COMMODORE’S COMMENTS
MARCH 17, 2025
HAPPY SAINT PATRICK’S DAY
Perhaps Covid has implemented changes
but decades ago, at Blarney Castle in Cork,
Ireland, I remember trudging up the 125
stone steps to reach the “ Blarney Stone”.
When reaching “the keep or battlement”
area of the castle and between gasps, it
was noted that the “stone” is
85’ above
the ground. However, in order to plant
the required “kiss” you need to
bend over
backwards as the stone is
6’ below the
platform. But, God forbid, just in case ~
there is a narrow railing and of course a
kind spirited attendant, ours was half my
size. It is promised to those who
successfully land the “kiss”, that they
are bestowed the “gift of the gab~ the
ability to cleverly flatter and coax others” .
I chose to take a pass on that
“kiss”
! No
Blarney smooching for me, but here is
Some coaxing and always flattering to
be your Commodore.
MARCH 22nd. SATURDAY
Weather permitting. Docks in.
High School spring sailing starts
2025 MEMBERSHIP
All 2025 membership dues needs to be paid
by the end of March. Thank you.
APRIL 12th~SATURDAY~ 9 a.m.
If WATER is turned on:
#1 SPRING WORK PARTY !
All hands on decks, grills, grounds, heads, planting,
raking, cleaning! Painting and other tasks will take
place throughout April and May in preparation of
the 2025 and 75th Anniversary Season,
Commodore’s Race and Commencement
MEMBERS BOATS TO PETTIPAUG
The Vice and Rear Commodore have requested
NO BOATS be brought to PYC, until you read
their
date in one of these UPDATES. There will
be work done on the roads and in the boat yards,
no boats
until completed. Thank you.
2025 PETTIPAUG SAFE POWERBOATING
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. Questions, please
reach out to Bob Cashman:
bob@nerdsintheknow.com
2025 MEMBER’S PRIVATE PARTY RESERVATIONS
Members, this is an opportune time to plan your spring and
summer gatherings at PYC. The PYC Private Party Member
Guidelines and Agreement
are on the PYC Web-site.
Need help? Contact:
commodore@pettipaug.org Thank you!
75th PYC ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
COMMODORE’S RACE and COMMISSIONING!
SATURDAY MAY 24 and SUNDAY MAY 25 !!!
You’ll be receiving the invitation this week.
COAXING~
Members, please send information to all PJSA
and PYC Alumni that you know who might be interested
in attending. Emails, text, Face Book, X , whatever, however!
- We plan to have pre- registration for Commodore’s
race and Commissioning Celebration
- Past-Commodores, exceptional service, alumni
will receive invitations and seats at the
Commissioning Ceremony on the north lawn
- Stories and photos from 1950s ~ 2025
Please send to:
commodore@pettipaug.org Thank you.
FLATTERING~ Members love the stories and photos !
MID-SUMMER TALENT SHOW: JULY 12
Members, you have a few months to “get your act together”
for the 2nd
PYC ANNUAL TALENT SHOW
to be held at the 2025
Midsummer Party on July 12th. The party follows the
Midsummer Regatta. Last summer there was an abundance of
talent . We will need worker bees, judges and of course talented
(or not!) participants. PLEASE SEND : your name, contact info
your talent and approx. time of performance to :
NANCY DEVENS
210ndevens@gmail.com
2025 PYC SHIP’S STORE
:
Watch for the new items that
will be available at the Ship’s Store. There will be “real” etched
glasses, 75th Reunion Swag, new design “T” and polo shirts and
much more!
MARCH TRIVIA
The two time winner of the
10th 1899 and the 11th 1901 America’s
Cup “COLUMBIA” challenged and defeated what yacht in both
these races?
First Correct answer received will be announced and awarded
a gift at May 24, 2025 PYC Commissioning.
Send answers to:
commodore@pettipaug.org
Priscilla Robinson
PYC Commodore