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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.

Richard Lewis (Capt. Hook) does a wonderful job for our organization. He is very knowledgeable, friendly, attentive to detail, punctual and always willing to help.

Keep your hots hot and your colds cold!

The weekend of February 13-15th, Ambush participated in the St. Pete Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta for the J22 Mid-Winter Championship, with Jackson Miller at the
helm, me trimming and George Darling on foredeck.

Ready to swap Percy Priest for the Caribbean? ⚓

In our latest PPYC recap, veteran instructor Kurt Berger breaks down the essential transition from inland lake sailing to blue-water bareboating. Whether you’re eyeing the BVI, Belize, or the challenging swells of St. Martin, this guide covers the "new rules" of 2026.

Learn why catamarans are dominating the charter fleets, how to master "silent" docking with hand signals, and why your electrical breaker knowledge is just as vital as your navigation skills. From managing USVI-BVI cross-border regulations to keeping your crew harmonious in cramped quarters, we’ve got the strategy you need to move from the slip to the sea.

Read the full briefing and check out our Charter Readiness Checklist!

Ricardo's masterful shot and insightful words kick off the new year in an amazing way. Boat wisdom that doubles as life wisdom!

Photos that highlight our 2025 events.

PPYC gathered at the clubhouse to celebrate the season and enjoy the company of fellow sailors.

Check out the action.

With the full color of autumn as the backdrop, seasoned and new sailors competed in the Fall Off Regatta.

Checkout photos from the Equalizer regatta!

The weather was rough, but several gathered to get a lot checked off of the spring cleaning checklist.

Wednesday Night Racing is going strong in 2024. We had 12 boats out, but we have room for more to join in. We compete on the water then many take it to our local cantina to enjoy some tacos and each other's company.

The 2024 Force Five regatta took place on March 23.

Two boats and crew attended the S2 7.9 Mid-Winter championship at Saint Petersburg in February. Then two other boats participated in the J/22 Mid-Winter championship in March at the Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans.

Sam, David and George lead a "rules" class to help sailors prepare for Wednesday Night Races.

Inspirational video for Wednesday Night Racing

I joined after two amazing LATH sessions back in April.  I’ve always wanted to learn how to sail . . .