October 2025 - Pettipaug Member News

NOVEMBER REMINDERS Important
by Pettipaug Member News 28 Oct '25

28 Oct '25

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025 ANNUAL MEETING You may sign up from the invitation on the club home page: https://pettipaug.org, or you can go directly to the online sign up at this address: https://pettipaug.org/2025Awards Please join the Pettipaug Officers and Board of Directors for the 2025 Annual Meeting. At 5 we will start with an open bar ~ followed by business meeting~ wonderful dinner, dessert, awards and slideshow. Come join us on November 15th, please RSVP soon so we know how many will be attending. Thank you! Questions: Mary Lee Schroeter- mschroeter316(a)gmail.com<mailto:mschroeter316@gmail.com> Or commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> [cid:image002.jpg@01DC4824.AA9D99B0] _________________________________________________________ SATURDAY~ NOVEMBER 1, 2025 FALL WORK PARTY 9 a.m. Meet on PYC Club house deck. To-Do lists on clip-Boards. Bring gloves, boots, clippers, rakes, shovels, dress to weather. Good to put your name on any of your possessions. Coffee and treats served! LOST&FOUND Please claim or will be removed this weekend. Thank you . [cid:image004.jpg@01DC4824.AA9D99B0] MISSING DOCK BOX was removed from WHOOF deck last Saturday night or Sunday. Please let us know where this is or just return to the deck This was donated by Carl and Loza Caruso. There is a gold plaque on the lid of the box noted this SMALL STOOLS for SUNFISH. Most Sunfish sailors elevated their boats on small stools (ez to move for mowing purposes) It appears many have also gone missing. Please return or let us know where they are. Thank you. ____________________________________________________________ Members who live close to Pettipaug or view Pettipaug, please don't hesitate to call us if you see or hear anything that you question on Friday night. THANK YOU. cell: 860.391.7352 HALLOWEEN. Samhain is a Gaelic festival on 1 November marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter or the "darker half" of the year. Celebrations begin on the evening of 31 October, since the Celtic day began and ended at sunset. Historically it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland, Galicia, and the Isle of Man (where it is spelled Sauin). It is believed that over time Samhain and All Saints/All Souls' influenced each other and eventually syncretized into modern Halloween. Most American Halloween traditions were inherited from Irish and Scottish immigrants. SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8- 14 MEMBER's BOATS REMOVED SATURDAY November 15 DOCKS REMOVED. Time TBD

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FW: 2025 Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner/ Better links to use
by Pettipaug Member News 24 Oct '25

24 Oct '25

Dear members~ These are better links to use for signing up: * You can sign up from the invitation on the club home page: https://pettipaug.org, * Or you can go directly to the online sign up at this address: https://pettipaug.org/2025Awards Please join the Pettipaug Officers and Board of Directors for the 2025 Annual Meeting. At 5 we will start with an open bar ~ business meeting~ wonderful dinner, dessert, awards and slideshow. Come join us on November 15th! [cid:image002.jpg@01DC444E.E51D1AE0]

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2025 Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner
by Pettipaug Member News 23 Oct '25

23 Oct '25

Please join the Pettipaug Officers and Board of Directors for the 2025 Annual Meeting. At 5 we will start with an open bar ~ business meeting~ wonderful dinner, dessert, awards and slideshow. Come join us on November 15th! [cid:image002.jpg@01DC444E.E51D1AE0]

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RACING RESULTS- DECOMMISSIONING. ANNUAL MEETING
by Pettipaug Member News 20 Oct '25

