There is nothing ~ absolutely nothing ~ half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. Simply Messing!” The Wind in the Willows
 
MAY
MAY 25, 2024 Commodore’s Race Results:
  1. MC SCOW Class: First: Toby Doyle, Second: Keith Kraner, Third: Bob Wynkoop    
  2. OPEN Class: First: Tom Atkinson, Second: Lucy Bowditch, Third: Mark Borton
 
 
CLUB SAILING
Tuesday evenings: May-September
Club members are welcome to sail at any time. On Tuesday evenings there is an informal group of members sailing in all types of boats. 
  1. All Pettipaug Members welcome
  2. All Types of Boats welcome
 
When in session, Junior Sailing Academy (PJSA) has priority use of club, docks & ramp.
  1. When PJSA is not in session we may launch at any time.
  2. When PJSA is in session (June 24-August 2 - weekdays): please yield to program participants & boats using the club, docks, and ramp area. Usually they are all clear by 5pm.
 
JOIN in Après sail gathering!
  1. BYOB & snacks to share if you’d like.
  2. Please bring your own picnic supplies, plates, cutlery, etc.
 
Note: Everyone is ultimately responsible for their own safety.
  1. Sailing on your own.
  2. Sail within your limits.
  3. Safety in numbers, try to sail near one another.
More information: Sarah DuBois: sarahsails1@gmail.com
 
 
JUNE
 
U S SAILING INSTRUCTOR COURSE
June 1 to June 3     Saturday-Monday
Pettipaug and U S Sailing are hosting a Level 1 Small Boat Instructor certification course at the club. Participants will be sailing 420s, using powerboats, and running classes in the Commodore’s Room and on the deck. There will be 10 instructor candidates and the instructor, Liz Sistare. The club is available as normal for members during the class, though there might be more activity than usual. For any questions or concerns contact: Mischa van Berkel pastcommodore@pettipaug.org.
 
 
MC SCOW SAILING
Thursday Evenings
For more information: Amy Walsh: mcfleet99@gmail.com
 
 
MONTHLY ONE DESIGN RACING
Saturday afternoons: June 8, July 6, August 3, September 7
SIGN-UP:                           11:30
SKIPPER’S MEETING:    11:45
STARTS:                            13:00
PRO: Jeff Going and PYC Race Committee
 
JOIN in Après sail gathering !
  1. BYOB & snacks to share if you like.
  2. Results posted day of race.
  3. Awards after each race
  4. Fleets: 3 of a kind = a class. Less than 3 boats = miscellaneous fleet
 
For more information: Jeff Going: jeffgoing47@gmail.com
 
 
PETTIPAUG SAFE POWERBOATING COURSE
June 15th and 16th (Saturday and Sunday)
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. Upon completion, in addition to learning a lot, participants will be eligible for a Connecticut Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation. Click here for more details, or contact: Mischa van Berkel pastcommodore@pettipaug.org
 
 
MONTHLY BLUE JAY RACING SERIES
Wednesday Nights: May 22, June 19, July 17, August 7, August 21
SIGN-IN:                             On the deck
SKIPPER’S MEETING:    5:00
START:                               5:30
 
This is an 8 year tradition! Bue Jay Racing Series consisting of one long race per evening. Scoring is cumulative for 5 race dates. Worst score of 5 races thrown out to calculate series final scores. Dinner and awards after sailing.
$70.00 per boat, includes two sailors.
For more information: probinson02@snet.net
 
May 22 RESULTS:
Adult-Child: First: JAMMIN   Second: HECKYL & JECKYL   Third: GROVER
Adult-Adult: First: SALTY   Second: ON THE ROCKS   Third: KALOS
 
 
HAWKINS RACE
June 22
Pettipaug YC Team vs Essex YC Team
2023 Winner: Team Pettipaug!
2024 race:
  1. Hosted by EYC
  2. 3 boat Team Racing
  3. EYC Ideal 18
For more information: Toby Doyle tdsailfast@yahoo.com
 
 
JUNE 24 MONDAY: PJSA First Session STARTS
JUNE 25 TUESDAY: Club deck & Commodore’s Room reserved Essex Rotary 5:30-8pm
JUNE 30 SUNDAY:  Club deck & Commodore’s Room reserved 5:00pm-8pm: Siris/Coombs
The Club Calendar on the website is updated regularly with any changes.