happy holiday everythings!

from your friends at above/ground press,

The Peter F. Yacht Club annual regatta/christmas party/reading!

lovingly hosted by rob mclennan,
The Peter F. Yacht Club annual regatta/christmas party/reading

at Anina’s Café, 280 Joffre-Bélanger Way, Ottawa
Friday, December 27, 2024
doors 7pm; reading 7:30pm

with readings from yacht club regulars and irregulars alike, including Michelle Desbarats, AJ Dolman, nina jane drystek, Laura Farina, Cara Goodwin, Chris Johnson, Margo LaPierre, IAN MARTIN, rob mclennan, James Moran, Lee Parpart, Wanda Praamsma, Colin Quin, Joan Rivard + Grant Wilkins (and possibly others,

WITH A NEW ISSUE OF THE PETER F YACHT CLUB TO LAUNCH AS WELL

see my report on last year's event here

happy merry seasonal things, from your pals at above/ground press,

The Return of The Peter F. Yacht Club Christmas party/reading/regatta: a report,

Another regatta! It was glorious to have a gathering for our holiday what-sis once more, even with a small crowd (less than twenty people, actually). Can you believe this is the first one held in-person since 2019 [see my report on such here]? The Peter F. Yacht Club, which began in the late 1990s somewhere as an informal gathering/conversation of writers, produced its first issue in August 2003, with our first holiday gathering (most likely) in 2005. And of course, see my 2018 report here, my 2017 report here, my 2016 report here, my 2015 report here, and my 2013 report here. Oh, and did you hear a new issue is forthcoming?

We had a small gathering of readers, including Frances Boyle, Jason Christie, myself, Stuart Ross, D.S. Stymeist, Chris Turnbull and Grant Wilkins! AJ Dolman, James Moran (who has a new collection of short stories, apparently) and Margo LaPierre were scheduled, but life circumstances kept each of them from attending, although I did manage to convince (with little prompting) nina jane drystek to read, which was fun. Given the holiday chaos, between the occasional child-cough and the pre-Christmas storm that came through, Christine and our young ladies were away with family (a bumped visit), with a variety of other PFYC regulars also sending their regrets.

Frances Boyle

I've always enjoyed the idea of a holiday party between Christmas and New Year's, given how (obviously) half the readers might be busy with other activities, but those who are able are desperate to get out of the house (there aren't usually readings between, what, the first week of December and the second week of January?). The crowd at this particular event was small (given Covid, weather and other stresses), but mighty: including folk such as Steve Zytveld, Cathy McDonald-Zytveld, Christine Sung (who brought homemade cookies!) and (for the first time in attendance!) Sara Jamieson.

Jason Christie

D.S. Stymeist

Grant Wilkins

Obviously it was so good to hear from everyone! After so long, also. Some of the highlights included Stuart Ross reading a short poem for the late Michael Dennis [see my obituary for him here], Chris Turnbull reading two poems by the late Robert Hogg [see my obituary for him here], Grant Wilkins' remarkable sound poetry performance, and even Stuart and nina jane performing an improvised sound poem collaboration on the spot! Oh, had I only taken some further photos.

happy holiday things, from your friends at above/ground press

 

the joyous return of The Peter F. Yacht Club regatta/reading/christmas party!

lovingly hosted by rob mclennan;
The Peter F. Yacht Club annual regatta/christmas party/reading

at The Carleton Tavern (upstairs)
233 Armstrong Avenue (at Parkdale Market)
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
doors 7pm, reading 7:30pm

with readings from yacht club regulars and irregulars alike, including Frances Boyle, Jason Christie, AJ Dolman, Margo LaPierre, rob mclennan, James Moran, Stuart Ross, D.S. Stymeist and Grant Wilkins (and possibly others,

and might there be a new issue as part of the event? (i haven't decided yet, honestly); but remember the virtual issue we did last year?

happy holiday things, from your friends at above/ground press

 

happy seasonal things!

Happy Seasonal Things! For whatever it is you celebrate, and with whomever it is you might be able. We will all be together again soon.

happy christmas, holiday, etcetera

Wishing you happy! for whatever it is you celebrate,

The Peter F. Yacht Club regatta/reading/christmas party!

lovingly hosted by rob mclennan;

The Peter F. Yacht Club annual regatta/christmas party/reading

at The Carleton Tavern (upstairs)
233 Armstrong Avenue (at Parkdale Market)
Saturday, December 28, 2019
doors 7pm, reading 7:30pm

with readings from yacht club regulars and irregulars alike, including Frances Boyle, Stephen Brockwell, Conyer Clayton, Robert Hogg, Chris Johnson, Margo LaPierre, Lee Parpart, Monty Reid, Chris Turnbull and rob mclennan (and most likely some others).

remember how much fun last year was? or the year prior? or 2016? or 2015? or 2013? or 2012? etc

Merry Christmas, holiday, season, festivus and/or whatever you celebrate!