20 Oct '25

[Pettipaug Yacht Club (U.S.)] RESULTS: October 18, 2025 2025 BIRCH RACE and TRI-CLUB SERIES RACES (pdf's attached) Thank you to Bob Cashman ROBIN STARR MEMORIAL TROPHY Awarded to the "fastest" boat with corrected time 2025 Winner: Steve Dix, MC SCOW 2025 ROBIN STARR RACE A handicap race with two divisions: MC SCOWS: 2025 First: Steve Dix - Second: Keith Kraner - Third: John Kihm ESSEX OPEN 2025: First: Sarah DuBois - Second: Mark Borton - Third: Carl Caruso (all Sunfish) The wind eventually picked-up! Kudos to all on both the BIRCH and STARR Race Committee. BIRCH PRO: Kathryn Ryan and team~ STARR PRO: Chuck Poindexter and team. Without your help time and effort, there would be limited racing at PYC! Kudos to all who helped Kathryn Ryan and myself move chairs, picnic tables, umbrellas etc. in and out of the building ~ on and off the deck. Kudos to our wonderful chef, Dave Courant and his wife Roz. They work so hard! A LOT of food and A LOT of PEOPLE! Membership Chair~ Mary Lee at the door~ wonderful. To Keith Kraner...do always come blow your horn! THANK YOU! Our Prayer and our Poem: Brian Donahue and Dick Hutchinson and John Walsh for 2025 Decommissioning statement. Thank you to our FRAU bartenders, Francine and Mindy. All clean-up crew. CONGRATULATIONS to Carl Caruso for winning the 2025 SUNFISH AWARD~ presented by 2024 winner: Sarah DuBois. Special Appreciation to Carl Caruso and John Becker for taking the lead and replacing the sliding glass doors in the Commodore's Room. THANK YOU! To the wonderful, always present squad: Sandy Sanstrom, slide-show, music, the canon, safety boat, overseeing all boats and stepping in for me....and helping with party clean-up and tree clean-up that Jeff Going (my mentor) did the lion's share of AFTER Adam Fritzsche and Peter Felischer ( new member we hope) chain sawed the tree that fell across the road that John Kihm towed out of the road. PHEW! A very special thanks to Bob Cashman who makes the lights go-on, PYC IT work and a gazillion other things that he does humbly behind the scenes. Thank you Bob. THANK YOU TO ALL who raced, THANK YOU TO ALL who celebrated. THANK YOU TO ALL for a WONDERFUL 2025 Season! RACE COMMITTEES Hutch, Joanna, PYC's Secretary and safety boat champ among another 50 things. Rosie, Marilou, Adam, John and Jen, Paul M, John S., Mary Lee, Sandy, Jeff and forgive me if I have forgotten anyone, never intentional. SAVE THE DATE~ Invitation will be sent this week. Please join us! NOVEMBER 15th ~ The 2025 PYC ANNAUL BUSINESS MEETING & DINNER~ Essex Corinthian Yacht Club ~ 5 P.M. Open Bar~ Business Meeting~ Dinner~ Slide Show~ Dessert~ Awards~ FUN! NOVEMBER 1: FALL WORK-PARTY @ 9 a.m. NOVEMBER 8: ALL MEMBER'S BOATS REMOVED NOVEMBER 15: DOCKS REMOVED time (TBD) and date confirmed.

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REMINDER~ BIRCH & STARR RACES- DECOMMISSIONING- OCTOBER FEST
by Pettipaug Member News 17 Oct '25

