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PYC’s great Junior Sailing Program begins in just a few weeks. Thirteen kids are already signed up. We will divide them into three groups based on their skills and they will spend as much time as possible at the helm. Space still exists (but is limited) for past Junior Sailing participants as well as new sailors. Kids who have previously graduated Junior Sailing may participate in our new catamaran program instructed by Ricardo Oben. For [click title above to continue] ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 11, 2012 (reprinted with permission from BoatUS) – With people, middle age begins at around 40. With boats, it’s about the 10-year mark. And for both, it signals a time when age begins to show. But that doesn’t mean life is slowing down – only that more effort is needed to stay in shape. With decade-old boats, that means taking a hard look at things that haven’t been checked out over the [click title above to continue] Every year on the Sunday of the Memorial Day weekend the US Coast Guard Auxiliary at Perry Lake conducts a Blessing of the Fleet Ceremony. This year’s PYC Ceremony will be held on Sunday May 27th at approximately 10:30 AM. Please consider being on your boat or the dock to take part in this ceremony. It is a great way to start off another fun and safe sailing season. The blessing of the fleet [click title above to continue] Wow, are you like me and wondering where April went? Though we’re just getting started it seems like this year is already zooming by. Boats are starting to fill slips in the marina and the noise of boat work can be heard from the storage yard. This year promises to be a busy one again at PYC. Join us this weekend for the annual Cinco De Mayo party. It is a perennial favorite. Keep [click title above to continue] My crew and I lift the main sail, We are off. The waves slowly hit the boat, Creating a peaceful sound. I listen, The wind is calling my name. While my crew talks and laughs, Braying like wild horses, I watch the moon, Its brightness reflected on the water. The tiny stars twinkle, Glitter in my eyes. The moon is large, It slowly rises. While I sit on the bow, A wave of emotions rushes [click title above to continue] The weekend is quickly approaching – only five weeks away! Raise a sail with The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Leukemia Cup Regatta hosted by Perry Yacht Club, and help raise funds to support life-saving cancer research. The Leukemia Cup Regatta is joining forces with Perry Yacht Club for the first ever Kansas Leukemia Cup. We are thrilled to partner with local businesses, sailors, friends and family as we work together to raise funds for those [click title above to continue] In my role as PYC Harbor Master I’ve heard a lot of questions from club members who have never used a pumpout station before. The new pumpout is very easy to use, but there are a few things you need to know. The first and possibly most important thing to know starts on your own boat. The waste system on your boat must be properly vented. A plugged vent, or a kinked hose leading to [click title above to continue] |
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