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[PYC-News] Pettipaug Yacht Club Commodore's Update June
by Kathryn Ryan 03 Jun '19

03 Jun '19

[cid:c301adf1-4680-4162-971a-351df55b69f6] While I donât want to jinx us, April and May showers appear to have cleared and ushered in a beautiful June. Why not take advantage of the longer, warmer, drier days with a visit to PYC? Sign up your children for the renowned summer sailing program, take out your kayak, go for a sail, grab some friends to cook a burger or two on the grills, or just sit back and enjoy one of the best views on the Connecticut River. We look forward to a wonderful season and hope to see you all at the club soon. PYC Sailing Academy registration is open â this is the premier junior sailing program in the area. See our website for more information: https://pettipaug.org/PYC-academyPage.html. Help us spread the word about this amazing program â share on social media and encourage your friends to sign up their students. House and Grounds The boat yard opened May 1 for members to bring their boats to the Club. Use caution when going out on the water, the river is quite high now and may stay that way for the immediate future. Please see an attendant on the weekends to register your boat and get a sticker when you bring your boat down. Any questions should be directed to Jim Carey at jciaus(a)yahoo.com<mailto:jciaus@yahoo.com>. Thank you to John Rannestad for leading the way on repairing our road. PLEASE DRIVE SLOWLY ON THE ROAD TO THE CLUB. Speeding vehicles cause the loose stone to disappear more quickly from our holes in the road, so enjoy the view as you slowly approach the club. If you see anything out of place or damaged looking at the club, please report it to Jim at the above email. We only have attendants on duty on the weekends and appreciate any heads up we can get to help us address issues at the club. Membership Yearbooks are being finalized now and will be printed and mailed in June. Please look for yours in the mail later this month. If you are interested in having a gathering at Pettipaug, please refer to the Private Party Agreement form on the Calendar of Events page on our website, as well as check club availability on the calendar. For any gathering of more than 12 people, we request that you fill out a member use form so we may put your event on the calendar. The rules for using the club are included on the form as well. Thank you Several members and groups had made significant contributions to the club this past month. Thanks to Daniel Hand Sailing Team for the donation of 2 prop guards for our motor boats. Thanks to Mike Sperzel for making saw horses for our 420âs to rest on when they are on land. And thanks to John Becker for lending his expertise and time as he has been diligently repairing our junior sailing program boats to get them ready for summer. Volunteer Opportunities We need you! Please consider helping out with one or more of these projects: * Powerboat Maintenance * We are looking for help maintaining our fleet of powerboats. We have a small dedicated crew who help make sure our powerboats are running well. If you would like to join them and spend a little bit of time messing about in boats this summer, please let me know: commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> * Race Committee * We are recruiting more members for our race committee team that helps run our weekend races. This is a fun way to participate and help out with our racing project. If you would like more information or to join us, please a contact me at commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> * Repair work for Sailing Academy * If you are handy with repairs, consider helping us on one of ongoing projects. We are looking for help to re-roof our Opti shed and repair dollies for the sailing academy. Please reach out to Amy Pullin if you would like to help with one of these projects. Amygordonpullin(a)hotmail.com<mailto:Amygordonpullin@hotmail.com> Blue Jay Race Series 2019 If you own your own BJ, you are welcome to join the Blue Jay Race Series 2019. Races will take place weeknights during the summer, culminating with final regatta and party on Sunday, September 1. Weeknight race dates are Tuesdays June 11, June 25, July 23, and August 20. To be added to the communication emails about BJ racing at Pettipaug, or to register for the race series, please reach out to Priscilla Robinson at probinson02(a)snet.net<mailto:probinson02@snet.net> Sailing Academy Registration is Open We are currently taking applications for all sessions in our junior sailing program. The program is open to sailors ages 8 and older, please let anyone who may be interested know all information is available on our website. Save the Dates Mid-Summer Handicap Race July 13, 2019 Mid-Summer Party: July 13, 2019 Charles Birch Memorial Race October 19, 2019 Robin Starr Handicap Race October 19, 2019 Decommissioning: October 19, 2019 Annual Cocktail Party & Awards: November 9, 2019 Cheers! Commodore Kathryn Ryan commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> Please do not reply directly to this email, any questions should be directed to Commodore Ryan at the email above.

