[cid:21b73cd2-c859-4a19-adbb-ccd9f55bad02] Commodoreâs Update July 2021 Happy summer! Itâs great to see the yard full of dinghy sailboats, PSA back in session and people safely using Pettipaug. Thank you to the many volunteers that have contributed time and manual labor âspiffing upâ the club and grounds. We have received many positive comments. This fall, when the weather is a bit cooler, we will be looking for volunteers to finish up a few more projects. Unfortunately, I again need to comment on dogs at the club. Dog parents, please recognize the people are back. Not everyone is comfortable with dogs. And we have some very basic rules that especially need to be followed during peak season. Dogs must be leashed and under owner control at all times Dogs are not allowed on club grounds during PSA (program ends August 6) Dogs are not allowed in clubhouse or on the deck Owners are responsible to pick up after their dogs. (Extra bags are on the left wall of the Opti Shed. These should be deposited in the large dumpster on the way into the club) Also, a heads up to the date of Sunday, August 1, 2021. Pettipaug will be hosting the annual Paul Risseeuw Junior Regatta. The club will essentially be unavailable from 8:00 am â 4:00 pm. Please donât plan on accessing the club during the day. There are a lot of fun opportunities and good information that follows. Please take the time to read the specific updates and reminders below. I look forward to seeing everyone down by the river. 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. Paul Risseeuw Pettipaug Junior Regatta Calling all Pram, Opti, Bic and 420 (spinnaker and non) junior sailors. Come race on Sunday, August 1st in the Paul Risseeuw Pettipaug Junior Regatta<https://theclubspot.com/regatta/R10j4xj008>. If you have never raced, this is the perfect opportunity to try. Parents and sailors, ask your Instructors if you have any questions. Mid-Summer Race The Mid-Summer Regatta will be held on Saturday, August 7th. The Skippers meeting is at noon and the water start time is 1pm. This is a distance race scored using the Portsmouth handicap. The course is typically 3 - 4 miles. Depending on the wind direction, boats will sail around a buoy north of Essex Harbor, north of the club and back to the club. The race can take anywhere between 1 - 3 hours based on your boat, skill and luck. All Pettipaug sailors are welcome. We had 22 boats at the spring race and a tremendously talented RC. We would love to get 40 boats, including some Sunfish, out there for the Mid-Summer Regatta. Letâs empty the yard! Race Committee, Mark Boat and Safety Boat for Mid-Summer Regatta If you are interested in volunteering on the Race Committee, Mark Boat or Safety Boat for the Mid-Summer Regatta please sign up to be a 2021 RC Volunteer for Mid-Summer Regatta<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PEHDQ0i_odb1SMzOGrrkVMEYwD07M7HBWEmeQ_ZWJB8/edit#gid=0>. This race is almost exactly the same as the spring Commodore Cup. We will need volunteers to set a starting line and record finishes off the docks at the club. We could also use safety boats and Mark boats on the water. Arrive around 11:30 and racing should be done by 3:30-4 (or earlier, depending on wind) so you will have time to go home and get ready for the Fiesta afterwards. Any questions, please email commodore@pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> Mid-Summer Party Saturday, August 7th, Invites were sent to your email on record the morning of 7/21/21. Check your spam. The deets: Mid-summer Regatta Awards, Cocktails and Fiesta 5:00 pm Live music Mariachi Fiesta del Norte<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcts.vresp.com%2Fc%2F%3FCameronTaylorDesigns%2F08e5913c7a%2F9e299f129b%2Fefb8b88b7f%2Fv%3DnZv4rcMrZQs&data=04%7C01%7C%7C362f848570fc4750dd6e08d94c44150a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637624677561168179%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=74qRWXHClAiMppHyBrHrBNuHMx5JPksPfVFs9W5jGgw%3D&reserved=0> 6:15 - 7:15 pm Please bring your favorite Mexican style dish to share. $5 cover includes beverages (adult and non-alcoholic) All Pettipaug members are welcome Tag Sale, Moorings and Removal of Anchors and Tackle We will be putting a number of items no longer needed at Pettipaug out For Sale, A Donation (a donation to the club) or Removal (Free) between the North Shed and Garbage container on August 7th, the day of the Mid-Summer Regatta and Fiesta. Examples are windsurfing gear, life jackets, triangular blocks to keep your dolly in place, scrap woodâ¦. Unclaimed moorings and tackle will also be available. Please stop by to see if there is anything you might be interested in. And please, donât bring any donations to the club without checking with the House Committee first. Private Boats at Pettipaug Please remember, boats may not be over 20â in length. Each boat is required to have a sticker. Placement of your boat is not necessarily final. Boats may be moved to maximize yard space and efficiency. If you have any questions or do not have a sticker, contact Vice Commodore, Mischa van Berkel at vicecommodore@pettipaug.org<mailto:vicecommodore@pettipaug.org>. Job Available at PYC We are looking for one or two more club attendants to ensure we have coverage every weekend until decommissioning. Age 16 and a CT Boaters license are requirements of the job. Half and full day shifts are available. Attendants are responsible for maintaining PYC Clubhouse and Grounds over the weekend. If you are interested, please contact commodore@pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> 2021 Olympic Sailing Here is a quick easy link to 2021 U.S. Olympic Saling Team Schedule and Coverage<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclick.mailer.clubhouseonline-e3.com%2Fclick%2Fbtrs-2f8par-b1opma-6il4i552%2F&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cf929bbe0ba7a4ce826c508d94c607e32%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637624799585475714%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=3VjINZf10E3pEfwH9%2FyfaYEHpWgtHIkoY4fxxw%2FuCSw%3D&reserved=0> Go Team USA. Remember it all starts at sailing clubs similar to ours.
