Commodore�s Update
July 2021
Happy summer!
It�s 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 �spiffing up� 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 � 4:00 pm. Please don�t 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
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.
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. Let�s 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. 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
Mid-Summer Party
Saturday, August 7th,
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The deets:
Mid-summer Regatta Awards, Cocktails and Fiesta 5:00 pm
Live music
Mariachi
Fiesta del Norte
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 wood�. Unclaimed moorings and tackle will also be available.
Please stop by to see if there is anything you might be interested in.
And please, don�t bring any donations to the club without checking with the House Committee first.
Private Boats at Pettipaug
Please remember, boats may not be over 20� 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.
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
2021 Olympic Sailing
Here is a quick easy link to 2021
U.S. Olympic Saling Team Schedule and Coverage