17 Oct '25

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18th CHARLES BIRCH RACE - PHRF (last race of the TRI-CLUB SERIES) Race starts just south of Brockway Island at approximately 11:00 AM. Please register in advance at Birch Race<https://tinyurl.com/2025Birch)> or email Kathryn Ryan at kmryan1995(a)gmail.com<mailto:kmryan1995@gmail.com> with any questions or registration information. All information may be found on the calendar on the Pettipaug website. The BIRCH TROPHY will be awarded at PYC Decommissioning . Festivities begin & Bar opens 5 p.m. ROBIN STARR MEMORIAL RACE start at PYC CHECK-IN: 11:am. SKIPPER'S MEETING 11:45 a.m. TWO Divisions: MC SCOWS : 1 :00 START ESSEX OPEN: 1:15 START First, Second, Third awarded in each Division. ROBIN STARR MEMORIAL PERPETUAL TROPHY will be awarded to the "fastest" corrected time boat. All information may be found on the calendar on the Pettipaug website or use this link: https://tinyurl.com/2025RobinStarr ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2025 PYC DECOMMISSIONING~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A perfect venue for Dirndl dresses, Tyrolean hats, Lederhosen, Good Beer, Great food, Music, Member Mingling and perhaps Dancing. WELCOME DECOMMISSIONING CELEBRATION PETTIPAUG YACHT CLUB OCTOBERFEST DATE: Saturday, October 18, 2025 TIME: 5 pm (1700) CHECK-IN: $5.00 and bring a dish to share BAR OPEN: 5 p.m. Frau Francine & Mindy will be tending bar! Snacks available. COMMODORE'S ROOM CLOSED Chef David and Roz will be preparing and will take your dishes, snacks, desserts etc. 5:45: Keith Kraner will be bugling all to come to the FLAG POLE -North side of Club House WELCOME GREETING AT THE FLAG POLE Sandy Sanstrom PRAYER~ Brian Donahue POEM ~ Dick Hutchinson DECOMMISSIONING BUGLE~ Keith Kraner CANON ~ Sandy Sanstrom ________________________________________________________ IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING ON NORTH LAWN AWARDS CEREMONY CHARLES BIRCH RACE~ Kathryn Ryan FIRST, SECOND, THIRD/ Race Committee members honored ROBIN STARR MEMORIAL RACE and Trophy~ Chuck Poindexter MC SCOWS: First, Second, Third ~ ESSEX OPEN: First, Second, Third Race Committee Members honored ~ ROBIN STARR MEMORIAL PERPETUAL TROPHY Awarded to the Boat with FASTEST CORRECTED FINISHING TIME SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS~ Sarah & Priscilla ON-THE-DECK FESTIVAL AND SUPPER

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SATURDAY: RACING is ON !!!!
by Pettipaug Member News 16 Oct '25

16 Oct '25

Weather forecasts for Saturday's races (10-3) We're ON! Hope the reports #2 and 5 will come to fruition! From John Scholes for Essex, CT (5 reports) 1. Sunny temperature 52-60 wind NNW to WSW 4-3 2. Partly sunny temperature 52-63 real feel 53-68 wind NNW to WNW 7-6 gusts 6-9 1. Sunny high temperature 64 wind WNW 4 4. Sunny high temperature 64 wind WNW 4 5. Sunny temperature 55-61 wind NW to W 6-3 gusts 7-5 Tide high 9:31 am Low 4:08 pm Will continue to follow and update.

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OCTOBER 18 DECOMMISSIONING!
by Pettipaug Member News 14 Oct '25

