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TIME for Women's SUPPER on the DECK
by Pettipaug Member News 05 Aug '25

05 Aug '25

SUMMER AUGUST AUGUST 6 : WEDNESDAY. 5:30 p.m. ALL PYC Women are invited to: Supper on the deck. Please bring something to share, BYOB. Plates, napkins, Cutlery supplied. This a wonderful opportunity to meet and mingle with old friends and make some new ones! This Wednesday! RSVP commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> Come and listen to PYC MEMBER: Jennifer Rannestad share a dream that she made a reality. Jen's introduction: "One day, I had a realization: I was at a point in my life where I could do something just for me. My fascination with the Appalachian Trail resurfaced. I hadn't hiked any of the trail south of Connecticut. I could take the train from Georgia and walk home! In April 2022 I retired from my 30 year career managing Essex Meadows and embarked on my 1,474 miles journey taking the train to Georgia. I reached my goal of Kent, Connecticut, in August. After a few months at home, I decided to finish the trail. So, the next summer, I picked up where I left off and hiked 724 miles to Mount Katahdin, Maine. I mostly hiked the trail alone, but I enjoyed the company of my sister for a few weeks. John also joined me for a few weeks and completed all of Maine with me. " AUGUST AUGUST 9 & 10: SATURDAY & SUNDAY. SAFE POWER BOAT COURSE Sign-up today! We have all of August , September and most of October to take advantage of boating in Connecticut! PYC is looking for Race Committee members...take this course, receive a CT Boating license and help with race committee! More information: bob(a)nerdsintheknow.com<mailto:bob@nerdsintheknow.com> / Bob Cashman: Sandy AUGUST 13: WEDNESDAY #5 BLUE JAY SERIES RACE. Essex Meadow arrives early and cheers on the fleet of Blue Jays from the deck for this race. AUGUST 16: SATURDAY #4 ONE DESIGN Jane Reilly and Dan Rennie will be the PRO's for this race. More info to come. AUGUST 17: SUNDAY / SAIL, SIP and SUPPER at PYC: Sail at 1, sip at 5, supper to follow. BYOB and something to share! AUGUST 20: WEDNESDAY #6 FINAL BLUE JAY RACE for summer series. We are considering a FALL SUNDAY SERIES that consists of the SWEET "P" ICE CREAM CAPER, JACK O'LANTERN RACE and others. All fleets are welcome to join in. ABANDONED BOATS 2 of 3 notices * Please remove ASAP * Contact: secretary(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:secretary@pettipaug.org> for a sticker * Reach out to Rear Commodore: Jeff Going: rearcommodore(a)pettioaug.org<mailto:rearcommodore@pettioaug.org> List of boats from Rear Commodore: 1. Green/dark blue canoe - no ID, hasn't moved in a couple of years ... 2. Gray Coleman "Journey" canoe - Ramx CA-ZEP27326C707 3. Alden Ocean Shell - red deck, row frame EWU12688E888 4. Green Manatee DLX 100 5. Orange Looksha IV ONK55262M999 6. Acadia yellow w/ ECYC sticker 7. Current Designs - Light XT old PYC sticker 187? QDC11476F000 MORE~ STICKERS: secretary(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:secretary@pettipaug.org> Tuesday nights after 5 come watch the SCOWS sail on Thursday nights the SUNFISH with their colorful sails are our for hours. MC SCOW Fleet Captain, Amy Walsh : mcfleet99(a)gmail.com<mailto:mcfleet99@gmail.com> SUNFISH Fleet Captain: Sarah Dubois: sarahsails1(a)gmail.com<mailto:sarahsails1@gmail.com> Any and all ideas, questions , comments: commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org>

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Paul Risseeuw Junior Regatta follow up
by Pettipaug Member News 04 Aug '25

