Summer 2025 COMMODORE'S COMMENTS JULY * JULY 2: #3 BLUE JAY RACE Sign-in - 4:45 * JULY 5: #3 ONE DESIGN Sign-in-11:30 * JULY 9: PYC WOMEN''S SUPPER 5:30 p.m. on deck * JULY 12: MID-SUMMER REGATTA Sign-in 11:30 & PARTY at 5 p.m. (see below) * JULY 16: #4 BLUE JAY SERIES RACE * JULY 18: ESSEX WEEDERS 5:30 * JULY 19: BEYEN/ROSENBAUM RESERVATION: 5:30 * JULY 30: NAUTICAL TRIVIA on the Deck 6:00 MID-SUMMER REGATTA JULY 12th HANDICAP REGATTA. NOR to be posted. Handicap Race: 2 divisions, 1 p.m. start and 1:15 start MID-SUMMER PARTY 5 p.m. PYC's BAR is OPEN ~ bring a "Dish to Share" FOLLOWED by an evening of entertainment and FUN! PLEASE SIGN-UP for the TALENT SHOW...less than two weeks to GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER! Guaranteed GOOD time! commodore@pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> MORE INFO TO COME [cid:image001.png@01DBE9BA.784617D0] CELEBRATE PYC's 75th ANNIVERSARY!!! 1950s'-2025 DANCIN [cid:image002.png@01DBE9BA.784617D0] & TALENT SHOW SIGN-UP for the TALENT SHOW...less than TWO WEEKS to GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER! Guaranteed GOOD time! commodore@pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> PYC HOUSE KEEPING ITEMS ATTENDANT As of late June, Olivia Cunningham joined PYC to be our 2025 summer attendant. You'll see Olivia , mowing, raking, trimming and riding about on the lawn mower or pushing our new battery operated mower. Olivia reports to Jeff Going for Grounds, Sandy Sanstrom for boats and mowers etc. and Priscilla Robinson for weekend attendant's duties. If you have an idea or need something, please reach out to Jeff -Sandy or Priscilla. commodore@petipaug.org<mailto:commodore@petipaug.org> rearcommodore@pettipaug.org<mailto:rearcommodore@pettipaug.org> wsanstrom@comcast.net<mailto:wsanstrom@comcast.net> The BOARD of GOVENORS voted in late February to "purchase " and "take care" of new or nearly new grounds- keeping equipment. All Items will be kept in the shed and cleaned after each use. Trimmer Weedwacker, Push Mower are all battery operated. Rakes, hand clippers shovels, all in the shed , all in good shape. Everything is there when we need it to be able to better maintain our premises. Watering cans are in both the ladies and men's room, please feel free to water when you have the urge. Chirs Perry, PJSA Instructors, George, Pam and Bill and ALL others who have helped with clipping and trimming. THANK YOU. I thank Pam and Bill Carson for their SILVER PINWHEELS that have seemingly deterred my nemesis .. my pal~ the piliated wood pecker! PJSA Instructors, parents and children have arrived~ Many children this year and starting off the season in record breaking heat and having a ball! EVERYONE who is coming and going needs to slow down and be cognizant of kids crossing . The Director, Instructors and JI's are employed by PJSA. Let's not disturb them during academy hours. Thank you! LOST Men's black Ray Ban sun glasses left on Sunday, June 22nd. Please contact our new member Mike Donahue if you have found them. Mike Donahue mikedonahue1@gmail.com<mailto:mikedonahue1@gmail.com> . Mike just purchased the Vanguard 15 that Sandy was selling in the boat yard. For God's sake I wish someone would purchase the large red Boston Whaler trailer. Make an offer. Please. NEWBIES 5 p.m. Sunday, June 22, beautiful late afternoon on the PYC deck, soft jazz and a full bar to celebrate, meet and enjoy all new 2024~ 2025 members! The 30 or so new members killed the "bring an appetizer"; wonderful , creative and delicious offerings~ Thank You. As always chef Courant augmented treats and beautifully set up the venue. This was our first orientation for new members and everyone was so thankful that I did not sardine them into the Commodore's Room form for one of my head banger power point shows...but we did cover informative and important information: be careful not to drive into the ditches', don't drink the water, I did indeed print out the power point that identifies officers and Board members, always call 911 FIRST if there is an emergency. Folders with all contents printed by Bob Cashman were distributed. 2025 Roster enclosed. Sandy discussed the importances and value of VOLUNTEERISM as PYC is comprised of all Volunteers. Peter Charbonnier, PYC Treasurer succinctly and briefly discussed club finances, Past Commodore Mischa van Berkel applauded all who were former PJSA students and he brought us up to date on PJSA 2025. Ali Charbonnier brought "the Ship's Store: deck side. ALL the new members were given the floor to introduce and tell a bit about themselves. VERY interesting and charming group! VOLUNTEERISM We are in need for people who are considering participating on RACE COMMITTEE to please come this Saturday, July 5th and learn what Race Committee does and how important it is to the functioning of our racing /sailing programs. Please come at 9:30, bring hat, water, sunscreen, shoes, snacks and meet out team. There is a ONE DESIGN Race that we will held at 1 p.m. this Saturday, fun racing and great way to get your feet wet as a volunteer. STICKERS Still in need? Contact: secretary@pettipaug.com<mailto:secretary@pettipaug.com> PYC PRIVATE PARTY MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT~ Gather by the river! Click here <https://pettipaug.org/PDFs/PYC-Agreement&Guidelines.pdf> to access directly. Please contact me with any questions, dates you would like to use the club or comments that you have. GUIDELINES and application are posted on the web-site Contact: commodore@pettipaug.org<mailto:commodore@pettipaug.org> The donations from these reservations offset supplies, dumpsters, building maintenance, etc. Thank you! PETTIPAUG SAFE POWER BOATING COURSE: Two-day hands-on (land and water) Power Boat Operator course -Saturday and Sunday. DATES: August 9/10 Sign up to learn and improve your powerboat skills! The course covers the requirements to learn and earn a Connecticut Certificate of Personal Watercraft Operation. This course (CPWO) provides hands-on power boat training. It is one of the few hands-on courses available in Connecticut. Click here for full details<https://pettipaug.org/PDFs/PYC%20PowerBoatCourse.pdf> Questions- please reach out to Bob Cashman: pbc@pettipaug.org<mailto:pbc@pettipaug.org> THE SHIP"S STORE Check out all the new items! Alison Charbonnier <shipstore@pettipaug.org>