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Date: 6/6/2025
Subject: PPYC Newsletter 202506-16
From: PPYC Communications



If you haven't scrolled this newsletter in a while, make sure to do it now!
 
June is packed with great education, racing and social activities - starting with tomorrow's class on Sail Trim by a local expert. Our Double Handed race is this month. The Luau, the social event of the summer, is shaping up to be EPIC. Our education team is planning Basic Keelboat classes for June and July to get you new sailors out on the water.  Just added for early July is a class on fiberglass repair. Make your mark by helping out in a volunteering opportunity. 
 
You will kick yourself if you miss any of it.
 
So, what are you waiting on. Scroll, Scroll, Scroll, Click, Tap, Click.
 
Let's go Sailing!!!

PPYCU Sail Trimming
June 7
 
Sail Trim class is tomorrow - 10 to Noon!
Don't miss this opportunity to learn an elusive skill from a performance sailing skipper with a winning track record. 
Register Now / Info

Luau 2025 - June 21st

 
Join us at the Percy Priest Yacht Club for an unforgettable Luau Party! This exciting event will kick off with a New Member Social featuring Luau-themed Red Cup beverages and Hawaiian Mocktails. Feast on a delicious dinner prepared by Grill Master Robbie Noble, including smoked pork and Hawaiian-themed sides and desserts. Enjoy entertainment from our very own and talented Kate Atanian & Alex Blizzy, along with fun games and prizes. Don't miss out on this free event of the year! 
 
 

Volunteer Opportunities for our Luau & Double Double Regatta


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…
Register Here

Common Fiberglass Repairs
July 12
 
This class will feature topics like relocating hardware, fixing holes, and repairing cracks and other defects in your fiberglass. Remove the mystery and join us in this hands-on class.
 
Register/More Info

All Hands on Deck! - Volunteering

PPYC is 100% volunteer run by our members. For this reason, all members are expected to volunteer to help our Club. The bonus: volunteering is also a great way to meet other members! The quality and effectiveness of our events and activities are directly related to the efforts of our member volunteers. So, thank you! We appreciate you being a member and volunteering to share the workload!
 
 

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.
 


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.

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