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Jeff Lovelace Remembers
by Pettipaug Member News 30 May '25

30 May '25

To all PYC members, sage and new ~ We will continue to send these wonderful, insightful memories through 2025. Please share your stories, photos and thoughts with our PYC members too, so interesting! Thank you. Jeff's first story is certainly inspirational for "the let's get it done" on the north dock that will need replacing in the next year or so. Many thanks to Jeff and Judy Lovelace who are participants in the 75th Anniversary team. _______________________________________ Jeffrey Lovelace Commodore 1987-1988 A bright Saturday morning in early April 1985 a bunch of guys showed up at PYC to build new floats and launch the docks. As the new Vice Commodore, I showed up to help out. The group was led by Past Commodore Paul Risseeuw and Commodore Bill Grover. Past Commodore Dave Thurston was probably in the group too as were a bunch of fellows from Centerbrook Architects. A young kid - Bob Cashman who I think was just sixteen - showed up in a brand new, red pickup truck full of tools, wood, nuts and bolts. He jumped out and proceeded to tell us older guys exactly how to put everything together. Miraculous! Everything worked and the group constructed 5 or 6 new floats and launched them by the end of the day. Wonderful examples of "the let's get it done" comradery Pettipaug so thrives on and the special members we have like Paul Risseeuw who was always available to help me out with a laugh and big smile. Another great example of Pettipaug spirit was the building of the 8 Optimists dinghies in 1988. As I remember we had father-son teams and one father-daughter team for each boat under the leadership of Paul Risseeuw. Paul worked at Electric Boat building subs, so a few Optimist were a piece of cake for him. We took over a three-car garage that PYC member John Duncan had a listing on in Ivoryton that winter where all the boats were constructed much as the original Blue Jay fleet was done by Peter Gref in the '50s. Although he declined my offer to speak at our christening ceremony, Peter was pleased we carried on in his tradition. We worked a wonderful deal with Wesleyan University - probably thanks to Vice Commodore Dick Buell who was a professor there. In exchange for the use of our Club for the spring and fall, we would get the use of their 420s in our summer PYC Jr Sailing Academy. A win-win situation that extended the use of our property. Trinity College would follow later as would rowing friend John Laundon who had often said to me how nice it would be to launch up river at Pettipaug and not have to navigate all congestion of the Essex mooring area. An outstanding event was leading the PYC junior members in a parade up Main Street to the reception at the Town Hall honoring naval architect Britt Chance and Tom Whidden, the tactician who brought back the America's Cup from Australia in 1987. _______________________________________________ Jeffrey C. Lovelace May 5, 2025 The Essex 14 Story [cid:image003.jpg@01DBD14E.7C641670]About 1988, a group of Pettipaug Yacht Club members decided they wanted to launch a new sailboat company. The principals behind this boat building endeavor were PYC members: Simeon Braguin (local PYC blue jay sailor, formerly with Bergdorf Goodman, and renowned artist), past commodore Dave Thurston, (designer of amphibious aircraft), past commodore Paul Risseeuw (a supervisor at Electric Boat building nuclear subs for the Navy), past commodore Bill Grover (the brilliant head of Centerbrook Architects) and me (present commodore, a lifelong sailor and advertising salesman for a national boating magazine with lots of connections with boat builders) There may have been others, but that was a long time ago. We incorporated and issued stock. The concept for the new design was to build a two-person, one-design centerboard dinghy with jib, main, spinnaker, and self-bailing cockpit that would perform lightning-fast and plane like a Laser but be as stable as a Blue Jay so you'd feel comfortable taking your mother/mother-in-law across the bay for a sail. We went to Britt Chance, the renowned, Essex yacht architect with America's Cup experience. He drew up the lines based on our parameters and the Essex 14 began to take shape. The molds were made by Eric Goetz, Goetz Custom Boats in RI. I had a commitment from Bill Lacey, General Manager of AMF/Alcort (the preeminent firm that made thousands of Sunfish and other small sailboats) to build and market the boat. However, the market fell apart and AMF had to decline. Despite AMF's decision, George O'Day (The George O'Day) approached us and we pressed onward to launch the line. Several were built but despite valiant efforts, the new class never took hold. I believe the molds still exist. Paul and Bill retrieved them so they may be in the Essex area somewhere. A decade or so later, J-Boats, who I had gone to but weren't interested at the time, came out with a similar model, the JY 15. To date over 3,000 boats built; 80 fleets in U.S. On our part, it was a valiant effort. The market we envisioned finally rebounded. Jeffrey C. Lovelace May 5, 2025

