Greetings, PPYC
WNR Dock Assistant
Our Dock Assistant is moving this month. So, we have an important role to fill for the WNR program.
The Dock Assistant helps coordinate our crews for WNR.
While the duties are not demanding, this role is very important to WNR.
As members sign-up to crew each week on the WNR page, the Dock Assistant helps coordinate early in the week by posting the crew to the WNR skipper WhatsApp group.
On Wednesdays as crew arrive, the Dock Assistant greets and quickly assists them to locate their assigned Skipper. The Dock Assistant then heads out as crew on one of the racing boats.
This is a great way to get to meet new members and become a favorite of all of the WNR Skippers.
If interested, please let us know.
Fireworks & Drone Light Shows on the Lake
Nashville Shores plans to host fireworks shows on May 24 for Memorial Day weekend, July 3 and July 5 for Independence Day Celebrations, and September 6 for Labor Day weekend. Drone Light Displays will also be held this season on June 15, June 19 and June 26.
While not an official club event, we have facilitated member outings to raft up and enjoy the fireworks together on the lake. Check the club website for more details about these fun opportunities.
Social Committee - Luau
Our Social Event of the Summer is just around the corner. Kate and our social committee are busy planning for another fun time. Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 20th for our Annual Luau and get ready to party!!! This promises to be another great social gathering of our sailing community. You do have to register, but the celebration is free to all members.
UPCOMING REGATTAS
Sunday Small Boat Series
If you are interested in experiencing the thrills of dingy sailing this summer as the water warms up, be sure to check out the PPYC webpage, where you can complete your required crew waiver and registration for the Sunday Small Boat Series. Our Small Boat program coordinator Brad Barth is available to answer your questions and get you connected with this dingy sailing program.
Galen Freeman J22 Regatta - May 15-17
The Club will be hosting our premier one-design Spring Regatta for the J22 fleet on May 15-17. It is our big Spring multi-day racing event with J22 boats from across the region. There will be a pre-race training event on Friday, May 15 and racing planned for Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17. Breakfast will be served each morning. The will be a Saturday evening social event to celebrate the J22 fleet. Awards will occur on Sunday after the races. Register early.
Volunteers Needed
As our major one-design spring race, volunteers are needed over the GF-J22 multi-day event. This is an excellent opportunity to experience the many intricacies of a One-Design Regatta out on the water. Those PPYC beginners with an interest toward racing are highly encouraged to volunteer. You definitely will learn what it is about. See Galen Freeman Regatta Volunteers and please email Regatta Chair, George Heintz at ghheintz@aol.com for coordination.
NEW DATE: JUNE 7th -The Exodus Regatta is a one-design Vanguard 15 dingy race that kicks off our Summer Sunday Small Boat Race Series for the V15 fleet and other dingy classes.
Happy Sailing!
Brian Dougherty
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