Emch MIDSUMMER PARTY RESULTS: The detailed version is the last section of this email Thank you to all who helped and all of you who participated! Fabulous! Top performers: GOLD: Charlotte Doyle SILVER: David Coller Bronze: PYC Can-Can dance troupe Musical Chair Competition: Gold: Charlotte Doyle Silver: Toby Doyle Bronze: john Walsh The PAUL RISSEEUW REGATTA was held today. Bravo to all who worked so diligently to accomplish this amazing event and to all who participated on this very warm Sunday. * PYC PRIVATE PARTY MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT~ Gather by the river! Click here to access directly<https://pettipaug.org/PDFs/PYC-Agreement&Guidelines.pdf>. directly with any questions, dates you would like to use the club or comments that you have. Contact: or commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> * PETTIPAUG SAFE POWER BOATING COURSE JULY 27 & 28 Two-day hands-on Power Boat Operator course (Saturday and Sunday): On land & water! JULY 27 & 28 . Click here for full details.<https://pettipaug.org/PDFs/PYC%20PowerBoatCourse.pdf> WEEKLY~ Sailing on Tuesday evenings @ 5 p.m. all members, all fleets, après sail BYOB and something to share. Questions: Contact: Sarah Dubois: sarahsails1(a)gmail.com<mailto:sarahsails1@gmail.com> MC Scow sailing, contact: Amy Walsh mcfleet99(a)gamil.com<mailto:mcfleet99@gamil.com> MONTHLY~ Blue Jay Series #3: July 31- #4 : August 7- #5: August 21 One Design: AUGUST 3, Contact: Jeff Going: jeffgoing47(a)gmail.com<mailto:jeffgoing47@gmail.com> CELEBRATIONS- Bill Dunbar celebrated his 89th birthday on July 6th. Bill was president of Blue Jays International for many years. Bill's wife, Julie was both secretary and communications director. Our current Blue Jay Series was founded by Bill and Julie Dunbar. MIA: WE MISS seeing the Dunbars, the Anninos, Lardners, Mary Risseeuw and all of you who have consistently supported Pettipaug Yacht Club but no longer visit. 2025 marks PYC's 75th Anniversary. We are forming a committee with the hopes that many PYC Members and PSA Alumni will participate to honor and celebrate our club. KUDOS: Moving and mowing in the south boat yard, "the member's yard." Kudos to the boat owners and volunteers: Lou Annino, Kathryn Ryan, David Wemett, Mary Lee Schroeter, Marilou Griswold, Stepanie Taylor, Sarah Dubois, Lucy Bowditch, Francine Cornaglia, Mark Borton, John Becker, Jeff Going, Brian Dailey, Steve Hinchcliffe, Steve Dix, Robb White, our attendant- Bob Jankiewicz, Chris Pace, Toby Doyle, Jon Joslow, Sandy and anyone who I might have forgotten. 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> Summer is better to have most questions answered with "YES" than a list starting with "CANNOT". Summer is a holiday for everyone and we are promoting this for PYC members: all ages, genders, boaters or spectators- we want to share PYC with our members. We do have CLUB RULES, they are listed and located on the inside back cover of the 2024 PYC Roster. They were written and updated for ALL members to be conscientious of. Thank you. REMINDERS No DOGS on the PYC Deck. However, a few us are repurposing the old middle docks (south yard facing the river) to become decks for a summer space to enjoy the view. We'll purchase a picnic table, umbrella and a few chairs. This will be a great place to hang with friends- two and four legged! CHILDREN cannot be in the boat launching area when boats (power or sail) are being launched or races are being held. This is a dangerous area for anyone but especially your children! All children under 12 need to wear PFDs when on the PYC docks. Thank you. CLUB RESERVED Friday July 26th . PYC and Blood Street Scullers - evening Saturday July 27th Essex Ancient Order of Weeders- evening TRIVIA~ JULY TRIVIA ~July 21, 1969, I was the first man in history to do this! Who am I and what did I do? The answer: JUNE TRIVIA ~ who am I? My father gave me a boat for my 15th birthday. A 25' Wianno Senior Sloop that I cherished and named her Victura. The answer: President John Fitzgerald Kennedy MAY TRIVIA ~ 2 answers required. May 9, 1914. What was declared and who declared it? The answer: Mother's Day~ Woodrow Wilson APRIL TRIVIA ~ April 14- April 15 Twelve years ago nearly 1.5 million dried rose petals were laid at sea by the crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Jupiter. Why? The answer: 100-year recognition of the sinking of the TITANIC MARCH TRIVIA ~ This 625-nautical mile course