04 Aug '25

The following message is from Sandy Sanstrom. We all know how much time he puts in (actually we don't) for Pettipaug, year in and year out. I mentioned at the awards ceremony there is nothing at PYC that has not been improved through his efforts. The hours he has contributed are unknown and, actually, unthinkable. And then this spring he took on the additional job of organizing the Paul Risseeuw Junior Regatta. By far the largest annual sailing event at our club. Think about trying to coordinate all the people thanked below. They are all good workers, but without a conductor, it would not have happened. We all owe Sandy our thanks for pulling it all together! ================ [cid:image001.jpg@01DC059B.CC2663D0] Dear PYC Membership The weather cooperated on Saturday to bring blue sky and 20 mph gusts with 15mph average winds. It turned out to be too much for the Opti Green Fleet but they gave it a gallant try and bravely sailed their tiny craft into the breech. We had 61 sailors (plus their coaches, parents, and grandparents!) turn out for the 2025 Paul Risseeuw Junior Regatta and the two working race courses got in an impressive amount of racing. My aunt Sis would have had me hand writing a personal note to all the people who deserve our thanks, but I'm a barbarian. I also want everyone to know who the players are and so please except this email as my best effort. MC Scow fleet 99 shopped and grilled for the post-race cook out. Thanks to Steve Dix, Chuck Poindexter, Dirk Plas, and Jordan Murphy. Toby Doyle and Chuck Poindexter lent us their wonderful Parkers for RC boats and also served as Race Committee members. This really gave us a professional look and feel and a comfortable platform to work from. 420 fleet Race Committee chair Mark Kondracky was supported by Roman Daniels, and Chuck Poindexter. Roman won the best volunteer award because of his exceptional penmanship and his dismal air travel to get here in time to serve. Red, White, and Blue Opti / Bic O'pen Race Committee chair Bob Cashman was supported by John Becker, Toby Doyle, Priscilla Robinson, and John Kihm. Heather Cassidy and Laura Ryan were the beating heart of registration, tee shirt distribution, scoring, and general sanity oversight. Hope my Navy/cowboy coffee didn't kill anyone. Amy Pullin set up the day by a great season of the Jr. program direction, boat prep, and instruction/instructor training. John Becker spent countless hours this summer repairing and maintaining the sailing craft and too many other things to list. The instructors who helped rig, move, and look after boats and their sailors. Coach on the water, dry tears, pat backs, and be pals and mentors: James, Peter, Stephanie, Grace, Mark, and Big Steve. Stephanie won the regatta "Best Coach" award, (hard to choose) but by the very large vocal response confirmed a good choice. Safety boat owners and drivers, Tim and Laura Ryan, Amy and John Walsh, Ann and Dave Courcy, and Peter and Alison Charbonnier. Steve Dix for bringing his pontoon boat and getting folks close to the racing. Kathryn Ryan for supplying years of notes and records, human sounding board, moral support, Green Fleet race committee co-anchor. Ann Courcy and Kathryn Ryan for putting together the Sailors for the Seas presentation and better trash control/recycling. Priscilla Robinson who got lunch for the volunteers, oversaw facility prep, found green flying discs, and ordered the trophies. Mischa van Berkel who put together the NOR and race instructions. Steve Cassidy and Dave Wemett (watermelon dissection) and others who directed auto traffic and parking. Everyone who did launch ramp over-site, this could be a nuclear level disaster! Intercontinental ballistic tsunami disaster. Rosie Willis for being a bright spot in my day. Lindsay Poindexter who is just a hoot. Mary Guidotti, the Cotton Candy Lady, not as easy as it looks, especially when there are 100 kids who want it NOW! All the sailors and their families who participated, you give us purpose! Bob Cashman who liaised with other clubs, answered questions, sent many emails, made me do things on time, chaired a race committee, made a proper design for the tee shirt, owns his own flags, and kept my head above water. The end of the day cleanup crew, you know who you are! You are the BEST! Thank you all, Sandy Sanstrom If I missed you forgive me, you know I love you!

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REMINDER
by Pettipaug Member News 04 Aug '25