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[PYC-News] Pettipaug Sailing Academy News- Registration is open and looking for Optis
by Kathryn Ryan 14 May '19

14 May '19

[cid:9d32bc23-e343-44af-8f6a-3101b686adf3] Pettipaug Sailing Academy (PSA) registration is open PSA is an instructional sailing program for juniors, ages 8 and up. It is conducted from late June to mid-August. There are two 3 week sessions during the season; each session is divided into morning and afternoon classes. Morning classes typically are for beginners and junior sailors ages 8 to 11, when the winds are the lightest. Afternoon classes are for older returning sailors. PSA is all about FUN on the water and teaching many important life lessons along the way â sailing/racing skills, adapting to the forces of nature, personal responsibility and sportsmanship, to name a few. There are regatta opportunities for those that are interested. Classes are conducted in Prams, Optimists, C/C 420s and O'pen BICs. Boat ownership is not required. The PSA Director is supported by eight certified US Sailing instructors also trained in first aid and CPR. TO REGISTER: Go to www.pettipaug.com<http://www.pettipaug.com/>. Registration forms are on the Junior Sailing (PSA) tab to the left. Looking for used Optis PSA, the Pettipaug Junior Sailing Program, is looking to acquire a few good, used Optis for the coming season. Only boats that meet the criteria listed below will be considered. Criteria: Hull - No structural damage or major structural repairs Blades - GRP or Epoxy Rig - Complete with all lines and blocks Airbags and Hiking Straps - 3 bags and all straps Sail - Practice or Race Sail with battens and no rips or tears Accessories - Dolly / Cover / Extra Sail If you have an Opti you are no longer using and wish it to be considered, please email Amy Gordon Pullin at vicecommodore(a)pettipaug.org by Monday, May 20th. Please feel free to forward to anyone who may be interested in this information. Any questions should be directed directly to Amy Gordon Pullin at vicecommodore(a)pettipaug.org Sincerely, Kathryn Ryan Commodore, PYC Do not reply directly to this email, address all correspondence regarding this email to Amy at the email above. Thank you.

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[PYC-News] PYC
by James Carey 13 May '19

13 May '19

Hello All: The club is officially open. As you are all aware the rain has been more of less nonstop this spring.Â If you are bringing boats down to the club, please consider waiting.Â The south parking field is so wet that the least bit of traffic across the ground is causing it to look like a southern mudfest, resulting in deep ruts and dead grass that is not good as the high river levels and high tides are washing across the club grounds.Â Big thank you to John Rannestad for making the road passable again.Â Please keep in mind a slow driving speed will make that road last a lot longer. Also, stickers will be available once the summer attendants start working regularly on the weekends. Â If you wish to keep your boat at the club it needs a sticker, this doesn't guarantee you a spot on in the fields or on a rack, but allows us to identify boats if there are problems or year-end removal issues.Â Thanks,Jim Carey869-853-8005 Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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[PYC-News] Commodore's Trophy Race May 11 at PYC
by Kathryn Ryan 04 May '19

04 May '19

The 2019 Commodore's Trophy Race will be next weekend, May 11. Please arrive at the club early enough to have your boat ready and in the water prior to the 1:00 pm Skippers Meeting and 1:30 pm start. Sailing Instructions are attached and awards will be presented at Commissioning. Any questions should be directed to Liz Horan, Race Committee Chair, at erhoran(a)att.net. Hope to see you on the water. Kathryn Ryan Commodore, PYC Please do not reply to this email. Any questions should be directed to Liz Horan at erhoran(a)att.net

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[PYC-News] Pettipaug Yacht Club Commodore's Update May
by Kathryn Ryan 01 May '19

