As we begin our 121st year I want to take a minute to look back at our 111th year to express my gratitude to Past Commodore Glenn Michael, Vice Commodore Pat Dowey, Rear Commodore Wes Smith and the Board of Directors for their time and efforts in keeping the traditions of PYC alive. The dedication exhibited by the Past Flags and the Board of Directors is one of the main reasons that PYC functions as well as it does.

Another reason PYC functions as well as it does is due to the many Members who volunteer time and effort on our behalf. In this regard, I am joining our Past Commodores in urging all Members to get involved in making PYC the best it can be. Without our volunteers PYC would not be the great Club that it is. It is a new year. Together we can make it a great one!

On January 25th, PYC had a Special Meeting of the membership that resulted in obtaining the right to fund the replacement of our pier. As of the date of preparation of this PYC Newsletter, we are waiting for bids to come in from marine contractors. We will keep you informed of the progress of our Pier Replacement Project via our Newsletters, our PYC Website and broadcast emails to the membership.

Art Dionne, Commodore (email Art)

PORTSMOUTH YACHT CLUB Newsletter | March 2019 | Volume 121 | Issue 1

View from the Bridge Commodore Art Dionne

DATES TO REMEMBER 3/23(S) SPRING DINNER w/ SPEAKER (see pg. 6) 4/20(S) DOCKS IN! (tentative date)

PLANNING AHEAD 5/4(S) Kentucky Derby Cocktail Party 5/6 (W) WND POT LUCK and NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION 5/18(S) OPENING NIGHT DINNER DANCE 5/22(W) WND PIZZA 5/27(M) MEMORIAL DAY BREAKFAST 5/31 (F) COCKTAIL PARTY

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Private Functions

5/9 (TH), 5/16(TH), 5/30(TH) Members, please use outside walkway

Check the PYC Calendar to keep up with details

PYC Life Member Norma Roberts passed away on Tuesday, November 20. Norma and her late husband Ken joined the club in 1988. They enjoyed cruising on their sailboat, Eaglet, and were very active in PYC before moving to North Carolina in 2011 to be closer to family.

Jay Edwards passed away peacefully on November 29, 2018. Jay and his wife, Sherle, had recently returned to Florida for the winter season. We will fondly remember Jay having a good time at club activities and piloting his beautiful Sabre named Lady Sherle, especially on PYC cruises. He was the owner and operator of the elegant Edwards Harborside Inn in York Harbor, Maine. Jay joined PYC in 1970 and again in 2009.

PYC Life Member and Past Commodore Fred Pettigrew passed away on Tuesday, Dec 4. Fred and his late wife Carole joined the Portsmouth Yacht Club in 1974, and is the brother-in-law of PYC P/C Art Wright.Our condolences to Fred's son's Jim, John and Dave, his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Club Phone 603-436-9877 PortsmouthYC.org

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Commodore Art Dionne....................Commodore@PortsmouthYC.org Vice Commodore Pat Dowey............ViceCommodore@PortsmouthYC.org Rear Commodore Wes Smith...........RearCommodore@PortsmouthYC.org Secretary Carole Cartnick................Secretary@PortsmouthYC.org Treasurer Doyle Skeel......................Treasurer@PortsmouthYC.org Steward Frieda Kat ...........................Steward@PortsmouthYC.org Ships Store Paulette Semprini..........ShipsStore@PortsmouthYC.org Cruise Director Ken Jones................Cruise@PortsmouthYC.org Race Committee Rick Vaillancourt....Race@PortsmouthYC.org Webmaster Chris Weller………….…Webmaster@PortsmouthYC.org

PYC NEWSLETTER March ‘19

IN MEMORIAM

Thanks to our2018 Commodore, Glenn Michael!

DID YOU KNOW? • PYC has sixty eight (68) sailing vessels and eighty

seven (87) power vessels in the Fleet as of 2018. • The Fleet is broken down by length as follows:

• PYC has a total of 276 members (includes 250

members and 29 life members) • PYC has 155 vessels • 56% own a vessel • The PYC cruising group has eight (8) to twelve (12)

vessels participating in the cruise each summer

10’-21’ 21’-30’ 31’-40’ 41’-50’ 50’+

25 58 46 20 3

If you’ve ever thought about hosting an event, opportunity is knocking for the 2019 social season! It’s a great way to meet new people, get involved with your friends, and have some fun while contributing to the Club.

Here are some opportunities for your consideration:

Opening and Closing Dinners; July 4th BBQ; Labor Day Breakfast; 1⁄2 St. Patrick’s Day, and the month of October. I’m happy to report that several new members have volunteered to host upcoming events and other members have taken on past favorites. Take the first step and email me at ViceCommodore@PortsmouthYC.org

More Friday night events and more cocktail parties were some of the most popular suggestions on the member survey. A pianist and guitarist have been secured for the four (4) cocktail parties planned on May 31 (New Members), July 12, Aug. 9 and Sept. 6 (Past-Commodores). All events have been added to the PYC website calendar including the five (5) club rentals that are in the works.