begins near Cowes on the Isle of Wight, rounds a rock* off the Irish Coast and finishes in Normandy port of Cherbourg-en-Cotentin. (Vic Hoehnebart update this course has since been changed.) The answer: The Fastnet Race/ *Fastnet Rock. FEBRUARY TRIVIA ~ A model of the sailboat, the TRUE LOVE was given as a wedding present in what film? The answers: (1940) The Philadelphia Story with Kathryn Hepburn, Cary Grant and Jimmy Stewart - OR (1956) High Society with Grace Kelly, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra' PYC Communication Team: Bob Cashman, Kathryn Ryan and Priscilla Robinson ________________________________________________________________ MIDSUMMER FULL VERSION: This is a long one! Hopefully we can post videos for this. Joanna Roemhild took a ton of photos and videos of much of the "action" that is described here. We'll try to provide a link later this week. THANK YOU Joanna! THANK YOU to all RACE COMMITTEE ( in the heat of the day) and ALL performers for the wonderful day and evening fun that was provided for PYC members. Shout out to Stepahanie, Sandy. Bob , Jeff , Dick, Chris P., David & Roz, Joanna and all those behind the scene! SUNDAY July 14th MIDSUMMER RACE & PARTY. Grab a drink and take a seat~ The threat of thunderstorms provoked the decision to move the race & party from July 13 to July 14. Sunday the 14th, sunny, clear...no thunderstorms and NO WIND! Race PRO Jeff Going and his devoted race committee members persevered the heat, enabling the participants to sail a very short- very "hot" course with the MC SCOW'S Toby Doyle placing first in that division, John Walsh, second and John Kihm, third. The OPEN division was won by Daniel Charbonnier on his laser, second was Lucy Bowditch on a Sunfish and third, Linda Shemwell and her crew: Sally Emch and Mary Lee Schroeter sailing on "Sailor's Delight" a Hunter 140. In the interim, PYC's main deck was transitioned to a stage with sails as curtains, a 7' Eiffel Tower and hanging lanterns. As usual, Dave and Roz Courant bustled into the Commodore's room, arms loaded with brew, bread, and an Olympic cake, baked by David and worn by Roz! What lucky ducks PYC is to have two skilled, enthusiastic members as Roz and David! Bob Cashman set up speakers and a microphone while Sandy Sanstrom set the tone of music and mischief to come. The deck became the platform for the PYC version of the 2024 PARIS OLYMPICS. Lead by Bell Becker, the judges: Brenda Newbegin, John Scholes, Jane Syme and Dick Hutchinson took their seats and the ceremonies began. Francine Cornaglia sang the French National Anthem (acapella) followed by the introduction of the talented choreographer Stephanie Taylor and her "PYC never ready for prime -time dance troupe". Dancing the Can-Can were Mark Borton, Sally Emch, Liza Caruso, Laura Nunno, Lucy Bowditch and Jim Brunson. On deck in the Commodore's room, all sporting black berets, listening to Louis Armstrong's saxophone rendition of La Vie en Rose were the musical chair challengers: Mary Lee Schroeter, Kathy David, John Walsh, Steve Dix, Charlotte Doyle, Sarah Dubois, Chuck Poindexter, CJ Rizza, Toby Doyle and John Beyhouth. Round and round until the music stopped and a chair and contestant were removed! Charlotte Doyle scored the last seat, winning Gold, Toby Doyle took home Silver and John Walsh, the Bronze. Sarah Dubois' unique crabwalk earned her 4th ! Sandy Sanstrom sang us into the "talent competition". Again, the talented Stephanie Taylor and Francine Cornaglia, backed by the "Fire Flies Trio": Sally Emch, Diane Chadkowski and Sharon Tracy sang and danced until Lucy Bowditch commandeered the stage with her Captain Hook on hand and poison green cake by her side. Diane Chadkowski played guitar and serenaded us with a "sad" ballad and David Coller wrote and fabulously sang " We're Sinking" winning him the Silver Medal. Andrew Griswold awed the crowd with his "bird calls" but it was Charlotte Doyle's, flips, splits and cartwheels to James Taylor's "I am a young Cowboy" that awarded her another Gold Medal. Stephanie Taylor and the PYC Can-Can dancers took home Bronze and Francine Cornaglia was awarded a Gold Medal for opening the ceremonies and Sharon Tracy closed the evening leading all to sing GOD BLESS AMERICA. HURRAH for all PARTICIPANTS and audience. Start rehearsing for 2025! Thank you! Priscilla Robinson PYC Commodore ____________________________________________________________________________________

