Please come to a dock crawl at sunset on Saturday evening after the Mid-Summer Around Perry Race! Bring an appetizer, and light up your boat if you can. Hillbilly attire! Hosted by the Howards and Allenbrands.
Ron Wood was a great part of PYC and will be sorely missed by all. He and his crew raced J80 Agility for many years. A visitation for Ron will be held Friday, July 18, 2025 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM at Mt. Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64131.
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of long-time Perry Yacht Club member Bill Buckheit, who lost his battle with cancer Saturday June 28th. Bill joined PYC in 2011 and quickly became a dedicated and familiar presence at the club. He was always willing to lend a hand—regularly attending work days, helping launch and retrieve the RC boat, and volunteering on both the RC boat and the skiff for numerous regattas. Bill had a true gift for keeping the boats running smoothly during events, and his contributions were greatly valued by all.
Bill’s RV trailer was a familiar sight on the top of the hill—instantly recognizable and a quiet reminder of his steady presence at the club. Professionally, Bill worked for many years as a technical writer for an engineering firm. Bill had two great loves: the yacht club and cats. Over the years, he cared for many feline companions. At the time of his passing, he was lovingly tending to a 17-year-old cat suffering from kidney failure—waking every six hours to administer medication, even as he was battling serious illness himself. His compassion and devotion were remarkable.
At the request of Bill’s family, memorial donations may be made to Perry Yacht Club in his honor.
Bill will be missed dearly by PYC members. His kindness, commitment, and quiet generosity left a lasting mark on our community.