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Improver training and capsize/barbecue on Sunday 6th July - event postponed

Posted: Friday, 04 July, 2008

Due to the uncertain weather forecast, this event has been postponed. We plan to re-schedule these events at a later date (possibly August) so watch this space! Club racing will take place as usual, so any improvers frustrated by the postponement can at least (hopefully) get a sail that day. Many thanks to all who had kindly volunteered to help. We hope that you will be able to make the revised date to be advised in the near future. Gavin Barr.

Club Manager on Holiday

Posted: Friday, 04 July, 2008

Please note that I will be on holiday from 7 July, returning to the office on 14th. The office will be manned by Sally Gostelow on Tuesday and Thursday so please refer any urgent queries to Sally. If you have a non-urgent query, please either email me or leave a voicemail message and I will contact you on my return. Have a nice week!! Melanie.

Improver Training, final session for 2008 - Sunday 6th July

Posted: Tuesday, 01 July, 2008

For our final improver training session, we plan to run a race, based as closely as possible on the normal club racing format. This will give an opportunity to practice the skills learnt over the past few months, as a step towards regular participation in club events. Don't worry if you have not attended all the sessions, all welcome. Read on for the day's timetable..... More ›

Thank you from the Merlin Rocket fleet

Posted: Sunday, 29 June, 2008

Many thanks to everyone at the club for helping in making the Merlin Open thios weekend such a success. In particular, thank you to the Tasar and Laser fleet for moving their boats so my working party on Friday night was unnecessary! I heard nothing but praise from the competitors both for the racing and shore side arrangements - and that is due entirely to the enthusiasm of our members and the staff that support us. Thank you all very much. John Cooper Merlin Rocket Class Captain.

Another Social Extravaganza - July 19

Posted: Tuesday, 24 June, 2008

For the Dart 18 event we have booked the Frank Sinatra Tribute Band (same band used for New Years Eve and the Summer Ball). They also play a mixed variety of music and as most of you will know, are very entertaining. A great way to celebrate the beginning of the Oyster Festival (lots happening in Town) and to show the Dart 18 guests how to party at WYC. Put it in your diary now! Melanie.

Parking on the West Quay

Posted: Monday, 23 June, 2008

A number of cars have recently been left parked on the west quay. I have been asked to remind people that the harbour authorities do not permit parking for club members (or members of the public) on the west quay. You may tow the boat out to its parking space, but the car must be removed without unnecessary delay. Once the boat is in place, boat owners may not use the west quay for parking while they go sailing. To protect good relations between the club and the harbour authorities, It would be appreciated if this restriction could be respected. Many thanks. WYC

Dart 18 TT/Harbour Day

Posted: Wednesday, 18 June, 2008

Unfortunately these two events coincide so we are left with an Event Organiser's nightmare. The harbour day organisers have been very good in accommodating us but are themselves very short of marshalling volunteers. We are therefore looking for people to assist in not only marshalling visitors to our sailing event but also directing visitors on behalf of the harbour team. This is a great opportunity for WYC and the harbour to work together, so any help would be greatly appreciated. Please contact me at the office if you can assist. Melanie.

Forthcoming Improver Training Sessions

Posted: Tuesday, 17 June, 2008

Sunday 22nd June - Sailing downwind Originally advertised as spinnaker training, this session has been expanded to include sailing downwind in all types of boat, whether fitted with spinnaker or not, including single-handers. We will have a shore session covering downwind tips for conventional spinnakers and non-spinnaker double-handers (Gavin Barr), asymmetrics (David Lowes) and single-handers (Andy Jackson), then go afloat for the practical. Please be there, rigged and ready by 1000! Sunday 6th July - Final mini-regatta. Briefing 1000 rigged and ready, followed by a series of short races to put your skills into practice .

Message from Rick Perkins (Event Co-ordinator - Musto Skiffs)

Posted: Monday, 16 June, 2008

Once again thank you to all those who helped make the event such a success; huge team effort by all the club members & staff and I had many people say to me after the event what a great job the club had done and that this was the best Nationals ever!! One sailor liked it so much he left his boat behind & has decided to join the club. Regards, Rick PS: Final Results will be available shortly.

Learn to Jive - Wednesday 18th June 2008

Posted: Wednesday, 11 June, 2008

Grab your partners for the time of your life. Learn to jive - it's fun and better than keep fit. Each evening is split between lessons and freestyle dancing where you can practise your new moves. I guarantee it's the most fun you will have on the dancefloor (without Patrick Swayze). The next session will take place at 8pm on Wednesday, 18 June and will cost £5.00.

CLUB NOTICE

Posted: Monday, 02 June, 2008

As tempting as it is, it would be appreciated if sailors did not use the showers to rinse their sailing gear. The showers are becoming very difficult to clean as they are full of grit and our old drains are finding it difficult to cope - not to mention the dreadful waste of hot water. There are outside hoses which can be used for this purpose! WYC

URGENT, URGENT, URGENT - THE BARRIER KEY

Posted: Monday, 02 June, 2008

The barrier key has not been returned. Please could anyone who used this at the weekend check their car/sailing bag/boat - we have a major National Championship meeting here next week and need this key urgently. As a result of this, all keys borrowed from behind the bar/office will now have to be signed in and signed out. WYC

Security - Update

Posted: Friday, 16 May, 2008

We have now installed new combination locks on the door to the gents changing room and adjusted the door closers to work more effectively. We have also changed the security codes on both doors and you will be able to obtain the new code from our bar staff. Please do not be offended if our staff ask if you are a member. May I once again remind you all to ensure that the door is firmly shut behind you! WYC

Mirror Girls on Top

Posted: Wednesday, 14 May, 2008

WYC was represented by 5 Mirrors at the Eric Twiname Championship for Zone Squad sailors at Rutland Water on 10/11 May. More ›

Security at the Club

Posted: Monday, 12 May, 2008

Following on from the previous posting, It has come to our knowledge that the outside door to the gents' changing rooms is constantly being left on the latch to allow easy access into the changing rooms. The keypad is there for security reasons and should not (in any circumstance) be left open. WYC

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