01 May '19

[cid:8de08e1a-515c-4e29-bd96-20fbfe36ef38] Another month closer to being out on the water enjoying the beautiful scenery and fellowship of our Club. Make sure to mark you calendars for the Commissioning on May 11th, weâre all looking forward to officially opening the Club. New members, and of course the Club veterans, are encouraged to attend. This annual tradition is a great way to meet fellow Club members and celebrate the end of winter hibernation. PYC Sailing Academy registration is open â this is the premier junior sailing program in the area. See our website for more information: https://pettipaug.org/PYC-academyPage.html House and Grounds The boat yard opens May 1 for members to bring their boats to the Club. Use caution when going out on the water, the river is quite high now and may stay that way for the immediate future. Flooding is still happening at the club and there is considerable debris in the water and around the docks. Please see an attendant on the weekends, starting May 11, to register your boat and get a sticker when you bring your boat down. Any questions should be directed to Jim Carey at jciaus(a)yahoo.com. We anticipate road work to be done by our volunteers in the near future to fill in the holes in the road. It is important that we drive slowly on the roads once repairs are done so the stone added to the holes is not kicked right back out. Connecticut River Leukemia Cup 2019: May 4 and 5 Join us again this year for an exciting two-day race being held on the Connecticut River on May 4 and 5. Join our fellow sailors in Essex for great racing and a great cause. All small sailboat fleets are welcome. There is still time to join us for a party and auction to raise money to support the cause on Saturday night; the party is open to the public. Steve Benjamin, Etchells World Champion and sailor extraordinaire will speak at the party. Tickets may be purchased online at: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07eg4ewv7y8… Or choose to sponsor one of our sailors for the race! You can donate directly to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society via the Pettipaug team page at: https://pages.leukemiacup.org/ctwhv/ct19/PettipaugYachtClub. Volunteer Opportunities We need you! Please consider helping out with one or more of these projects: * Powerboat Maintenance * We are looking for help maintaining our fleet of powerboats. We have a small dedicated crew who help make sure our powerboats are running well. If you would like to join them and spend a little bit of time messing about in boats this summer, please let me know: commodore(a)pettipaug.org * Race Committee * We are recruiting more members for our race committee team that helps run our weekend races. This is a fun way to participate and help out with our racing project. If you would like more information or to join us, please a contact me at commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> * Repair work for Sailing Academy * If you are handy with repairs, consider helping us on one of ongoing projects. We are looking for help to re-roof our Opti shed and repair dollies for the sailing academy. Please reach out to Amy Pullin if you would like to help with one of these projects. Amygordonpullin(a)hotmail.com<mailto:Amygordonpullin@hotmail.com> Blue Jay Race Series 2019 If you own your own BJ, you are welcome to join the Blue Jay Race Series 2019. Races will take place weeknights during the summer, culminating with final regatta and party on Sunday, September 1. Weeknight race dates are Tuesdays May 28, June 25, July 23, and August 20. To be added to the communication emails about BJ racing at Pettipaug, please reach out to Priscilla Robinson at probinson02(a)snet.net<mailto:probinson02@snet.net> Sailing Academy Registration is Open We are currently taking applications for all sessions in our junior sailing program. The program is open to sailors ages 8 and older, please let anyone who may be interested know all information is available on our website. Save the Dates Leukemia Cup Challenge: May 4-5, 2019 Commissioning: May 11, 2019 Mid-Summer Party: July 13, 2019 Decommissioning: October 19, 2019 Annual Cocktail Party & Awards: November 9, 2019 Cheers! Commodore Kathryn Ryan commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> Please do not reply directly to this email, any questions should be directed to Commodore Ryan at the email above.

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[PYC-News] Connecticut River Leukemia Cup Opportunities May 4-5
by Kathryn Ryan 11 Apr '19