04 Aug '25

SUMMER AUGUST AUGUST 6 : WEDNESDAY. ALL PYC Women are invited to: Supper on the deck. Please bring something to share, BYOB. Plates, napkins, Cutlery supplied. This a wonderful opportunity to meet and mingle with old friends and make some new ones! This Wednesday! RSVP commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> Come and listen to PYC MEMBER: Jennifer Rannestad share a dream that she made a reality. Jen's introduction: "One day, I had a realization: I was at a point in my life where I could do something just for me. My fascination with the Appalachian Trail resurfaced. I hadn't hiked any of the trail south of Connecticut. I could take the train from Georgia and walk home! In April 2022 I retired from my 30 year career managing Essex Meadows and embarked on my 1,474 miles journey taking the train to Georgia. I reached my goal of Kent, Connecticut, in August. After a few months at home, I decided to finish the trail. So, the next summer, I picked up where I left off and hiked 724 miles to Mount Katahdin, Maine. I mostly hiked the trail alone, but I enjoyed the company of my sister for a few weeks. John also joined me for a few weeks and completed all of Maine with me. " AUGUST AUGUST 9 & 10: SATURDAY & SUNDAY. SAFE POWER BOAT COURSE Sign-up today! We have all of August , September and most of October to take advantage of boating in Connecticut! PYC is looking for Race Committee members...take this course, receive a CT Boating license and help with race committee! More information: bob(a)nerdsintheknow.com<mailto:bob@nerdsintheknow.com> / Bob Cashman: Sandy AUGUST 13: WEDNESDAY #5 BLUE JAY SERIES RACE. Essex Meadow arrives early and cheers on the fleet of Blue Jays from the deck for this race. AUGUST 16: SATURDAY #4 ONE DESIGN Jane Reilly and Dan Rennie will be the PRO's for this race. More info to come. AUGUST 17: SUNDAY / SAIL, SIP and SUPPER at PYC: Sail at 1, sip at 5, supper to follow. BYOB and something to share! AUGUST 20: WEDNESDAY #6 FINAL BLUE JAY RACE for summer series. We are considering a FALL SUNDAY SERIES that consists of the SWEET "P" ICE CREAM CAPER, JACK O'LANTERN RACE and others. All fleets are welcome to join in. ABANDONED BOATS 2 of 3 notices * Please remove ASAP * Contact: secretary(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:secretary@pettipaug.org> for a sticker * Reach out to Rear Commodore: Jeff Going: rearcommodore(a)pettioaug.org<mailto:rearcommodore@pettioaug.org> List of boats from Rear Commodore: 1. Green/dark blue canoe - no ID, hasn't moved in a couple of years ... 2. Gray Coleman "Journey" canoe - Ramx CA-ZEP27326C707 3. Alden Ocean Shell - red deck, row frame EWU12688E888 4. Green Manatee DLX 100 5. Orange Looksha IV ONK55262M999 6. Acadia yellow w/ ECYC sticker 7. Current Designs - Light XT old PYC sticker 187? QDC11476F000 MORE~ STICKERS: secretary(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:secretary@pettipaug.org> Tuesday nights after 5 come watch the SCOWS sail on Thursday nights the SUNFISH with their colorful sails are our for hours. MC SCOW Fleet Captain, Amy Walsh : mcfleet99(a)gmail.com<mailto:mcfleet99@gmail.com> SUNFISH Fleet Captain: Sarah Dubois: sarahsails1(a)gmail.com<mailto:sarahsails1@gmail.com> Any and all ideas, questions , comments: commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org>

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AUGUST 1 REMINDERS
by Pettipaug Member News 01 Aug '25

01 Aug '25

SUMMER ABANDONED BOATS 1 of 3 notices * Please remove ASAP * Contact: secretary(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:secretary@pettipaug.org> for a sticker * Reach out to Rear Commodore: Jeff Going: rearcommodore(a)pettioaug.org List of boats from Rear Commodore: 1. Green/dark blue canoe - no ID, hasn't moved in a couple of years ... 2. Gray Coleman "Journey" canoe - Ramx CA-ZEP27326C707 3. Alden Ocean Shell - red deck, row frame EWU12688E888 4. Green Manatee DLX 100 5. Orange Looksha IV ONK55262M999 6. Acadia yellow w/ ECYC sticker 7. Current Designs - Light XT old PYC sticker 187? QDC11476F000 AUGUST AUGUST 2: SATURDAY- PYC sponsors the PAUL RISSEEUW - JUNIOR SAILING REGATTA ALL DAY EVENT ! Many kids, parents boats, races...launching and retrieving More information: wsanstrom(a)comcast.net<mailto:wsanstrom@comcast.net> /Sandy AUGUST 6 : WEDNESDAY. ALL PYC Women are invited to supper on the deck. Please bring something to share, BYOB. Plates, napkins, Cutlery supplied. This a wonderful opportunity to meet and mingle with old friends and make some new ones! Additional info on this event will be sent next week. SAVE THE DATE Questions: commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> AUGUST 9 & 10: SATURDAY & SUNDAY. SAFE POWER BOAT COURSE Sign-up today! We have all of August , September and most of October to take advantage of boating in Connecticut! PYC is looking for Race Committee members...take this course, receive a CT Boating license and help with race committee! More information: bob(a)nerdsintheknow.com<mailto:bob@nerdsintheknow.com> / Bob Cashman: Sandy AUGUST 13: WEDNESDAY #5 BLUE JAY SERIES RACE. Essex Meadow arrives early and cheers on the fleet of Blue Jays from the deck for this race. AUGUST 16: SATURDAY #4 ONE DESIGN Jane Reilly and Dan Rennie will be the PRO's for this race. More info to come. AUGUST 17: SUNDAY / SAIL, SIP and SUPPER at PYC: Sail at 1, sip at 5, supper to follow. BYOB and something to share! AUGUST 20: WEDNESDAY #6 FINAL BLUE JAY RACE for summer series. We are considering a FALL SUNDAY SERIES that consists of the SWEET "P" ICE CREAM CAPER, JACK O'LANTERN RACE and others. All fleets are welcome to join in. MORE~ STICKERS: secretary(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:secretary@pettipaug.org> "AUGUST~ come she must"~ Who sang this? The shift from July to August is not subtle...but a reminder how very short summer is in New England so...come picnic by the river, bring a book, there are chairs on the north lawn, rock on the main deck and 4 Adirondack chairs (all donated) on the "NEW" deck where dogs are welcome. Coming soon~ Sally Emch and I will be creating "the library" which will have a minimum of books to borrow or take, cards and games. Tuesday nights after 5 come watch the SCOWS sail or Thursday nights the SUNFISH with their colorful sails are our for hours. MC SCOW Fleet Captain, Amy Walsh : mcfleet99(a)gmail.com<mailto:mcfleet99@gmail.com> SUNFISH Fleet Captain: Sarah Dubois: sarahsails1(a)gmail.com<mailto:sarahsails1@gmail.com> Our Attendant, Olivia, is returning on July 31, and will be on duty this weekend...remember Saturday, the Junior Regatta will be underway. Any and all ideas, questions , comments: commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org>

