September 2024 - Pettipaug Member News

September Commodore's Comments
by Pettipaug Member News 25 Sep '24

25 Sep '24

[cid:image001.jpg@01DB0E6A.7EDA0060] Commodore's Comments September 24, 2024 ______________________________ This September- 2024~ memorable Regattas have been raced and the winsome weather has permitted ample afternoon sailing for many members. This is perhaps an ideal time to pack a picnic and share an afternoon on the decks or grass. Autumn arrived on the 22nd and we know what follows! OCTOBER DATES ~ WELCOME ALL MEMBERS 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 for: 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 ROBIN STARR RACE- 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 PYC WEBSITE has ALL PYC EVENTS listed on our CALENDAR Photos and Race Results will be posted **************************** The Jack O' Lantern Race This is the 2nd race for the Fall Blue Jay Series DATE: Sunday, October 6th 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! ***************************** OCTOBER 26th ALL Member's Boats REMOVED from PYC. NEWS SHIP'S STORE Time to start thinking about Holiday Gifts? The PYC SHIP'S STORE is under the new management of Alison Charbonnier. Please click on the link below and see what's new. Great time to order special items. https://www.pettipaug.com/PYC-shipStore.html BOARD OF GOVENORS Jeff Going was unanimously voted in as interim Rear Commodore. Ha~ Jeff was acting Commodore in 1981! Jeff and Vice Commodore Dave Wemett are heading up the GROUNDS Committee. They have already accomplished multiple tasks with more to come! ~ 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> UPDATES RESULTS: Regatta and Racing results will be sent in REMINDERS ROAD: Much better! THANK YOU- EBC Rick and Bruce! LAUNCHING RAMP: Much better! THANK YOU Sandy Sanstrom and Jeff Going! NEW REPURPOSED DOCKS 2 DECKS: Decks with a view of the river, south of the hoist is a work in progress. Take a seat and enjoy the view! Want to help? commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> 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> DATES ALL DATES ARE UPDATED AND POSTED ON THE PETTIPAUG.ORG website. PLEASE check the calendar. I will also be sending weekly updates to keep all in the loop. Please watch for WEATHER UPDATES. ~ AWARDS for the TRIVIA challenge will be announced and given at the ANNUAL MEETING. Send in your answers! TRIVIA~ SEPTEMBER Trivia~ Who's former boyfriend "walked into the party like he was walking onto a yacht"? The answer: AUGUST Trivia ~ Who missed boarding Noah's boat? The answer: The Unicorns...too busy romping about, missed the boat (ark) 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: Neil Armstrong walk on the moon~ July 21, 1969 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's 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 and Priscilla Robinson

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Saturday September 14th
by Pettipaug Member News 08 Sep '24

08 Sep '24

[Sunfish Sail, Blue and White, 10008] SSOC SUNFISH REGATTA Hosted By PYC Sunfish Sailors SEPTEMBER 14th SIGN-UP SOON! The 2024 Sunfish Series of Connecticut Regatta (SSOC) This is the fourth and final 2024 Regatta of the Sunfish Series of Connecticut- SSOC. Please join in the fun! Racing or Race Committee. DATE: Saturday- September 14, 2024 (rain date Sept. 15) PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THIS TIGHT SCHEDULE TIMES: Sunfish Rigging Clinic 9:30-10:30 sharp! SIGN-IN: 11 a sharp on PYC deck SKIPPER'S MEETING: 11:30 sharp on PYC deck START: 12 NOON-sharp FEES: $20.00 ~ cash preferred or check made payable to: SARAH DUBOIS memo line: SF Regatta 2024. $10.00 non-sailors (guests) RACING: Consists of several (4 or more) short races on CT River WEBSITES: NOR and SI's posted https://pettipaug.org/PYC-Calendar2.html?tkf.path=/pettipaug/detail/109/172… APRES RACE: BYOB- LUNCH and Awards CONTACT: Sarah DuBois: sarahsails1(a)gmail.com<mailto:sarahsails1@gmail.com>

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This weekend: ONE DESIGN. BLUE JAYS. DANCIN ON THE DECK
by Pettipaug Member News 06 Sep '24

06 Sep '24

SEPTEMBER ONE DESIGN RACE Saturday: September 7th Sign-in: 11:00 Skipper's Meeting: 11:30 Start: NOON sharp! Weather update: We want to get in a few races prior to 2 p.m. Rain predicted late afternoon. Please contact Jeff Going for Race Committee: 860.961.5090 jeffgoing47(a)gmail.com<mailto:jeffgoing47@gmail.com> ________________________ [cid:image003.png@01DB004E.F1432480] Here's the scoop BLUEJAYS ICE-CREAM RACE Alice's refrigerator race Date: 9.8.2024 THIS SUNDAY! Sign-in: 12:15 on PYC deck Skipper's Meeting: 12:30 (Seth Herzon) Start: 1 p.m. (incoming tide, windy & cool) Course: Race from PYC south to CT River Museum dock. Winner is the first boat to arrive at dock. Head up to Sweet P's for treats, leisurely sail back to PYC. High tide is at 3:20. Please RSVP so we may let Sweet P's know how many to expect after 1 p.m. probinson02(a)snet.net<mailto:probinson02@snet.net> Let us know if you need a Blue Jay to race. Kids love this race! Short & SWEET! RACE COMMITTEE: On-Land: Rosie Willis On-Water: John Scholes Volunteers needed for both land and boat crew. SUNDAY CLUB SAILING All fleets , all members meet at PYC in afternoon. Sail with others. Sail within your limits (might be windy) Après sail : BYOB and a dish to share THIS SUNDAY, September 8th there will be dancing on the deck! after 5...all welcomed!

