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Club News - July

Two great band nights planned for Whitstable Week

Posted: Tuesday, 28 July , 2015

We have two great band nights planned for Whitstable Week this year. On Monday evening, club band General Recall will take the stage from 7pm, and on Friday evening we're welcoming back popular band The Nagasaki 3 to close the week from 8pm. Don't miss out on this year's Whitstable Week, which is planned to be bigger and better than ever!

Event report: B14 Open at Whitstable Yacht Club

Posted: Thursday, 23 July , 2015

Event report by Mark Barnes:
The 4th installment of the B14 National TT circuit took place at WYC on the weekend of the 18 - 19th July. Local favourites going into the event were Seavolution North Sails (Mark Barnes/Charlotte Jones).
Saturday was a testing day for both the fleet and Race Officer Richard Ledger (with Assistant R/O Abby Ledger), as the wind seemed to come from every direction in varying strength. Overnight leaders were Flying Donkey (Mark Watts/Clare Stubbs).
Sunday dawned and a rip raring south-westerly force 5 - 6 greeted the fleet after a night of Turbo Pimms and beer. Through the fog of recovery, a sober fleet hit the water and headed out to do battle. Some of these high powered skiffs headed for the shore as the breeze built, but the contenders had a gladiatorial battle over 3 races with little to chose from Flying Donkey and Seavolution North Sails. with a 1, 2 a piece it all came down to the last race. With the lead changing several times on the first beat, then into the downwind whilst holding a slight lead, Flying Donkey gybed in a monster gust and was flattened so ending their challenge assuming nothing happened to the new leader, Seavolution North Sails put the peddle down and never looked back, taking out the event with a win, captured on video by the committee boat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPUrjhYbcaw
Richard and Abby did a great job running their first event, just wish we had more time between races to refuel (joke). Bruised and battered the conditions on Sunday were perfect. Thanks to all the support crew, and to Alex Cheshire, who photographed the event (see her pictures here and here). Full results can be found at wyc.org.uk/on-the-water/results.
Next event for the B14s is the Europeans at Rock Sailing Club in Cornwall on the 5th - 8th September. There should be 3 WYC teams attending the event with daily reports on Y&Y.

IMPORTANT NOTICE - DISPOSAL OF WINDSURF BOARDS JULY 2015

Posted: Monday, 20 July , 2015

There are a number of windsurf boards for which fees have not been paid and the original owners cannot be traced. It is the intention of the Sailing Committee to dispose of this equipment no sooner than 3 months from the date of this notice, in accordance with the procedures laid down by the Royal Yachting Association. If you think that you are the owner of any of these pieces of equipment, please contact Sally Gostelow as soon as possible via the office, on email (sailing.secretary@wyc.org.uk) or phone on 01227272942.
The boards are as follows (see here for details and photographs):
1. NAISH 115L Freestyle Board (Formerly Upper Rigdens 8)
2. FANATIC 145L Shark (Formerly Upper Rigdens 13)
3. STARBOARD 111L Carve (Formerly Lower Stroud)
4. FANATIC 105L Gecko (Formerly Upper Rigdens 12)
5. F2 188L Phoenix (Formerly Upper Rigdens 9)
6. F2 133L Xantos (Formerly Lower Stroud)

Two weeks to go until Whitstable Week 2015!

Posted: Sunday, 19 July , 2015

Get all the information at wyc.org.uk/on-the-water/Whitstable_Week

Whitstable Oyster Festival: Thursday 23rd July - Sunday 2nd August

Posted: Friday, 17 July , 2015

The Whitstable Oyster Festival starts on 23rd July. This is a popular event in the town, with a growing profile! The town can get very busy, so we recommend that members allow extra time to travel to the club, and avoid travelling by car where possible (the roads around town and carparks will be very busy). We will also be checking people's membership when they use the club to ensure that our facilities remain open and available to members. You will still be able to sign guests in through the guest book, but please do not be offended if your name is checked against a membership list when you visit. Please also need to take extra care when moving boats and equipment around the beach, and when launching and recovering! The club's space on the West Quay will also not be available during the Oyster Festival.


Saturday 25th July - This is traditionally the busiest day of the festival. Based on lessons learned from previous years, there is no club racing scheduled. The club premises will be open as usual for members, but access will only be available from the West side of the decking area. The club will also be selling food and providing club/membership information to the public through the Sea Wall entrance to maximise the benefit to WYC from the day.

Sunday 26th July - Club racing as usual, but beware that this is a 10am race start.
Monday 27th July to Friday 31st July - Club open as usual to members.
Saturday 1st August - Cadet and General Sailing from 10am. Club Long Distance Race starting at 1pm. Evening BBQ at WYC (weather dependant), watch the Frestival fireworks from the comfort of the club.
Sunday 2nd August - Dawes Cup, starting at 2pm.
Monday 3rd August - Whitstable Week starts!

Club Development

Posted: Tuesday, 14 July , 2015

Club Development
A month ago we held our first consultation sessions for members to comment on, and contribute to the evolving design of the proposed improvements to the club's facilities. Many thanks to everyone for your inputs which were overwhelmingly constructive and positive.
The next opportunity for members to view and contribute to these evolving plans will be during Whitstable Week so please come along and give us your comments and continue to help us take the club forward.

Beer Quality Audit passed with flying Colours

Posted: Tuesday, 14 July , 2015

Shepherd Neame carried out a random Beer Quality Audit which we passed in all areas. Congratulations to all the bar staff ensuring everything is correct and running well, keep up the good work.

Report from the Oysterman Triathlon on 28th June.

Posted: Monday, 06 July , 2015

On Sunday 28th June, Whitstable Yacht Club and the Wild Times Sailing School hosted the registration and the swimming section of the Activelife Whitstable Oysterman Triathlon. Over 100 competitors took part, including some members of Whitstable Yacht Club. Thanks to all the volunteers from the club and school who came together to support the event on and off the water, and keep everyone safe. Below is a report from Paul Moore (competitor #051). More ›

West Quay clearance - kayak and trailer

Posted: Thursday, 02 July , 2015

The West Quay is being cleared for use by the Oyster Festival. Thanks to the volunteers who turned out yesterday afternoon to move a significant amount of the large boats and trailers to Reeves Beach and the Chalet Park.

There is a trailer and a yellow kayak secured to railings on the quay, if you own either item please can you move them by the end of this weekend at the latest as any item left on the quay will be removed.