That magical time of year when, once again, we put our myriad of gigantic children to work, whether in the kitchen or the skies.

For whatever you celebrate, we hope it is healthy and happy. Merry! And wishing your 2019 far better than 2018 (ugh, I know, right?

And we shall see you at our big seasonal gathering on Friday, yes? Instead of baking multiple smaller items this year, I'm thinking of preparing a single, massive confection for everyone to enjoy!

The Peter F. Yacht Club regatta/reading/christmas party!

lovingly hosted by rob mclennan;

The Peter F. Yacht Club annual regatta/christmas party/reading

at The Carleton Tavern (upstairs)
233 Armstrong Avenue (at Parkdale Market)
Friday, December 28, 2017
doors 7pm, reading 7:30pm

with readings from yacht club regulars and irregulars alike, including Amanda Earl, Chris Johnson, Christine McNair, Frances Boyle, natalie hanna, Pearl Pirie and rob mclennan (and most likely some others).

Special Guest: Laurie Fuhr, launching her debut full-length collection!

readings! joyousness! baked goods!

The Peter F. Yacht Club regatta/reading/christmas party!

lovingly hosted by rob mclennan;
 
The Peter F. Yacht Club annual regatta/christmas party/reading

at The Carleton Tavern (upstairs)
233 Armstrong Avenue (at Parkdale Market)
Friday, December 29, 2017
doors 7pm, reading 7:30pm

with readings from yacht club regulars and irregulars alike, including Roland Prevost, D.S. Stymeist, Faizal Deen, Chris Johnson, Amanda Earl, Christine McNair, Chris Turnbull (weather permitting), Frances Boyle, Anita Dolman and rob mclennan (and most likely some others).

readings! joyousness! possibly even cookies! 

 HOW COULD YOU SAY NO TO COOKIES?!?!?

Merry Christmas, holiday, season and/or whatever you celebrate!

For whatever you celebrate, we hope it is satisfactory, and beyond. Merry!

The Peter F. Yacht Club regatta/reading/christmas party!

lovingly co-hosted by Stephen Brockwell 
+ rob mclennan;

The Peter F. Yacht Club annual regatta/christmas party/reading

at The Carleton Tavern (upstairs)
233 Armstrong Avenue (at Parkdale Market)
Thursday, December 29, 2016
doors 7pm, reading 7:30pm

with readings from yacht club regulars and irregulars alike, including Claire Farley, Amanda Earl, Frances Boyle, Pearl Pirie, rob mclennan, Roland Prevost, Marilyn Irwin, Chris Turnbull, etc.

new from above/ground press: The Peter F. Yacht Club #23

The Peter F. Yacht Club #23
produced for The Peter F. Yacht Club regatta/reading/christmas party, December 28, 2015!
edited by rob mclennan
[see the link here for information on the previous issue]
[see the link here for a recent profile on The Peter F. Yacht Club]
[see the link here for a history of the publication]
$6

With new writing [and artwork!] by a host of The Peter F. Yacht Club regulars and irregulars, including Cameron Anstee, Jason Christie, Anita Dolman, Amanda Earl, Claire Farley, Marilyn Irwin, Chris Johnson, Ben Ladouceur, N.W. Lea, Karen Massey, Gil McElroy, rob mclennan, James K. Moran, Dylan Moran-Dolman, Peter Norman, Pearl Pirie, Roland Prevost, Monty Reid, Peter Richardson, Janice Tokar and Chris Turnbull.

published in Ottawa by above/ground press
December 2015
a/g subscribers [2016 subscriptions still available!] receive a complimentary copy

To order, send cheques (add $1 for postage; outside Canada, add $2) to: rob mclennan, 2423 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa ON K1H 7M9 or paypal at www.robmclennan.blogspot.com

the return of The Peter F. Yacht Club regatta/reading/christmas party!

lovingly hosted by rob mclennan;

The Peter F. Yacht Club annual regatta/christmas party & issue launch for The Peter F Yacht Club #23: edited/produced by rob mclennan

at The Carleton Tavern (upstairs)
233 Armstrong Avenue (at Parkdale Market)
Monday, December 28, 2015
doors 7pm, reading 7:30pm

with readings from yacht club regulars and irregulars alike, including Karen Massey, Monty Reid, Chris Johnson, Brecken Hancock, Janice Tokar, Marilyn Irwin, Cameron Anstee, Ben Ladouceur, Roland Prevost and Amanda Earl etc.

happy seasonal, christmas, holidays, etc;

the return of The Peter F. Yacht Club regatta/reading/christmas party!

lovingly hosted by rob mclennan;

The Peter F. Yacht Club annual regatta/christmas party & issue launch for The Peter F Yacht Club #21: edited/produced by rob mclennan

at The Carleton Tavern (upstairs)
233 Armstrong Avenue (at Parkdale Market)
Monday, December 29, 2014
doors 7pm, reading 7:30pm

with readings from yacht club regulars and irregulars alike;

season's greetings and happy yule from above/ground press,