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Date: 8/2/2025
Subject: PPYC Newsletter 202508-24
From: PPYC Communications

The Summer Keelboat Class Closed Out with a Cruise

George Blue

We closed out our Keelboat training series with a sail to Elm Hill's Shipwreck Cove . . .

Coming Up Highlights:

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:

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!

Block out your calendar for these Fall Regattas:

Small Boat Sunday Race Committee Volunteers

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

Fireworks Viewing

August 31

Come join PPYC members to sail up to North End of lake to view Fireworks on Sunday Aug 31. 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. We will meet up for social at marina before folks depart…

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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