Point Judith Yacht Club

Lat 41º 25' 42.04" N Long 71º 29' 44.73" W


Commodores Letter

October 2008


Hello Everyone,


It’s hard to believe it’s the middle of October already. With the crisp mornings we all know what is around the corner. The colors of the trees are especially beautiful this year, lets all enjoy it as long as we can.  The pumpkins are starting to appear on the porches along with the boats out back by the garages. Chucks boat usually gets it started in our parking lot every year and slowly we all follow.


The Dock Committee has been working trying to tie up the last few loose ends but sadly they will not have anything to report for October. We all know that this is something that’s going to take time and we need to have a plan that’s perfect before we present it to the Waterfront Advisory Committee. That Committee is a nice bunch of gentlemen that love the pond as much as we do so we need to have a plan that shines.


We still have a couple of Social Events, there's a pot luck without hot dogs and hamburgers on Saturday October 18th at 6 o’clock and don’t forget the Fall Dinner Dance at the Village Inn in the Grand Ballroom, cocktails at 6 and dinner at 7:30. Amalfi`s gave us so much great food last time and were very accommodating. The Social Committee works very hard every year on this event and you need to come and support your Club and show the Social Committee your support, bring some friends to this one. The Club closing is November 1st at 8 o’clock, we always need a hand at the closing so come by and help.


Just a reminder to the folks that will be using the parking lot for boat storage. Power washing the bottom is not permitted by boat owners. Power washing by individual members of the PJYC was suspended as of last year. Washing the hull and deck above the water line will only be allowed by hand using clean water. All cleaning compounds used for washing boats must be phosphate free and biodegradable and amounts used should be kept to a minimum. Cleaning of the hull below the water line with detergents or by any other means that will remove bottom paint or paint chips or residue is not allowed.


Time to put the anchor light on and head down to the galley.

 

                             Brian Ladeira  

                              Commodore