Whitstable Yacht Club
Welcome to WYC
Whitstable Yacht Club is one of the oldest and largest sailing clubs in England. The Club is situated on the north coast of Kent where the Thames Estuary meets the North Sea. WYC offers sailing in sheltered waters at all times of the tide for catamarans, dinghies, and windsurfers with yachts in nearby creeks which dry out.
Contact Us
Whitstable Yacht Club, 3-4 Sea Wall, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1BX
Tel: +44 (0)1227 272942
office@wyc.org.uk
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Upcoming WYC Social clubs, Events and Meetings
Click here for the WYC bar opening times, and click here to book social event tickets.
Karaoke Evening
Date: Fri 11/10/2024
Karaoke evening – turn up and sing your socks off!
America's Cup Final Match Races
Date: Sat 12/10/2024
The 37th America’s Cup 2024 match race against current holders NZ to decide the winner of the America’s Cup will be the first to win 7 races between 12-27 October 2024. The key races will be on in the Big Screen at approx. 13:00 in the Sea Room via our EuroSport/Discovery Plus subscription. As with everything involved with sailing, all timings are liable to change dependent on the wind and weather!
https://www.americascup.com/
Meeting of Sailors
Date: Sun 13/10/2024
Please come along to hear an update on the Sailing Committee's plans, and to help influence the future of sailing at WYC!
Whilst there will be the opportunity to ask questions or raise points in the meeting, if you have any items you'd like to make sure are discussed, please contact Steve Gray in advance.
Why the battle of Trafalgar is really worth remembering - an informative and amusing slide show with a talk by Richard Maltby
Date: Sat 19/10/2024
Why Trafalgar Day (21st October) is worth Remembering. Collection proceeds will go to Westbere Sailing Opportunities.
Annual Prize Giving
Date: Sun 20/10/2024
WYC Music Club Gig
Date: Sat 02/11/2024
Following on from some fantastic performances at Whitstable Week, the next Music Club gig will be Saturday 2nd November 2024. The theme will be “Unplugged”, giving an acoustic flavour to your favourite songs in the style of MTV.
Talk “Flying Dutchman at WYC”
Date: Thu 14/11/2024
The Flying Dutchman was the double-handed Olympic racing dinghy from 1960 to 1992. WYC was key in establishing this iconic class from hosting the 1959 World Championships, through to numerous National and European championships. There was a sizable fleet at WYC over the years, with many stories to tell. Louise and Andrew Provan will present some of the tales of these E-Types of the Seas at WYC, as well as the chronicle of repatriating their own boat from Bordeaux.
Club Ball 2024
Date: Fri 22/11/2024
Dinner & Dance at the Marine Hotel Friday November 22nd with great music from Hullabaloo. £55 per person.
This will be a popular event, so please book quickly by using the following link:
https://bookwhen.com/wycsocial/e/ev-sajm-20241122180000
Winter Series Prize Giving
Date: Sun 08/12/2024
Tuesday Nights - Games Evening
Every Tuesday from 7pm, Mexican train dominoes, cribbage or bring your own - come and join us! Bit of luck, bit of skill, bit of a laugh, bit of wine!! Or bring your own game.
Wednesday Nights - Pool League Games
From 8pm - Pool league games played by WYC pool teams. Feel free to come and support, or enquire at the bar to join a team!
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month - WYC Book Club
We currently have two groups that meet on 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, If you’re interested in joining the WYC Book club get in touch with Kellie Gray on 079 6604 6693, it’s a lovely way meet new members whether you’re a sailor or social member.
Thursday Night - Open Pool Nights
From 7pm - open pool night. All over 16’s welcome. Free table, winner stays on unless players present want to change.
1st and 3rd Monday of the month - Art club
Starting on the 5th December - Its a fun get together and learn new skills with others, you will need to supply your own equipment. Meet in the sea room between 10:30 and 1:30pm for more details contact Tizzie on 079 2026 2673.