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REMINDERS!
by Pettipaug Member News 29 Jul '25

29 Jul '25

SUMMER JULY IMPORTANT JULY 30: WEDNESDAY at 6 p.m. JOIN US! TOM AITKINSON will emcee NAUTICAL TRIVIA NIGHT BYOB and something to share.,. We will grill hot-dogs . This is a great opportunity to form a team (by table), meet new members, dine by the river's edge and have FUN! More info: commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> Let's Support Tom's FUN EVENING. Bring guests, form teams BYOB, we'll serve hot dogs ! JULY 31: THURSDAY: PJSA will be using the Deck, Grills, Commodore's Room for their END OF SUMMER AWARDS and DANCE! THANK YOU . There are grills and picnic tables on the north yard and a deck on the south yard. PJSA AWADS and DANCE on the main deck Rain-date Aug.1 AUGUST AUGUST 2: SATURDAY- PYC sponsors the PAUL RISSEEUW JUNIOR SAILING REGATTA ALL DAY EVENT ! Many kids, parents boats, races...launching and retrieving More information: wsanstrom(a)comcast.net<mailto:wsanstrom@comcast.net> /Sandy AUGUST 6 : WEDNESDAY. ALL PYC Women are invited to supper on the deck. Please bring something to share, BYOB. Plates, napkins, Cutlery supplied. This a wonderful opportunity to meet and mingle with old friends and make some new ones! Additional info on this event will be sent next week. SAVE THE DATE Questions: commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> AUGUST 9 & 10: SATURDAY & SUNDAY. SAFE POWER BOAT COURSE Sign-up today! We have all of August , September and most of October to take advantage of boating in Connecticut! PYC is looking for Race Committee members...take this course, receive a CT Boating license and help with race committee! More information: bob(a)nerdsintheknow.com<mailto:bob@nerdsintheknow.com> / Bob Cashman: Sandy AUGUST 13: WEDNESDAY #5 BLUE JAY SERIES RACE. Essex Meadow arrives early and cheers on the fleet of Blue Jays from the deck for this race. AUGUST 16: SATURDAY #4 ONE DESIGN Jane Reilly and Dan Rennie will be the PRO's for this race. More info to come. AUGUST 20: WEDNESDAY #6 FINAL BLUE JAY RACE for summer series. We are considering a FALL SUNDAY SERIES that consists of the SWEET "P" ICE CREAM CAPER, JACK O'LANTERN RACE and others. All fleets are welcome to join in. MORE~ STICKERS: secretary(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:secretary@pettipaug.org> "AUGUST~ come she must"~ Who sang this? The shift from July to August is not subtle...but a reminder how very short summer is in New England so...come picnic by the river, bring a book, there are chairs on the north lawn, rock on the main deck and 4 Adirondack chairs (all donated) on the "NEW" deck where dogs are welcome. Coming soon~ Sally Emch and I will be creating "the library" which will have a minimum of books to borrow or take, cards and games. Tuesday nights after 5 come watch the SCOWS sail or Thursday nights the SUNFISH with their colorful sails are our for hours. MC SCOW Fleet Captain, Amy Walsh : mcfleet99(a)gmail.com<mailto:mcfleet99@gmail.com> SUNFISH Fleet Captain: Sarah Dubois: sarahsails1(a)gmail.com<mailto:sarahsails1@gmail.com> MUCH TO DO ABOUT EVERYTHING! Members Chuck Poindexter and grandson CJ Rizza joined Sandy Sanstrom, VC Dave Wemett and RC Jeff Going in moving and mowing ALL members boats in the south yard. Everyone with a boat please thank these guys! What a feat to move these fleets. John Walsh and Scows tackled the area in and around the Tiki Hut. I am a weeder and beside Francine Cornaglia...there are others who are also watering the plants. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Our Attendant, Olivia, is returning on July 31, and will be on duty next weekend...remember Saturday, the Junior Regatta will be underway. Any and all ideas, questions , comments: commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org>