Sign-ups for the speaker dinner on March 23rd are underway. Our hosts for the evening are Patty Daly and Roy Briscoe and P/C Chris and Whit Weller. Two of the main researchers on the Living Bridge Project, Erin Bell and Martin Wosnik, will speak about their work on the Memorial Bridge. Go to page 6 for additional information.

Lastly, I want to welcome Frieda Kat as our new Steward. Freida and I have been working on a number of items related to the social aspects of the Club. Look forward to an announcement about the lunch specifics in the near future.

From the Vice Commodore | Pat Dowey (mail Pat)

SAVE THE DATE!

Kentucky DerbyPA R T Y

hosted by the ladies committee

SATURDAY MAY 7TH 5PM AT THE YACHT CLUB

$10 PER PERSON & BRING YOUR BEST APPETIZER

Mint Juleps, Wine & Big Screen Viewing

GAME: “WIN, PLACE, SHOW”PRIZES: BEST HAT & BEST DRESSED

prizes available to men and women

Sign Up: Call Laurie Clark at 436-3642

Saturday, May 4h 5 pm; $10 per person

Please bring an appetizer to share. Prizes for:

Win, Place, Show Fabulous Hats To Sign Up:

Call Laurie Clark at 603.988.7994

Club Phone 603-436-9877 PortsmouthYC.org

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From the Rear Commodore | Wes Smith (email Wes)

Where did winter go! It doesn’t seem possible the club will be operational in a couple of months.

Steward Update: • Frieda Kat (our new steward) is actively preparing for the

upcoming 2019 season. Interviewing and hiring new staff members, working with Vice Commodore Pat Dowey planning our 2019 social events, meeting with Jerry Goldfarb to insure a soothe transition, and numerous other projects.

Pier Update: • Special meeting – January 25, 2019 seek approval to

move ahead with the project and authorized to spend $220,000. Duncan Mellor PE from Tighe & Bond explained issues with existing pier, presented the proposed new pier.

• NHDES permit was submitted and approved. • Bid package are being finalized and will be

submitted to three (3) identified companies, who have agreed to bid and meet our time table. Target date for bid packages is week of February 18th.

• Five (5) drawing packages have been submitted to the Town of New Castle. New Castle building inspector has been contacted no issue with the proposed railings.

(continued on page 5)

Club Phone 603-436-9877 PortsmouthYC.org

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A February Afternoon, courtesy of PYC member Peter Dawson

Frieda Kat, Steward

Follow the latest on the Pier Project on our website: Member Area/ Pier Replacement Project

From the Rear Commodore continued | Wes Smith (email Wes)

Club Phone 603-436-9877 PortsmouthYC.org

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(Continued from page 4) Dish Sanitizer:

• Replacement rinse motor will be installed by club opening Camera System

• Investigating upgrading camera system Slip Availability:

• The following six (6) slips are available for the 2019+ season. They will be assigned on the basis of the Slip Waiting List seniority. To request a slip, please contact R/C Wes Smith in writing on or before March 22, 2019. If you are not already on the Slip Wait List but are interested in a club slip, please contact me in writing (email is okay) to be added the slip waitlist.

SLIP B: Length: 32’ max; 25’ min; Beam: 10’6” max SLIP C: Length: 32’ max; 25’ min; Beam: 10’6” max SLIP D: Length: 32’ max; 25’ min; Beam: 11’3” max SLIP L : Length: 30’ max; 24’ min; Beam: 11’ 2” max SLIP Q: Length: 23’ max; 18’ min; Beam: 7’1” max SLIP T: Length: 23’ max; 18’ min; Beam: 7’3” max

The overall length and beam of a boat is defined in the House & Docks rules, Section 11-11d (H&D Rules and Slip Waitlist can be found HERE)

Overall Length: Length is measured from the bowsprit or anchor platform to transom, rear of swim platform, or aft most dimension of outdrive or out board motor. If the outboard motor is stored in the up position this becomes the aft most dimension.

Beam: The beam shall not be more than ½ of the usable space of any adjoining slip with fenders extended on either side of the boat and shall not render the slip unusable by another member’s boat assigned to the adjoining slip.

In your request for a slip, please include length, beam, type (power or sail) and name of boat and hull registration number. Proof of liability insurance, in the amount of $300,000, is required prior to slip occupancy.