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UPDATES
by Pettipaug Member News 17 Jul '24

17 Jul '24

From: Mischa van Berkel, President PJSA pastcommodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:pastcommodore@pettipaug.org>. Paul Risseeuw Pettipaug Junior Regatta This Sunday July 21, we will be hosting the annual Paul Risseeuw Pettipaug Junior Regatta. Over 80 sailors of the entire ECSA (Eastern CT Sailing Association) are expected to race on 3 different courses in 4 different boats, namely C420, ILCA6, O'Pen Skiff and Optimists. This means that on Sunday, during the day, the club availability will be very limited. If you want to come and watch the action, you are more than welcome. The top junior sailors of the region will be sailing at our club, so a great opportunity to see some good dinghy racing on the river. In case of any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mischa van Berkel via pastcommodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:pastcommodore@pettipaug.org>. Or, please find Pettipaug Sailing Academy Director Amy Pullin or Mischa van Berkel at the club on Sunday. Both will be the point persons during the day. __________~___________________ All PYC WOMEN. DINING ON THE DECK [cid:image001.jpg@01DAD824.98F77F30] Hydrangea Blue Summer 2024 TO: All PYC WOMEN MEMBERS DATE: Wednesday, July 24th, 2024 TIME: 5:30 drinks, followed by dinner VENUE: PYC Deck BRING: BYOB and a dish to share RSVP: commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org>

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Final REMINDER: Midsummer PARTY and RACE SUNDAY JULY 14th!
by Pettipaug Member News 13 Jul '24

13 Jul '24

LAST REMINDER! Dear Members~ We have been consulting multiple weather reports since Wednesday and thunderstorms are more pervasive than sun on Saturday. We have moved to SUNDAY, July 14th, Bastille Day , so let's storm the River at 1 p.m. for the Annual Midsummer Race, move on at 5 p.m. - eat cake at our famous $5.00 drinks and dinner, followed by awards and PYC's own Paris Olympic Entertainment. If you are racing, it will be very warm: Sunscreen, Water, Hats, Ice-packs If you are drinking and dining: Please bring a dish to share . If you are asked to participate or just enjoy the entertainment: Please bring your sense of humor! Let's welcome our new members and make this a memorable, wonderful MIDSUMMER EVENT! Oui-Oui! PLEASE CAREFULLY READ BELOW! The sign-in, skipper's meeting and race starts are all listed. NOR has been posted. VIVA LA Paris at PYC [cid:image001.png@01DAD4FE.E441F340] MOVED TO SUNDAY JULY 14th PARTY and RACE! 4 Forecasts for Saturday: rain/thunderstorms Sunday: temp. 89, humidity 64, wind 6mph [cid:image002.jpg@01DAD4FE.E441F340] THE MIDSUMMER PARTY ALL PYC MEMBERS DATE: SUNDAY July 14th TIME; 5 p.m. (1700) Venue: PYC Fee: $5.00 at the door Bring: A dish to share! The theme for PYC's Annual Midsummer Party is in keeping with the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Come dressed as an Olympic Athlete, Parisian spectator, from a country of your choice or just come ! Cheer for the Americans! Do not miss this traditional PYC $5.00 Party with GREAT food, open-bar, music and entertainment! Not to be missed. We will welcome our New 2024 Members! _________________________________ The MIDSUMMER RACE ALL PYC MEMBERS DATE: Sunday, July 14 TIME: 1: p.m. START for Mc Scows 1:15 Start for Open Division* SKIPPER'S MEETING: Noon (on the deck) SIGN-IN: 11:30 (on the deck) LONG DISTANCE RACE Awards to first, second, third in each division *This is a handicap race all boats in safe condition are welcomed. NOR/SI posted on PYC web-site RAINDATE WILL BE SUNDAY JULY 14th same times. PLEASE watch for weather updates sent by PYC. Hopefully weather will cooperate! More info Party & Race contact: commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org>

