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RNLI Talk - 27 November
Posted: Wednesday, 19 November, 2008
To keep you all occupied over the winter months we have put together a series of talks. The first talk will be given by Dave Parry of the RNLI at 8pm on Thursday 27th November. Food will also be served from 7 until 8 at the bargain price of £5.00 (please book behind the bar in the usual way). We are very grateful that Dave is giving up his time to do this for us and it would be good to see a lot of faces in the audience! See you there! WYC (Brand New) Social Committee.
Cadet Class Captain Election
Posted: Wednesday, 19 November, 2008
Who do you want to win? Three candidates have put themselves forward for the position of Cadet Class Captain. These are: Rupert Kilburn, Tom Bruton, and the team of Siobhan Lamb and Alicia Clifford. Keep your eyes on the Notice Board for instructions on how to vote - the new Cadet Class Captain will be announced on the 23rd Dec (club Christmas party). May the best person win!! (PS: The American election had nothing on this)
Photo needed
Posted: Saturday, 15 November, 2008
We are looking for a photo to grace the cover of the WYC 2009 programme. Any offers? Please e-mail the office with anything suitable.
VHF Radio Courses
Posted: Friday, 14 November, 2008
A VHF radio course is planned for the new year. If you would like to enrol, please leave your name and number on the school answerphone - 01227 282800 - or e-mail .
Quiz Nights Blast Off
Posted: Saturday, 08 November, 2008
A nail-biting finish to the first of the new quiz night series on Friday (7th November). Excellent evening, some very in-ter-esting questions and the start of a gourmet challenge on the 'bring your own nibbles' theme. Plenty of scope for more teams:- you have a month to polish the brain cells before the next round on 12th December. Losing team must set and present the next set of questions - well done, Andrew Folkard's team. We look forward to your challenge.
New Years Eve - Party of the Year
Posted: Friday, 07 November, 2008
Live band, champagne and lovely food - tickets will be available sometime next week from behind the bar.
Cat Laying Up Supper - 29 November
Posted: Thursday, 06 November, 2008
Probably one of the most entertaining nights you will have at the Club - bring along a lot of loose change for fines as you will be "sent down" by a special guest - all proceeds go to the RNLI. A lovely two course meal is available made by our own professional Chef, Wendy. Please book your tickets behind the bar (this is a popular evening so get in quickly!).
Calling all Cadets
Posted: Thursday, 23 October, 2008
We are in need of a Class Captain for the cadets. We have a large number of cadets and, as a club, would like to find out what you need as a group - from social events to training issues. We need a person who is prepared to come to either the Sailing Committee meetings or, if school/homework does not permit, send an email which can be read out at this committee. If you are interested, please add your name to the list on the Club Notice Board or, if this is not possible, email the office (). COME ON....this is your chance to get what you want from your Club! DEADLINE: 17 NOVEMBER.
WYC Dominate Podium at Wanderers Inland Champs
Posted: Monday, 06 October, 2008
Whitstable boats took two of the top three places in a fleet of 20 Wanderers in the Inland Championships at Bewl Valley SC over the weekend. In very breezy conditions Gavin Barr successfully defended his title, crewed by Paul Cross. Chris Partington and Jack Skipper "sailed a blinder" to take 3rd place, beating several top Wanderer class sailors in the process. Well done Team WYC!
New Racing Rules
Posted: Thursday, 02 October, 2008
The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) are updated every four years just after the Olympics. The new 2009 rules therefore run through until after the next games, i.e 2012. ISAF has published the new rules. A summary of the changes with explanations, together with the new rules can be seen at http://www.madforsailing.com (for those with access to this site). More ›
Future Olympians Maybe????
Posted: Friday, 26 September, 2008
John (age 13) and Clare (age 9) Peterson have been selected for the RYA Mirror National Squad after 3 years in the Zone squad. Click on the link to read more... More ›
Webcam
Posted: Thursday, 25 September, 2008
I know of lot of you use the webcam but unfortunately we seem to have a connection problem with this at the moment. The whole system is under review and hopefully it will prove more reliable in the future. I have turned on and off nearly everything I can, have changed our wireless connection and jiggled around with wires but it still seems to be breaking down on a regular basis. I can only apologise and promise you a better system in the future. I will speak to our IT bods tomorrow. Melanie.
WINE OF THE WEEK - SPECIAL PROMOTION
Posted: Thursday, 25 September, 2008
We have two wines on SPECIAL PROMOTION at the moment. White Wine: Montana, Sauvignon Blanc 2007 (New Zealand) Red Wine: Wolf Bass, Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 (South Africa) Exceptionally good wine at regular prices. WHILE STOCKS LAST!!
Forts Race
Posted: Monday, 22 September, 2008
A truly successful weekend. Fifty entries, sunshine and good sailing breezes. Well done to the organising team… and here’s an extract from an e-mail just received from Don Findlay, our guest race officer:- “Thank you for making us so welcome. It is a joy to come to WYC each year. I cannot stress too strongly that the control of the RIBs and drivers by Ian is exemplary.” Congratulations to Rob Laws and Stuart France, first WYC boat at 6th overall.
More successes for our sailors abroad…
Posted: Tuesday, 16 September, 2008
Well done to Max Hunt and Charlie Campion who both came 6th in their fleets. Max in the Masters Radial and Charlie in the Grand Masters Standard (they don't look old enough do they?)
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