Commodore’s Comments
September 24, 2024
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This September- 2024~ memorable Regattas have been
raced and the winsome weather has permitted ample
afternoon sailing for many members. This is perhaps an
ideal time to pack a picnic and share an afternoon on the
decks or grass. Autumn arrived on the 22nd and we know
what follows!
OCTOBER DATES ~
WELCOME ALL MEMBERS
2024 DECOMMISSIONING
DATE:
Saturday, OCTOBER 19, 2024
(rain date Sunday 20)
TIME: 1700 hrs. - 5 p.m.
VENUE: PYC CLUB HOUSE
FEE: $5.00 and bring a dish to share
AGENDA: Drinks, Dinner, Decommissioning Ceremony
Race results and Awards for:
CHARLES BIRCH RACE
Last race in the Tri-Club Series
DATE:
Saturday, October 19, 2024
TIME: Morning
RESULTS & AWARDS: PYC Decommissioning
at 1700 hrs. (5 p.m.)PRO: Kathryn Ryan
ROBIN STARR RACE-
Portsmouth handicap distance race
DATE:
Saturday, October 19, 2024
TIME: Sign-in : 11:00
Skipper’s Meeting: 11:45
Race Starts: SCOW Division: 1: 00 p.m. PROMPT
DINGHIES Division 1:15 p.m. PROMP
RESULTS & AWARDS: PYC Decommissioning
at 1700 hrs. (5p.m.) first, second, third- both divisions.
PRO: Bob Cashman
PYC WEBSITE has ALL PYC EVENTS listed on our CALENDAR
Photos and Race Results will be posted
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The Jack O’ Lantern Race
This is the 2nd race for the Fall Blue Jay Series
DATE:
Sunday, October 6th
TIME: 1 p.m. Start at PYC
COURSE: Start PYC sail to Essex Town Dock
FIRST to reach dock ~ WINS!
Leisurely sail back to PYC for cider and doughnuts
and Monster mash costume parade !
PRO: Seth Herzon
seth.herzon@yale.edu
COSTUMES are advised! All fleets welcomed!
This is a great event to sail with your kids, grandkids,
witches and goblins!
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OCTOBER 26th ALL Member’s Boats REMOVED from PYC.
NEWS
SHIP’S STORE
Time to start thinking about Holiday Gifts?
The PYC SHIP’S STORE is under the new management
of Alison Charbonnier. Please click on the link below
and see what’s new. Great time to order special items.
https://www.pettipaug.com/PYC-shipStore.html
BOARD OF GOVENORS
Jeff Going was unanimously voted in as interim Rear Commodore.
Ha~ Jeff was acting Commodore in 1981! Jeff and Vice Commodore
Dave Wemett are heading up the GROUNDS Committee. They have
already accomplished multiple tasks with more to come!
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FALL SAILING
Tuesday and Sundays~
mid to late afternoons. All
members, all fleets. Sailing on our own. Each sailor is
ultimately responsible for his/her self.
Après Sail: BYOB and something to share
Contact: Sarah DuBois:
sarahsails1@gmail.com
Amy Walsh:
mcfleet99@gmail.com
UPDATES
RESULTS: Regatta and Racing results will be sent in REMINDERS
ROAD: Much better! THANK YOU- EBC Rick and Bruce!
LAUNCHING RAMP: Much better! THANK YOU Sandy Sanstrom
and Jeff Going!
NEW REPURPOSED DOCKS 2 DECKS: Decks with a view of the river, south
of the hoist is a work in progress. Take a seat and enjoy the view!
Want to help?
commodore@pettipaug.org
FOR SALE
CAPE DORY 25D . Built in 1983, yard maintained for over
20+ years. In the water (Pilot’s Point),two suits of sails,
spinnaker and spinnaker gear etc. Ready to sail, price is
negotiable. Lee Schacter
leeschacter@comcast.net
VAN GUARD 15. May be seen at PYC. Excellent condition .
Profits from sale go to PJSA. $1800.00 .
Sandy Sanstrom
wsanstrom@comcast.net
NORTHSTAR 17’. POPPY~ A wonderful winter project for a family-
friendly boat. Located in the PYC south yard next to its’ GREEN-
REFURBISHED sister. Comfortable boat for 4 or more (kids) with
lots of potential. $275.00. probinson02@snet.net
DATES
ALL DATES ARE UPDATED AND POSTED ON THE PETTIPAUG.ORG website.
PLEASE check the calendar. I will also be sending weekly updates to keep all in
the loop. Please watch for WEATHER UPDATES.
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AWARDS for the TRIVIA challenge will be announced and given at the
ANNUAL MEETING. Send in your answers!
TRIVIA~
SEPTEMBER Trivia~ Who’s former boyfriend “walked into the party like
he was walking onto a yacht”?
The answer:
AUGUST Trivia ~ Who missed boarding Noah’s boat?
The answer: The Unicorns…too busy romping about, missed the boat (ark)
JULY TRIVIA ~July 21, 1969, I was the first man in history to do this!\\
Who am I and what did I do?
The answer: Neil Armstrong walk on the moon~ July 21, 1969
JUNE TRIVIA ~ who am I?
My father gave me a boat for my 15th birthday. A 25’ Wianno Senior Sloop
that I cherished and named her Victura.
The answer: President John Fitzgerald Kennedy
MAY TRIVIA ~
2 answers required.
May 9, 1914.
What was declared and who declared it?
The answer: Mother’s Day~ Woodrow Wilson
APRIL TRIVIA ~
April 14- April 15 Twelve years ago nearly 1.5 million dried rose petals
were laid at sea by the crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Jupiter. Why?
The answer: 100-year recognition of the sinking of the TITANIC
MARCH TRIVIA
~
This 625-nautical mile course begins near Cowes on the Isle of Wight,
rounds a rock* off the Irish Coast and finishes in Normandy port of
Cherbourg-en-Cotentin.
(Vic Hoehnebart’s update: this course has
since been
changed.)
The answer: The Fastnet Race/ *Fastnet Rock.
FEBRUARY TRIVIA ~
A model of the sailboat, the TRUE LOVE was given as a
wedding present in what film?
The answers: (1940) The Philadelphia Story with
Kathryn Hepburn, Cary Grant and Jimmy Stewart
OR (1956) High Society with Grace Kelly ,Bing Crosby
and Frank Sinatra
PYC Communication Team: Bob Cashman and Priscilla Robinson