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Date: 4/17/2026
Subject: PPYC Newsletter 2026_04.17.26
From: PPYC Communications



Marina Sky View

Greetings PPYC Members,

 

Spring Fling - Tomorrow, April 18

Join us for the Spring Fling Regatta to kick off the sailing season. This regatta is open to all, regardless of experience. This will be a distance course around the lake. Come on out even if you don't have a boat in the water. We will be matching interested crew.

We will have breakfast preceding the race, and will have a social event after at La Hacienda. 

LATH

Tuesday nights are in full swing. Registration fills up quickly, so in order to give all members a fair chance at a LATH spot, please do not sign up for more than two slots/weeks at a time. Thank you! We want everyone to have a chance to get out on the water. If you can’t make it, let us know as soon as possible. Our LATH Skippers put a lot of time into organizing each week. Please help them out so that we don’t have "No Shows" to these events.

 WNR

With the low water level, Wednesday Night Racing remains on hold. But, that is not going to stop us from figuring out how to the turn lemons into lemonade. If low water conditions persist, keep your eyes and ears open for another Windward/Leeward Race Academy event this week.

 J22 One Design Regatta (Galen Freeman Regatta) - Saturday, May 16th & Sunday, May 17th

We are hosting a J22 One Design Regatta (Galen Freeman Regatta) on Saturday and Sunday, May 16th &17th, and are looking for volunteers to support the Race Committee. Don’t worry if you haven’t done this before. We will have experienced folks there to guide you. This is a great way to support the club as well as get a perfect view of some great racing. Don’t worry if you can’t make both days. Sign up for whatever you can do. See Galen Freeman Regatta Volunteers and please email Regatta Chair, George Heintz (ghheintz@aol.com) for coordination.

Introduction to Line Splicing and Whipping - Saturday, April 25th from 12:00 to 3:00pm
This comprehensive class will cover topics related to Splicing and Whipping lines, including: Intro to Rope & Line types, Tools & Equipment needed, Basic Eye Splice, making a Soft Shackle, Brummel Splice for Dyneema, Continuous Loop & Loop Splice, Whipping Techniques for Line Protection, Splicing vs. Knots, Advanced Techniques & Custom Applications and Hands-on Practice and Q&A. Sign up below. 

Welcome to our Newest Members!
Please give them a warm welcome when you meet them at the club or on the lake!
  • Amos J. Gaston
  • Rick Alexander
  • Lance & Tricia Smotherman
  • Sam Giarratana
  • Gray Chase
  • Ken Mouton
  • Cheyenne Alley
  • Bradley Schaubert
  • Jeff Bryant
  • George & Becca Darling
 

Happy Sailing!

Brian Dougherty 

(615-336-8098)

All Hands On Deck

J22 One Design Regatta (Galen Freeman Regatta)
We are hosting a J22 One Design Regatta (Galen Freeman Regatta) on Saturday and Sunday 16/17 May. We are looking for Galen Freeman Regatta Volunteers to support the Race Committee.

Let's Go Sailing

WNR Waiver Completion 
All WNR Participants, whether PPYC members or not, must sign waiver to participate. This includes ALL Skippers and Crewmembers. Thank you!
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Spring Fling Regatta
April 18
Join us for the Spring Fling Regatta and Social to kick off the sailing season. This regatta is open to all, regardless of experience. This will be a distance course around the lake. Come on out even if you don't have a boat in the water. We will be matching interested crew…
Register Link

Wednesday Night Races and Crew Assignment Signup
April 22
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.
Crew Sign Up Here

Exodus Regatta 2026
May 2
Percy Priest Yacht Club cordially invites you to participate in our Exodus Regatta. The regatta will be held on J. Percy Priest Lake in Nashville, Tennessee. Land based activities will be held at Hamilton Creek Sailboat Marina. Click "Register Here" for more information…
Register Here

PPYC-U

Introduction to Line Splicing and Whipping
April 25
This class will consist of instruction and hands on exercises in Line Splicing and Whipping. See "Register Now / Info" for more details.
Register Now / Info

Leeward Reports

2026 LATH Starts Strong
Leeward Reports
Heather W Steel
Apr 17, 2026
This season's LATH started strong - with full registration and wait lists. Thank you to our LATH skippers who dedicate Tuesday nights from April through September to teaching others how to sail and enjoy Percy Priest lake. Visit our events page to register.
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Percy Priest Yacht Club  .  PO Box 290485  .  Nashville, TN 37229