[cid:image001.jpg@01DB0E6A.7EDA0060] Commodore's Comments September 24, 2024 ______________________________ 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 https://tinyurl.com/Birch2024 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 https://tinyurl.com/Starr2024 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 **************************** 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<mailto:seth.herzon@yale.edu> COSTUMES are advised! All fleets welcomed! This is a great event to sail with your kids, grandkids, witches and goblins! ***************************** 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! ~ 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<mailto:sarahsails1@gmail.com> Amy Walsh: mcfleet99@gmail.com<mailto: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<mailto: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<mailto: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<mailto: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<mailto: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. ~ 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