Falmouth Marine Pump Out Station

Last weekend one of our members, David Gooch, MV "Blue Sky", attempted to use the Falmouth Town Landing Marine Pump Out Station and discovered the pump was not working properly. David contacted the Harbor Master and the Police Chief to inform them there was a problem. After many hours the Harbor Master discovered the pump had an object lodged that was causing the pump to malfunction. With help from Pete Clark and Dwayne Brown who work for the Wastewater Department they were able to clear the blockage and the system is now back-up and running. Police Chief Tolan also told David that the town is working with the Wastewater Department to create a long term solution when these types of problems occur.

We appreciate the committed efforts by the Falmouth team to keep the pump out station operational. Having a marine pump out station so close to the PYC achorage is beneficial to members who are trying to comply with the “no discharge” zone.

Schooner Trophy Race Returns

The Schooner trophy race is a new addition to the Pilot Regatta for 2010. This race is for crews wanting to spend just one afternoon racing in a casual atmosphere much like a Thursday night race. The Schooner Trophy Race is a race for PYC members only, will take place on Saturday afternoon of the Pilot Regatta and is a set course that dates back to the 1960s.

This race was run every year for 20 plus years up to the late '90s when it was left out of the PYC race schedule for a few years and almost forgotten about. PYC has kept the entry fee extremely low at $49.00 per boat for this event which includes the racing, dinner, entertainment and drinks for your whole crew at the party on Saturday evening after racing.

To register and find out more information as it becomes available, stay tuned to the Pilot Regatta website.

Thursday Night Starting Sequence Changes

The Race Committee has decided that Class C will start first, followed by Class B (boats 26 feet and under, with spinnakers), and Class A last (boats over 26 feet, with spinnakers). Among the reasons: to complete the evening’s races in a more compact time, and to give the boats that most need wind on downwind legs more opportunity to get that wind before it dies.

Fire Extinguisher Event

PYC Education Committee and the Falmouth Fire Department Event: Fire Extinguishers, different types, placement on your vessel, and maintenance. Time 1300-1430 on May 23, 2010
Please RSVP:
Email: pyc@maine.rr.com
Phone 207 781 9820

Housing for Junior Coach

Peter Pelligrini has joined the PYC Junior Program as the new 420 Race Coach. Currently he is on the sailing team at Salve Regina College in Newport RI. Pete needs a place to live for the summer. If you can help, please contact our Junior Program Direction Kelly at pycjuniorsailing@gmail.com or 899-2864.

Safety on the Water Seminar has been postponed

Due to scheduling conflicts the May 1st Safety on the Water seminar has been postponed.
Please check back for the new date and time. Anyone that has signed up and would like a refund please feel free to request one. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We hope this event will be rescheduled for a time that will be better for all.

Safety on the Water Seminar

GMORA and Portland Yacht Club (PYC) have joined together to offer a Safety on the Water Seminar on Saturday, May 1, 2010, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The seminar will cover on-the-water safety and emergency procedures. Watch your email for an agenda and details. You can sign up at www.gmora.org. The fee is $10 for members and $20 for non-members.