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Diana Coan Remembers
by Pettipaug Member News 05 May '25

05 May '25

[PYC_75th.jpg] Diana R. Coan remembers~ PYC's first female Commodore 1993-1994 I was the first female commodore. Paul Risseeuw, Bill Grover, and Dick Buel wanted me to join the board. Dick Buel asked me to take over the secretary position to fill in for someone. I said I would, but I did not want to be secretary, I wanted to be commodore. Soon, I was vice commodore, then commodore. I grew up in Shelter Harbor, Rhode Island. I was one of the first female skippers at Weekapaug Yacht Club in the late '50s early '60s. I sailed a Comet sailboat. My degrees are in the sciences, and I love hands on engineering projects. Paul Risseeuw taught me how to "sweat" pipes under PYC when we were working on the pump System and I helped build the Opti racks as well as building an Opti with my 8 year old son. All great fun times at Pettipaug Yacht Club! [cid:image001.jpg@01DBBDA9.524DBA70] Commodores Wedding Photo ~ Jim and Diana Coan Jim and I were married by Bill Winterer on the deck at PYC, October 1991. At the time, Jim was Commodore, and I was Vice Commodore. Attending were my sons, Kyle and Gordon Sheffield, Paul and Mary Risseeuw, Bill and Dee Grover, Peter and Sukey Howard, and "Best Dog" Zephyr. 25 years later (2016), we came back to the deck. [cid:image003.jpg@01DBBDA9.524DBA70] PYC Optis2, PYC Optis2 Paul Risseeuw directed the building of nine wooden optimist dinghies. Bill Grover (PYC Commodore 1985,86) built "Kix" PYC Optimist #1, Jim Coan (Commodore 1991,92) built PYC Optimist #2, and my son, Kyle Sheffield, and I (Commodore 1993.94) built PYC Optimist #3. Tim Robin (Commodore 1998,99) built "Red Robin" #5, and Paul built "Your Name Here" #8. Wooden boat building was quite an experience, especially for those of us with little or no woodworking experience, however, Paul and the team guided us through the process, solvents and all! Written by Diana Coan. ~ To all members. Please share PYC memory. Thank you. commodore @pettipaug.org

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Valley Regional / Saybrook High School Crew Benefit
by Pettipaug Member News 04 May '25

04 May '25

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REMINDER
by Pettipaug Member News 04 May '25

04 May '25

PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM for EMAILS. Seems those of us who have Gmail accounts might find PYC emails there. IMPROMPTU HOLA~ MONDAY- MAY 5th CINCO DE MAYO! Stop by PYC, bring a dish to share, have a margarita or BYOB. sign the new "simple" boat owner form and pick-up your 2025 STICKER! 5 p.m. Senorita -Joanna will be on hand to help. RAIN OR SHINE! We will be in the Commodore's Room and on the deck! We have: a blender and ice, music, tequila, juice & limes, plates, napkins, cutlery and cups . We have the FORMS and the STICKERS. We need you and your dish! *** MEMBER's BOATS & WORK PARTY. SATURDAY, MAY 10 @ 9 a.m. We are hoping for the gavel to arrive this week, fill in areas in the boat yard and allow members to bring their boats to PYC. WE WILL KEEP YOU POSTED. Plese do not bring boats until yard committee gives the GO. SAT. MAY 10 please spend some time helping us with our to do list, thank you. PAINTING, TRIMMING,WEED WACKING, CLEANING, CLIPPING, PLANTING

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COMMODORE'S COMMENTS April-MAY 3
by Pettipaug Member News 03 May '25