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JULY-AUGUST UPDATES!
by Pettipaug Member News 26 Jul '25

26 Jul '25

Good morning~ SUMMER JULY JULY 30: WEDNESDAY at 6 p.m. JOIN US! TOM AITKINSON will emcee NAUTICAL TRIVIA NIGHT BYOB and something to share.,. We will grill hot-dogs . This is a great opportunity to form a team (by table), meet new members, dine by the river's edge and have FUN! More info: commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> JULY 31: THURSDAY PJSA AWADS and DANCE on the main deck Rain-date Aug.1 AUGUST AUGUST 2: SATURDAY- PYC sponsors the PAUL RISSEEUW JUNIOR SAILING REGATTA ALL DAY EVENT ! Many kids, parents boats, races...launching and retrieving More information: wsanstrom(a)comcast.net<mailto:wsanstrom@comcast.net> /Sandy AUGUST 6 : WEDNESDAY. ALL PYC Women are invited to supper on the deck. Please bring something to share, BYOB. Plates, napkins, Cutlery supplied. This a wonderful opportunity to meet and mingle with old friends and make some new ones! Additional info on this event will be sent next week. SAVE THE DATE Questions: commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> AUGUST 9 & 10: SATURDAY & SUNDAY. SAFE POWER BOAT COURSE Sign-up today! We have all of August , September and most of October to take advantage of boating in Connecticut! PYC is looking for Race Committee members...take this course, receive a CT Boating license and help with race committee! More information: bob(a)nerdsintheknow.com<mailto:bob@nerdsintheknow.com> / Bob Cashman: Sandy AUGUST 13: WEDNESDAY #5 BLUE JAY SERIES RACE. Essex Meadow arrives early and cheers on the fleet of Blue Jays from the deck for this race. AUGUST 16: SATURDAY #4 ONE DESIGN Jane Reilly and Dan Rennie will be the PRO's for this race. More info to come. AUGUST 20: WEDNESDAY #6 FINAL BLUE JAY RACE for summer series. We are considering a FALL SUNDAY SERIES that consists of the SWEET "P" ICE CREAM CAPER, JACK O'LANTERN RACE and others. All fleets are welcome to join in. MORE~ STICKERS: secretary(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:secretary@pettipaug.org> "AUGUST~ come she must"~ Who sang this? The shift from July to August is not subtle...but a reminder how very short summer is in New England so...come picnic by the river, bring a book, there are chairs on the north lawn, rock on the main deck and 4 Adirondack chairs (all donated) on the "NEW" deck where dogs are welcome. Coming soon~ Sally Emch and I will be creating "the library" which will have a minimum of books to borrow or take, cards and games. Tuesday nights after 5 come watch the SCOWS sail or Thursday nights the SUNFISH with their colorful sails are our for hours. MC SCOW Fleet Captain, Amy Walsh : mcfleet99(a)gmail.com<mailto:mcfleet99@gmail.com> SUNFISH Fleet Captain: Sarah Dubois: sarahsails1(a)gmail.com<mailto:sarahsails1@gmail.com> MUCH TO DO ABOUT EVERYTHING! Members Chuck Poindexter and grandson CJ Rizza joined Sandy Sanstrom, VC Dave Wemett and RC Jeff Going in moving and mowing ALL members boats in the south yard. Everyone with a boat please thank these guys! What a feat to move these fleets. John Walsh and Scows tackled the area in and around the Tiki Hut. I am a weeder and beside Francine Cornaglia...there are others who are also watering the plants. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Our Attendant, Olivia, is returning on July 31, and will be on duty next weekend...remember Saturday, the Junior Regatta will be underway. Any and all ideas, questions , comments: commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org>

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JULY 19 COMMODORE'S COMMENTS
by Pettipaug Member News 19 Jul '25

