Articles - Percy Priest Yacht Club

J/22 Teams Traveled to Indy for Racing and Lobster

Two of our J/22 racing teams traveled to the Speedway area of Indianapolis to compete in their Governers Cup Regatta. Joining in their annual Lobster Fest was a nice perk.

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S2-7.9. Class Championship Regatta

I summarize the experience as a mixed-bag show including knots, no-knots, not-so-hot-bots, flies, a wren, the delightful low-amp Boathouse, wonderful fellowship and memories sealed by a soaking cold rain; doesn’t that sound like fun!

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Wednesday Night Racing Wraps up for 2024

Wednesday Night Racers battled it out one last time on Percy Priest Lake then packed into La Hacienda for Tacos and Trophies.

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Dinghy Sailing Wraps Up for 2024

It has been an amazing year for Sunday afternoon dinghy racing! See some highlights.

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2024 Rookie Race

PPYC rookies were given a hands-on introduction to the thrill of sailboat racing in the 2024 Rookie Race.

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Our First Potluck of 2024 was Charmed!

PPYC knows how to sail, and we aren't too shabby when it comes to putting on a spread and enjoying a beautiful August evening.

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Port Huron Regatta

Published On 8/21/2024

The S2-7.9 “Scratch” team again traveled to Port Huron, MI which rests directly on the West Bank of the Detroit River and about a mile south of its mouth. Canada is on the East bank where a very busy bridge connects the two countries.

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The Sunday Dinghy Racing Series is in Full Swing

The most recent Sunday boasted a western breeze of steady 10 knots with puffs of 14-17 and some gusts that hit even a little harder, but putting these small boats in the sweet spot that they were made for. Smiles from start to finish . . .

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Luau Tunes and Hawaiian Vibes

New and long-standing PPYC members enjoyed a gentle (albeit hot) breeze at the 2024 Luau. We also enjoyed a wonderful, themed meal and awesome tunes.

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The 2024 Double-Double Had It All

The 2024 Double-Double regatta had almost as many lead changes as there were boats in the competition. It had . . .

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Wednesday Night Races and Tacos

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.

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The Indy 500 wasn't the only Excitement

The Go Hogs Go crew headed to Indy for a J/22 regatta. They raced on a lake that is near the iconic "Brickyard" track.

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Lake Erie Championship for the S2-7.9 Fleet

Two S2-7.9 crew traveled to Ford Yacht club to do some One-Design racing in the 2024 Lake Erie Championship.

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2024 GFOD and Catalina 22 Region 3 Championship

Competitors from seven yacht clubs in four different states met in Nashville for a challenging light air regatta.

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Exodus Regatta

They're baaack! No, not the Cicadas, dingy sailors! Along with our first, ever Exodus Regatta. Nothing delivers the sailing experience like a . . .

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Spring Fling 2024

Spring is in full swing and so is sailing on Percy Priest Lake. What a beautiful, clear day for racing!

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Race Committee Training

Race committee training brought together sailors from PPYC and HIYC for this hands-on interactive training session.

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The Points of Sail Fundamentals

A room full of learners were taken on a learning experience focusing on the fundamentals and the how of sailing.

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Clean-Up Day 2024

With a buzz of activity and elbow grease, the 2024 Clean-Up Day put a shine on our assets and facilities. Thank you to the many volunteers, you're the best!!!

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2024 Force Five did not disappoint

The 2024 Force Five regatta took place on March 23.

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Local Sailors Travel to Mid-Winter Championships

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.

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The Commodore Soiree

Thirty-Four Members, Guests and Volunteers gathered to greet our Commodore and meet someone new. In the words of Hook, They "made this show excellent."