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Date: 7/2/2026
Subject: PPYC Newsletter 2026_07.02.26
From: PPYC Communications



4th of July
Greetings, PPYC!

One of the most unique benefits of this great country is having the freedom to travel thousands of miles to diverse geography, temperature, and regional culture. You can experience small towns, big cities, beaches, mountains, lakes, rivers, oceans and so many natural wonders without a check point, a passport, a translator, or a currency exchange. This land is your land. This land is my land. This land is our land. Of the free and the brave. We are America.

As we celebrate this 250th independence day, a moment of reflection seems in tall order to acknowledge how blessed we Americans are to live among these amazing 50 united states. We are a country of explorers with the courage to venture into the future.

This passion to pursue new challenges and explore the world is the underlying principle of sailing. It not only takes a certain skill, it takes courage and a sense of adventure.

As Americans, each and every one of us can trace our path to a moment when a brave soul took that courageous step onto a vessel to explore a new world.

If you’re not traveling this great land or visiting with family this national holiday, consider joining our PPYC sailing community for an evening celebration of fireworks on the lake this Sunday, July 5, conditions permitting. We are cancelling tonight's event due to the heat index, but are hopeful for Sunday's big event! What better way to celebrate this patriotic moment than with a bunch of fun-loving, local sailors who embody the American spirit of freedom, courage and the pursuit of adventure. You will be glad you did.

Happy Independence Day,

Brian Dougherty 

(615-336-8098)


P.S. PPYC Ship's Store is Open!
The PPYC Ship's Store is now open for orders of new Club Apparel. Scroll to the bottom of the Club Webpage to the link, or click here to create an account and start shopping the newest collection. 
Bonnie Alice

All Hands On Deck

Small Boat Sunday Race Committee Volunteers
July 5
Race Committee volunteers for Small Boat Sundays, sign up here.
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Let's Go Sailing

Wednesday Night Races and Crew Assignment Signup
July 8
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

Small Boat Sunday Waiver Completion
July 5
All WNR Participants must sign waiver to participate. This includes ALL Skippers and Crewmembers whether PPYC members or not.
Read More

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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Social Events

Fireworks Viewing for 250th Anniversary
July 5
Come join PPYC members to sail up to North End of lake to view Fireworks on Sunday, July 5th. These fireworks officially celebrate our country's 250th Anniversary! Hopefully we can have a social raft up. Please let us know if you have room on your boat to take others or are…
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Leeward Reports

2026 Double Double Winners Announced
Leeward Reports
Heather W Steel
Jul 2, 2026
It was a great day on the water at the 2026 Double Double
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2026 Luau Celebration on Percy Priest
Leeward Reports
Heather W Steel
Jul 2, 2026
Our 2026 Luau was an incredible night!
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Welcome Aboard

Welcome to our Newest Members!
Please give them a warm welcome when you meet them at the club or on the lake!

  • Brent Sealy
  • Yuvi Thakur
  • Dane A. Kinser
  • Niki Cole
  • Delaney Rohrs
  • Dean Oldham
  • Brandon Little
  • Rachel Mays
  • Jacob Balfe
  • Sean Clare
  • Kerry Degman
  • Amos J. Gaston
  • Rick Alexander
  • Lance & Tricia Smotherman
  • Sam Giarratana
  • Gray Chase
  • Ken Mouton
  • Cheyenne Alley
  • Bradley Schaubert
  • Jeff Bryant
  • George & Becca Darling
 

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