The Pickle Factory Race is coming up soon, on Saturday August 29! This is our penultimate race for the season, and we'd love to see a good turnout of boats. As well as gift certificates for the 1st 3 places, our generous sponsor Paul (owner of the Pickle) is a big champion of the underdog and is providing gift certificates to be awarded to other boats. We're still working out the details, but there will be prizes for 1st time racers who finish the course. After the race, a

PYC's perennial favorite event, the Progressive Dock Party, is tonight! Paul Perez of F Dock will be spinning tunes at the clubhouse after the dock walk, so make sure to stop in and bust a move with us! Sally and Sandy S will be providing some delicious cocktails and snacks for your enjoyment. Dock walk starts at 5 pm, Dancing at 7ish. While the dock party is a PYC event, it takes place on the docks where not everyone had a choice about our event. So please be thoughtful o

Cleaning dacron sails with oxyclean to remove bug proteins Short answer: Yes — OxiClean works very well on Dacron sails for removing bug proteins, insect stains, and organic residue, as long as you control soak time, dilution, and rinsing. Dacron (polyester) is tough, but stitching and coatings are not, so the method matters. Best Method to Clean Bug Proteins Off a Dacron Sail Mix a safe OxiClean solution — Use 1 scoop per gallon of warm water. Warm (not hot) water activates

We are soon to see the docks come alive again, engines engaged, and sails begin to rise on the horizon. It is my pleasure to welcome you to the upcoming start of our 2026 season at Pepin Yacht Club! This time of year always brings a renewed sense of anticipation — the awaited return of longer days, steady breezes, and the unmistakable sound of halyards against masts. More importantly, it brings our boating community back together. Whether you are preparing for your first lau