[cid:102c73b4-309b-413c-b5e8-67434197c314] Fellow members, With summer in full swing, the start of the junior program (PSA) and active use of the club by membership, it is necessary to share these annual reminders of club rules - Dogs: Dogs must be leashed and under owner control at all times. No dogs are allowed on club grounds during Sailing Academy activities. (8:30 - 4:00, Monday - Friday, June 28 - August 6) Dogs are not allowed in the clubhouse or on the clubhouse deck. Owners are responsible to pick up (waste/toys/sticks) after their dogs. Because the club was not officially open last year, Pettipaug was a haven to dogs and their owners. There was a lot of space and few people. Now that we are open, the yard is at full capacity and membership is actively using the grounds, we need to transition back to following the club rules so that all people are comfortable and feel safe. As a membership we can find the balance. There are many low usage times that owners and their dogs can still enjoy the grounds. Dog owners, please, use good judgement and self-enforce the club rules regarding dogs. ***There are bags for waste in the metal dispenser attached to the side of the Opti Shed. Disposal should be in the large garbage container on the corner of the property. Sailing Academy: The club's junior sailing program - Pettipaug Sailing Academy (PSA) - starts tomorrow! This means there will be a lot of children and teens on the club grounds from 8:30 - 4:00, Monday - Friday until August 6th. Please, drive slowly on the road to the club and on River Road. Many of the children ride their bikes to and from. Club usage is limited during PSA. Members should not be on the deck. No members should be using the ramp or docks when the junior sailors are launching or landing their boats. (Usually around 9:30, noon and 3) The PYC Board is excited the membership is back and pleased to see the club being used. It's time to enjoy this beautiful spot on the river and get out sailing!