1st & 3rd Thursday of the month - Music Club
Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month 7:30 to 10pm. We pick some songs to rehearse beforehand and get to play together as several bands. Welcome guitarists, singers, keyboards, drums, percussion, flutes, fiddles… anything with a tune! We put on a gig at the club every quarter, aim to showcase 24 songs. Contact: Andrew Provan 07899662412
Coffee Club - Every morning
Coffee club - meet every morning from 10.30 in the sea room, this is open to all WYC members
1st Wednesday of the month - Writing Group
New monthly Writing group lead by Bunty – any questions WhatsApp 07983 572843
Whitstable Yacht Club news
WYC SUPER SOCIALS OCTOBER & NOVEMBER
*THIS FRIDAY!* Friday 11th October 7.30pm – Karaoke night.
Calling all crooners! The gold sparkly curtains are back! Come along and warble/ murder/ yodel your favourite karaoke anthems in front of an enthusiastic audience! This is great fun and entertainment, either to take part or spectate!
Sat 12th October to 21st October – America’s Cup LIVE.
Ineos Brittania just need to win one more race today or tomorrow against the Italians Luna Rossa, and then they will be in the America’s Cup final against New Zealand. Coverage will be Live on the big screen from 13:00 at WYC, 2 races a day, starting on Sat 12 Oct. Bar will be open, have a lunchtime break and cheer on Sir Ben Ainslie and team, as they aim be the first to win 7 races, and claim the world’s oldest sporting trophy for the UK for the first time.
*THIS SUNDAY!* Sunday 13th October - Meeting of Sailors.
Please come along at 1pm(ish - depending on that day's racing) to hear an update on the Sailing Committee's plans, and to help influence the future of sailing at WYC!
Whilst there will be the opportunity to ask questions or raise points in the meeting, if you have any items you'd like to make sure are discussed, please contact Steve Gray in advance.
Saturday 19th October 7pm – Why the battle of Trafalgar is really worth remembering - an informative and amusing slide show with a talk by Richard Maltby.
Why Trafalgar Day (21st October) is worth Remembering. Collection proceeds will go to Westbere Sailing Opportunities.
Sunday 20th October 4pm – Annual Prize Giving.
The recent autumn weather is a reminder that the annual prize giving will take place on Sunday 20th October at 4pm, following the last race of the autumn series. Prizes will be presented for all completed series and regattas for the year making it an event not to be missed. Congratulations to our 2024 prize winners!
Saturday 2nd November 7:30pm– Music Club Gig – “Unplugged”.
It is the return of amazing Music Club gig. Over 30 brilliant musicians in various bands take on 28 songs... this time “Unplugged”. Iconic tunes given an acoustic twist, which will have you tapping your feet and singing along. Final rehearsals on Thurs 17th, 24th and 31st October. Come along for drink and watch the magic unfold.
Thursday 14th November – Talk “Flying Dutchman at WYC”.
The Flying Dutchman was the double-handed Olympic racing dinghy from 1960 to 1992. WYC was key in establishing this iconic class from hosting the 1959 World Championships, through to numerous National and European championships. There was a sizable fleet at WYC over the years, with many stories to tell. Louise and Andrew Provan will present some of the tales of these E-Types of the Seas at WYC, as well as the chronicle of repatriating their own boat from Bordeaux.
Friday 22nd November - MAD HAT DINNER & DANCE AT THE MARINE HOTEL.
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MAD HAT DINNER & DANCE
Dinner & Dance at the Marine Hotel Friday November 22nd with great music from Hullabaloo. £55 per person.
This will be a popular event, so please book quickly by using the following link:
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AUTUMN UPDATE
It's noticeable that the weather has changed as we head toward the end of the season, and I’d like to update on a few issues:
1) We have some rough weather forecast for this week – please make sure that boats are tied down securely on the beach.
2) Slotty has been moved to Conyer to avoid the bad weather and may not return this year – that means races will be managed from the club line. We don’t have Assistant Race Officers scheduled for the next two weekends, so if you are available to help and learn from an experienced Race Officer, please advise Sally or myself.
