2018 PGSC Membership are Due

Take advantage of the early discount and renew your dues before January 31st and pay only $50! After January 31st, 2018 dues will increase to $60. https://goo.gl/4AkSqc

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Fall Series Race #4 Cancelled

Due to sustained 20 knot winds, the race was cancelled.

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2017 Charlotte Harbor Hospice Regatta

2017 Golden Conch Regatta

The 35th Annual Golden Conch Regatta, Jan 12-14, 2018. The Entry form, NOR, and information can be found on a link in the PGSC racing page “Area Racing” Panel Click: https://goo.gl/9EJyTs

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“Dock Match” program

The Punta Gorda Boaters’ Alliance “Dock Match” program is a service provided to assist those in the City of Punta Gorda affected by Hurricane Irma find dockage and makes it easy for dock owners to publicize their available dock space.” http://ift.tt/2xf09F2

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Fall Series Race #3 Results

Results are in… Go to the Racing Page and under the PGSC RACING panel, click on the 2017 Fall Series Race results button or click >> https://goo.gl/fSdAN7

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CANCELLED: 1st Fall Series Race

Greetings to all racers and volunteers for racing crew. We will resume racing for the Fall Series #2 on Oct 1st …..Thanks to All, Garrett 

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County Emergency Service News

Charlotte County: http://ift.tt/2xle4xl
Sarasota County: http://ift.tt/2vO6OcK
Lee County: http://ift.tt/2eNmg1I

Weather: http://ift.tt/2gRJYXv
Stay safe….

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In Memorium: Bill Wilkinson

It is with regret that we inform you of the passing of long standing member Bill Wilkinson. Bill was a proud U.S. Naval and Commercial Aviator. He was also a consummate racing sailor and Gentleman always willing to provide a berth or share his racing skills. He will be sorely missed, on & off the water. Our deepest condolences & heartfelt sympathies go out to Mary during this difficult time. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am Sept 12th, at the Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, 11330 Burnt Store Rd, Punta Gorda, FL

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2017 Annual National Hospice Cup Regatta Results

PGSC members Christi and Jan Van Heek represented Charlotte
Harbor sailing in J24’s on Lake Ontario off Oswego, NY. Read More >> https://goo.gl/tY4pK2

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Wanted: Put your unwanted PFD to good use.

Life jackets for Haiti. We are collecting good clean life jackets to send to Sonlight Mission in Port DE Paid Haiti. If you have one, please contact Ken & Nancy Horn and/or bring them to the next club meeting.

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Give EPA feedback on Marine Fuel by Aug 31

The battle to protect your boat’s engine is not over. Right now, the EPA is asking for public comments on the amount of ethanol that must be blended into the nation’s fuel supply for 2018, BoatUS is urging boaters to speak up by providing comments at http://ift.tt/2wlcevx. The deadline is midnight August 31.

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2016-2017 Photos added

1000+ photos were added to our website; 2017 4th of July, Marina Days, South Cruise. 2016 Memorial Day, Marina Days, Picture of Beer Race, Coastal Cleanup, North Cruise & more. Thanks to the Mudges! Go to the bottom of our website and click on the photos image or in the quick links side panel. http://ift.tt/2hEbGWC

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PGSC Chili Cook-Off – Sept 13

2017 MOONLIGHT REGATTA Nov 3-4

PGSC Cruisers & Racers…. join in this fun race event! Check out the Notice of Race (NOR), Sailing Instructions (SI) and Download the registration form now. Click here >>https://goo.gl/tpfDYn

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2017 Fall Series Racing

Sept 17 the Fall Series starts. Go to the Racing page for the Registration, NOR & SI’s. If you want to crew for the Fall season, you must sign up again on the Crewing page. Any names added before June will be deleted. Forms >> https://goo.gl/sKRCaK

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ALERT: Dredging Burnt Store Marina channel

August 4 to mid-October, 2017 Burnt Store Marina will be dredging the entrance channel.  Project POC is Jaret Rodgers at: (941) 637-0083.

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PGSC Fun Stat’s

As of July,  we have 337 members (185 memberships). The top 5 most common boats owned by members are as follows:  30 Catalina’s, 21 Hunter’s, 13 Beneteaus, 7 Island Packets & 7 Pearson’s.

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Florida Bill Strengthens Derelict Vessel Fight

The results of an eight-year pilot program are in, and Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Legislature have acted. “These are sound regulations supported by responsible boaters,” said BoatUS Manager of Government Affairs David Kennedy.  Read more at: http://ift.tt/2sOgG34

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2017/18 Charlotte Harbor BOTY NOS

2017/2018 Notice of Series (NOS) is now available on the Racing page under the PGSC panel links. Details >> https://goo.gl/J5WbNq.

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