- Pettipaug Member News - lists.pettipaug.org

[PYC-News]COMMISSIONING- COMMODORE'S RACE- REMINDER
by Priscilla Robinson 23 May '24

23 May '24

REMINDER! 2024 PETTIPAUG COMMISSIONING Date: Saturday, May 25, 2024 Time: 5 p.m. North Yard Flag Pole Ceremony followed by drinks, dinner and awards for the: 2024 COMMODORE'S RACE Date: Saturday May 25 ,2024 Time: 11:45 skipper's meeting 1 p.m. sharp Mc Scow start 1:15 p.m. Open start PRO: Jeff Going NOR: https://pettipaug.org/PYC-Calendar2.html?tkf.path=/pettipaug/detail/87/1716… Awards also given to : Monthly Trivia Winners! Weather: 5.25.24 : temp 76-72, mostly sunny, wind SSE 8 gusts 9-16. Looks good . Bring Sunscreen and water!

1 0

[PYC-News]2024 PYC COMMISSIONING
by Priscilla Robinson 16 May '24

16 May '24

[cid:image003.png@01DAA781.CF979AD0] 2024 Pettipaug Yacht Club COMMISSIONING __________________ Date: Saturday, MAY 25, 2024 Time: 5 p.m. (1700) Venue: PYC north yard at the Flag POLE All members invited. $5.00 fee at the door and PLEASE bring a dish to share. Thank you. We will be keeping an eye on the weather and updates will be sent. _____________________ The Ceremony will be followed by drinks, dinner and awards presented to the winners of the: 2024 Commodore's Race Date: Saturday May 25, 2024 Sign-in: 11:30 on the PYC deck Skipper's Meeting: 12 (noon) on the deck Start: 1 p.m. prompt/ Mc Scows 1:15 p.m. prompt/open Awards: 1st,2nd, 3rd both fleets NOR: posted on Website, SI posted this week Race Committee PRO : Jeff Going We will be keeping an eye on the weather and updates will be sent.

1 0

[PYC-News]May Commodore's Comments
by Priscilla Robinson 10 May '24

10 May '24

[Pettipaug Yacht Club | LinkedIn] COMODORE'S COMMENTS May 10, 2024 ______________________________________________ [cid:image002.png@01DAA32D.A4BAEAE0] Loves me, loves me not? PYC LOVES YOU! HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY[cid:image003.jpg@01DAA32D.A4BAEAE0]May 12, 2024 _____________________________________ BRING YOUR BOATS TO PYC! Saturday, MAY 11, 2024 Pease put your boat in designated areas. Boats should be on easily moveable trailers or dollies. KUDOS to the Road & Boatyard Team: David Wemett, Art Robbins and Peter Charbonnier! THANK YOU. ALL PYC WOMEN "SHAKE IT OFF SUPPER" join us to celebrate SPRING and the opening of PYC's 2024 Season. Held in the Commodore's Room- and PYC deck: TUESDAY, MAY 14 at 5:30. Please BYOB and a dish to share. Re-connect with old friends, meet new friends~ FUN! Dress for the weather. RSVP: Lisa Fasulo lisafasulo(a)comcast.net<mailto:lisafasulo@comcast.net> Committee: Pat Kolosowski , Marilou Griswold, Cristina Amendola 2024 PYC COMMISSIONING MAY 25 at 5 p.m. Festivities, will be held on the north yard at the flag pole - followed by drinks, dinner and awards! #74 Commissioning. 2024 COMMODORE'S RACE MAY 25 START: 1 p.m. NOR posted on web-site. MARK YOUR CALENDAR and note the times for both events. Rain date Sunday, May 26 ***** VOLUNTEERS ~ Pettipaug Yacht Club is a volunteer yacht club that exists with the help that is needed and received by our members, the Officers and the Board of Governors. Bravo to all past-commodores and BOG for their diligence and leadership. A huge thank you to each and all members who have given their time and made the effort to roll up their sleeves in 2024. There is a never-ending series of projects, so watch for help wanted in weekly updates! PYC PRIVATE PARTY MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT~ Gather by the river! Click here to access directly<https://pettipaug.org/PDFs/PYC-Agreement&Guidelines.pdf>. Please contact me directly with any questions, dates you would like to use the club or comments that you have. Contact: priscilla.robinson04(a)gmail.com<mailto:priscilla.robinson04@gmail.com> or commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> PETTIPAUG SAFE POWER BOATING COURSE Two-day hands-on Power Boat Operator course (Saturday and Sunday): On land & water! #2 May 11 & 12 (filled) -#3 June 15 & 16. Click here for full details.<https://pettipaug.org/PDFs/PYC%20PowerBoatCourse.pdf> Contact: Mischa van Berkel: pastcommodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:pastcommodore@pettipaug.org> BLUE JAY SERIES #1 RACE Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024 - 5 p.m. Bring your boat & crew- sign-up and join in the 5 Race Series. For more information please contact: probinson02(a)snet.net<mailto:probinson02@snet.net> 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. ***** MAY TRIVIA~ 2 answers required. May 9, 1914. What was declared and who declared it? 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. (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? 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

