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[PYC-News]Help needed for dock launch on Saturday 9am-noon
by Mischa Van Berkel 18 Mar '22

18 Mar '22

Dear Pettipaug members, Tomorrow, Saturday morning from 9am until approximately noon we will be launching the middle docks at Pettipaug YC. This to be able to facilitate High School Sailing in the region and to promote junior sailing. Due to unforeseen circumstances we will not have the availability of a mobile crane this weekend. This means that we will have to go back to the good old Egyptian way of moving our docks by means of rollers. You will understand that this requires manpower. If you are available to help for about 3 hours tomorrow morning, please send me a direct message to commodore(a)pettipaug.org. Thank you very much. Mischa van Berkel Commodore

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[PYC-News]REMINDER: Pettipaug YC Race Committee Seminar tonight
by Mischa Van Berkel 02 Mar '22

02 Mar '22

[Image preview] Dear Pettipaug members, I am very excited to invite all members for the very first Pettipaug YC Race Committee Seminar. This one of a kind and FREE event will be held in the Essex Town Hall on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. All members, who are interested in running races (and in racing itself...) are invited to attend. This seminar is generously supported and organized by our new Race Committee Co-Chairs Dick Hutchinson and Brian Donahue and Vice Commodore and Fleet Coordinator Priscilla Robinson. Please, see attached leaflet for more information. I hope to welcome you all on March 2nd and get warmed up for the upcoming season! Best regards, Mischa van Berkel Commodore

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[PYC-News]Commodore's Update - February 2022
by Mischa Van Berkel 28 Feb '22

28 Feb '22

[Image preview] Dear Pettipaug members, You may have noticed that it is not even March and our club is already very much alive. The calendar<https://www.brownbearsw.com/cal/pyc10_calendar> is rapidly filling up with our traditional races, courses and activities that we had to miss for a while. I can guarantee there will be plenty of action at Pettipaug Yacht Club this summer. All members should have received the long-awaited yearbook via USPS mail. It is THE annual Pettipaug reference work with practical information, the recognition of trophy winners and lots of beautiful and fun pictures. A big thank-you for many hours of hard work goes to Past Commodores Amy Pullin and Cameron Taylor and to Vice Commodore Priscilla Robinson. The registration of the Pettipaug Sailing Academy has been open for just over a month and the first course is already fully booked. So if you are interested in one of the programs, please make sure that you secure your spot and register as soon as possible via the website<https://www.pettipaug.com/PYC-academyPage.html>. With the Pettipaug Safe Powerboating Course back on the calendar, this is the perfect opportunity to get certified and to acquire the necessary skills to safely operate powerboats. Also, if your feel your boating skills are a bit rusty then the Pettipaug Safe Powerboating course is a great choice. There are courses from April until September. For more information and registration, check this page<https://www.pettipaug.com/PDFs/2022%20PYC%20Safe%20Powerboating%20Course.pdf> on our website. One of the main activities at Pettipaug is racing. Besides the need for a well-equipped boat and skilled crew, races cannot start without a seasoned Race Committee. Our Race Committee Chair will be hosting a RC Seminar at Essex Town Hall on March 2 from 6:30pm until 8:30pm. See attached leaflet for more information. The seminar is free for all Pettipaug members. In case you have not paid your membership dues yet, please do so as soon as possible. Please do not make it necessary to send personal reminders. We are a volunteer club and we would like to use our valuable time for organizing fun activities. Please return the membership form and your payment by means of the return envelope. It is also possible to pay your dues via the Pettipaug membership<https://www.pettipaug.com/PYC-membershipPage.html> page. It is clear we are getting ready for the summer. However, we are not there yet and the work does not stop. Therefore, the club is aways in need of enthusiastic members who are willing to make a difference. This month's hot vacancies are the following: * Treasurer. After more than 30 years of undisputable and outstanding service for Pettipaug, Marian Carson has indicated that she is looking forward to handing over the financial books of our club and of Pettipaug Sailing Academy. If you have affinity with financial record keeping, experience with QuickBooks (or similar software) and if you are enthusiast enough to join the team of Pettipaug Officers, please send me a direct message via commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org>. * Weekend Attendants. We are looking for persons (min. 16 years of age) to be the hosts of our active club. This paid position will give you a working location with the best view of Connecticut. And most of the time, good weather too!! (And if you don't have a power boating certificate yet: no worries, we can recommend you a great course.) For more information, please send a message to vicecommodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:vicecommodore@pettipaug.org>. At the end of this Commodore Update, I sadly share the news of the passing of longtime Pettipaug member John Emery 'Jack' MacElwee. Jack set sail for his final voyage on February 20 at the age of 93. We express our condolences to his wife Carol, his family and his friends. Jack's obituary can be found on the website of Robinson, Wright & Weymer<https://rwwfh.com/tribute/details/1516/John-MacElwee/obituary.html>. I am looking forward to seeing you all during one of the many activities that we have planned for this year. Keep an eye on the calendar<https://www.brownbearsw.com/cal/pyc10_calendar> on our website. On behalf of the Board of Officers and Governors, thank you very much. Mischa van Berkel Commodore

