Summer 2007 Newsletter
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Petit Manan Yacht Club
Summer 2007 Newsletter |
We've made it easy for you to print listings of all upcoming events, just click on Updated Schedule of Events on our website (http://www.sunriseline.com/pmyc). It continues to 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.
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: The Milbridge Veteran's Club Directions: From Milbridge, take Bayview Rd (the closest road to the bridge) Go 1/2 mile until you reach the four way intersection. The Vet's Club is on the opposite left hand corner. (corner of Rim & Kelly).
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), Picnic potluck at McLellan Park. 1 PM Happy Hour, 2 PM Serving begins. Jack and Sue Clay will be our hosts to coordinate this new event. Please call 483-2806 with menu contributions.
Location: McLellan Park, Milbridge.
Directions: from Route 1 in Milbridge, take Wyman Road (west end of town where main street takes a 90 degree turn) about 3 and one-half miles. McLellan Park is clearly marked on the left.
Foul Weather Date: August 19 (Sunday)
September 15 (Saturday), 5:30 PM- Larry and Jeanette Smith will host the September potluck at their home in Gouldsboro. Please call with menu contributions. Click for directions and phone number.
October 13 (Saturday), 5:30 PM - Jerry Shaffner will host the October potluck at his home at 7 Lobster Cove Lane, Steuben. Please call with menu contributions. Click for directions and phone number.
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.
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: 
It's now possible to update our Member's Only section more frequently. Please check it out and send along any other updates.
We are continuing to update the on-line picture book ... it will help new members connect names and faces. These are the same pictures that will appear on your new name tag. If you don't like your picture call Wren at 546-4444, he's setup a new portrait studio in his house and will take a new one (no charge unless you want prints). Or if you have a digital picture you like, send it to him at:
Sailing School Dates (times are tentative):
| Beginners: | July 11-13 – 9am - 11am |
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July 16-20 – 2pm - 4pm |
| Adults: | July 2-3 – 1pm - 3pm |
| July 5-6 – 3pm - 5pm | |
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5th day TBA |
| Racing Week: | July 30 - August 3 – 12pm - 2pm |
Click for Application Form.
Suggested group sailing times:
Monday, July 9th – 4PM
Monday, July 23rd – 4PM
Monday, August 6th – 4PM
Wednesday, August 15th – 1PM
(Call Gail for more info at 483-4712)
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:
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:
Two racing events will be held in 2007 for cruiser style sailboats:
Sea Kayak race: If there is enough interest (at least three boats), a sea kayak race can be held over the same course as the Regatta, tentatively one or two hours before the actual sailboat race. If interested, call Joe Letourneau at 546-7130.
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.
Saturday, July 7th: 1 pm Happy Hour
2 pm Serving Begins
Cost: $17. Per person, children under 12, $10 per child (no charge for club members or children who wish to attend but eat neither lobster nor steak). Hot dogs will be provided, at no charge, for children. Bring EATING UTENSILS INCLUDING STEAK KNIVES AND LOBSTER CRACKERS! AND LAWN CHAIRS.
LOCATION:
Fair Weather: Frank Taylor's, Harrington
Foul Weather: The Milbridge Veteran's Club
Directions: See Above
A decision will be made on the morning of July 7th if weather is questionable. If you have any doubts, call Gail at 483-4712 or check our website.
LOBSTER BAKE VOLUNTEERS - Help is needed in any form. We must state that alcohol will be only for adults. Please call Gail at 483-4712. Thank you!
Please complete and send the Lobster Bake Reservation Sheet to the PMYC before June 30th.
Petit Manan Yacht Club
P.O. Box 27
Milbridge, ME 04658
http://www.sunriseline.com/pmyc
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