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Date: 9/4/2025
Subject: PPYC Newsletter 202509-28
From: PPYC Communications


Hey Sailors, Fall's Got Some Good Things Coming!
What's On Deck:
 
Rookie Events – September 6th & 13th
 

New to sailing? Jump in! Rookie Race Training (9/6) gets you ready with the basics, then test your skills at the Rookie Race (9/13) – a simple race for new folks or cruisers who want to kick the tires with racing. Sign up and ask your Racing or Learn-at-the-Helm skippers to coach. Skippers, help out the new crew and let’s make this race awesome.

Block out your calendar for these Fall Regattas:
Potluck - September 20th - More info and sign ups

 

Bring a dish, hang out, and share some food with the gang. It’s a chill night to connect. Check the sign-up for details or to volunteer and help out. 

Pot Luck Volunteers - We need your help to make this another great event! Click the link to sign up and volunteer.
Questions? Reach out to Richard.
 
Mark your calendars and let's go sailing!
Last Sail for Jim Vaillancourt
Leeward Reports
George H Heint
 
 
Eight Bells Ceremony and Last Sail for Jim Vaillancourt.
 
Read More
August Fireworks Flotilla
Leeward Reports
George H Heintz
 

Fireworks Flotilla – Sunday, August 31, 2025
Lots of Boats and Lots of Folks!
 
Read More
Small Boat Sunday Race Committee Volunteers 
 
 
 
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.
 
Register Now
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
Pot Luck (Red Cup Event)
September 20
 
Pot luck — a red cup event. Our social director, Richard Lewis, will cook the main entree. Please bring a side or desert to share. Social and food 4PM to 6PM. Contact Richard @ dl16120@bellsouth.net or 615/974/1894.
 
Register Now
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. 
 
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.
Sign up on our home page.
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!
 
 
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