03 May '25

This was originally sent out on MAY DAY in a different format. I have been told that Many members did not receive this and there are some important dates to be noted. [PYC_75th.jpg]COMMODORE'S COMMENTS April- HAPPY MAY DAY! The weather has not been cooperative for our work parties but that didn't hinder many members from coming and doing what could be done on the deck, in the yard and cleaning the boats. A new split- rail fence has been installed, areas painted and many more "to be painted" await an enthusiast with a brush. Planting, mowing, trimming and weeding are also on the TO-DO list. Two new ladders will be installed on the docks, Essex Boat Club will be maintaining the road this season, we are waiting for the gravel to fill the large holes in the boat yard so members may bring their boats to PYC... soon! If you have a free morning or afternoon and would like to lend a hand, please contact me and I will meet you at PYC. May 24th and 25th is the celebratory weekend for PYC's 75th Anniversary, Commodore's Race and Commissioning. We're getting PYC in shape to welcome all members, alumni and guests! Invitations sent May 1. RSVP commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> NOR is posted for Commodore's Race, please pre-register thank you. Many thanks and appreciation to all of you who in spite of the rain and chill, spent hours working these past two weekends. And kudos, to head coach Mark Kondracky's High School kids who ambitiously moved and schlepped many picnic tables, water-soaked logs, grills etc. HOLA~ MONDAY, MAY 5th CINCO DE MAYO! Stop by PYC, bring a dish to share, have a marguerita or BYOB. sign the new "simple" boat owner form and pick-up your 2025 STICKER! 5 p.m. Senorita -Joanna will be on hand to help. RAIN OR SHINE! We will be in the Commodore's Room and on the deck! MEMBER's BOATS & WORK PARTY. SATURDAY, MAY 10 @ 9 a.m. We are hoping for the gavel to arrive this week, fill in areas in the boat yard and allow members to bring their boats to PYC. WE WILL KEEP YOU POSTED. Plese do not bring boats until yard committee gives the GO. SAT. MAY 10 please spend some time helping us with our to do list, thank you. 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: GREAT GIFT for MOM, DAD or GRAD! Two-day hands-on (land and water) Power Boat Operator course -Saturday and Sunday. DATES: May 17/18- June 14/15- 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 Pettipaug is offering 75 th logo long sleeve T' shirts for sale this summer. Available: are a unisex shirt, sizes small to xl and a women's lower cut round neck shirt, sizes xs to xl. The anniversary logo will be on the front and "Pettipaug Yacht Club" will be on the back. We are taking preorders now. ORDER NOW~ Price is $25 and shirts will be available for pick up at Pettipaug during Commissioning weekend. Email Alison at shipstore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:shipstore@pettipaug.org> with your name, style (unisex or women's) and size to place your order. Women's shirts run small. [cid:image012.jpg@01DBBBFA.B19239D0][cid:image013.jpg@01DBBBFA.B19239D0][cid:image014.jpg@01DBBBFA.B19239D0] SPRING- SUMMER-FALL SAILING at PYC Pettipaug offers great opportunities to grab your boat and get out and sail. The camaraderie, the acquired skills learned from time on the water and shared experiences promote great sailing times at PYC. Here is the contact information for sailing groups: Most launch at 5 p.m. BYOB and something to share: BLUE JAY SERIES contact: probinson02(a)snet.net<mailto:probinson02@snet.net>. Wednesdays once a month MC SCOWS contact: Amy Walsh mcfleet99(a)gmail.com<mailto:mcfleet99@gmail.com>.Tuesday SUNFISH & all FLEETS contact: Sarah DuBois sarahsails1(a)gamil.com<mailto:sarahsails1@gamil.com>. Thursday All welcomed! Not a sailor? PYC is in need of those interested in helping with Race Committee. Please reach out to: Dick Hutchinson <HutchRIA(a)RCN.com> WOMEN ON THE RIVER Women on the River (WOR) is back for another exciting season! WOR brings together enthusiastic women sailors of all levels from five local clubs along the CT River: Pettipaug Yacht Club, Essex Corinthian Yacht Club, Essex Yacht Club, Hamburg Cove Yacht Club, and North Cove Yacht Club. All dates are Wednesdays at 5 pm sharp and we meet rain or shine. Note that the 3 dinners at EYC are $30 including tax and tip, same as last year. * May 21 - Sail & Potluck at ECYC. No fee. Bring a dish to share. * May 28 - Sail & Dinner at EYC. $30 for dinner (includes tax and tip). Note: PYC Blue Jay Series also on same date. * June 4 - Sail & Dinner at EYC. $30 for dinner (includes tax and tip) * June 11 - Sail & Dinner at EYC. $30 for dinner (includes tax and tip) If you're interested in joining this fun and empowering group, please email by May 5th . For more information, please contact: Marilou Griswold 860-227-3638 marilougriswold(a)comcast.net<mailto:marilougriswold@comcast.net> WANTED In good condition: push-lawn mower dock box AVAILABLE: On new Deck Purchase an Adirondeck Chair with cushion: $150.00 and we will add a plaque on the arm-rest in dedication to a friend, family member or a pet! This deck is a spot where you may have your dog. Mary Lee Schroeter and I have purchased2, two more are available. APRIL TRIVIA QUESTION: Most of you have seen or know him at Pettipaug. Not sure who remembers him at this age. Who am I? [cid:image015.jpg@01DBBBFA.B19239D0] MAY TRIVIA QUESTION: 1979 this thriller was originally written by Thomas Block. It was updated in 1998 by Thomas Block and Nelson DeMille. THANK YOU. All questions please contact: commodore(a)pettipaug.org

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INVITATION ~ JOIN US!
by Pettipaug Member News 02 May '25