3) There have been a few situations where members scheduled have failed to turn up for their race duty. We appreciate that sometimes duties have to be changed for personal reasons but please advise your class captain and Sally of any issues and they can assist where necessary.
4) The Meeting of Sailors will take place on October 11th at 13.00 after the morning race – if you have issues that you wish to raise, please advise me beforehand.
5) The Annual Prizegiving will take place on October 20th at 16.00 after the afternoon race – we look forward to seeing you there to congratulate our worthy winners!
The Autumn and Winter series very often deliver some of the best racing of the year, so we look forward to some great turnouts and competitive races.
Good sailing!
Stephen P Gray
Rear Commodore Sailing
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Back by popular demand, the WYC Bar presents OKTOBERFEST!
Back by popular demand, the WYC Bar presents OKTOBERFEST! For the whole of Halloween month, we will be treating you to the Devilishly good ABK HELL @ 5% priced at £4.50 per pint or if you’re feeling wickedly indulgent try the 2-pint stein for £8.50!
Hell is a light, bright and very satisfying beer, lightly golden with a bubbly, medium white head that steadily shrinks to a thin foamy lace, the aroma is soft and sweet with grain and very flowery hops. The taste is full bodied grain with lots of green apple and light but persistent hints of pine and herbs, with a light bitterness that persists through to the finish. Eminently satisfying. Share›
John Todd
We regret to report that John Todd passed away on 23rd August. Those that sailed Cadets and National 12s in the 60s and 70s will remember John, and the service sheet for his funeral service on 11 September included this photo of John sailing his Cadet "Shag": https://www.wyc.org.uk/images/uploads/John_Todd.jpg 
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2024-25 MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS HAVE BEEN ISSUED
Membership renewals are now due for the 2024-25 membership year. If you have not received an email containing renewal information, please contact Sally (sailing.secretary@wyc.org.uk). Alternatively, you can complete the form online and send payment via a bank transfer directly to WYC via this link:https://www.cognitoforms.com/WhitstableYachtClub/WYCMembershipForm. Renewals are due by 31 October 2024, latest. We look forward to receiving your renewal. There’s still plenty of the season left to look forward to. Share›
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 3 NEW SENIOR SAILING INSTRUCTORS
Following an exacting and exhausting week of an RYA course held at the Club, WYC members Katie Berrington, Angelyna Gheur and Harry Wilson passed to become Senior Instructors with great accolades from the RYA. Congratulations must also go to Ruth Oliver, Club Training Manager, for the time and effort that she has put into their training. Share›
CadetFest 2024 Report!
Cadetfest 2024 - what a week, 38 children, 16 instructors, and force 8 winds! A cruise to Seasalter sailing club via Sand End, a cruise to Tankerton for an ice cream, windsurfing, beach and on the water games, recycled regatta, raft making and a fish and chip social to end the week! Thanks to all who made it possible including our sponsors HolidayCottages.co.uk, the cadets had a fabulous week! Share›
Tony Foreman
We regret to report that Tony Foreman passed away in late July. Tony was a long standing member of Whitstable Yacht Club. His funeral will take place on Monday 2nd September at the Herne Bay Crematorium. The wake afterwards will be at the Marine Hotel Tankerton. Old friends are welcome. Share›
WYC Music Club gig - Sat 2nd Nov
Following on from some fantastic performances at Whitstable Week, the next Music Club gig will be Saturday 2nd November 2024. The theme will be “Unplugged”, giving an acoustic flavour to your favourite songs in the style of MTV. If you want to release your inner Kurt Cobain or Eric Clapton, and fancy playing an instrument or singing, send your song suggestions to andrewprovan@outlook.com
We have 30 musicians from the club (singers, bass, guitar, piano, percussion, sax, banjo etc) so you can select your own band to play your song. Alternatively, just come along for a drink during rehearsals and observe the magic unfold! Our rehearsals are in the Sea Room WYC from 7:30pm to 10:30pm on Thursdays 15th Aug, 29th Aug, 5th Sept, 19th Sept, 3rd Oct, 17th Oct and 31st Oct (Dress Rehearsal).
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