[https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/MZx7rm_msEmVDWrEjjzZ0X6G-y0ELlSORFF1l_4OWY...] Commodoreâs Update May 2020 Fellow PYC Members, Happy May! The Osprey are back and the weather is getting warmer. It is the time of year we should be finishing up our spring boat prep to launch or claim a good spot in the field. Instead, due to COVID â 19, we are on hold, working in our yards more than any sailor normally would - waiting. We are all anxious for the club to open and a sense of normalcy to return to our lives. Opening the Club The Board has been in regular communication assessing if, when and how to go about opening the club. Directives from Federal, State and local leaders as well as, our insurance company must be followed. Our main concern is everyoneâs health and safety. Until the Governorâs Executive Order, "Stay Safe, Stay Home", requiring all non-essential businesses and not-for-profit entities to prohibit all in-person functions expires on May 20th the club and the yard must remain closed. (This includes no storage of private boats in the yard.) PYC is not considered an essential business (or a marina). We will review state and local guidelines as they are released. Unfortunately, opening the club will not be as simple as throwing the docks in and raising the flag. We anticipate certain protocols will be required that must be in place as we transition to the âNew Normalâ. Some of these engineered risk requirements will be uniquely challenging to PYC. as we are a volunteer organization. There will be a lot to consider. Things change quickly and often in Corona time. Over the next two weeks, we will update and share information as it becomes available. Pettipaug Sailing Academy (PSA) We are waiting to decide if it will be feasible to run the Pettipaug Sailing Academy (PSA) junior program this year. The CT Office of Early Childhood stated summer programs could start June 29 with specific guidance in place. That guidance is set to be release on May 15th. A decision will be made after reviewing the requirements. Registration is still open. Tuition is fully refundable (minus PayPal fees) if there is no summer program. Those that are registered will get first dibs on any schedule changes. Go to the Pettipaug web site<https://www.pettipaug.com/PYC-academyPage.html>, PSA section and check out our program and application. We offer both recreational and racing sailing for youth. Postponed May 16 PYC Commissioning May 16 Commodore's Handicap Race Postponement date yet to be determined. Annual Yearbook Look for your 2020 yearbook to arrive via USPS at the end of the month. We are still looking for great photos. If you have captured Pettipaug in all itâs glory, please share. Photos can be sent to camofdr@gmail.com<mailto:camofdr@gmail.com>. Hopefully, we will turn the corner soon and and our "New Normal" can start. Please reach out with any questions or suggestions. Amy Gordon Pullin Commodore commodore@pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> Please do not reply directly to this email, any questions should be directed to the Commodore email.