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Date: 5/17/2025
Subject: PPYC Newsletter 202505-13
From: PPYC Communications


We are one day into the Galen Freeman One Design Regatta. Blowing dogs off chains would be an understatement. Tomorrow we may not be so lucky...
 
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GFOD 2025 Wind
Our S2-7.9 Fleet has been making waves, check these out!
PPYC Sailors Join HIYC in the Konesky Great River Race
Leeward Reports
 
Really Big Day for Kate!!!
 
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Local Sailors Find Success in the KY Lake Bluegrass Cup
By Paul Latour
 
. . . although the J40 was finishing so far ahead we could barely see it, we were getting closer. The J80 with soft rig could not match our gage-to-weather, having to tack more often at greater angles, so our separation diminished minute-by-minute. . .
Read the full article here!
 
Learning At the Helm
Tuesdays throughout the summer
 
Learning at the Helm is sponsored by PPYC and allows participants to receive hands on experience sailing on Percy Priest Lake. Registration is required.
Sign up on our home page. 
 
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Wednesday Night Races and Crew Assignment Signup
Wednesdays throughout the summer
 
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 on our home page.
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Fireworks Viewing
May 25
 
Come join PPYC members to sail up to North End of lake to view May 25th Fireworks. Hopefully we can have a social raft up. Please let us know if you have room on your boat to take others or are looking for a ride.
 
Register Now
PPYCU Sail Trimming
June 7
 
Learn the ins and outs of trimming sails for performance, safety and comfort.
 
Register Now / Info
Luau (Red Cup Event)
June 21
 
Percy Priest Yacht Club cordially invites you to our Parrot Head Luau. Book now - don't miss this one. Social event of the year!
 
Register Here
Double-Double Regatta
June 21
 
Percy Priest Yacht Club cordially invites you to participate in our Double-Double Regatta. The regatta will be held on J. Percy Priest Lake in Nashville, Tennessee. Land based activities will be held at Hamilton Creek Sailboat Marina. Click "Register Now" for more…
 
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