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IMPORTANT REMINDER: MIDSUMMER RACE and PARTY moved to SUNDAY -July 14th!
by Pettipaug Member News 12 Jul '24

12 Jul '24

Dear Members~ We have been consulting multiple weather reports since Wednesday and thunderstorms are more pervasive than sun on Saturday. We have moved to SUNDAY, July 14th, Bastille Day , so let's storm the River at 1 p.m. for the Annual Midsummer Race, move on at 5 p.m. - eat cake at our famous $5.00 drinks and dinner, followed by awards and PYC's own Paris Olympic Entertainment. If you are racing, it will be vey warm: Sunscreen, Water, Hats, Ice-packs If you are drinking and dining: Please bring a dish to share . If you are asked to participation or just enjoying the entertainment: Please bring your sense of humor! Let's welcome our new members and make this a memorable, wonderful MIDSUMMER EVENT! Oui-Oui! PLEASE CAREFULLY READ BELOW! The sign-in, skipper's meeting and race starts are all listed. NOR has been posted. VIVA LA Paris at PYC [cid:image001.png@01DAD434.7FE605A0] MOVED TO SUNDAY JULY 14th PARTY and RACE! 4 Forecasts for Saturday: rain/thunderstorms Sunday: temp. 89, humidity 64, wind 6mph [cid:image002.jpg@01DAD434.7FE605A0] THE MIDSUMMER PARTY ALL PYC MEMBERS DATE: SUNDAY July 14th TIME; 5 p.m. (1700) Venue: PYC Fee: $5.00 at the door Bring: A dish to share! The theme for PYC's Annual Midsummer Party is in keeping with the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Come dressed as an Olympic Athlete, Parisian spectator, from a country of your choice or just come ! Cheer for the Americans! Do not miss this traditional PYC $5.00 Party with GREAT food, open-bar, music and entertainment! Not to be missed. We will welcome our New 2024 Members! _________________________________ The MIDSUMMER RACE ALL PYC MEMBERS DATE: Sunday, July 14 TIME: 1: p.m. START for Mc Scows 1:15 Start for Open Division* SKIPPER'S MEETING: Noon (on the deck) SIGN-IN: 11:30 (on the deck) LONG DISTANCE RACE Awards to first, second, third in each division *This is a handicap race all boats in safe condition are welcomed. NOR/SI posted on PYC web-site RAINDATE WILL BE SUNDAY JULY 14th same times. PLEASE watch for weather updates sent by PYC. Hopefully weather will cooperate! More info Party & Race contact: commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org>

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IMPORTANT: JULY MIDSUMMER PARTY : moved to JULY !4th!
by Pettipaug Member News 11 Jul '24

11 Jul '24

VIVA LA Paris at PYC [cid:image001.png@01DAD3B9.269BDBD0] MOVED TO SUNDAY JULY 14th PARTY and RACE! 4 Forecasts for Saturday: rain/thunderstorms Sunday: temp. 89, humidity 64, wind 6mph [cid:image002.jpg@01DAD3B9.269BDBD0] THE MIDSUMMER PARTY ALL PYC MEMBERS DATE: SUNDAY July 14th TIME; 5 p.m. (1700) Venue: PYC Fee: $5.00 at the door Bring: A dish to share! The theme for PYC's Annual Midsummer Party is in keeping with the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Come dressed as an Olympic Athlete, Parisian spectator, from a country of your choice or just come ! Cheer for the Americans! Do not miss this traditional PYC $5.00 Party with GREAT food, open-bar, music and entertainment! Not to be missed. We will welcome our New 2024 Members! _________________________________ The MIDSUMMER RACE ALL PYC MEMBERS DATE: Sunday, July 14 TIME: 1: p.m. START for Mc Scows 1:15 Start for Open Division* SKIPPER'S MEETING: Noon (on the deck) SIGN-IN: 11:30 (on the deck) LONG DISTANCE RACE Awards to first, second, third in each division *This is a handicap race all boats in safe condition are welcomed. NOR/SI posted on PYC web-site RAINDATE WILL BE SUNDAY JULY 14th same times. PLEASE watch for weather updates sent by PYC. Hopefully weather will cooperate! More info Party & Race contact: commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org>

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FW: Rum Challenge Final Notice
by Pettipaug Member News 09 Jul '24

09 Jul '24

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