The Living Bridge: The Future of Smart, Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure Imagine a bridge crossing over a tidal estuary, a local landmark that deeply resonates with an entire community; a bridge that is a living laboratory for researchers, engineers, future engineers and the general public. This bridge is instrumented with sensors that capture structural performance, traffic patterns, environmental conditions, the behavior of innovative bridge design elements and enable and promote community engagement. The information collected with these sensors is shared with researchers, bridge designers and the bridge owner, but also, where appropriate, with K-12 classrooms and the public. The bridge sensor network and information communication system will be powered by a locally available renewable energy resource, tidal energy. This bridge has the capability to advance all aspects of community engagement with infrastructure, clean energy

innovation in tidal energy conversion, structural and environmental impact and social perception of our engineered environment. The sensing network, including structural response sensors, underwater instrumentation and cameras, and weather stations, allows for a complete system-based evaluation, including the impact of the tidal turbine. This “smart bridge” provides a platform for continued innovation of sensor, communication and energy technologies. This is the vision behind the Living Bridge project.

Erin Santini Bell is an Associate Professor and Department Chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of New Hampshire. Her research is in the area of structural health monitoring including structural modeling, instrumentation, field testing and performance and remaining life prediction.

Martin Wosnik is an Associate Professor in Mechanical and Ocean Engineering and Associate Director of the Center for Ocean Renewable Energy at the University of New Hampshire. His research is in the area of fluid and thermal sciences with an emphasis on the fluid dynamics of renewable energy applications, including marine renewable energy conversion (tidal, wave, offshore wind), turbulent flows, high-speed hydrodynamics and cavitation.

PORTSMOUTH YACHT CLUB’S SPRING DINNER/SPEAKER EVENT Saturday, March 23 2019 at the PORTSMOUTH COUNTRY CLUB 80 COUNTRY CLUB LANE, GREENLAND, NH Hosted by Pat Daly & Roy Briscoe, Chris & Whit Weller

6 PM Cocktails (Cash Bar); 7 PM Dinner; 8 PM Guest Speakers: Dr Erin Bell & Dr. Martin Wosnik “The Living Bridge: The Future of Smart, Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure” Plated Dinner Choice of (1) Roast Tenderloin Aus Jus (2) Apple Cranberry Stuffed Chicken w/ Tarragon Lemon Sauce (3) Baked Lemon Crumb Haddock Green Beans; Roasted Red Potatoes Dessert: Cheese Cake with Fresh Berries

Cost: $40 pp. Please sign up by March 12. Contact Pat Daly | pattydaly@comcast.net | 603.498.0612 (Remember to indicate your meal choice!) The Memorial Bridge

Club Phone 603-436-9877 PortsmouthYC.org

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Year Destination# vessels signed up for cruise

# vessels on the cruise

1998 Casco Bay 6 6

1999 South 11 11

2001 Down East 20 18

2002 South, Cape Cod and the Islands

11 11

2003 Down East 19 19

2004 Down East 20 16

2005 5 Rivers Cruise 15 12

2006 Down East: Old and New places 19 18

2007 Maine Revisited 14 12

2008 Down East 21 15

2009 Down East 21 15

2010 Down East 21 16

2011 Down East 15 13

2012 Down East 18 12

2013 South: Provincetown, Cuttyhunk, Rhode Island

12 7

2014 Down East 17 13

2015 Down East 15 12

2016 South: Cape Cod and Islands 12 6

2017 Down East 12 10

2018 Down East 12 9

Portsmouth Yacht Club (PYC) Cruising

Cruising History: A look back at 20 years

and 20 PYC Cruises

PORTS OF CALLPYC DOWN EAST CRUISE 2019

PRE CRUISE: Portsmouth to Rockland

Fri 8/2 Orrs-Bailey Yacht Club Start

Sat 8/3 Booth Bay 25.4 nm

Sun 8/4 Rockland 37.6 nm

CRUISEMon & Tues 8/5 & 8/6 Belfast 18.9 nm

Wed & Thur 8/7 & 8/8 Castine 10.0 nm

Fri 8/9 Benjamin River 15.4 nm

Sat & Sun 8/10 & 8/11 Blue Hill Bay 19.0 nmMon, Tues, 8/12,13 & 14 Southwest Harbor 21.6 nm

Thur 8/15 Somes Sound 5.6 nm

Fri 8/16 Burnt Coat Harbor 16.4 nm

Sat 8/17 Camp Island 14 nm

Sun 8/18 Rockland 21.7 nm

Club Phone 603-436-9877 PortsmouthYC.org

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The PYC Fleet is comprised of both power and sail vessels. The length of vessels is anywhere from 26 to over 50 feet. We enjoy great camaraderie through our cruising adventures, have formed long lasting friendships. Consider joining us either by land or sea (preferred!) Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.

Ken Ken Jones, P/C, PYC Cruise Director 603-828-5216 Cruise@PortsmouthYC.org

Maggie Jones on Sea Quest