02 May '25

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April- MAY 1st. Important info
by Pettipaug Member News 01 May '25

01 May '25

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WEEKEND REMINDER
by Pettipaug Member News 25 Apr '25

25 Apr '25

SATURDAY APRIL 26th 9:am * Meet on deck. There are 4 Adirondack Chairs that need to be assembled * Light rain: some grounds work and more items removed for dump run. * Grills to be cleaned SUNDAY APRIL 27th 10:am * PAINTING and PLANTING THE SHIP'S STORE Pettipaug is offering 75 th logo long sleeve T' shirts for sale this summer. Available: are a unisex shirt, sizes small to xl and a women's round neck shirt, sizes xs to xl. The anniversary logo will be on the front and "Pettipaug Yacht Club" will be on the back. We are taking preorders now. All preorders need to be in by April 30th. The cost is $25 and shirts will be available for pick up at Pettipaug during Commissioning weekend. Please email Alison at shipstore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:shipstore@pettipaug.org> with your name, style (unisex or women's) and size to place your order. [cid:image001.jpg@01DBB5C6.4012D650][PYC_75th.jpg][cid:image005.jpg@01DBB5C6.4012D650]

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THIS WEEKEND
by Pettipaug Member News 22 Apr '25

22 Apr '25

Dear members, please have patience with receiving multiple emails. Thank you. April is perhaps the busiest month at the PYC as we prepare for the opening of our 2025. You will be receiving this email and two others to follow. I want to make sure you are all in the loop! Lots of action at Pettipaug, join in! 2025 SAFE POWERBOATING COURSE GREAT Early Mother's Day Gift THIS WEEKEND: Saturday and Sunday at PYC. A weekend on the water for your wife, mom, girlfriend, sister, daughters whomever you'd like to give a wonderful Mother's Day Gift. Learn a skill, become licensed and spend time in a power boat . We have TWO openings, can squeeze in a third! Sign-up/questions-Contact: Bob Cashman tonight, tomorrow: bob(a)nerdsintheknow.com<mailto:bob@nerdsintheknow.com> THE COURSE ~ On-Land and On- Water! Two-day hands-on Power Boat Operator course (Saturday and Sunday) On-Land and On- Water! DATES: # 1 April 26 & 27~ #2 May 17 & 18 #3 June 14 & 15 ~ #4 August 9 & 10 Sign up to learn and improve your powerboat skills! The course covers the requirements to earn a Connecticut Safe Boating Certificate and 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.pdfpVC8uCHrx_nGQ1aqH7mBW4C…> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ALL HANDS ON DECK THIS WEEKEND APRIL 26 and 27~ WORK PARTIES All hands on decks! WORK ON: grills, grounds, painting, schlepping, planting, raking, cleaning! Tasks will take place throughout April and May in preparation of the 2025 and 75th Anniversary Season, Commodore's Race and Commencement. * PAINTING! Need at least 4 to 5 people Building, shed, trim, hand-rails, ROSIE, picnic tables etc. * PLANTING- Perennials * LOCKERS: Reorganizing * Adirondack Chairs (2) for new deck, need to be assembled. * DUMP RUNS COME Saturday or Sunday at 9 a.m. bring a snack and let's work together to get things done. Wear work gear, gloves, water , bring clippers (mark all personal possessions. THANK YOU! commodore(a)pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org>

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APRIL 20th
by Pettipaug Member News 20 Apr '25

20 Apr '25

PYC MEMBERS [cid:image001.png@01DBB1CB.5B9F5E10] The PYC Officers & Board of Governors Wish Each and All of you a wonderful Easter and Passover APRIL 20th, 2025

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GREAT GIFT AVAILABLE
by Pettipaug Member News 15 Apr '25

15 Apr '25

MOTHER'S DAY- GRADUATION FATHER'S DAY GIVE A GREAT GIFT! [cid:image003.png@01DBAE3E.E1CCEAB0] The 2025 PYC SAFE BOATING COURSE On-Land and Water! Two-day hands-on Power Boat Operator course (Saturday and Sunday) On-Land and On- Water! DATES: # 1 April 26 & 27~ #2 May 17 & 18 #3 June 14 & 15 ~ #4 August 9 & 10 Sign-up for the APRIL 26 & 27 course and steer into the magic of Spring- time boating! MOMS, DADS, GRADUATES, FAMILY and FRIENDS This course is designed to learn and improve your powerboat skills! The course covers the requirements to earn a Connecticut Safe Boating Certificate and 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.pdfpVC8uCHrx_nGQ1aqH7mBW4C…> Questions, registration, please reach out to: Bob Cashman, bob(a)nerdsintheknow.com<mailto:bob@nerdsintheknow.com>

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