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Date: 2/28/2025
Subject: PPYC Newsletter 202502-03
From: PPYC Communications



Hello PPYC Members,
 
As the cold weather gives way to warmer days, we want to remind you that there’s already plenty of warmth and excitement within our club! Check out these recent happenings:
Whether you’re looking to learn something new, meet fellow members, or enjoy some friendly competition, we have a fantastic lineup of events! We encourage everyone to look below and go sign up now! Let's make the most of these opportunities.
 
Let's go sailing!
 

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!
 
Register Now

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.
 
Register Now

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.
 
Register Now / Info

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
 
Register Now

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…
 
Register Now

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.
 
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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.
 
Register Here/Info

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.
 
Register Now / Info

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.
 
Register Now

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.
 
Register at HIYC.org

Spring Fling
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…
 
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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.
 
Register Now / Inf

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.
 
Sign Up Here

Percy Priest Yacht Club  .  PO Box 290485  .  Nashville, TN 37229