11 Apr '19

Hi all, There are many different opportunities to enjoy and participate the weekend of May 4-5 here in Essex. Please check out all the ways to participate. Come sail! It is a 2 day regatta, Saturday and Sunday, for all small sailboats. There will be fleets for boats with 5 or more entries and handicap races for all other sailors not in a fleet. This is a perfect time to get motivated for an early start to the spring sailing season. Register at https://yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=7311 Come party! There is a party Saturday evening starting at 5 on the Becky Thatcher docked at Essex Island. The party is open to the public, there will be live music, silent auction, and raffles, all to benefit Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Tickets are limited and may be purchased in advance at http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=sxskahdab&oeidk=a07eg4… Come volunteer! As one of the sponsoring clubs, we are expected to provide some volunteers to help with the evening festivities. Remember, we are trying to run as much as we can on volunteers to ensure all money collected goes to LLS. We need volunteers to help set up starting at 3, and then during the party starting at 5 volunteers to help with the auction and raffle tickets. Any and all help is appreciated, thanks for considering. If you can lend a hand for an hour or more, please let me know at commodore(a)pettipaug.org Come donate! If you can't make it to the weekend events but would still like to participate, you may make a donation to LLS through the Pettipaug Team page. All money goes directly to LLS and you will be helping our club in our friendly competition with the other sponsoring clubs. No donation too small! Donations may be made at https://pages.leukemiacup.org/ctwhv/ct19/PettipaugYachtClub Sincerely, Kathryn Ryan Commodore, Pettipaug Yacht Club commodore(a)pettipaug.org Please do not reply to this email, send any questions directly to me at email above.

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[PYC-News] Pettipaug Yacht Club Commodore's Update April
by Kathryn Ryan 05 Apr '19

05 Apr '19

[cid:2c8080af-a653-4df7-a4fc-cf06e4a934eb] Welcome Spring! Itâs great to see people at the Club enjoying the warmer weather and longer days. Soon weâll be back on the water, enjoying evening cookouts with our friends and neighbors and basking in beautiful sunsets. We still have a few more weeks before the commissioning, with planning and preparations underway for the season. This is a volunteer Club, and we need your help to make it successful. Read on for lots of important information and details about volunteer opportunities. Membership Membership renewals were sent out in February. Thank you to all who have returned their forms and payments. If you did not receive your renewal form, please contact Dave Wemett at membership(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:membership@pettipaug.org> to get your renewal form or if you have any questions. If you paid by Paypal we still need your form mailed back to ensure your membership information is up to date in our files. Thank you for your prompt attention to your membership renewals. House and Grounds Thanks to all who helped clean up the Club last month. The boat yard will be open May 1 for members to bring their boats to the Club. Please see an attendant on the weekends, starting May 11, to register your boat and get a sticker when you bring your boat down. Any questions should be directed to Jim Carey at jciaus(a)yahoo.com. April 1st was the deadline to make sure moorings stored at the Club were ready for inspection for 2019. Please make sure your mooring is ready. Connecticut River Leukemia Cup 2019: May 4 and 5 Join us for this exciting two-day race, which is once again being held on the Connecticut River, on May 4 and 5. Join our fellow sailors in Essex for great racing and a great cause. All small sailboat fleets are welcome. If you are interested in sailing but looking for a skipper or a crew, please reach out to me at commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> and Iâll try to help find you a partner. For more information and to register, go to https://yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=7311<https://yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=7311>. We are hoping to exceed last year in participation in boats and money raised. All small boat sailors are welcome to join. Donât want to sail? Join us for a party and auction to raise money to support the cause on Saturday night, the party is open to the public. Or choose to sponsor one of our sailors for the race! You can donate directly to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society via the Pettipaug team page. https://pages.leukemiacup.org/ctwhv/ct19/PettipaugYachtClub. Volunteer Opportunities We have several opportunities for those that would like to help this spring or over the summer. * Powerboat Maintenance * We are looking for help maintaining our fleet of powerboats this summer. We have a small dedicated crew who help make sure our powerboats are running well. If you would like to join them and spend a little bit of time messing about in boats this summer, please let me know: commodore(a)pettipaug.org * Race Committee * We are recruiting more members for our race committee and if you are interested in joining the team that helps run our weekend races, please a contact me at commodore(a)pettipaug.org * Handy with a Saw? * Amy Pullin is looking for someone or a team to take on the construction of 12-14 small sawhorses this spring. Construction would be mostly from 2x4âs and the wood could be delivered to your home. These need to be completed by May 1 to store our fleet of 420âs for the junior sailing program for the summer. If you are interested in taking on this project, please reach out directly to Amy at amygordonpullin(a)hotmail.com<mailto:amygordonpullin@hotmail.com> 5 Club Marine Tag Sale Join fellow sailors on Saturday, April 27 from 12-4 at Essex Yacht Club for an exchange or serviceable marine equipment. Club members may rent tables to sell their items and the sale is open to the public. Please see attached flyer for more information or reach out to Peter Pielli at 860-306-8897. Blue Jay Race Series 2019 If you own your own BJ, you are welcome to join the Blue Jay Race Series 2019. Races will take place weeknights during the summer, culminating with final regatta and party on Sunday, September 1. Weeknight race dates are Tuesdays May 28, June 25, July 23, and August 20. To be added to the communication emails about BJ racing at Pettipaug, please reach out to Priscilla Robinson at probinson02(a)snet.net Sailing Academy Registration is Open We are now registering sailors for our sailing academy summer 2019 sessions. Registration information and forms may be found on the Sailing Academy page of our website- please spread the word to anyone who may have children 8 and older to come join the fun. Save the Dates Leukemia Cup Challenge: May 4-5, 2019 Commissioning: May 11, 2019 Mid-Summer Party: July 13, 2019 Decommissioning: October 19, 2019 Annual Cocktail Party & Awards: November 9, 2019 Cheers, Commodore Kathryn Ryan commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> Please do not reply directly to this email, any questions should be directed to Commodore Ryan at the email above.

