Date: 3/13/2026
Subject: PPYC Newsletter 2026_03.13.27
From: PPYC Communications

Greetings PPYC Members,

We all had a splendid time with a large crowd at our first social event to kickoff the upcoming sailing season. Our new Social Chair, Kate Atanian did a fabulous job planning, setting up and running the event. Thanks to all of our volunteers for a really fun afternoon. As a highlight, we honored George Heintz and Richard Lewis for their tireless efforts to make some much happen over the years at PPYC. Photos are below in the "Leeward Reports" section. We appreciate those who take pictures and capture the fun had by all!

FORCE FIVE REGATTA

As we look forward to our next PPYC event, it is finally time to get back out on the water. The Force Five Regatta is tomorrow, March 14th - come out for a fun day of distance racing around the lake. The forecast is Sunny and 72 degrees. Keep in mind, water temperature will still be a chilly 55 degrees. So, bring an extra warm top and don’t forget your lifejacket. Register to race: https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/30965

VOLUNTEERS

Please consider volunteering this weekend for race committee volunteer!!!! If you aren't racing, we need volunteers! Learn how you can help: Force Five Regatta Volunteers. I promise, it will be a fun afternoon on the lake.

ONLINE LATH - Basic Keelboat Sailing Class

We began our four-part Tuesday Evening, On-Line Beginner Class this past Tuesday, March 10 at 7:00pm. The first week class covered: preparing to sail, sailboat parts, points of sail & sailboat steering. New Members are highly encouraged to register for the next three weeks (3/17, 3/24, 3/31) and attend.

Also coming this month:

Wednesday Night Racing Meet and Greet is Wednesday, March 18th
PPYCU Race Academy is Saturday, March 21st and Saturday, March 28th
PPYCU Safety Boat Class is Saturday, March 28th
More details are below and on our website.

Happy Sailing!

Brian Dougherty

(615-336-8098)

All Hands On Deck

Volunteers Needed for our Force Five Regatta

March 14

The Force Five Regatta is our first sailing event of the season. If you aren't racing, please join us as a volunteer. We need your help!

Force Five Regatta Volunteers

Let's Go Sailing

Force Five Regatta

March 14

The Force Five Regatta is our first sailing event of the season. Come out and let’s get back to sailing.

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PPYC-U

Online Learning at the Helm Tuesdays March 2026

March 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st

Join us for Online Learning at the Helm sessions Tuesdays in March 2026, 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Each week we will feature a different topic. After registering you will receive a link for the online conference. Press "Info-Register" for more information. (Registering for one session registers you for the entire series)

Info-Register

Wednesday Night Racing Meet and Greet

March 18

This is your year to start a Wednesday Night Sailboat Race tradition. Come out for a review of WNR procedures and a brief intro to racing rules. New sailors are invited and encouraged to attend. We'll meet on the deck from 6 to 7 and then head down the road to La Hacienda…

PPYCU Race Academy

March 21

Register for this hands-on crew training for one-design boats and some windward/leeward race course training out on the water. Registration is required for this member-only event.

Leeward Reports

2026 Commodore's Reception

Leeward Reports

Mar 13, 2026

On Saturday, March 11th, PPYC welcomed the new Commodore, Brian Dougherty, and celebrated George Heintz, Past Commodore, and Richard Lewis, outgoing Social Director, with commemorative flags thanking them for their service to PPYC.

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