Petit Manan Yacht Club Winter 2007 Newsletter

PMYC Memberships Fees Are Due!

Once again it is important that you submit your membership fees as soon as possible so that the PMYC operating budget can be determined before the summer season begins. For this reason membership fees are due upon the receipt of this newsletter. Memberships are $60.00 per family and $30.00 for single members. Make your checks payable to the Petit Manan Yacht Club and send them to:

Petit Manan Yacht Club
P.O. Box 27
Milbridge, ME 04658

New members who have joined the Club since September 1, 2006 may consider that their 2007 dues have been paid. That is, they are paid-up for the year 2007.

From The Commodore:

Greetings one & all! Welcome to the PMYC's What's Happening in 2007 Newsletter. As we plan events for the upcoming year, it becomes evident that the participation of our members will be the determining factor for the success of any and all events. Please plan to join in whenever and however you can. Summer is short, so we might as well make the most of it!

Schedule Of Events

We've made it easy for you to print listings all of upcoming events, just click on latest schedule. It will be updated as new information becomes available.

Pot Lucks *** Please remember to notify the host/hostess several days before if you are going to attend a potluck! This greatly assists them with their planning. Anyone interested in making a presentation at one of the potlucks please contact the Vice Commodore and we will schedule you.

April 21st (Saturday), 5:30 PM — David and Cathy Farrah will host the first potluck of the season at their Cherryfield home. Please call with menu contributions several days in advance. Click for directions and phone number.

May 19th (Saturday), 5:30 PM — John and LeeLee Schlegel will host the May potluck at their home in Milbridge. Please call with menu contributions. Click for directions and phone number.

June 23rd (Saturday), 5:30 PM — Pat Mudge will host the June (summer kickoff!) potluck at her Pineo Point, Harrington house. Please call with menu contributions. Click for directions and phone number.

July 7th (Saturday) — Lobster Bake & Annual Meeting. 1 PM Happy Hour, 2 PM Serving Begins Location (Fair Weather): Frank Taylor's. Click for directions.

Foul Weather: TBD

July 29th (Sunday), Post Regatta Party around 5:00 PM (the racers may be late). Everyone is welcome regardless of whether or not they race. Please bring some kind of appetizer. The party will be hosted by the Moorhouse's in Harrington. RSVP. Click for directions and phone number.

August 18th (Saturday), TBD - We are considering a picnic potluck in the afternoon either on an island or at McLellan Park. A decision will be made in time for the Summer Newsletter. Any thoughts or ideas, contact the Vice Commodore.

Cruises East or West - A list of members interested in cruising with other members is being developed with hopes of organizing some events this summer. Point of contact is the Vice Commodore unless a volunteer comes forward.

Notes from the Webmaster

Be sure to checkout our website:  http://www.sunriseline.com/pmyc.

Newsletter Mailing: To reduce our printing and mailing costs, we are encouraging our members to accept the Newsletter electronically, either through e-mail, an e-mail attachment, or printing/viewing it on our web site. To accomplish this we are requesting current e-mail addresses …. both winter as well as summer, if different. Please send your correct e-Mail address(s) to: pmyc-updates@sunriseline.com

It's now possible to update our Member's Only section more frequently. Please check it out and send along any other updates. In case you forgot, to enter the Member's Only section you must use:

username: pmyc
password: potluck
(Both are lower case).
While you're in the neighborhood, also checkout www.cherryfield.us

We are continuing to update the on-line picture book ... it will help new members connect names and faces. We have quite a few pictures already and we'll be taking more at meetings this year and add them. Or if you have digital pictures, send them along. -- Wren McMains wren@sunriseline.com

SAILING SCHOOL & WATERFRONT
PMYC Sailing School 2007
Supervised sailing events for 2007

Sailing School Dates:

Click for Application Form.

The Racing (Advanced) program is for adults and juniors who can rig and sail boats without assistance. The program will focus on racing and will start with the racing rules which will be handed out during the course.

Sailing Program Fees:
    $50 for the Beginners Class
    $50 for the Adult Class
    $50 for the Race Week

Race week fees will be waived for those who volunteer their time for the duration of one of the other classes

Other waterfront fees:

Barge use for setting & pulling moorings:

• If mooring owner helps: $50
• If mooring owner doesn't help: $100

RULES FOR SAILING PMYC SAILBOATS

The PMYC sailboats are a valuable resource available to all members, and it is important that all members feel free to sail the boats. But in the interest of safety multiple instructors & chase boats will supervise all Sailing School programs. Safety Rules for all other club sailing are as follows:

1. PFD or life jacket must be worn on docks and in boats
2. There must be a PMYC member in every boat
3. Category I — SURVIVORS: Those with knowledge of sailing who can survive a capsize by righting the boat, empty the water, and sail on. They can sail with shore communication upstream from Chamberly Island. Beyond Chamberly Island must have chase boat in visual contact.
4. Category II — SAILORS Those with knowledge of sailing but have not demonstrated they can capsize and sail on. Must have chase boat in visual contact at all times.
5. Category III — BEGINNERS Those with no knowledge of sailing must have a sailor in the boat with them at all times.

2007 PMYC Racing

Two racing events will be held in 2007 for cruiser style sailboats:

• Practice and Tune-up Race – Sunday, July 15, click for last year's details.
• Hemenway Regatta – Sunday, July 29, details will be posted this summer.

The Hemenway Regatta race course will again be in the vicinity of Baldwin Head. The complete race instructions, including the Practice and Tune-up Race, will be posted to the PMYC web site when they become available. Information for the kayak race will also be included on the website.

PMYC Officers for the 2006 / 2007 Season

Other Volunteer Positions are:

These are some of the folks who will be in touch with you offering opportunities to be involved in club activities with your fellow sailors as the season progresses. They would also welcome hearing from you with program suggestions for the Club.

http://www.sunriseline.com/pmyc

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