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ONE DESIGN RACE- SATURDAY, MAY 31
by Pettipaug Member News 30 May '25

30 May '25

ONE DESIGN RACE Saturday May 31,2025 11: 30 check-in Weather: As of 5.30.2025 SATURDAY (we all know this is subject to change) Temp. 67-68 Morning: rain Mid-day: cloudy Wind: afternoon: WSW to SW 10-8 Tide: High 3:23 #1 One Design Race Times / SI's are mandated by " day of race" weather conditions PRO: Mischa van Berkel 11:30 Check- in/ sign waiver 12:00 Skipper's Meeting 1:00 Start Series will consist of 5 RACE dates: All Saturdays May 31, June 7, July 5, Aug. 16, Sept. 6. Each race date, weather permitting will offer at least 5 short races designed and implemented by Race Committee. Race Committee PROS for this season are: RACES: #1 Mischa #2 & #3 Bob Cashman #4 & #5 Jane Riley and Dan Rennie. RACE COMMITTEE: All interested in helping with this series please reach out to Dick Hutchinson : HutchRIA(a)RCN.com<mailto:HutchRIA@RCN.com> THANK YOU!

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2025 SEASON OPEN
by Pettipaug Member News 29 May '25

29 May '25

[cid:image003.png@01DBD079.85D65CC0] MAY 29 2025 BE-LATED - HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY Someone mentioned to me that I looked tired. I guess I was sooo tired that I forgot to hit "SEND" on Monday morning. ALL MEMBERS ~ PYC grills have propane the umbrellas are ready to be opened. The Pettipaug 2025 Season is OPEN! Many thanks to all who participated in and attended Saturday Ans Sunday festivities. Cheers to each of you who helped to make this a memorable time. Please watch for weekend mail with details. 2025 SAILING OPPORTUNITIES TUESDAY NIGHTS MC SCOW SAILING & RACING CONTACT: Amy Walsh mcfleet99(a)gmail.com<mailto:mcfleet99@gmail.com> WEDNESDAY: MAY - AUGUST (once a month) BLUE JAY SERIES: 5 RACES. Cumulative Scoring May 26- June 18-- July 16, August 13 & August 20 CHECK-IN 4-5 SKIPPER'S MEETING: 5 p.m. RACE START:5:30 PICNIC SUPPER to follow race CONTACT: Priscilla Robinson Priscilla.robinson04(a)gmail.com<mailto:Priscilla.robinson04@gmail.com> THURSDAY NIGHTS CLUB SAILING SUNFISH and all fleets * Late Afternoon * Everyone responsible for own safety and sails at their own risk. Sail within your limits * Après sail gathering. BYOB & snacks * BYO plates cutlery etc. CONTACT: Sarah DuBois sarahsails1(a)gmail.com<mailto:sarahsails1@gmail.com> SATURDAY: MAY 31 #1 ONE DESIGN SERIES May 31- June 7, July 5, August 16, Sept. 6 CHECK-IN: 11:30 SKIPPER'S MEETING: 12:00 RACE START: 1: p.m. AWARDS to follow race MORE INFO TO COME STICKERS: Everyone gets a new sticker in 2025. Thank you! The boat form 2025 version can be downloaded from: https://www.pettipaug.com/PDFdownload/2025BoatStorageAgreement.pdf The form may be filled on a computer and saved or printed. You may forward the saved copy to secretary(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:secretary@pettipaug.org> and Joanna Roemhild will send you a sticker. Please contact Joanna secretary(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:secretary@pettipaug.org> with any questions. BOATS to PETTIPAUG The chart of where boats should be placed is pinned to the back of the sail shed. Jeff Going and Dave Wemett are Co-Chair of GROUNDS, so they might be changing this chart. Signs are posted in the boat yard: : BLUE JAY, SUNFISH, MC SCOWS, LASERS/ MISC. MEMBER SAIL and POWER signs I are placed where your boat should be. Thank you. BOATS and TRAILERS We are asking all Sunfish and Lasers etc. to have your boats on "moveable" dollies. There has been a substantial increase in Sunfish sailing, space is needed. Also, if you are elevating your boat please use a " light weight" stool or something comparable for this purpose. ALL BOATS please mke sure your trailer's tires are inflated. If you are propping your boat please make sure what you are using is lightweight and movable. Our attendant , BOG officers and volunteers will be MOVING for MOWING purposes. Information contact: Jeff Going: jeffgoing47(a)gmail.com<mailto:jeffgoing47@gmail.com> SHIP'S STORE: The Ship's Store has been updated, NEW great items. Check-out this merchandise! Alison Charbonnier manages the Ship's Store . https://www.pettipaug.com/PDFs/PYC25-Ship%20Store.pdf 2025 YEARBOOK: In your mail box this week.

