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Date: 9/11/2025
Subject: PPYC Newsletter 202509-29
From: PPYC Communications


Rookie Race This Week and Potluck Next!
 
Rookie Race – September 13th
 

The Rookie Race Training had a great turnout last Saturday. Now we are ready to take it to the water this Saturday! We have skippers eager to coach our newer sailors in the joy of sailboat racing. So, I hope you are making plans to experience this opportunity: Rookie Race - 9/13/2025

 
Note to Rookie Race Participants: This is a brown bag event, bring your lunch. We will gather on the deck after racing for food and fun awards.
 
 Potluck - September 20th - More info and sign ups

 

Bring a dish, hang out, and share some food with the gang and connect. (There are two volunteer spots left for the sign-up. Click Pot Luck Volunteers to put your name in one of the slots.)

 
Questions? Reach out to Richard.
 
Block out your calendar for these Fall Regattas:
 
Mark your calendars and let's go sailing!

Congratulations to Our New Full Members

We’re thrilled to announce that the following Second Year Provisional Members have successfully advanced to Full Membership at PPYC:

  • Fielding Logan

  • Karen King

  • Eleanor Glover

  • Mary Clare McGinn

  • Max Sadler

  • Samuel B. Emerson

  • Simon Foord

  • Johnathan Cuningham

Their commitment to our sailing community and passion for the sport have earned them this milestone. Welcome to Full Membership, and we look forward to seeing you out on the water and at the clubhouse!

 

For those currently in their Second Year as Provisional Members or renewing as Provisional Members, now is the time to start the process to upgrade to Full Membership. It’s not automatic, so don’t wait! Email membership@ppyc.org to get started, or visit PPYC.org > About/Join > Join > Membership Upgrade Application (at the bottom of the page) to take the next step. Let’s keep building our vibrant community together.
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
Small Boat Sunday Race Committee Volunteers 
 
 
Learning At the Helm
Focused on Members in September
 
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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