1 0

[PYC-News]COMMODORE'S COMMENTS~ MAY 2024.
by Priscilla Robinson 10 May '24

10 May '24

1 0

[PYC-News]MONTHLY : COMMODORE'S COMMENTS:
by Priscilla Robinson 09 May '24

09 May '24

PYC Members, I will be sending the MAY- Monthly Commodore's Comments tomorrow. It will be sent as a PDF. Please open and enjoy the news! Apologies for any inconvenience. Best, Priscilla

1 0

[PYC-News]FW: "Bring in the May"
by Priscilla Robinson 01 May '24

01 May '24

[cid:image005.png@01DA9BB4.18992840] MAY 2024 ______________________ PLEASE DO NOT bring your boats to PYC. Road & yard work is being done by PYC Volunteers . Will send out email ASAP when completed. THANK YOU! ______________________________ " SHAKE IT OFF SUPPER" Celebrate the end of winter~ f0r all PYC Women. TUESDAY, MAY 14 @ 5:30 on the PYC Deck. BYOB and something to share. Dress accordingly to weather. For more information: Lisa Fasulo: lisafasulo(a)comcast.net<mailto:lisafasulo@comcast.net> or commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> Volunteers: Pat Kolosowski ,Steph Taylor Marilou Griswold, Cristina Amendola Details: We provide plates, cutlery & napkins. All food will be presented buffet style in the Commodore's room. Bring your favorite dish or dessert. Drinks at 5:30 dinner & fun to follow! RSVP. lisafasulo(a)comcast.net<mailto:lisafasulo@comcast.net> ___________________________________ BLUE JAY RACE SERIES ! FIRST SERIES RACE: Wednesday May 22, 2024 at 5 p.m. 5:30 p.m. start. Post-race party and awards ____________________________________ SAFE POWER BOATING COURSE * Two-day hands-on Power Boat Operator course : * Saturday and Sunday: #2 May 11 & 12 #3 June 15 & 16 * Sign up to learn and improve your powerboat skills! * Click here for full details.<https://pettipaug.org/PDFs/PYC%20PowerBoatCourse.pdf> For more information contact: * Mischa van Berkel: pastcommodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:pastcommodore@pettipaug.org> ________________________________ [cid:image006.png@01DA9BB4.18992840] 2024 COMMISSIONING & COMMODORE'S RACE NOR: Posted on PYC Calendar The Commissioning & Race Saturday, May 25th Memorial Day Weekend. Rain date May 26th RACE will START at: 1 pm Commissioning and Memorial Day Ceremony will commence at: 5 p.m. North Yard: PYC FLAG POLE Bar will open after ceremony. Please bring a dish to share! Dinner will be served from the Commodore's Room. Thank you. AWARDS will follow dinner at the Main Deck. You will be receiving further information Please Plan your schedule NOT to miss this opening of the 2024 Season! Thank you. _________________________________________ PYC THANK YOU~ To All VOLUNTEERS who have spent their time and effort these past months. THANKS AGAIN to all those who accomplished so much on April 13th! AND to ALL who continue helping PYC prepare for the 2024 Season Opening May 25th. Thanks always to Bob Cashman for his dedicated "behind the scene" work and collaboration for PYC . PYC NEEDS Gas Weedwhacker Ride on Lawn Mower THANK YOU to Lee Schacter for donating a push lawn mower Please contact Dave Wemett: vicecommodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:vicecommodore@pettipaug.org>