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SATURDAY and SUNDAY are a GO!
by Pettipaug Member News 23 May '25

23 May '25

SATURDAY and SUNDAY are a GO! Commodore's Race: NOR and SI's are posted. Skipper's Meeting :11:45. Bob Cashman: PRO. Forecast: There will be wind. It will be cool. We're looking for sun! MAY 24 The COMMODORE's RACE this is the NOR link https://pettipaug.org/PYC-Calendar2.html?tkf.path=/pettipaug/detail/156/174… SIGN IN: NOON SKIPPER'S MEETING: 11:45 2 DIVISIONS: MC SCOWS start: 1 pm (1300) ESSEX OPEN start: 1 :15 pm (1315) AWARDS: 1,2,3 in each division. At this time there is not a perpetual trophy for this race. The COMMISSIONING & 75th ANNIVERSAY CEREMONY CHECK-IN: $5.00 - please bring a dish to share and serving utensils if needed. Good idea to put your name on anything you bring. 5 p.m. Bar open on the deck. THE COMMODORE'S ROOM WILL NOT BE OPEN FOR DINNER UNTIL AFTER CEREMONY Thanking all in advance for respecting this. 5:30 p.m. Bugle signals all to go to the FLAG POLE area. There will be a limited amount chairs. CEREMONY begins when members are settled. Closes with the Announcement that the 75th Season is open. CANON fired. Bugle signals: DINNER is on! POST DINNER AWARDS : Bob Cashman , PRO for Commodore's Race MAY 25 Noon: Bring a picnic, BYOB, sail, relax, enjoy old and new friends . 3 p.m. in the Commodore's Room, Sandy Sanstrom will share PYC slide show. All are welcome to share PYC stories and memorable moments. STICKERS A little help. To download the form to your computer, click this link: https://www.pettipaug.com/PDFdownload/2025BoatStorageAgreement.pdf The PDF form will download immediately and be in your downloads folder. Questions: secretary(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:secretary@pettipaug.org> Forms and Stickers available this weekend. 2025 YEARBOOK Arriving via snail mail ( how true!) to your addresses next week! Please reach out to commodore(a)petipaug.org<mailto:commodore@petipaug.org> if not received. [cid:image001.jpg@01DBCBB9.521ECC60] STICKERS A little help. To download the form to your computer, click this link: https://www.pettipaug.com/PDFdownload/2025BoatStorageAgreement.pdf The PDF form will download immediately and be in your downloads folder. Questions: secretary(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:secretary@pettipaug.org> 2025 YEARBOOK Arriving via snail mail ( how true!) to your addresses next week! Please reach Ot to commodore(a)petipaug.org<mailto:commodore@petipaug.org> if not received.

