Emailing - Percy Priest Yacht Club

Date: 7/25/2025
Subject: PPYC Newsletter 202507-23
From: PPYC Communications

Set Sail with the Tullos Crew

This week, Reggie Tullos gives us the inside scoop on the Flotilla he and Naomi sailed in. It’s a great read—and the photos will have you dreaming of your next adventure. Check it out below!

Got a story to tell?
We’d love to hear it! Send your sailing tales to communications@ppyc.org.

Coming Up: Mark Your Calendars!

Raft Up – August 16th
Skippers, Crew, and Stow-Aways—everyone’s invited! Join us for this fun cruising and social event. Details on how to participate are below. Don’t miss it!

Rookie Events – September 6th & 13th
We’re closing out summer with two great events focused on our rookie sailors:

Prep for the Rookie Race – Saturday, September 6th
Rookie Race – Saturday, September 13th

Skippers, we need your help! Please sign up to host and coach rookies. Reach out to new members from LATH or invite newer Wednesday night crew to helm under your guidance to build your rookie team. This is all about learning and introducing sailors to the enjoyment and satisfaction of racing sailboats with your friends.

Rookies, sign up for both events. Twist your Racing or LATH skippers' arm to coach you in the race. In this race we simplify the course and the rules to focus on making it a learning event that is bound to be a highlight.

Let’s make this year’s Rookie Race the best one yet!

Volunteer

Check out the volunteer opportunities on our calendar for Small Boat Sundays. Learn about race committee and watch some great sailboat races. See ya on the water: Small Boat Sunday Race Committee Volunteers - 7/27/2025

Gulf Islands Flotilla

Reggie Tullos

. . . What an odd little group we are and all suffering from the same affliction: love of sailing. Great conversations, sea stories, laughter, and memories were well represented. . .

Raft Up

August 16

Let's join up and head out for a raft up, swim party. Skippers with Boats, Please sign up and members looking for rides should sign up as well. Club power boats may participate depending on needs

Training - Prep for Rookie Race

September 6

A great opportunity to learn the basics of sailboat racing and what to expect when you participate in a regatta.

Rookie Race

September 13

Ready to dive into sailboat racing? This event is crafted for beginners, offering a fun, easy-to-learn format that highlights the thrill of racing. Whether you're a skipper with little racing experience or a crew member eager to take the helm, this race is for you!

Experienced skippers, we need your expertise to guide and mentor our new racers.

One and all, Register Now. Join us for what is always a memorable day of learning and sailing!

Rookie Race - 9/13/2025

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.

Learn More

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.

Learn More

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!

Volunteer Here!

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