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Yacht Club vs Yacht Club Pool Cup Final!

Posted: Tuesday, 17 September, 2024

Both Whitstable Yacht Club Pool teams were drawn on opposite sides of the draw for the Whitstable Pool Summer League Shield. Each have progressed through to now face each now in a hotly anticipated winner takes all Cup Final match!
The match will take place at the Yacht Club on Wednesday 25th September kicking off at 8.00pm. In a fight to the death (or first to 8, whichever comes first!) it promises to be a fun night. Come down and support your favourites!

NEXT SATURDAY !Talk - Ellen McCarthy Cancer Trust followed by a Laid Back Quiz by Phil E!

Posted: Sunday, 15 September, 2024

Reminder: Next Saturday (21st September) at 7:30pm WYC will be hosting a talk from The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust. Based in Cowes, and Largs on West Coast of Scotland, they inspire young people aged 8-24 to believe in a brighter future living through and beyond cancer. Through a range of sailing and adventure trips, young people rediscover the confidence to positively embrace their futures.
The talk will be followed by one of Phil Emery's famous Laid Back Quizzes, and there will be donation opportunities points to raise money for the charity!

John Todd

Posted: Sunday, 15 September, 2024

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

2024-25 MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS HAVE BEEN ISSUED

Posted: Sunday, 15 September, 2024

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.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 3 NEW SENIOR SAILING INSTRUCTORS

Posted: Sunday, 08 September, 2024

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.

CadetFest 2024 Report!

Posted: Tuesday, 27 August, 2024

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!

Tony Foreman

Posted: Tuesday, 27 August, 2024

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.

Wine Tasting Evening - 28th September

Posted: Tuesday, 20 August, 2024

Come along to try a selection of English Wines on Saturday 28th September from 7pm. Tickets £25, which includes a welcome glass of wine, and tasting of 5 different wines, hosted by The Offy. You'll also get £5 off if you order a bottle (worth £25+) after the session. Book your tickets at bookwhen.com/wycsocial.

WYC Music Club gig - Sat 2nd Nov

Posted: Thursday, 08 August, 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. 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).

Whitstable Week 2024 - Report

Posted: Thursday, 08 August, 2024

Whitstable Yacht Club’s premier club competition, once again supported by Holidaycottages.co.uk, lived up to expectations with some great racing over five days, backed by some epic evening socials. Seven All-in-Handicap races were completed with a mix of strong, medium and light breezes giving conditions to suit most classes and sailors at some time for the 53 boats competing. See Yachts&Yachting online for the full report at https://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/278081/Whitstable-Week

America’s Cup on the WYC TV

Posted: Wednesday, 07 August, 2024

The 37th America’s Cup starts in Barcelona on 22 Aug 2024 with a series of round robin races culminating in the Challenger selection Finals on 26 Sept to 07 Oct. This will select the team to match race against current holders NZ in the America’s Cup Final, which 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/original/m18901_240423-TIMELINE_AC-2024-timeline-img.jpg

Talk - Ellen McCarthy Cancer Trust followed by a Laid Back Quiz by Phil E!

Posted: Wednesday, 07 August, 2024

On Saturday 21 Sept 2024 at 7:30pm WYC will be hosting a talk from The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust. Based in Cowes, and Largs on West Coast of Scotland, they inspire young people aged 8-24 to believe in a brighter future living through and beyond cancer. Through a range of sailing and adventure trips, young people rediscover the confidence to positively embrace their futures.
The talk will be followed by one of Phil Emery's famous Laid Back Quizzes, and there will be donation opportunities points to raise money for the charity!

Tea, Coffee, drinks and food for members

Posted: Friday, 21 June, 2024

We are delighted that the tea bar will be available to members as follows:
1 ½ hours before racing Saturday and Sunday. This will be for all drinks, snacks, sandwiches and toasties available from Keith's hut.
If you would like something to eat after racing (full Keith’s menu then available) please place your order and time required before racing to avoid a queue.
After racing a reminder that if Keith's is closed, tea, coffee and snacks are always available from the bar.
Any questions or issues, please contact the Club Manager!

WYC Bar Opening Times

Posted: Thursday, 06 June, 2024

The club bar opening times have been extended for the summer. For the updated serving times, go to https://wyc.org.uk/about/social.

John Baker

Posted: Thursday, 06 June, 2024

We regret to report that John Baker passed away on Sunday. John was a long time Whitstable Yacht Club member, and loved all things nautical. He was an excellent Condor sailor, winning the championships in 1978, and was a larger than life character, to be found in the bar when not on the water. He joined WYC from Tankerton Bay Sailing Club in 1972, and was a regular on the Condor sailing event circuit across Europe. John worked building Condors at Zygal Boats in St Peter’s street Whitstable, then on the harbour doing the same.
His Committal will be on Thursday 20th June at 2pm at Herne Bay Crematorium, followed by a Reception at WYC from 3.30pm. Further funeral details can be found at www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices/02-06-2024-john-william-baker/.

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