1 0

[PYC-News]Valley Regional High School Rowing
by Priscilla Robinson 29 Apr '24

29 Apr '24

[cid:0188b1e3-cbfa-4bda-bb6b-e59679669d59]

1 0

[PYC-News]This Weekend! Connecticut Spring Boat Show
by Priscilla Robinson 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

Spring is here, and the boating season is upon us! This Friday to Sunday right here in Essex you can support Sails Up 4 Cancer and kick the season off with a bang. See the attached flyer or visit the show's website for more details: https://www.ctspringboatshow.com/ [http://static1.squarespace.com/static/639898a4cd901224075bd182/t/63a4bd91e3…]<https://www.ctspringboatshow.com/> CT Spring Boat Show<https://www.ctspringboatshow.com/> / www.ctspringboatshow.com

1 0

[PYC-News]APRIL-MAY UPDATES
by Priscilla Robinson 22 Apr '24

22 Apr '24

[cid:image001.png@01DA9330.20163310] APRIL-MAY PAINTING Changed to SUNDAY April 21~ better weather! Meet at PYC 10: a.m. Help wanted, thank you. WORK-PARTIES : on-going Volunteers, please contact: commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> _______________________ FUN-BLUE JAY RACE April 27 ~ CANCELLED. Worries about spring freshet. FIRST SERIES RACE: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 5 p.m. 5:30 p.m. start. Post -race party and awards _________________________ RACE COMMITTEE WORKSHOPS April 27~ 8:30 a.m. Safey Boat Workshop for RC members who will be using PYC power boats. April 27- 1-3 p.m. Race Committee Workshop, multiple topics. Informative and FUN. RSVP: HutchRIA(a)RCN.com<mailto:HutchRIA@RCN.com> ____________________________ MEMBERS BOATS TO PETTIPAUG EMAIL will be sent as soon as BOAT YARD COMMITTEE gives the GO AHEAD. Ground too soft. _____________________________ "SHAKE IT OFF SUPPER" winter is over celebrate spring! For all PYC WOMEN: Another date change! TUESDAY @ 5:30 p.m. May 14, 2024 PYC Deck. Dine with old friends and meet new. BYOB and something to share. It seems to always work. Food will be placed on the table in the Commodore's room. Dining on picnic tables (decorate your table!) Prepared to share a wonderful time! Committee: Lisa Fasulo, Pat Kolosowski, Cristina Amendola Contact: lisafasulo(a)comcast.net<mailto:lisafasulo@comcast.net> ___________________________________ [cid:image002.png@01DA9330.20163310] MAY 25th COMMISSIONING and COMMODORE'S RACE NOR: Posted on PYC Calendar The Commissioning and Race will be held Saturday, May 25th Memorial Day Weekend. Rain date May 26th Racing will START at 1:pm Commissioning and Memorial Day Ceremony will commence at: North Yard: PYC FLAG POLE 5 p.m. Bar will open after ceremony, pot-luck dinner will be served from the Commodore's Room. PLEASE bring something to share! Thank you. AWARDS will follow dinner at the Main Deck. You will be receiving further information Please Plan your schedule NOT to miss this opening of the 2024 Season! _________________________________________ More to come for 2024 SPRING SAILING and RACING. The weather, tides, debris have determined changes to our schedule this year. As soon as boats can arrive: Member's Tuesday Night Sailing. All fleets. Informal Sailing at 5 p.m. BYOB and something to share. Please contact: Sarah Dubois sarahsails1(a)gmail.com<mailto:sarahsails1@gmail.com> _____________________________________________ PYC NEEDS: GAS PUSH LAWN MOWER: sturdy! GAS WEED WHACKER Please contact: commodore(a)pettipaug.org --

1 1

[PYC-News]PAINTING at PYC
by Priscilla Robinson 19 Apr '24

19 Apr '24

PAINTING at PYC has been moved from (rain predicted) Saturday a.m. to a sunnier Sunday. Hope to see some of you at PYC 10:30-11ish on Sunday, April 21, 2024 THANK YOU!

1 0