19 Jul '25

[cid:image001.jpg@01DBF87F.0EC729B0] ______________________Commodore's Comments JULY 19, 2025______________________ Good morning~ What a beautiful summer morning, enjoy every moment. I've a few items to discuss with all of you. This weekend there will NOT be a formal attendant on duty. I'm asking the usual BOG members to stop by which many already do. My cell # is 860.391.7352, text or call with any questions etc. Sandy 860.395-7173 text, Dave Wemett and Jeff Going are also usually about. However, if there is an emergency ALWAYS call 911. Tonight there is a reservation for a dinner party on the deck at 6 p.m. The group has use of the Commodore's room, deck and grills . They may have 12-40 people. I have no desire to keep repeating something that by now should be engrained as part of summer behavior at PYC. So again: PLEASE do not allow your kids in the launch area when boats are launching and being retrieved. Not only kids,~ dogs and people of any age should not put themselves or others in harm's way. You only need to witness a boat quickly slipping and dropping off the hoist to perceive what could happen. And of course~ No dogs on the main deck...dogs allowed on south deck. So far so good. What we do need is your help. Many of you frequent PYC often during the week and weekends. There is a watering can in the ladies room (turquoise on top of the new locker) and men's room, aluminum. Water can be taken from the faucet near the shower. Areas to water: NORTH AREA: * In front of Commodore's room: RED GERANIUMS * Down the stairs same area: planter on your left (descending stairs) * "Shiny things" garden in the tree. I will be weeding this today. ( in front of dumpsters) * Garden beneath WELCOME SIGN OPTI SHED: * 2 window boxes ( filled with mint, lavender, strawberries etc) please pick MEMBER'S BOATS AND MOWING SCHEDULE: Will send this week. Jeff and Dave will send me the dates and times for members to come help move their boats so we may mow. I will send that to all. In the beginning of the season when we did not have many boats it was easier for the attendant and a few of us to just move and mow. Now, we're pretty much sardined in the member's boat area so let's all help. THANK YOU. If you see it do it... Roman Daniels, Chris Perry and many others have volunteered to weed whack, trim, clip etc. The more help in consistently keeping the weeds at bay, the easier on the eye and the back . Your help is so appreciated! PETTIPAUG 2025~ PJSA~ such a joy to hear the kids having a blast and the instructor's hanging out and the parents too~ enjoying this treasure of a club. It has been so warm and Amy, JB and the PJSA staff never complain, always smiles. Amazing commitment. The scows sail on Tuesdays and all fleets sail on Thursdays, but sailing is never limited at PYC. PJSA's schedule needs to be respected but great to see so many sunfish with their bright colored sails on the water. TO DATE: We have held Commissioning, The Commodore's Handicap Race, (3) ONE DESIGN (4) BLUE JAY RACES The Hawkin's Race, Sunfish Regatta, The Mid-Summer Race . ELEVEN sailing events! Each event was followed by a post- race party (thank you Dave Courant & Roz) and the New Member's Gathering. Compliments and gratitude to all of the race Committee members who give up their day to watch over others. Compliments always score better than complaints for most occasions. We always need RC members! Thank you to all who have been involved in many of the activities to date, it's a long list of volunteers. THE SHIP'S STORE: Ali Charbonnier has items that were pre-ordered and have now arrived for pick-up and payment. Please reach out to : Alison Charbonnier shipstore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:shipstore@pettipaug.org> Check out the new and sage items on the web-site. BOAT STICKERS: secretary(a)pettipaug.org-<mailto:secretary@pettipaug.org-> Joanna Roemhild SUMMER JULY * JULY 1-August 1: Second Session of PJSA in progress! * JULY 19: SATURDAY: BEYEN/ROSENBAUM RESERVATION: 5:30 * JULY 30: WEDNESDAY: NAUTICAL TRIVIA on the Deck 6:00 * JULY 31: THURSDAY: PJSA Awards and Dance ( August 1 rain date) * TUESDAYS: Scows racing. THURSDAYS: Sunfish and all fleet sailing AUGUST * AUGUST 1: FRIDAY PJSA second session concluded * AUGUST 2: SATURDAY "PAUL RISSEEUW "JUNIOR REGATTA" * AUGUST 6: WEDNESDAY PYC Women's Super on the deck * AUGUST 9 &10: SATURDAY & SUNDAY POWER BOAT COURSE * AUGUST 13: WEDNESDAY # 5 BLUE JAY SERIES * AUGUST 13: WEDNESDAY: Essex Meadows Picnic and Blue Jay 'Cheering" * AUGUST 16: SATURDAY #4 ONE DESIGN : PRO: Jane Riley and Dan Rennie * AUGUST 20: WEDNESDAY: #6 FINAL BLUE JAY 2025 RACE * TUESDAYS: Scows racing. THURSDAYS: Sunfish and all fleet sailing Coming this week~ results posted for MID-SUMMER Race and PARTY, One Design. Blue Jay results are posted morning after race to the Blue Jay mailing list. HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND! Thank you. Priscilla Robinson commodore(a)pettipaug.org

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JULY-AUGUSTCALENDAR UPDATES
by Pettipaug Member News 14 Jul '25

