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Club News - June

Ladies who Launch

Posted: Wednesday, 29 June , 2016

To all women interested in sailing and windsurfing, Please come along to the inaugural meeting for Whitstable Yacht Club's Ladies who Launch Sailing and Windsurfing group on Saturday 16 July 2016 at 15:00 (after the morning races) . The aim of the group is to promote women's sailing and windsurfing through training, racing, and social events. The meeting is for welcoming members and discussing ideas. A new Facebook group has also been created to promote events. The group is called "Ladies Who Launch Whitstable Yacht Club". Please contact Patty Baker if you have any questions or suggestions: pattyanne_baker@hotmail.com

Whitstable Week 2016 - 7 weeks to go!

Posted: Sunday, 12 June , 2016

Whitstable Week 2016 is seven weeks away! This year will see 10 races over 5 days, and 5 nights of great social events. Our Friday Night Band, Ben Russell and the Charmers play their 'warm up' gig at the Glastonbury festival at the end of June!
Entry fee is only £60 for the week, with a 50% discount for young persons (18-25), and cadets (under 18s) can race for only £5 for the whole week! The Notice Of Race and Draft Sailing Instructions can now be downloaded from the website.

No Parking on the Beach

Posted: Thursday, 09 June , 2016

There is strictly no parking on the beach, unless unloading or on club business (which you must inform & get permission from the office). As we are now in to the busy time of year the barrier must be closed at all times. Parking on the beach encourages the general public to do so which can restrict emergency services access. Don't do it otherwise you may be locked in!

Wanderer Nationals 2016 at Whitstable Yacht Club

Posted: Tuesday, 07 June , 2016

Whitstable Yacht Club hosted the Wanderer Nationals on the weekend of the 4th and 5th of June. 3 of 4 races were sailed, and 2 visiting boats competed with 9 club boats. The event was won by Philip Meadowcroft and Adam Wickenden from Salcombe Sailing Club, with Ian Simpson and Dave Bardwell from Tudor Sailing Club in second, and our very own Gavin Barr and Mark Skipper in third. Click more for a full write up of the event by Shelagh O'Riordan, and check out the photos by Laura Jean Carney on the Facebook page.
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First Aid Course

Posted: Thursday, 02 June , 2016

We are looking to organise a RYA recognised First Aid course for members. This would take place on a week day in September or October subject to there being sufficient interest. It would be a one day RYA Stormforce Coaching course, 9 am to 4 pm, led by Penny Davies, who is a retired nurse and sailor, and is particularly relevant for First Aid in sailing and water sports. On the basis of a group of twelve, the charge would be £45 per person, inclusive of the FA Manual (which must be purchased for the course to be valid) and RYA approved certificate valid for three years. Penny Davies has been recommended to us having recently provided a course at Herne Bay Sailing Club.
If you are interested in attending, please contact office@wyc.org.uk and please indicate any dates in September or October (week days) that you can NOT do. We will endeavour to accommodate preferences.