14 Oct '25

A perfect venue for Dirndl dresses, Tyrolean hats, Lederhosen, Good Beer, Great food, Music, Member Mingling and Dancing? WELCOME DECOMMISSIONING CELEBRATION PETTIPAUG YACHT CLUB [cid:image001.jpg@01DC3C66.745376F0] [cid:image002.jpg@01DC3C66.745376F0] [cid:image001.jpg@01DC3C66.745376F0] [cid:image003.jpg@01DC3C66.745376F0] [cid:image004.jpg@01DC3C66.745376F0] [cid:image004.jpg@01DC3C66.745376F0] OCTOBERFEST [cid:image001.jpg@01DC3C66.745376F0] [cid:image002.jpg@01DC3C66.745376F0] [cid:image002.jpg@01DC3C66.745376F0] [cid:image004.jpg@01DC3C66.745376F0] [cid:image003.jpg@01DC3C66.745376F0] [cid:image003.jpg@01DC3C66.745376F0] DATE: Saturday, October 18, 2025 TIME: 5 pm (1700) CHECK-IN: $5.00 and bring a dish to share BAR OPEN: 5 p.m. Frau Francine & Mindy will be tending! Snacks available. COMMODORE'S ROOM CLOSED Chef David and Roz will be preparing and will take your dishes, snacks, desserts etc. 5:45: Keith Kraner will be bugling all to come to the FLAG POLE -North side of Club House [cid:image005.png@01DC3C66.745376F0] WELCOME GREETING AT THE FLAG POLE Sandy Sanstrom PRAYER~ Brian Donahue POEM ~ Dick Hutchinson DECOMMISSIONING BUGLE~ Keith Kraner CANON ~ Sandy Sanstrom ________________________________________________________ IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING ON NORTH LAWN AWARDS CEREMONY CHARLES BIRCH RACE~ Kathryn Ryan FIRST, SECOND, THIRD/ Race Committee members honored ROBIN STARR MEMORIAL RACE and Trophy~ Chuck Poindexter MC SCOWS: First, Second, Third ~ ESSEX OPEN: First, Second, Third Race Committee Members honored ~ ROBIN STARR MEMORIAL PERPETUAL TROPHY Awarded to the Boat with FASTEST FINISHING TIME SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS~ Sarah & Priscilla ON-THE-DECK FESTIVAL AND SUPPER [cid:image006.jpg@01DC3C66.745376F0][cid:image007.jpg@01DC3C66.745376F0][cid:image008.jpg@01DC3C66.745376F0][cid:image007.jpg@01DC3C66.745376F0][cid:image009.jpg@01DC3C66.745376F0][cid:image010.jpg@01DC3C66.745376F0][cid:image009.jpg@01DC3C66.745376F0]

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FW: STORM WARNINGS: UPDATED
by Pettipaug Member News 13 Oct '25

13 Oct '25

All members~ ALL MEMBERS, especially those with boats at PYC. SATURDAY, October 10 should be clear. Our Rear Commodore- Jeff Going is suggesting that boats be removed and remaining boats perhaps be tied together. Perhaps meet at PYC Saturday morning. STORM WARNINGS UPDATES: Friday, October 10, 2025 Dr. John Scholes checks various weather reports for all our events and racing. He has updated what reports are saying today and we will update again for tomorrow. Here is his report: * Today’s forecasts predict there will be an impact on Essex Sunday and Monday. * Storm will not reach us until Sunday around noon or later . * Right now, severe conditions predicted for Sunday night through Monday morning. I will update this in the morning, * Costal flood watch from Sunday 8 am to Monday 6 pm with 1-2 ft flooding. * Flooding may be enhanced by near peak monthly high tides * Essex at edge of possible 1-3 ft storm surge. Rain predictions 1-2 inches with up to 2-4 inches possible. * Sunday forecast: Cloudy and rainy Morning 57-61wind NE to ENE 8-9 gusts 16-17 * Afternoon 62-59 wind ENE 9-10 gusts 17-20/Evening 57-56 wind NE 12-13 gusts 21-23. * Monday forecast: rain hi 64 wind ENE 20. * Forecast for Long Island Sound: Sunday and Monday peak wind 25-35 knots gusts up to 50 knots possible. Seas 6-9 ft. Tides: Sunday: high 3:27 am and 4:02 pm Monday: high 4:31 am and 5:09 pm. Please see below for things that Club members need to tend to. THANK YOU> * All blue umbrellas have been moved to commodore room * WHOOF deck. Red Umbrellas need to be moved to commodore room. Dock Box removed off deck, chairs and umbrella stands toed down * Secure HOIST * FLEETs either remove or tie boats together * TIKI HUT: fasten down anything that is movable * Chairs on north yard near flag pole move near shed area. * ANYTHING that could take off, please batten down...grills rocking chairs/cushions etc. STORM WARNINGS. Wednesday ALL MEMBERS, especially those with boats at PYC. __________________________________________________________ We are keeping an eye on the weather. Sunday and early next week looks ominous so let’s line up our ducks and have an action plan IF needed. Hopefully we won’t have to put in place. 1. John Scholes will be monitoring the weather for Essex beginning tomorrow 10.9.2025 2. The Storm PREPARATION CHECK LIST is posted on the web-site. I will also send it as a PDF to all. 1. Jeff Going: PYC REAR COMMODORE and Sandy Sanstrom will be sending me updates and I will share with all members. 1. Mischa van Berkyl: President of PJSA- on alert. 2. Bob Cashman: please contact Mark Kondraky regarding: Xavier boats and Frostbite whalers 3. Information sent to Fleet Captains 4. I will be reaching out to members to join us in helping to take down umbrellas, secure furniture and any and all precautions IF needed . When we have more information. We can be better prepared if we need to have all boats on PYC premise secured or removed. PLEASE contact me with any questions: commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> THANK YOU! Priscilla Robinson PYC Commodore CONTACT: REAR COMMODORE: JEFF GOING – 860.961.5090 jeffgoing47(a)gmail.com<mailto:jeffgoing47@gmail.com> BOATS: SANDY SANSTROM- 860.396.7173 wsanstrom(a)comcast.net<mailto:wsanstrom@comcast.net> GROUNDS: JEFF GOING & PRISCILLA ROBINSON- 860-391.7352