14 Jul '25

SUMMER JULY * JULY 1-August 1: MONDAY Second Session of PJSA begins! * JULY 16: WEDNESDAY #4 BLUE JAY SERIES RACE * JULY 18: FRIDAY: ESSEX WEEDERS 5:30 * JULY 19: SATURDAY: BEYEN/ROSENBAUM RESERVATION: 5:30 * JULY 30: WEDNESDAY: NAUTICAL TRIVIA on the Deck 6:00 * JULY 31: THURSDAY: PJSA Awards and Dance ( August 1 rain date) * TUESDAYS: Scows racing. THURSDAYS: Sunfish and all fleet sailing AUGUST * AUGUST 1: FRIDAY PJSA second session concluded * AUGUST 2: SATURDAY "PAUL RISSEEUW "JUNIOR REGATTA" * AUGUST 6: WEDNESDAY PYC Women's Super on the deck * AUGUST 9 &10: SATURDAY & SUNDAY POWER BOAT COURSE * AUGUST 13: WEDNESDAY # 5 BLUE JAY SERIES * AUGUST 13: WEDNESDAY: Essex Meadows Picnic and Blue Jay 'Cheering" * AUGUST 16: SATURDAY #4 ONE DESIGN : PRO: Jane Riley and Dan Rennie * AUGUST 20: WEDNESDAY: #6 FINAL BLUE JAY 2025 RACE * TUESDAYS: Scows racing. THURSDAYS: Sunfish and all fleet sailing Coming this week~ results for MID-SUMMER Race and PARTY

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REMINDERS 7.9.25
by Pettipaug Member News 09 Jul '25

09 Jul '25

SUMMER Thank you to ROMAN DANIELS for weed- whacking the entire south row of the boat yard! Steve and Heather Cassidy for fetching our Adirondack chairs out of the river! THANK YOU TO ALL MEMBERS for following : ? > PLEASE: TURN OFF THE GRILLS AFTER USE ? > PLEASE: NO BOATS LEFT ON ANY DOCKS ~ OVERNIGHT or extended periods of time. ? > NO CHILDREN in Launch area when boats are being launch and retrieved ? > NO DOGS on the main decks ENJOY THE SUMMER SEASON AT PYC JULY 10th TRASH and RECYCLE PICK-UP *************** JULY 12th MID-SUMMER REGATTA JULY 12th HANDICAP REGATTA. NOR /SI posted Handicap Race: 2 divisions, 1 p.m. start and 1:15 start Check-in: 11:45 . WEATHER TO DATE looks OK as does wind and high tide shortly after 1 p.m. Will keep you posted! MID-SUMMER PARTY 5 p.m. $5.00 PYC BAR is OPEN ~ bring a "Dish to Share" FOLLOWED by an evening of entertainment and FUN! PLEASE SIGN-UP for the TALENT SHOW...less than a week to GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER! Guaranteed GOOD time! commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT and FUN! * Come dressed in your favorite decade. PRIZE for best! * Wednesday, July 9th 6:30 p.m. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS !!!! Meet at PYC Commodore's Room if you'd like to help plan for Saturday and or be part of the SHOW. FUN! * PRIZE for Classic Car! * JUDGES, pls. confirm participation: Jane Syme, Brenda Newbegin, Bell Becker, John Scholes, Kathryn Ryan : commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> CELEBRATE PYC's 75th ANNIVERSARY!!! 1950s'-2025 DANCIN [cid:image001.png@01DBF0EA.4BB2E3B0] & TALENT SHOW SHOW-UP or SIGN-UP for the TALENT SHOW... ************************************* ATTENDANT Olivia Cunningham, our 2025 summer attendant will be at PYC Saturday 7.12 and Sunday 7.13 from 9:30 until 4 or 4:30. Any questions regarding the attendant : GROUNDS: Jeff Going BOATS & MOTORS: Sandy Sanstrom etc. and Priscilla Robinson for weekend attendant's duties. If you have an idea or need something, Please reach out to Jeff -Sandy or Priscilla. commodore(a)petipaug.org<mailto:commodore@petipaug.org> rearcommodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:rearcommodore@pettipaug.org> wsanstrom(a)comcast.net<mailto:wsanstrom@comcast.net> LOST Men's black Ray Ban sun glasses left on Sunday, June 22nd. Please contact our new member Mike Donahue if you have found them. Mike Donahue mikedonahue1(a)gmail.com<mailto:mikedonahue1@gmail.com> . Mike just purchased the Vanguard 15 that Sandy was selling in the boat yard. NEW MEMBERS and SAGE MEMBERS VOLUNTEERISM: Thankful for any help! We are in need for people who are considering participating on RACE COMMITTEE to please come this Saturday, JULY 12th and help us out. The Mid-Summer Regatta and POST RACE PARTY are the FUN events of PYC's Summer season. COME help with RACE COMMITTEE , schlepping picnic tables, etc. And participating in the events. THE SHIP'S STORE Check out all the new items! Alison Charbonnier <shipstore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:shipstore@pettipaug.org>> STICKERS Still in need? Contact: secretary(a)pettipaug.com<mailto:secretary@pettipaug.com> 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! PETTIPAUG SAFE POWER BOATING COURSE Two-day hands-on (land and water) Power Boat Operator course -Saturday and Sunday. DATES: 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>