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[PYC-News] kayak
by James Carey 02 Apr '19

02 Apr '19

There is one last Kayak for sale.Â Please see attached.If you are interested please let Dave knowhe can be reached at d.fasulo(a)comcast.net Jim

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[PYC-News] boats for sale
by James Carey 26 Mar '19

26 Mar '19

Â Â The attached is an updated list of boats that were left at PYC, some Â Â for years, without identifying information and are now available for Â Â sale, please contact Dave Fasulo at d.fasulo(a)comcast.net Â Â to discuss purchasing the boats. Â Â Â Â Â Â Thank you all and again any questions jciaus(a)yahoo.com Â Â or feel free to call me at 860-853-8005. Â Â Â Â Â Â Jim Carey Â Â PYC runs on volunteers! Â Â

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[PYC-News] Connecticut River Leukemia Cup Regatta May 4/5
by Kathryn Ryan 24 Mar '19

24 Mar '19

I am pleased to announce that Pettipaug Yacht Club will be part of the 2nd Annual Connecticut River Leukemia Cup Regatta on May 4 and 5, 2019. We will be joining our fellow sailors from Essex Corinthian Yacht Club, Essex Yacht Club and Frostbite Yacht Club to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Racing will be over Saturday and Sunday with post race parties both days. We will be sailing off Essex in the Connecticut River, launching from both PYC and EYC/ECYC. How can you participate? There are several ways to join in and support LLS. 1. Register a boat and sail. We anticipate fleets in Ideal 18's, MC Scows, Lasers, JY-15's, 420's, Sunfishes, and Force 5's and there will be a handicap race for any boats that don't have enough to compete as a fleet. Register at https://yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=7311 And don't forget to consider joining Pettipaug Yacht Club Team and your donations will count for you and for our club team. 2019 Connecticut River Leukemia Cup Regatta on Yacht Scoring - A complete web based regatta administration and yacht scoring program<https://yachtscoring.com/emenu.cfm?eID=7311> yachtscoring.com Yacht Scoring is a featured packed 100% web based regatta administration and scoring system that simplifies the task of competitor registration, event management, competitor and media communications while providing results in near-real time to competitors and the World following your event on the internet. 2. Come and join the great party and auction that will happen Saturday night on the Essex waterfront. Party is open to all who want to join and all proceeds from this event will go to LLS as well. See attached flyer for more information. 3. Make a donation to LLS. Pettipaug Yacht Club is competing against the other sponsoring yacht clubs to raise money for LLS. If you can't make any of the events but would like to support our club's efforts for this fundraising weekend, please consider making a donation to our team donation page, all money goes directly to LLS. https://pages.leukemiacup.org/ctwhv/ct19/PettipaugYachtClub Hope you will consider joining us on May 4/5 for this exciting weekend. Kathryn Ryan Commodore(a)pettipaug.org Please do not reply to this email, send any questions to me directly at email above.

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