2024 Pettipaug Yacht Club Season will have many sail boat racing programs and sailing opportunities for all members and fleets. The season will commence with PYC’s Memorial Weekend Saturday, May 25th 2024. The Commodore’s Race will be held at 1 p.m. followed by PYC ‘s 2024 Commissioning at 5 p.m. Saturday: May 25, 2024/Rain Date: May 26

2024 PYC Race Committee
• Jeff Going: PRO
• Dick Hutchinson: Administrative; Advisory group and PYC Members

Long Races during the season: Commodore’s Race (May 25), Mid-Summer Race (July 13) and Robin Starr Handicap Race (October 19) are open to a variety of centerboard sailboats; sailing a longer (3 miles), single course. The winners are awarded based on the Portsmouth Handicap System. Awards and PYC Party follow the three longer races at 5 p.m. FUN!

The HAWKINS Race, a long-standing team duel between Essex Yacht Club and Pettipaug will be held June 22 at EYC. There are 6 boats (all Ideal 18’s) on the water. Three PYC teams (2 in a boat) and Three EYC teams (2 in a boat). PYC is defending their 2023 win this year!

Informal PYC Club Sailing for all members and all fleets.Tuesday evenings at 5 p.m. and Sunday afternoons at 1 p.m.