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PYC WOMEN
by Pettipaug Member News 08 Jul '25

08 Jul '25

From: Priscilla Robinson Sent: Saturday, July 5, 2025 8:55 AM To: members(a)lists.pettipaug.org<mailto:members@lists.pettipaug.org> Subject: IMPORTANT UPDATES! Summer 2025 . JULY * JULY 5: #3 ONE DESIGN Sign-in-11:30 TODAY * JULY 9: PYC WOMEN''S SUPPER 5:30 p.m. on deck MOVED TO AUGUST * JULY 12: MID-SUMMER REGATTA Sign-in 11:30 & PARTY at 5 p.m. (see below) * JULY 16: #4 BLUE JAY SERIES RACE * JULY 18: ESSEX WEEDERS 5:30 * JULY 19: BEYEN/ROSENBAUM RESERVATION: 5:30 * JULY 30: NAUTICAL TRIVIA on the Deck 6:00 MID-SUMMER REGATTA JULY 12th HANDICAP REGATTA. NOR to be posted. Handicap Race: 2 divisions, 1 p.m. start and 1:15 start MID-SUMMER PARTY 5 p.m. PYC's BAR is OPEN ~ bring a "Dish to Share" FOLLOWED by an evening of entertainment and FUN! PLEASE SIGN-UP for the TALENT SHOW...less than two weeks to GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER! Guaranteed GOOD time! commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> MORE INFO TO COME [cid:image001.png@01DBED86.A7FB0C90] CELEBRATE PYC's 75th ANNIVERSARY!!! 1950s'-2025 DANCIN [cid:image002.png@01DBED86.A7FB0C90] & TALENT SHOW SIGN-UP for the TALENT SHOW...less than TWO WEEKS to GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER! Guaranteed GOOD time! commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> PYC HOUSE KEEPING ITEMS GRILLS PLEASE make sure the propane grills are OFF after use Sunday June 29th they were left on overnight, not good. NEW DECK/ADIRONDECK CHAIRS and UMBRELLAS If you are using the umbrella ...PLEASE close and tie them when you are finished. The navy blue cushions are in the dock box. Use , then put back in dock box. We will be adding weights to all furniture in the next week to prevent movement on or off the deck! Great area to watch the sunset or rise. This week PLAQUES will be adhered to the chairs. These chairs and cushions have been generously purchased and donated by fellow club members: IN MEMORY COMMODORE 1968-1969 DONALD H. DOYLE SR. & BETTY DOTLE Donated by Toby Doyle "TRISH" Donated for Patricia Atkinson by the Atkinson Family _________________________________ WITH GENEROUSITY COMMODORE 2020-2011 CAMERON TAYLOR & STEPHANIE TAYLOR MARY LEE SCHROETER New plaque with lovely sentiment to be created this week. DOCK BOX: donated and assembled By CARL & LIZA CARUSO Interested in donations of this sort: commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> ATTENDANT As of late June, Olivia Cunningham joined PYC to be our 2025 summer attendant. You'll see Olivia , mowing, raking, trimming and riding about on the lawn mower or pushing our new battery operated mower. Olivia reports to Jeff Going for Grounds, Sandy Sanstrom for boats and mowers etc. and Priscilla Robinson for weekend attendant's duties. If you have an idea or need something, please reach out to Jeff -Sandy or Priscilla. commodore(a)petipaug.org<mailto:commodore@petipaug.org> rearcommodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:rearcommodore@pettipaug.org> wsanstrom(a)comcast.net<mailto:wsanstrom@comcast.net> PJSA Instructors, parents and children have arrived~ Many children this year and starting off the season in record breaking heat and having a ball! EVERYONE who is coming and going needs to slow down and be cognizant of kids crossing . The Director, Instructors and JI's are employed by PJSA. Let's not disturb them during academy hours. Thank you! LOST Men's black Ray Ban sun glasses left on Sunday, June 22nd. Please contact our new member Mike Donahue if you have found them. Mike Donahue mikedonahue1(a)gmail.com<mailto:mikedonahue1@gmail.com> . Mike just purchased the Vanguard 15 that Sandy was selling in the boat yard. For God's sake I wish someone would purchase the large red Boston Whaler trailer. Make an offer. Please. STICKERS Still in need? Contact: secretary(a)pettipaug.com<mailto:secretary@pettipaug.com> 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! PETTIPAUG SAFE POWER BOATING COURSE Two-day hands-on (land and water) Power Boat Operator course -Saturday and Sunday. DATES: 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> THE SHIP"S STORE Check out all the new items! Alison Charbonnier <shipstore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:shipstore@pettipaug.org>> ORDER NOW. RESULTS will be posted this week for One Design, Blue Jays, Hawkins and Sunfish Regatta.

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