PORT CHESTER YACHT CLUB

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: Commodore:

William Dutra Vice Commodore:

Sal Muto

Rear Commodore:

Nick Megdanis Fleet Captain:

Brian Hickey Treasurer:

Robert Sperduto Secretary:

Chris Dutra

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• Ron Grandazzo

• Herbert Haeger

• Tom Kitay

• George Mansfield

• Danny Motts

• James Nekormick

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N EWSLETTER - M ARCH 2009

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What would you like to see in upcoming Newsletters? If you have any suggestions or ideas please email us at PCYCNewsletter@optonline.net If anybody would like to contribute pictures, sto- ries or information please email us. - - -Thank you

ATTENTION MEMBERS: Do you have an upcoming Birthday, Anniversary, or just want to throw a party??? Rent the club for FREE!!See Ron Grandazzo or Bill Dutra for more information.

Lat 40 59’ 24” N Long 73 39’ 33” W

Reminder, You have 30 days to clear up unpaid balances due to the club. If there is a financial problem YOU must make ar- rangements with the board of di- rectors or face dis-enrollment.

A special Thank-You goes out to our Fleet Captain, for promptly handling the ring assignments for 2009. It is not an easy job, and he handled it fantastically.

M EMBERS B REAKFAST

S ^UNDAY M ^ARCH 29 ^TH 9:00 ^AM -12:00 ^PM

On Sunday March 29th, the Port Chester Yacht club will be hosting a breakfast for all of our members and their families. We encourage everyone to attend, there will be NO CHARGE for the event, but you must sign up, so we can plan accordingly. It will be a nice way to kick off the 2008 boating sea-

That’s right! Breakfast for Free!!!! AGAIN!!!!

Please sign-up at the club or call 939-9687

The PCYC office elections will be held at the May compulsory member meeting.

If you are interested in running and have not done so already, please provide, in writing, your name and interest to the club secretary, Chris Dutra.

All of the Officers positions are up for re-election and there are 3 open positions on the Board of Directors.

The officers positions are

all a 1 year term, and the

Board of Directors posi-

tions are 2 year terms. All

interested in running must

have your name in to the

secretary by the Board

meeting on April 8th.

Floats in April 4

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Opening Day May 31

Fishing Contests – To Be Announced

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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“Spring Forward”

Daylight Savings

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Stripped Bass Season Opens North of the GW Bridge

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St. Patrick's Day

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22 23 24 25 Compulsory

Meeting

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New Moon

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Member Breakfast

30 31

Floats out November 14-15

Christmas Party December 13

Tides @ Rye Beach

Date Low1 Low2 High1 High2 Sunrise Sunset Mar 1 7:23 AM 7:33 PM 12:56 AM 1:27 PM 6:28 AM 5:46 PM Mar 2 8:12 AM 8:22 PM 1:42 AM 2:17 PM 6:27 AM 5:47 PM Mar 3 9:09 AM 9:19 PM 2:34 AM 3:12 PM 6:25 AM 5:48 PM Mar 4 10:23 AM 10:27 PM 3:32 AM 4:18 PM 6:24 AM 5:49 PM Mar 5 12:18 PM 4:40 AM 5:45 PM 6:22 AM 5:50 PM Mar 6 12:04 AM 1:32 PM 6:12 AM 7:20 PM 6:21 AM 5:52 PM Mar 7 1:42 AM 2:31 PM 7:46 AM 8:25 PM 6:19 AM 5:53 PM Mar 8 2:47 AM 3:24 PM 8:49 AM 9:19 PM 6:17 AM 5:54 PM Mar9 4:43 AM 5:13 PM 10:42 AM 11:06 PM 7:16 AM 6:55 PM Mar 10 5:33 AM 5:57 PM 11:30 AM 11:51 PM 7:14 AM 6:56 PM Mar 11 6:21 AM 6:39 PM 12:15 PM 7:12 AM 6:57 PM Mar 12 7:06 AM 7:19 PM 12:33 AM 12:59 PM 7:11 AM 6:58 PM Mar 13 7:49 AM 7:55 PM 1:13 AM 1:42 PM 7:09 AM 6:59 PM Mar 14 8:32 AM 8:25 PM 1:52 AM 2:25 PM 7:08 AM 7:00 PM Mar 15 9:15 AM 8:51 PM 2:30 AM 3:09 PM 7:06 AM 7:01 PM Mar 16 10:02 AM 9:27 PM 3:09 AM 3:57 PM 7:04 AM 7:03 PM Mar 17 11:01 AM 10:16 PM 3:53 AM 4:54 PM 7:03 AM 7:04 PM Mar 18 12:07 PM 4:50 AM 6:05 PM 7:01 AM 7:05 PM Mar 19 12:05 AM 1:09 PM 6:19 AM 7:13 PM 6:59 AM 7:06 PM Mar 20 1:24 AM 2:06 PM 7:35 AM 8:13 PM 6:58 AM 7:07 PM Mar 21 2:22 AM 2:56 PM 8:34 AM 9:04 PM 6:56 AM 7:08 PM Mar 22 3:13 AM 3:40 PM 9:23 AM 9:47 PM 6:54 AM 7:09 PM Mar 23 3:58 AM 4:17 PM 10:03 AM 10:21 PM 6:53 AM 7:10 PM Mar 24 4:36 AM 4:47 PM 10:37 AM 10:46 PM 6:51 AM 7:11 PM Mar 25 5:09 AM 5:08 PM 11:03 AM 11:05 PM 6:49 AM 7:12 PM Mar 26 5:37 AM 5:33 PM 11:29 AM 11:32 PM 6:48 AM 7:13 PM Mar 27 6:07 AM 6:07 PM 12:01 PM 6:46 AM 7:14 PM Mar 28 6:43 AM 6:45 PM 12:08 AM 12:40 PM 6:44 AM 7:15 PM Mar 29 7:23 AM 7:28 PM 12:48 AM 1:23 PM 6:43 AM 7:16 PM Mar 30 8:09 AM 8:15 PM 1:34 AM 2:11 PM 6:41 AM 7:18 PM Mar 31 9:01 AM 9:08 PM 2:24 AM 3:04 PM 6:39 AM 7:19 PM