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THIS WEEKEND !!!!!
by Pettipaug Member News 21 May '25

21 May '25

THIS WEEKEND HOPEFULLY we will have good weather for these festivities. PLEASE watch for weather up-dates by NOON on Friday. If we need to move Saturday's activities to Sunday, May 25th, you will be alerted. MAY 24 The COMMODORE's RACE this is the NOR link https://pettipaug.org/PYC-Calendar2.html?tkf.path=/pettipaug/detail/156/174… SIGN IN: NOON SKIPPER'S MEETING: 12:30 2 DIVISIONS: MC SCOWS start: 1 pm (1300) ESSEX OPEN start: 1 :15 pm (1315) AWARDS: 1,2,3 in each division. At this time there is not a perpetual trophy for this race. The COMMISSIONING & 75th ANNIVERSAY CEREMONY CHECK-IN: $5.00 - please bring a dish to share and serving utensils if needed. Good idea to put your name on anything you bring. 5 p.m. Bar open on the deck. THE COMMODORE'S ROOM WILL NOT BE OPEN FOR DINNER UNTIL AFTER CEREMONY Thanking all in advance for respecting this. 5:30 p.m. Bugle signals all to go to the FLAG POLE area. There will be a limited amount chairs. CEREMONY begins when members are settled. Closes with the Announcement that the 75th Season is open. CANON fired. Bugle signals: DINNER is on! POST DINNER AWARDS : Bob Cashman , PRO for Commodore's Race MAY 25 Noon: Bring a picnic, BYOB, sail, relax, enjoy old and new friends . 3 p.m. in the Commodore's Room, Sandy Sanstrom will share PYC slide show. All are welcome to share PYC stories and memorable moments. [cid:image001.jpg@01DBCA24.F1B3FDE0] STICKERS A little help. To download the form to your computer, click this link: https://www.pettipaug.com/PDFdownload/2025BoatStorageAgreement.pdf The PDF form will download immediately and be in your downloads folder. Questions: secretary(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:secretary@pettipaug.org>

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WEEKEND: May 24 and 25th
by Pettipaug Member News 15 May '25

15 May '25

STICKERS A little help. To download the form to your computer, click this link: https://www.pettipaug.com/PDFdownload/2025BoatStorageAgreement.pdf The PDF form will download immediately and be in your downloads folder. Questions: secretary(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:secretary@pettipaug.org> NEXT WEEKEND HOPEFULLY we will have good weather for these festivities. PLEASE watch for weather up-dates by NOON on Friday. If we need to move Saturday's activities to Sunday, May 25th, you will be alerted. MAY 24 The COMMODORE's RACE this is he NOR link https://pettipaug.org/PYC-Calendar2.html?tkf.path=/pettipaug/detail/156/174… SIGN IN: NOON SKIPPER'S MEETING: 12:30 2 DIVISIONS: MC SCOWS start: 1 pm (1300) ESSEX OPEN start: 1 :15 pm (1315) AWARDS: 1,2,3 in each division. At this time there is not a perpetual trophy for this race. The COMMISSIONING & 75th ANNIVERSAY CEREMONY CHECK-IN: $5.00 - please bring a dish to share and serving utensils if needed. Good idea to put your name on anything you bring. 5 p.m. Bar open on the deck. THE COMMODORE'S ROOM WILL NOT BE OPEN FOR DINNER UNTIL AFTER CEREMONY Thanking all in advance for respecting this. 5:30 p.m. Bugle signals all to go to the FLAG POLE area. There will be a limited amount chairs. CEREMONY begins when members are settled. Closes with the Announcement that the 75th Season is open. CANON fired. Bugle signals: DINNER is on! POST DINNER AWARDS : Bob Cashman , PRO for Commodore's Race MAY 25 Noon: Bring a picnic, BYOB, sail, relax, enjoy old and new friends . 3 p.m. in the Commodore's Room, Sandy Sanstrom will share PYC slide show. All are welcome to share PYC stories and memorable moments. [cid:image001.jpg@01DBC574.4BDFD4C0]

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UPDATES!
by Pettipaug Member News 13 May '25

