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PLEASE REMOVE BOATS
by Pettipaug Member News 26 Dec '25

26 Dec '25

MERRYMERRY~ CHRISTMAS I received a note from the REAR COMMODORE~ today is a good day to move these boats prior to the snow storm. THANK YOU! 1.) JY15 rigged on dolly - dolly has Lloyd on it in marker 2.) Unrigged catamaran with mast ... "Special Liberty" ... MO 5786 EA 3.) Alden Ocean Shell, white with oars 4.) BJ mast on scullers rack 6.) Gray canoe JEFF GOING jeffgoing47(a)gmail.com<mailto:jeffgoing47@gmail.com> 860-961-5090

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Notice of Special Meeting of Members of Pettipaug Junior Sailing Academy
by Pettipaug Member News 05 Dec '25

05 Dec '25

Dear members of Pettipaug Junior Sailing Academy, On Saturday November 15, 2025, Pettipaug Junior Sailing Academy (PJSA) had its annual meeting. During this meeting, the approximately 60 attending members decided that the vote to elect the 2026 PJSA board of Officers and Governors had to be extended until December 15, 2025 latest. Hereby I call a special meeting of the members of Pettipaug Junior Sailing Academy, to be held: Friday, December 12, 2025, at 7pm, in the Auditorium of the Essex Town Hall at 29 West Ave, Essex CT. The sole purpose and only agenda point of this special meeting is the election of the 2026 PJSA Board of Officers and Governors. A representative of the nominating committee will inform the members about the process that was followed, present the slate, and make a motion for their election. It is the expectation that this special meeting will take approximately 30 minutes. As per the bylaws of PJSA, members can be present in person or by proxy. The member who cannot attend in person, can provide a written authorization to a specific person (the "proxy holder") to act and vote on their behalf. The proxy holder attends the meeting in person, and the absent individual is counted as "present by proxy". The written authorization shall be provided to the Secretary prior to the start of the special meeting. Looking forward to welcoming you at this special meeting, On behalf of the 2025 Board of Officers and Governors of Pettipaug Junior Sailing Academy, Mischa van Berkel, President. president(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:president@pettipaug.org>

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AWWWW
by Pettipaug Member News 04 Dec '25

04 Dec '25

And saved the best for last ... an enormous thank you to my love. He wiped away the blood from my fall, sweated through the drilling for the fence poles, power washed Whoof, mowed and constantly schlepped boats and more boats and comforted me when the tears wouldn't stop. Thank you Toby and your family.

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December 2025
by Pettipaug Member News 04 Dec '25

04 Dec '25

[PYC_75th.jpg]COMMODORE'S COMMENTS December 2, 2025 _________________________________________________________________ Dear Pettipaug Yacht Club Members, I want to express my gratitude to each of you for the privilege of serving as your Commodore over the past two years. It has been a pleasure to lead this incredible organization and work alongside such a talented and dedicated group of individuals. I am grateful for the opportunity to have served and I'm confident that the club will thrive wonderfully under new leadership. I know, oh my lord, the emails have ended! I want to share highlights from the Annual Meeting for those who were both in attendance and all Pettipaug Yacht Club members who were not. Any questions, I may be reached : commodore(a)pettipaug.org until December 15, 2025. * FINANCIAL 2026 2026 Membership fees: $215.00 Included are Dues, Capital Fund and Special Assessment 2025 dues were $212.50 Please remit membership payments by MARCH 1st. Important and appreciated! We are operating in the black . * SLATE OF OFFICERS for 2026 PYC BOARD We began assembling names in July of those who we (officers, Board of Directors and nominating committee member) thought would comprise a formidable group for present and future years at Pettipaug Yacht Club. I did not have a chance to properly introduce each of the nominees at the Annual Meeting ~ Tom Atkinson-engineer, life- long sailor, former ECYC Commodore, Chuck Poindexter- a century of being a member of PYC and PJSA alum , owner of Sound Yacht Rigging. Rick Terrell- CT State Architect, sailor, major contributor to PYC work parties. Roman Daniels- pilot, sailor, Essex resident, PYC member and PJSA alum. Adam Fritzsche- life-long sailor, big-boat racer, retired financial advisor now helping seniors with Medicare and retirement needs and Maggie Guidotti, attorney, mother, PJSA alum with great praise from Sandy Sanstrom. The 2026 PYC Board will consist of: * OFFICERS Commodore: Tom Atkinson Vice Commodore: Interim~ Jeff Going, Priscilla Robinson, Sandy Sanstrom Offering Tom support and guidance if and when needed. Rear Commodore: Jeff Going Secretary: Joanna Roemhild Treasurer: Peter Charbonnier Membership: Mary Lee Schroeter (not a Board position) * BOARD OF GOVERNORS Sandy Sanstrom David Courant David Courcy John Walsh Adam Fritzsche Chuck Poindexter Maggie Guidotti Rick Terrell Roman Daniels I asked Doreen Joslow in the fall of 2023 to join me on the Board as I would become Commodore 2024-2025. She said OK for 2 years. She brought to the table her knowledge of PYC with over 20 years of sculling and a founder of the Pettipaug Scullers. Every request, she left no stone unturned. Doreen's commitment and passion were evident in each and all tasks she undertook and the small voice with the very large heart will be missed . THANK YOU for all your time and effort and worthy accomplishments. There are few really unique characters in this world, David Wemett is certainly one of them. Sandy once did a slide show centering a cascade of frames on David...on the roof, under the club-house, in the over-head area over the PJSA room (who knew?), in a hammock , out of the hammock, on the dock, in the water, sculling, sailing, always sharing whatever was in his car...what wasn't in his car? A terrific athlete, a devoted father and a beloved husband. God bless David and his family. And God Bless Jeff Going for all that he brought to the Board, all that he has done for the boat yard, the docks, the shed, the safety ladders, Whoof and so much more. The TEAM- Bob, Sandy, Joanna, Peter, David 1, John, Doreen, David 2 and David 3 and dear Kathryn , Ali ,Mary Lee~ such an enormous amount of time, effort and commitment. Thank you for your kindness, your support and tremendous work ethics. To all at the breakfast of champions booth. AWARDS US SAILING SPORTSMANSHIP PERPETUAL TROPHY: Bob Cashman WALTER ROWE TROPHY: Joanna Roemhild and Stephanie Taylor LIEUTENANT ROYAL E. GRANT: Sandy Sanstrom Steve Dix won 2 MC Scow Awards, Carl Caruso was awarded The Sunfish Trophy and Most Improved were Blue Jays- CJ & Finley Rizza To the amazing members who gave so much of their time, ideas and joy these past two years. Such a wonderful experience shared with so many of you: Stephanie T, Pam and Bill, Jerry and Lisa, Bill and Liz, Kurt and Jo, Cameron, BOB J's Beautiful sign ~ MLG, Sally, Mark & Fran, Sarah Bean, Tanya, Lucy and all the sailors: Sunfishers, Scows and Blue Jays , EBC, Liza and Carl, JB & Bell, Bill and Julie, Nancy Devens, Pat & Peter, Mark Kondraky, Bob Robinson, Rosie, John Scholes, John and Amy and all of race committee...all of the never ever ready for prime time singers, dancers, judges and David and Roz for everything! David & Diane, Jon & Annie, Lindsay & Sabrina, Amy Pullin for her "plants in tree stump" idea. Hutch for his poems and prayers. The Merricks, Gusty & Bob, Valerie & Peter, Mark & Mindy, MJ and the scullers John & Courtney, Brian D. Shoutout to ECYC Commodore Bill Robinson. For all the suggestions and ALL who made the magic and all who appreciated the magic! Never intentional- I know I have left out a ton. SPECIAL THANK YOU to Tod Johnstone for all his creative trophies and contributions to PYC. They say when you leave the dining table, you become the menu! Yikes! HAPPY HOLIDAYS to ALL Priscilla