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LABOR DAY!
by Pettipaug Member News 02 Sep '24

02 Sep '24

[cid:image002.jpg@01DAFD43.4C871BD0] Labor Day came about because workers felt they were spending too many hours and days on the job. In the 1830s, manufacturing workers were putting in 70-hour weeks on average. Sixty years later, in 1890, hours of work had dropped, although the average manufacturing worker still toiled in a factory 60 hours a week...and many of the Board and PYC members at PYC are still toiling away! THANK YOU for ALL that each of you do. Enjoy this Beautiful Day...hopefully at PYC. ~ Many thanks to all members who reserved the PYC facility for their 2024 gatherings...you were so easy to work with and left the facility better than you found it! We are so pleased that you chose PYC for your celebrations and enjoyment. SEPTEMBER 14th, SIGN-UP SOON! All PYC SUNFISH are welcome to participate with SSOC [Sunfish Sail, Blue and White, 10008] PYC is HOSTING The 2024 Sunfish Series of Connecticut Regatta This is the fourth and final 2024 Regatta of the Sunfish Series of Connecticut- SSOC. Please join in the fun! Racing or Race Committee. DATE: Saturday- September 14, 2024 (rain date Sept. 15) TIMES: Sunfish Rigging Clinic 9:30-10:30 sharp! SIGN-IN: 11 a sharp on PYC deck SKIPPER'S MEETING: 11:30 sharp on PYC deck START: 12 NOON-sharp FEES: $20.00 ~ cash preferred or check made payable to: SARAH DUBOIS memo line: SF Regatta 2024. $10.00 non-sailors (guests) RACING: Consists of several (4 or more) short races on CT River WEBSITES: NOR and SI's posted: SunFishSeriesofCT.com APRES RACE: BYOB- LUNCH and Awards CONTACT: Sarah DuBois: sarahsails1(a)gmail.com<mailto:sarahsails1@gmail.com> ~ Sunfish Regatta Jeff Going: jeffgoing47(a)gmail.com ~<mailto:jeffgoing47@gmail.com%20~> Race Committee ~ SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 3- TUESDAY come sail and enjoy sailing with others~ All fleets, all members come sail on Tuesday and Sundays~ mid to late afternoons. Sailing on our own. Each sailor is ultimately responsible for his/her self. Usually no safety boats available. 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> SEPTEMBER 4: Wednesday. VRHS Girl's Track Team gathering SEPTEMBER 7: ONE DESIGN...WATCH WEATHER! SEPTEMBER 8: All fleets sail any time on Sunday Après sail: ALL PYC Members (sail or not!) Bring a dish, SIP and enjoy DANCING on the deck! Approx.. 6:00 p.m. ish SEPTEMBER 8: Second Annual BLUE JAY Ice-Cream Race from PYC to "Sweet P's" in Essex. Race down and enjoy your cone on the trip back. 12:45 Skipper's Meeting : Seth Herzon...ALL BLUE JAYS welcomed!* *we can provide Blue Jays , this is really FUN! commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> SEPTEMBER 14: SUNFISH REGATTA Contact: Sarah DuBois: sarahsails1(a)gmail.com<mailto:sarahsails1@gmail.com> SEPTEMBER 21 & 22: MCSCOW FLEET 99 REGATTA Contact Stephen P Dix spdix(a)comcast.net<mailto:spdix@comcast.net> SEPTEMBER 21: ECYC CROSS SOUND CHALLENGE OCTOBER Continued All Fleet sailing at PYC Tuesdays and Sundays OCTOBER OCTOBER Continued All Fleet sailing at PYC Tuesdays and Sundays START of the TRI-CLUB River Series OCTOBER 5: EYC: Willets Race OCTOBER 12: ECYC: Clark Race OCTOBER 19: PYC: Birch Race OCTOBER 19: BIRCH RACE and ROBIN STAR RACE : NOR/SI posted on PYC website OCTOBER 19: DECOMMISSIONING and BIRCH/ROBIN STARR Awards Party OCTOBER 26: ALL BOATS REMOVED from PYC NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 2: DOCKS OUT NOVEMBER 9: PYC WORK-PARTY @ 9 a.m./ RAIN DATE November 10 NOVEMBER 9: ANNUAL MEETING ( more info to come!) Please do not miss this! ~ PYC "Tee shirts of the day". The PYC SHIP'S STORE is under the new management of Alison Charbonnier. Please click on the link below and purchase the "NEW 2024 PYC Tee Shirts" . https://www.pettipaug.com/PYC-shipStore.html REMINDERS LAUNCHING RAMP: Thanks to Sandy Sanstrom and Jeff Going, we have a nicely improved launching ramp! DOGS: AGAIN~ PLEASE READ in your 2024 ~ the inside back cover: PYC CLUB RULES #8. These rules have been listed for many years with the expectation that our members will respect and regard for what has been written and should be implemented. ROAD: THANKS to our EBC neighbors for smoothing out the road . 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> NORTH STAR 17': POPPY~ great winter project for a family or anyone who'd like to comfortably sail with 2,4 or 6 people. Endless possibilities to be a great boat - includes sails, trailer and all necessary parts. $275.00 probinson02(a)snet.net<mailto:probinson02@snet.net> this boat model is based on the O'Day Design. PLEASE SEND anything nautical you'd like to sell or buy. Also, all comments, stories, memoirs etc.to commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org>

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