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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."
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Coastal Navigation Class Makes a Splash
On February 24th Kenny Cooper and Kurt Berger held an Introduction to Coastal Navigation class.
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2023 Kamikaze
Eleven boats brave the 2023 Kamikaze Regatta.
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Andrew Woods Sailed the 2023 TransPac
Published On 11/27/2023
. . . the windward beat was testing the tenderness of our thirty-five foot ultralight displacement 1D35 racing monohull called Black Marlin.
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2023 Fall Off Regatta
Published On 11/17/2023
November Kicked in with a Sunny Fall Off Regatta
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Big Turn Out for the Breezy 2023 Equalizer
The 2023 Equalizer was contested by seventeen S2-7.9 teams and nine J/22s. Both days saw thrilling sailing with winds gusting into the 20s.
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2023 - J/22s Traveled to Indianapolis for the Governer's Cup
Two PPYC J/22 boats were on the Podium in Indy!
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2023 Wednesday Night Racing Season Highlights
Wednesday Night Racing has concluded for 2023. We capped off our season with Pizza and Awards.
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2023 - S2 7.9 CCR (Class Championship Regatta)
S2 7.9 CCR (Class Championship Regatta) Racine Wisconsin – Sept 15,16,17 2023
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Racing Rules and Wednesday Night Races
Sam, David and George lead a "rules" class to help sailors prepare for Wednesday Night Races.
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New Year 2023 Race and Sail
A rare New Year's Day brought several sailors out for a pick-up race and cruise.
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2022 Wednesday Night Close Out
Published On 9/28/2022
Inspirational video for Wednesday Night Racing
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New Members

Heather Steel
I have grown up around (but not on) boats - and have always wanted to be on/near the water. When we were kids, a beach friend would take all of the kids out on his sunfish - great memories and super fun . . .
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