News at Whitstable Yacht Club
Club News - February
Updated lunchtime bar opening hours
Posted: Monday, 26 February , 2018
The bar lunch hours, Monday to Friday, will be 12-2pm starting Monday 5th March.
Former member Jerry Smith. 9 March 1939 - 18 February 2018
Posted: Monday, 26 February , 2018
Jerry Smith and his young family joined the Yacht Club in 1973, when they moved to Whitstable. They brought with them a home-built Mirror dinghy, and Jerry was soon made Mirror Class Captain. He was an active member until 1978, when his work in shipping took him to a new career in New York. His children, Anna and Daniel, went on sailing the Mirror dinghy for many years and Jerry continued to visit the Club and the town on his frequent trips back to the UK.
Jerry died peacefully in Hudson, New York State, after a long period of illness, surrounded by his extensive family.
Liane and Julian Blades.
Jeff Emerson, Club Manager - Resignation
Posted: Wednesday, 07 February , 2018
It is with great regret that I must announce the departure of Jeff Emerson, our Club Manager, on Friday 16th February after four years of excellent service to Whitstable Yacht Club. We owe Jeff much gratitude for his constant and committed service, and he will be greatly missed in the Club and the local community.
Jeff is moving back to Dorset, to be closer to his family, although we hope he will call in and see us whenever he returns to this area. He is here this week, and next Thursday and Friday, so please take the opportunity to visit the Club or contact him at office@wyc.org.uk to thank him for all he has done, say goodbye and wish him well.
Following his departure, the office email, phone and procedures will be monitored and processed by volunteers from the membership and other staff. More details of a longer term plan for Jeff's replacement will be communicated later.
Richard J Bradburn
Commodore, Whitstable Yacht Club
2018 Sailing Schedule now available on the WYC website
Posted: Saturday, 03 February , 2018
Check out this year's sailing schedule at http://wyc.org.uk/on-the-water/schedule (and take note of your duty!).
Key dates:
- Working Party - Saturday 10th March;
- First race of the season - Saturday 17th March;
- Annual General Meeting - Saturday 24th March;
- First Cadets & Families session of the year - Saturday 31st March;
- Whitstable Week - 30th July to 3rd August; and
- Annual Prize Giving and Laying Up Supper - Saturday 10th November.
Ramp repair - update
Posted: Saturday, 03 February , 2018
The design and implementation plan for the restoration of the ramp have been finalised, the club now awaits completion of the loan and the release of funds. As the money is not yet available it does mean the planned completion date of early March will not now be achieved. As soon as the club has received the necessary funds we will provide a further update on a planned start and completion date.
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