M ^ARCH T ^IDE C ^HART 2009

Boating laws can vary from state to state so it is im- portant that you familiarize yourself with the New York Boating laws before you hit the water.

Many states require one to take a boating safety course before being allowed to utilize a boat on their waters. New York is one of those states for personal watercraft operators and youth between the ages of 10 and 18. Although, the time to take a course in boating safety can pay back huge dividends regardless of what your age. A couple of advantages of taking such courses are lowered boat insurance and increase in your boating safety skills.

With the increasing population enjoying the waters of New York, it is imperative to know the boating laws, rules and regulations. This is by no means a full col- lection of all the boating laws, rules and regulations, and all boaters should contact their Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation for the complete listing.

New York boating laws as well as federal law re- quires all watercraft to be registered with the New York Department of Motor Vehicles. The following vehicles are exempt from New York state registration:

boats either operating commercially with a U.S. or foreign document; boats legally registered in another state for at least 90 consecutive days, lifeboats, com- petition race boats; or non-mechanically propelled vessel such as paddle boats. All boat trailers running on New York State's public highways must also be registered, insured, and inspected.

Certain equipment is required on all boats for the safety of the driver and possible passengers. This is a list of some of the requirements, and by no means to be considered inclusive:

Personal Flotation Devices: One United States Coast Guard (USCG) approved flotation device per person per weight and size. Any boat 16 feet or longer must also carry an IV toss personal floatation device. All floatation devices must be serviceable and easily ac- cessible.

Visual Distress Equipment: Any boat 16 feet or

longer must carry by New York boating laws USCG approved distress equipment. This can be accomplished by carrying 3 approved night and day hand held flares or any approved electric distressed lightening devices for night or an or- ange distress flag for day.

Fire Extinguishers: One B-I USCG approved fire extinguisher must be aboard every mechani- cally propelled boat that is less then 26 feet.

Anchor: All mechanically propelled boats must carry an anchor and ample strength and length line to operate it correctly.

Anchor Lights

Whistle or Horn Navigation Lights

Bell: the reason behind a bell is to assist in the observance of navigation rules when anchored or grounded when vision is reduced or limited.

Other suggested equipment by the USCG but not mandated are a First Aid Kit, oar or paddle, tool kit, compass, marine radio, boat hook and spare parts in case of mechanical difficulties.

New York boating laws states boats speeds are not to exceed 5 mph when within 100 feet of the shore, a dock, pier, raft, float, or anchored boat.

Speeds off shorelines vary as well so make sure you check on speed regulations with the local enforcement before boating to ensure a safe en- joyable time on the water.

Author: Wendy Pan

Wendy Pan is an accomplished niche website developer and author. To learn more about new york boating laws, please visit Fishing Boats For Sale Online for current articles and discussions.

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2009 D ^{ATES AND} E ^{VENTS TO REMEMBER}

Compulsory Meetings March 25

May 27

October 28

December 9

Board Meetings February 11

April 8

June 10

September 9

November 11

EVENTS

Floats in April 4

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Opening Day May 31

Fishing Contests – To Be Announced Floats out November 14-15

Christmas Party December 13