PYC Fleet Committee
Peninsula Yacht Club, Lake Norman — Cornelius, NC
The member-run committee behind Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club’s boating life on Lake Norman.
What It Is
The PYC Fleet Committee is the member-run committee of Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club on Lake Norman that acts as the liaison between the club’s members, staff, and management. (Source)
Committee Structure
The committee is made up of about 11 elected/appointed member volunteers holding roles such as Commodore, Vice Commodore, Rear Commodore, Power and Sail Fleet Captains, Treasurer, Secretary, Purser, Chief Ensign, and Education/Publicity chairs. (Source)
Its Purpose
The committee is charged with providing insight to the management of the Club on interests and best practices for all Peninsula Yacht Club members. (Source)
Broader Mission
More broadly, it exists to represent members and create a connection between club members, owners, and staff in order to develop communication, foster education, continue traditions, and enhance the social and yachting experience. (Source)
What It Does
Monthly Open Meetings
Holds open monthly meetings (historically the second Saturday of the month) where any member can participate. (Source)
Annual Poker Run
Organizes the club’s signature boating and social events, including the annual Poker Run — the biggest PYC Fleet Committee event of the year, where members cruise Lake Norman by boat collecting cards at stops around the lake. (Source)
Fleet Commissioning Ceremony
Runs the Fleet Commissioning Ceremony each spring, which marks the opening of the boating/social season and installs the incoming Fleet Committee. (Source)
Lakewide Regattas
Serves as Organizing Authority for lakewide sailing regattas hosted at PYC, such as the Fall Fellowship Regatta Series on Lake Norman. (Source)
Community Events
Hosts other community events like the annual Old/New Car & Classic Boat Show at the club, plus informal member Raft Ups on the water. (Source)
Boating Safety & Education
Oversees boating safety and education programming for members. (Source)
In Short
The PYC Fleet Committee is the volunteer engine behind PYC’s boating life — the group turning club membership into an active, social, on-the-water community rather than just a marina and dining facility.