Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do.
So throw off the bowlines.
Sail away from the safe harbor.
Catch the tradewinds in your sails.
Explore. Dream. Discover.
Mark Twain
About Us
If the words 'yacht club' call up images of exclusive memberships, high society, ascots, and expensive dues, you obviously haven't met us! Our members all live in the Kansas City area and enjoy sharing our enthusiasm for wind-powered boating. PPYC is also on Facebook. If you are currently a Facebook member, search for "Paradise Point Yacht Club" to find us. "Like it" to receive posted information automatically.
Land was created to provide a place for boats to visit.
Brooks Atkinson
Events and Activities
Joining the club provides endless opportunities to learn to sail or sail better. The first lesson for most of us was how quickly and easily invitations came for evening sails after the monthly social, a day's sail the next weekend, or the chance to crew boats of all shapes and sizes during a race. You might even find an experienced sailor or two looking for crew for a bareboat charter to an exotic destination you previously only dreamed you might visit.
There is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.
Kenneth Grahame (from Wind in the Willows)
Membership Requirements
You must like to have fun.- Interested in sailing lessons? Want to see if sailing is as enjoyable as it looks? Want to feel the adrenalin as boats jockey for position at the starting line of a race or maneuver for position feet apart at the windward mark? We can fix you up.
- No prior sailing
experience required.
- You must own a sailboat, have seen a sailboat, or want to see a sailboat.
- Pay annual dues.
- We ask you to pony up the ridiculously low $40 per family annual dues if you have a boat (there is a 5$ late fee if paid after April 9th). Annual dues are only $25 dollars if you don't own a boat. Your annual dues entitle you to participate in many informal social events and sailing-related activities at Smithville Lake, only a few miles north of Kansas City, Missouri. The first season of racing is included at no extra charge. Over the winter, social events continue as members anxiously await next spring to start again.
- Did I mention "like to
have fun?"
Don't Be Shy!
Interested in joining? Check out the schedule for social and race events and come by. Try us on for size.
If you are between boats, looking for your first boat, or simply interested in giving sailing a try you will fit right in. The club is going through a rebuilding and reorganizing process. New members are always welcome!
2011 Club Goals
- Grow
Membership and Expand Member Involvement
- Monthly
Social Activities
- Conduct
Racing Seminars to Educate Members
- Increase Participation in Club
Regattas and Regional Regattas
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Introduce match racing to the race schedule
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Increase
Number of Red Cross Certified Instructors
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Conduct Beginning and Intermediate Sail
Courses
- Sponsor a
Discover Sailing or Outreach Sail Events
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