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[PYC-News]Pettipaug Safe Powerboating Course is Back!!!
by Mischa Van Berkel 20 Feb '22

20 Feb '22

[Image preview] Dear Pettipaug members, The Pettipaug Safe Powerboating Course is back on the calendar!! Over the years, our program already helped thousands of persons to become certified and skilled power boaters! And we are very happy to announce that fellow Pettipaug member Mark Vining and Pettipaug YC are now working together in the continuation of this unique program. With Mark as the instructor, the necessary theoretical boating knowledge is combined with hands on training on the water. The goal of each 2-day weekend course is that each participant has the knowledge to obtain an official Connecticut boating license AND the skills to safely operate a powerboat. For more information about the Pettipaug Safe Powerboating Course, please, see our website<https://www.pettipaug.com/PDFs/2022%20PYC%20Safe%20Powerboating%20Course.pdf> or the attached document. Registration is open for both Pettipaug members and non-members. Registration can be done via this link<https://forms.gle/brRRj1sDRG5P1fKy7>. Best regards, Mischa van Berkel Commodore

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[PYC-News]Invitation for the Pettipaug YC Race Committee Seminar
by Mischa Van Berkel 19 Feb '22

19 Feb '22

[Image preview] Dear Pettipaug members, I am very excited to invite all members for the very first Pettipaug YC Race Committee Seminar. This one of a kind and FREE event will be held in the Essex Town Hall on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. All members, who are interested in running races (and in racing itself...) are invited to attend. This seminar is generously supported and organized by our new Race Committee Co-Chairs Dick Hutchinson and Brian Donahue and Vice Commodore and Fleet Coordinator Priscilla Robinson. Please, see attached leaflet for more information. I hope to welcome you all on March 2nd and get warmed up for the upcoming season! Best regards, Mischa van Berkel Commodore

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[PYC-News]Registration for 2022 program of Pettipaug Sailing Academy is open!!!
by Mischa Van Berkel 23 Jan '22

23 Jan '22

[Image preview] Dear Pettipaug members, I am very excited to announce that the registration for the 2022 program of Pettipaug Sailing Academy (PSA) is open!! PSA classes are designed for junior sailors aged 8 to 18, regardless of previous sailing experience. Certified US Sailing Instructors trained in CPR and First Aid will stress basic sailing skills, seamanship, sportsmanship and the fun of sailing. More advanced students will learn the finer points of boat handling, racing tactics and may be offered the opportunity to participate in inter-club racing. The PSA program runs for two three-week sessions. The first session is from June 27 to July 15 and the second session is from July 18 to August 5. Classes are held Monday through Friday in two sessions: Morning, 8:30-12:00 and Afternoon, 1:00-4:30. Tuition for each session is $650 per student. There is a $100 discount per session for using your own boat. A limited number of scholarships is available to families in need. For more information about scholarships, please write to Pettipaug Sailing Academy, P.O. Box 372, Essex, CT 06426. All scholarship inquiries will be kept confidential. For more information about the PSA program and for registration, visit the website: PETTIPAUG YACHT CLUB & SAILING ACADEMY<https://www.pettipaug.com/PYC-academyPage.html>. Furthermore, I would like to take the opportunity to let you know that PSA has vacancies for the following positions: PSA Sailing Director PSA Sailing Instructor (minimal US Sailing Level 1) In case you have any questions about the PSA program or if you are interested in one of the open positions, please reach out to psachair(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:psachair@pettipaug.org>. Best regards, Mischa van Berkel Commodore

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[PYC-News]2022 CT River One-Design Regatta
by Mischa Van Berkel 22 Jan '22

22 Jan '22

[Image preview] Dear Pettipaug members, In our ongoing effort to support cancer patients and their families, the Essex Corinthian, Essex, Frostbite, Duck Island, and Pettipaug Yacht Clubs are teaming up with Sails Up 4 Cancer this year. This annual one-design event will not only be an exciting river regatta, but also raise funds for cancer research, new treatments and patient support. Sails Up 4 Cancer (www.SU4C.org<http://www.SU4C.org>) has close ties to our area, and we are pleased to announce this collaboration. The regatta will be held on the Lower Connecticut River in front of the Essex and Essex Corinthian Yacht Clubs on April 30th 2022. SAVE THE DATE!! We can perfectly launch our boats from the Pettipaug yard and sail downstream to the race course. Please find attached document for more information. Furthermore, I would like to make another call for a Pettipaug representative to join the Organizing Committee of this regatta. If you would like to work together with representatives of the other Essex yacht clubs to make this event a great success, please send me a direct message via commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> . Best regards, Mischa van Berkel Commodore

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[PYC-News]Commodores Update - January 2022
by Mischa Van Berkel 04 Jan '22