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REMINDER: THOMAS CLARK RACE: SATURDAY OCT. 11
by Pettipaug Member News 08 Oct '25

08 Oct '25

The best weather of the year has arrived! Fall presents sailors with typically reliable wind, comfortable temperatures, and on the river, beautiful scenery. Come out and race a few more times, and compete for the Tri-Club PHRF river race series! Essex Corinthian Yacht Club – Thomas Clark Memorial Race Saturday, October 11, 2025 Click here for Notice of Race / Sailing Instructions / Entry Form<https://www.essexcorinthian.org/clark-memorial-race> Additional Information: Meredith Landau ecyc(a)essexcorinthian.org<mailto:ecyc@essexcorinthian.org> 860 767 3239 Pettipaug Yacht Club – Charles Birch Memorial Trophy race Saturday, October 18, 2025 Click here for Notice of Race / Sailing Sailing Instructions / Online Entry<https://tinyurl.com/2025birch> (NoR and SIs attached here as well) Additional Information: Kathryn Ryan kmryan1995(a)gmail.com<mailto:kmryan1995@gmail.com> We hope to see you on the water at the races! Priscilla Robinson, Commodore Pettipaug Yacht Club You are subscribed to the Pettipaug Members New List Server. If you wish to unsubscribe or change your subscription please send an email to: listmaster(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:listmaster@pettipaug.org> with details about your request.

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STORM WARNINGS
by Pettipaug Member News 08 Oct '25

08 Oct '25

STORM WARNINGS ALL MEMBERS, especially those with boats at PYC. __________________________________________________________ We are keeping an eye on the weather. Sunday and early next week looks ominous so let's line up our ducks and have an action plan IF needed. Hopefully we won't have to put in place. * John Scholes will be monitoring the weather for Essex beginning tomorrow 10.9.2025 * The Storm PREPARATION CHECK LIST is posted on the web-site. I will also send it as a PDF to all. * Jeff Going: PYC REAR COMMODORE and Sandy Sanstrom will be sending me updates and I will share with all members. * Mischa van Berkyl: President of PJSA- on alert. * Bob Cashman: please contact Mark Kondraky regarding: Xavier boats and Frostbite whalers * Information sent to Fleet Captains * I will be reaching out to members to join us in helping to take down umbrellas, secure furniture and any and all precautions IF needed . When we have more information. We can be better prepared if we need to have all boats on PYC premise secured or removed. PLEASE contact me with any questions: commodore(a)pettipaug.org THANK YOU! Priscilla Robinson PYC Commodore CONTACT: REAR COMMODORE: JEFF GOING - 860.961.5090 jeffgoing47(a)gmail.com<mailto:jeffgoing47@gmail.com> BOATS: SANDY SANSTROM- 860.396.7173 wsanstrom(a)comcast.net<mailto:wsanstrom@comcast.net> GROUNDS: JEFF GOING & PRISCILLA ROBINSON- 860-391.7352

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