13 May '25

MEMBERS STICKERS: Everyone gets a new sticker in 2025. Thank you! The boat form 2025 version can be downloaded from: https://www.pettipaug.com/PDFdownload/2025BoatStorageAgreement.pdf The form may be filled on a computer and saved or printed. You may forward the saved copy to secretary(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:secretary@pettipaug.org> and Joanna Roemhild will send you a sticker. Please contact Joanna secretary(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:secretary@pettipaug.org> with any questions. BOATS to PETTIPAUG: BRING THIS WEEK The chart of where boats should be placed is pinned to the back of the sail shed. Jeff Going and Dave Wemett are Co-Chair of GROUNDS, so they might be changing this chart. Signs will arrive this week for : BLUE JAY, SUNFISH, MC SCOWS, MEMBER SAIL and POWER they will be placed where your boat should be. Thank you. SHIP'S STORE: The Ship's Store has been updated, check -out the new merchandise! Alison Charbonnier manages the Ship's Store . https://www.pettipaug.com/PDFs/PYC25-Ship%20Store.pdf 2025 YEARBOOK: Yearbook is being sent to the printer and we expect for members to receive towards the end of next week. This is the 75th Anniversary Edition unlike the white format that we have been using in the past. We hope you will enjoy the 1950-2025 edition. RSVP Please let us know if you are attending the MAY 24th Commissioning at 5 p.m. We need a head count . Thank you. commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> You may also pre-register for the Commodore's Race . NOR is on-line.

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UPDATE: IMPORTANT
by Pettipaug Member News 09 May '25

09 May '25

The rain dance ~here we go again! WORK PARTY. SATURDAY, MAY 10 @ 11:30 This Saturday is supposed to be clear by mid-morning for member's work party. I have a list that can take 15 minutes to a few hours . If we all pitch in , we can get the yard in shape, prep for painting to be completed on dry-Monday and a few small construction projects underway to be finished for the MAY 24th Commissioning and 75th Anniversary. PLEASE join us. THANK YOU! BOATS TO PYC begin Monday, MAY 12! Gravel arrived. Will be spreading today/Saturday STICKERS: SATURDAY MAY 10- Forms to be filled out and boat stickers to be given this Saturday, Joanna will be set-up to help ion the Commodore's room. Last minute Mother's Day Gift! PETTIPAUG SAFE POWER BOATING COURSE: GREAT GIFT for MOM, DAD or GRAD! Two-day hands-on (land and water) Power Boat Operator course -Saturday and Sunday. DATES: May 17/18- June 14/15- August 9/10. Sign up to learn and improve your powerboat skills! The course covers The requirements to learn and earn a Connecticut Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation. This course (CPWO) provides hands-on power boat training. It is one of the few hands-on courses available in Connecticut. Click here for full details<https://pettipaug.org/PDFs/PYC%20PowerBoatCourse.pdf> Questions- please reach out to Bob Cashman: pbc(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:pbc@pettipaug.org> LEGACY GIFT: White Adirondack chairs with navy cushions may be purchased and dedicated (plaque on arm rest) to someone, flesh or fur who you'd like to celebrate or remember. $150.00. Will be placed on new deck . contact: commodore(a)pettipaug.org. FOR SALE: VAN GUARD 15. May be seen at PYC. Excellent condition . Profits from sale go to PJSA. Sandy Sanstrom wsanstrom(a)comcast.net<mailto:wsanstrom@comcast.net> LARGE RED BOSTIN WHALER TRAILER. Best offer. Jeff Going : jeffgoing47(a)gmail.com<mailto:jeffgoing47@gmail.com> WANTED: PUSH LAWN MOWER: in good shape Sandy Sanstrom wsanstrom(a)comcast.net<mailto:wsanstrom@comcast.net> DOCK BOX commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org>.

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REMINDERS
by Pettipaug Member News 07 May '25

