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Club News - October

Bar - Essential cellar work

Posted: Monday, 26 October , 2015

Due to essential cellar work the bar will not be able to sell cask ales or lagers from Monday 2nd November until the end of the work, hopefully Friday 6th November. There will be bottle lager/ale for sale and other drinks as normal.

2015 Prize Giving and Laying up Supper

Posted: Sunday, 25 October , 2015

We had a great turnout for the Prize Giving and Laying Up Supper on Saturday evening. Trophies and prizes were awarded for the years sailing so far, up to the Autumn Series, and for the Special Awards decided by the Sailing Committee, then dinner was served in the Sea Room. Well done to all the prize winners, and thanks to everyone who came along to the event. For a full list of prize winners, click through. More ›

Meeting of Sailors 2015 - Sun 22nd Nov

Posted: Friday, 23 October , 2015

The 2015 Whitstable Yacht Club Meeting Of Sailors will be held on Sunday 22nd November, at midday or following the day's race (whichever is later). This is your chance to come along and influence the direction that sailing takes in 2016 and future years, and also comment on the 2015 sailing season so far. The agenda for the meeting will be:
1. Welcome
2. WYC Club Racing Programme 2015 and 2016
3. Events Policy and 2016 Events
4. Sailing Development and Cadet Sailing
5. Encouraging new members and sailors
6. Volunteering and Duties
7. Any Other Business

Bar Opening times for Winter

Posted: Thursday, 22 October , 2015

After careful consideration, by the GC, and looking into bar takings the following winter Bar opening times will be as follows. More ›

Dear Members of Whitstable Yacht Club

Posted: Wednesday, 21 October , 2015

At Monday night's General Committee meeting, Commodore Richard Earland announced his decision to step down with immediate effect. Handover arrangements are in place, and it has been agreed by the General Committee that Vice-Commodore Andrew Jackson will be acting Commodore and Chair of the General Committee between now and the Annual General Meeting in March 2016.
A letter from Richard to the members of Whitstable Yacht Club can be read here.
More ›

Laying Up Supper and Prize Giving 2015 - 24th October

Posted: Sunday, 18 October , 2015

Have you got your ticket for the Laying Up Supper yet? If not, there's still time, but be quick as there are limited tickets available. The Annual Prizegiving & Laying Up Supper will be held on the evening of the 24th October. Prize Giving will be at 7pm, with the supper starting at 8pm. Tickets for the supper, priced at £10 for adults and £5 for children, are on sale from the bar, or you can order online at eventbrite.co.uk/e/whitstable-yacht-club-laying-up-supper-2015-tickets-18983599457.

Artists’ Open House Exhibition 2015 - Opening Weekend

Posted: Sunday, 18 October , 2015

We had a great opening event on Friday evening, and first weekend at Whitstable Yacht Club for this year's Artists' Open Houses 2015 art show. Lots of club members, and members of the public came through the door to view the art by club members and friends in a variety of mediums, from oil on canvas to glass, to stone carving to embroidery and quilting. If you haven't made it to the club to look round yet there's still opportunity. The rooms will be open for public viewing on October 24th/25th and 31st/1st November 2015 from 11am - 5pm.

Well done Max Hunt - 1st placed Radial Grand Master at the Spanish Laser Master Championships

Posted: Tuesday, 13 October , 2015

Well done to Whitstable Yacht Club sailor Max Hunt who sailed in the Laser Master Championship Spain 2015 over the weekend, and finished a very creditable 7th out of the 72 strong fleet, and first Laser Radial Grand Master! The event was sailed at Grup d'Esports Nàutics Roses in northern Spain from 10th to 12th October. Full results can be found at genroses.sailti.com.

WYC 2016 PROGRAMME - ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

Posted: Monday, 12 October , 2015

If any members would like to support WYC by advertising their business in the 2016 WYC Programme, which will be produced in printed form and on our website, please contact Sally Gostelow (sailing.secretary@wyc.org.uk) for further details by mid November please. (Sailing Sec)

Welcome to Keith at Quayside Coffee

Posted: Monday, 12 October , 2015

Introduce yourself to Keith at Quayside Coffee in the courtyard and you will receive discounts as a member of the Yacht Club.

University of Kent Sailing and Windsurfing Club - Tasters 2015

Posted: Sunday, 11 October , 2015

The UKC Sailing and Windsurfing Club held their taster session on 3rd October, and had a great time. The weather was perfect for getting new sailors on the water, and they had a lot of interest from new students looking to get out on boats and windsurfers at Whitstable. This year they're planning to integrate in the racing, so keep your eye out for some of these fresh faces on a course soon!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-F7qBAk_Rs

Special General Meeting vote result

Posted: Saturday, 10 October , 2015

A Special General Meeting was held today (Saturday 10th October) for the members to vote on a resolution to support Whitstable Yacht Club’s intention to apply for Sport England funding up to £575,000 and provide the match funding required to support the bid up to a maximum of £125,000. We are pleased to report that the resolution was passed with a significant majority vote. This allows our club to move forward with the grant application process. Thank you to all who attended the meeting or submitted a postal vote.

Quayside Coffee comes to Whitstable Yacht Club for the Winter!

Posted: Monday, 05 October , 2015

While the Whitstable Harbour Village is temporarily closed over winter for repairs to the harbour, one of the most popular huts is coming to the Whitstable Yacht Club forecourt. Quayside Coffee will be opening the hatch on its iconic black hut on Sunday 11th October, and will be open most days throughout the winter. Keith will be serving good quality coffee and drinks, as well as bacon and sausage sandwiches and other snacks, both to the WYC members and to the public. There'll also be special offers available to WYC members. Say hello to Keith this Sunday, and see what he has on offer!

Club Development - Special General Meeting - Reminder and FAQs

Posted: Monday, 05 October , 2015

Reminder: The Special General Meeting will be held this Saturday,10th October at 2.30pm. The General Committee encourage all members to attend the meeting, but if you cannot attend the meeting in person, please submit a postal voting slip to the club office with your vote by 8th October. If you have not received the SGM papers or your postal voting slip, please contact the Club Manager.
The General Committee has put together a Frequently Asked Questions document to cover the main questions raised over the last few months, which can be downloaded here. You can also download a copy of the agenda, summary document and presentation on the plans, and the summary of the 5 Year Development Plan.

Cadet Trophies

Posted: Thursday, 01 October , 2015

Due to the success of the Cadets class we are looking to award 3 trophies at the Annual Prizegiving. The club is looking to buy 3 trophies at approx £50 each. If anyone would be interested in sponsoring a trophie then please contact either Sally or Jeff in the office.