04 Jan '22

[Image preview] Dear fellow Pettipaug members, With this first Commodores Update coming out of my pen, I would like to take the opportunity to wish everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous 2022. Furthermore, I wanted to thank all member volunteers by generously supporting the club and making 2021 such a great success. I believe that we can conclude that the club is in great shape. Our financial situation is solid and a large number of projects have been completed. Just to name a few: the replacement of the south docks, repairs to the clubhouse foundation, installation of siding, painting of our buildings, repairs to our fleet, etcetera. On behalf of the board: thank you all for your ongoing support and hard work and I hope that the club can continue to rely on you again this year. Although Pettipaug is currently in its figurative hibernation, many members are working hard on preparations for next season already. We are planning to fill the 2022 calendar with a lot of club racing. Also, we are very positive that the Safe Powerboat Course will be held at Pettipaug this season again. Furthermore, many ideas with regard to improvements to the clubhouse, yard and fleet are being turned into actual projects. Registration for the 2022 summer program of Pettipaug Sailing Academy (PSA) will be opened by the end of January. For more information about the program and registration, please keep an eye on the website www.pettipaug.com<http://www.pettipaug.com>. Within the next few days, you will be receiving the yearbook and the membership letter by mail. A kind request to all members is to return the completed form and to pay your fees in due time. Like previous years, it is possible to pay by means of a check as well as electronically via PayPal. Anything to make it easy for everyone. In the membership letter you will be asked if you are willing to donate your time by joining a committee and/or taking a position. Ahead of this request, I can already announce the following openings: * Apprentice/Assistant Treasurer * Ship Store Manager, to order and sell our club merchandise and keeping the assortment on the website up-to-date. * Summer Attendants, paid positions on weekend days during the "commissioned" period of the club. * Pettipaug Representative to join the Connecticut River One Design Leukemia Cup Committee. * PSA Sailing Director, paid position for the PSA summer program. * PSA Sailing Instructors, paid positions for the PSA summer program If you are interested in one of these roles, or if you would like to receive more information about them, please send me a direct message via commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org>. On behalf of the Board of Governors, thank you very much, Mischa van Berkel Commodore

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[PYC-News]Pettipaug - Happy New Year!
by Amy Pullin 01 Jan '22

01 Jan '22

[Image preview] Fellow PYC Members, Happy New Year! It has been an honor and privilege to serve as your Commodore. These past two years have been a roller coaster of new challenges coupled with the need to be flexible due to the pandemic. When we were able to host events, we had record numbers of volunteers and participants - and a lot of fun. Countless members generously volunteered with club maintenance and improvements positioning us well for next spring. The 2021 Annual Meeting and Celebration allowed us to recognize individual achievements, visit, eat and drink at our beautiful spot on the river. I would like to acknowledge and thank Kathryn Ryan (Past Commodore) and John Rannestad (retiring Board member) for their many years of volunteer service to the club. Please welcome the incoming team of Officers and Board of Governors. 2022 PYC Officers: Commodore Mischa van Berkel Vice Commodore Priscilla Robinson Treasurer Marian Carson Secretary Dave Courant Past Commodore Amy Gordon Pullin 2022 PYC Board: Dave Courcy Paul Jacobson Matt Montana Bob Muggleston Art Robbins Sandy Sanstrom Mary Lee Schroeter Dave Wemett 2022 PSA Board Mischa van Berkel John Becker Dave Courcy Matt Montana Amy Gordon Pullin Sandy Sanstrom Megan Uiling Dave Wemett Thank you to the Board of Governors and all of the member volunteers for your support and help over the past two years. Appreciatively, Amy Gordon Pullin Past Commodore

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[PYC-News]Last call, remove boats & end of season work party
by Amy Pullin 03 Nov '21

03 Nov '21

[cid:0efc4ae9-0b34-4f90-bb7d-f716581b8022] Last Call - RSVP deadline today PYC Annual Meeting, Awards and Celebration (Invite emailed to membership Wednesday 10/27, check junk or spam folder if you did not receive) Your attendance is requested - Saturday, November 6th. Pettipaug Yacht Club Annual Meeting & Awards 2:30 Celebration 3:15 $10 per person Come celebrate the 2021 season and the volunteers that made it happen. Slice of New Haven<https://sliceofnewhaven.com/> Pizza Truck, beverages, s'mores and a bonfire. Dress for a fall afternoon. RSVP by purchasing your tickets. Purchase Tickets<http://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=MQZWVJH…> If you are not comfortable paying with a credit card online, please RSVP by emailing Marian at treasurer(a)pettipaug.org<http://treasurer@pettipaug.org/> and you can pay at the event. Food and drink on Saturday will only be available to those that have committed in advance. Removal of boats from yard by Friday Please remove your boat(s) and trailer(s) from the yard by Friday, November 5th. Docks will be pulled the next day. Space in the yard is needed for machinery to pull and store the docks. Kayaks, sculls, boards and any personal property should be removed from the Pettipaug grounds by Thanksgiving. Items left after 90 days will be subject to removal and disposal. End-of-season work party The final work party of the year will be held on Saturday, November 6. Come one, come all. Please join us as we pull the docks, clean the clubhouse, complete some chores and secure all Pettipaug property for the winter. We have a job for everyone. Dock crew, 8:00 am Yard and clubhouse crew, 9:00 am Please do not reply directly to this email, any questions should be directed to commodore(a)pettipaug.org

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