07 May '25

Dear members~ WORK PARTY. SATURDAY, MAY 10 @ 9 a.m. This Saturday is supposed to be clear and drying out for our member's work party. The goals are to get the yard in shape, all painting completed and a few small construction projects underway to be finished for the MAY 24th Commissioning and 75th Anniversary. PLEASE join us. THANK YOU! STICKERS: SATURDAY- Forms to be filled out and boat stickers to be given this Saturday. We are hoping for the gavel to arrive this week, fill in areas in the boat yard and allow members to bring their boats to PYC. WE WILL KEEP YOU POSTED. Plese do not bring boats until yard committee gives the GO. Please spend some time helping us with our to do list, thank you. PETTIPAUG SAFE POWER BOATING COURSE: GREAT GIFT for MOM, DAD or GRAD! Two-day hands-on (land and water) Power Boat Operator course -Saturday and Sunday. DATES: May 17/18- June 14/15- August 9/10 Sign up to learn and improve your powerboat skills! The course covers the requirements to learn and earn a Connecticut Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation. This course (CPWO) provides hands-on power boat training. It is one of the few hands-on courses available in Connecticut. Click here for full details<https://pettipaug.org/PDFs/PYC%20PowerBoatCourse.pdf> Questions- please reach out to Bob Cashman: pbc(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:pbc@pettipaug.org> PYC PRIVATE PARTY MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT~ Gather by the river! Click here <https://pettipaug.org/PDFs/PYC-Agreement&Guidelines.pdf> to access directly. Please contact me with any questions, dates you would like to use the club or comments that you have. GUIDELINES and application are posted on the web-site Contact: commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> The donations from these reservations offset supplies, dumpsters, building maintenance, etc. Thank you! THE SHIP'S STORE Pettipaug is offering 75 th logo long sleeve T' shirts for sale this summer. Available: are a unisex shirt, sizes small to xl and a women's lower cut round neck shirt, sizes xs to xl. The anniversary logo will be on the front and "Pettipaug Yacht Club" will be on the back. We are taking preorders now. ORDER NOW~ Price is $25 and shirts will be available for pick up at Pettipaug during Commissioning weekend. Email Alison at shipstore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:shipstore@pettipaug.org> with your name, style (unisex or women's) and size to place your order. Women's shirts run small. [cid:image001.jpg@01DBBF28.5E3ACAF0][cid:image002.jpg@01DBBF28.5E3ACAF0][cid:image003.jpg@01DBBF28.5E3ACAF0] FOR SALE: VAN GUARD 15. May be seen at PYC. Excellent condition . Profits from sale go to PJSA. Sandy Sanstrom wsanstrom(a)comcast.net<mailto:wsanstrom@comcast.net> LARGE RED BOSTIN WHALER TRAILER. Jeff Going : jeffgoing47(a)gmail.com<mailto:jeffgoing47@gmail.com> WANTED: PUSH LAWN MOWER: in good shape Sandy Sanstrom wsanstrom(a)comcast.net<mailto:wsanstrom@comcast.net> DOCK BOX commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org>.

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Diana Coan Remembers
by Pettipaug Member News 05 May '25

05 May '25

[PYC_75th.jpg] Diana R. Coan remembers~ PYC's first female Commodore 1993-1994 I was the first female commodore. Paul Risseeuw, Bill Grover, and Dick Buel wanted me to join the board. Dick Buel asked me to take over the secretary position to fill in for someone. I said I would, but I did not want to be secretary, I wanted to be commodore. Soon, I was vice commodore, then commodore. I grew up in Shelter Harbor, Rhode Island. I was one of the first female skippers at Weekapaug Yacht Club in the late '50s early '60s. I sailed a Comet sailboat. My degrees are in the sciences, and I love hands on engineering projects. Paul Risseeuw taught me how to "sweat" pipes under PYC when we were working on the pump System and I helped build the Opti racks as well as building an Opti with my 8 year old son. All great fun times at Pettipaug Yacht Club! [cid:image001.jpg@01DBBDA9.524DBA70] Commodores Wedding Photo ~ Jim and Diana Coan Jim and I were married by Bill Winterer on the deck at PYC, October 1991. At the time, Jim was Commodore, and I was Vice Commodore. Attending were my sons, Kyle and Gordon Sheffield, Paul and Mary Risseeuw, Bill and Dee Grover, Peter and Sukey Howard, and "Best Dog" Zephyr. 25 years later (2016), we came back to the deck. [cid:image003.jpg@01DBBDA9.524DBA70] PYC Optis2, PYC Optis2 Paul Risseeuw directed the building of nine wooden optimist dinghies. Bill Grover (PYC Commodore 1985,86) built "Kix" PYC Optimist #1, Jim Coan (Commodore 1991,92) built PYC Optimist #2, and my son, Kyle Sheffield, and I (Commodore 1993.94) built PYC Optimist #3. Tim Robin (Commodore 1998,99) built "Red Robin" #5, and Paul built "Your Name Here" #8. Wooden boat building was quite an experience, especially for those of us with little or no woodworking experience, however, Paul and the team guided us through the process, solvents and all! Written by Diana Coan. ~ To all members. Please share PYC memory. Thank you. commodore @pettipaug.org

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