Commodore�s Update
May 2021
Bring on sailing and summer fun!
With Governor Lamont�s implementation of new protocols today, specifically that masks are no longer required outdoors if you are fully vaccinated, we are excited to announce Pettipaug will be open for Summer 2021. Please everyone, continue to be respective of fellow members and their stage of comfort as we ease into our new normal.
This weekend we will have a Work Party and on Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend we will host the Commodore Race and Commission the club for another season.
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.
May Work Party
An impromptu pre-commissioning Work Party will be held on Saturday, May 22nd at 9 am - noon. Come one, come all. Come for an hour or come for the morning. We have a job for everyone. This is a great way to meet fellow members and ready the club for another great season.
Commodore Race
The Commodore Race will be held on Saturday, May 29th. The Skippers Meeting is at noon and the water start time is 1pm. This is the first club race of the season, traditionally held on the same day as commissioning. It is a distance race scored using the Portsmouth handicap. All small sailboats are welcome. The course is typically 3 - 4 miles. Depending on the wind direction, boats will sail around Nun 28 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.
If you are interested in volunteering on the Race Committee, Mark Boat or Safety Boat please email commodore@pettipaug.org
Commissioning
The Commissioning Ceremony is s time honored tradition which celebrates the opening of the new sailing season at the club. This year the ceremony will start at 5:00 pm on Saturday, May 29th. We will be easing back into the new normal. There will NOT be a potluck or bar provided by the club. Members are welcome to BYOB and snacks.
Docks Are In!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Corey Manero, John Rannestad, John Becker, Sandy Sanstrom, Paul Mikulak, Chris Manero, Jack Doyle, Toby Doyle, Dave Wemett, Dave Courcy, Mischa van Berkel, Zenas Zelotes, Michael Lutz and Paul Jacobson and Bob Muggleston
This was a big project that required planning, patience and many hands. Thank you everyone.
Moorings and Removal of Anchors and Tackle
Members who keep a mooring in the field off the club known as the Meadows should be aware of a change in the Essex Harbor Management Commission private mooring policy. The Commission is requiring moorings be installed and removed professionally.
Only moorings and tackle that are used seasonally may be stored
over the winter
at the club.
If you have a mushroom anchor/mooring that will not be used this summer, please remove it from the grounds immediately. The
club will take over any unidentified moorings that are not removed by May 31st.
Any questions, please contact Mischa van Berkel, vicecommodore@pettipaug.org or Amy Gordon Pullin, commodore@pettipaug.org
Private Boats at Pettipaug
Members may now bring private boats that will be used regularly to the club. Please remember, boats may not be over 20� in length.
Each boat is required to have a sticker. If you do not have a sticker, contact Vice Commodore, Mischa van Berkel at vicecommodore@pettipaug.org.
Please remember placement of your boat is not necessarily final. Boats may be moved to maximize yard space and efficiency.
Pettipaug Saling Academy (PSA)
Registration is open! Information and enrollment forms can be found at the Pettipaug web site.