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Thanksgiving
by Pettipaug Member News 27 Nov '25

27 Nov '25

Happy Thanksgiving [cid:image003.png@01DC5FAE.C58B9640] November 27, 2025 Thanksgiving afternoon ENJOY! Tomorrow is Black Friday~ perhaps consider Red-White & Blue Friday by shopping at PYC Ship's Store for the holidays! Alison Charbonnie, manager: shipstore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:shipstore@pettipaug.org> ~ visit our web-site PETTIPAUG.COM/PYC-SHIPSTORE HTML- gifts, stocking stuffers, shirts etc.

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SATURDAY NOV. 15th- docks and dinner!
by Pettipaug Member News 13 Nov '25

13 Nov '25

Saturday Morning- 8:30 a.m. Docks Removed at PYC. High Tide approx. 7:45/ clear and chilly Many thanks to the "Dockers" -Toby, Jack Doyle, Sandy and his team. Please join us Saturday evening! You many still sign-up today and tomorrow. This is the one time in the year that PYC members are asked to a business meeting: hear dues updates, projects completed and those in the works. Celebrate awards given to your peers and VOTE on the new slate of officers and Board of Governors for 2026. All Pettipaug Yacht Club members are also Pettipaug Junior Sailing Academy members. Every two years PYC transitions their officers. This will be formally done on Saturday evening. Please come join us. The Slate of Officers and Board of Governors will be announced and each member will stand and come forward. A motion will be made to accept the 2026 slate and will be seconded. Then is the time for a discussion from the members. Once the discussion has been completed. A vote will be taken to accept the motion. Once this process is completed and the motion has been passed, the present Commodore: Priscilla Robinson will give her Commodore's Badge to 2026 Commodore nominee, Tom Aitkinson. A past commodore badge will be awarded to present commodore Any problems paying on-line, please let us know commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> THANK YOU! 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 The 2025 Annual Meeting begins at 5 we will start with an open bar ~ business meeting~ wonderful dinner, dessert, awards and slideshow. Come join us on November 15th! [cid:image001.jpg@01DC54A1.59F50550] ALL boats need to be removed from the yard. THANK YOU!

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REMINDERS: ANNUAL MEETING: Sign -up
by Pettipaug Member News 10 Nov '25

10 Nov '25

Last few days to sign-up. Thank you. If you are a new member this is a great venue to mingle and meet fellow members. REMINDER to please sign up . Any problems paying on-line, please let us know commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> THANK YOU! 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:image001.jpg@01DC520E.5DD5BA60] MEMBER'S BOATS: November 11 REMOVAL DATE. DOCK'S REMOVED November 15 FINAL WINTERIZING and REMOVAL November 15. Entrance sign removed for winter RC radios, starter box/charger, AED, Equip. batteries etc. WATER SHUT-OFF November: TBD DUMPSTERS Last pick- up this week

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ANNUAL MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 2025
by Pettipaug Member News 04 Nov '25

04 Nov '25

REMINDER to please sign up . Any problems paying on-line, please let us know commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> THANK YOU! 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:image001.jpg@01DC4D9E.6FDB8060]

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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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