Men in a ship are always looking up, and men ashore are usually looking down.
John Masefield

Club Racing

Last year's PPYC racing season was a big success! Everyone had fun and shared a few exciting moments. Those not up to putting their own boats in the races crewed on other boats, learning more about sailboat racing each time. Thanks to all participants for helping make our racing program a success, again.

We have lots of plans for this year. Our ongoing goal is to increase the size of the racing fleet. To help accomplish this, the 'old salts' race with new or near new racers to share what they know (or think they know) or take on crew on their own boats. Don't be shy! You paid your dues, so tell us what you want to try.

If there is enough interest, we can schedule racing seminars to review race officiating, rules, and tactics for interested participants.

Engraved racing trophy tankards are awarded at the annual Icebreaker social for each racing season. This year's trophies are ready and waiting for your name and the name of your boat.

Don't Know What Those Colored Flags and Horns Mean? Don't Know Which Way To Sail After The Start? No Worries!

NEW! If you are a beginning racer or a volunteer member of the Racing Committee, click on the link to view and print the published Sailing Instructions for the 2011 Race Season -- 2011 Race Season Sailing Instructions (PDF Format). Racing and even running the race is easier than you'd imagine. Click here to download the sailing instructions in Microsoft Word format -- 2011 Race Season Sailing Instructions (Microsoft Word Format).

2011 Racing Calendar

Unless noted otherwise, on race day, the Captains Meeting begins at 11 am and the race starts at noon. Anyone interested in crewing should attend the Captains Meeting. Following the races, participants are invited to socialize at the dock.

SIDE NOTE - The club is working to introduce match racing into the PPYC race schedule. Contact the club leadership if you would like to participate.

Spring Series: First and Second Races, Saturday, May 21st; Alternative (Makeup) Race Date, Sunday, May 22nd; Third and Fourth Races, Saturday, June 25th; Alternative (Makeup) Race Date, Sunday, June 26th; Fifth and Sixth Races, Saturday, July 16th; Alternative (Makeup) Race Date, Sunday, July 17th
Fall Series: First and Second Races, Saturday, August 20th; Alternative (Makeup) Race Date, Sunday, August 21st; Third and Fourth Races, Saturday, September 17th; Alternative (Makeup) Race Date, Sunday, September 18th; Fifth and Sixth Races, Saturday, October 1st; Alternative (Makeup) Race Date, Sunday, October 2nd