Emailing - Percy Priest Yacht Club

Date: 2/23/2025
Subject: PPYC Newsletter 202502-02
From: PPYC Communications

Hey Folks,

Many people have been crazy-busy behind the scenes preparing for this year. The calendar is full and the education and sailing events are falling into place.

Speaking of education, this weekend was the Introduction to Coastal Navigation. Coming up next on March 1st, Richard Hook Lewis will hold his inspiring, interactive and delicious Cooking and Food Safety Class. Richard is a food services professional and this is a don't miss opportunity!

Dig into all the events below, I hope you will add several to your calendar! We have training opportunities, social events, volunteer opportunities and most of all Sailing! Please speak up if you have ideas. Brian and I are actively seeking your input especially for sailing social activities. This is YOUR club.

One new twist you will see is an invite to the OL Shultz Alive Hospice Regatta out of Harbor Island Yacht Club on Old Hickory Lake. This is a well-attended regatta for cruiser on one weekend and dinghies on a following weekend. This has been a very successful fund raiser and way to of giving back to our community through Alive Hospice!

George Heintz

Commodore

(615)788-7020

Ghheintz@aol.com

Cooking and Food Safety Class

March 1

Learn by actually cooking a meal. This class will deepen your understanding of food prep and food safety. You will also gain knowledge on what's needed when you volunteer for food services events. Learn a lot and have fun eating it!

Online Learning at the Helm - Tuesdays

March 4, 11, 18, 25

Join us for Online Learning at the Helm sessions Tuesdays in March 2025, 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Each week we will feature a different topic. After registering you will receive a link for the online conference. Press "Register now" for more information.

Registrants will be sent a link to join online.

Intro to Splicing and Whipping

March 8

This class will consist of instruction and hands on exercises in Line Splicing and Whipping. See "Register Now / Info" for more details.

Commodore’s Meet and Greet

March 15

Come out and meet our new Commodore and enjoy some Heavy Hors d' oeuvres with fellow PPYC members. Reservations closed as of 3.4.2025

Wednesday Night Racing Meet and Greet

March 19

This is your year to start a Wednesday Night Sailboat Race tradition. Come out for a review of WNR procedures and a brief intro to racing rules. New sailors are invited and encouraged to attend.

We'll meet on the deck from 6 to 7 and then head down the road to La Hacienda…

Force Five Regatta

March 22

The Force Five Regatta is our first sailing event of the season. Come out and let’s get back to sailing.

Race Committee Training
(PPYC & HIYC)

March 29

We will be providing Race Committee Training for both clubs (Harbor Island and Percy Priest). Will be focused on practical, hands-on work with RC gear.

Cleanup and Volunteer Day

April 5

Everyone, mark your calendar for this one! This is a day when we need to pitch in and get the Marina and our Club Assets up to snuff. Click View for projects for the day, and to Volunteer.

US Coast Guard Auxiliary's "Boat Tennessee" Course

April 12

A Course on Responsible Boating – is a course designed for both adults and youth operating all types of pleasure boats on Tennessee waters. This event is open to both PPYC members and non-members.

The OL Shultz Alive Hospice Regatta

April 12

Join our sister club for this regatta and give back to our local community through Alive Hospice.

Spring Fling Regatta and Social

April 19

Join us for the Spring Fling Regatta and Social to kick off the sailing season. This regatta is open to all, regardless of experience. This will be a distance course around the lake. Afterward we will all gather back at the marina for food & soft drinks. Come on out even if…

Learning At the Helm

Starts April 1

Learning at the Helm 2025 season. Learning at the Helm is sponsored by PPYC and allows participants to receive hands on experience sailing on Percy Priest Lake. Registration is required. Press "Register now" for more information.

Wednesday Night Races and Crew Assignment Signup

Starts April 2

These races begin at 6:00pm each Wednesday from April through September. See the full description if you want to find a boat on which you can participate.

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