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King’s School and the University of Kent team racing report

Posted: Friday, 23 May, 2014

A “friendly” between King’s School and the University of Kent was sailed on Tuesday 20th May at Whitstable Yacht Club. The two sides have trained together on Westbere lake and have a long established autumn team race fixture, but this new event brought us together to enjoy the more expansive racing venue of the bay under WYC group membership. Each team of three boats and six sailors sailed four races under fleet racing rules, but positions were counted for a team result. Owing to exam leave it was a chance for King’s year 9 pupils, captained by WYC cadet Gus Cox, to step up for the school. With a race start at 3.00pm conditions were breezy enough (F4) for the first race; King’s took an early lead with Gus and his crew taking first position. The wind dropped and light airs in race 2 also seemed to favour the school. However, with the university captain, Luke Higgins, taking over the helm to win 1st position in race 3 the university staged a great come-back and by race 4, with the score at 2-1, it was definitely “game on”. The final race produced another close finish with the university securing their second win. Unfortunately time did not permit a tie-breaker, but with honours even at 2-2, an enjoyable break from academic pressures finished with a “tea” of locally supplied hot doughnuts on the yacht club deck.

B14 Open Event - Full report

Posted: Tuesday, 20 May, 2014

The write up for the B14 Open is now on the Yachts&Yachting website. See www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/176361/B14-TT-Round-3-at-Whitstable for the full report.

FAMILIES AND CADET BBQ - SUNDAY 25 MAY & OTHER DATES FOR THE DIARY

Posted: Tuesday, 20 May, 2014

The Cadet Committee have organised a bring and share BBQ this Sunday, 25 May, starting at 5pm. Vattenfall have very kindly organised some live music to accompany the event. If you are free that day, it would be lovely to see you. Please bring along your favourite food to be cooked on the BBQ. Also, a reminder that the next family free sailing session is scheduled for 12.30pm to 2pm on Sunday 8 June. Members of the cadet committee will be running the event and manning a RIB to keep an eye on all the children sailing. Parents or guardians will need to be in attendance at all times. Also, please remember that there is now a separate start for cadets in club series racing. Let’s hope the lovely weather continues and hopefully it will encourage more cadets to take part. Any queries regarding cadet sailing, please email wycraceresults@wyc.org.uk or sailing.development.officer@wyc.org.uk.

Bill Young

Posted: Monday, 19 May, 2014

We regret to announce that Bill Young died at his home last Thursday morning in the care of the Pilgrims Hospice.

Bill was a very active member of Whitstable Yacht Club in the 50’s and early 60’s, and for some years acted as the Club Bosun. He sailed a Firefly until the mid 60’s when he took up cruising – initially off the club – until he moved to Harty Ferry - and then into Oare Creek. His father was Commodore of the Club in the 60’s.

There will be a memorial service at St Mary Nackington CT4 7AD on Friday 30 May at 1230 hrs. The church is situated about 2 miles SSE of the centre of Canterbury. Appropriately the church is in open arable country. If driving from Canterbury drive onto the B2068 (the Hythe Road) and then turn left onto Church Lane – signposted Nackington Church and Farm.

Success for WYC Merlin sailors

Posted: Tuesday, 13 May, 2014

Congratulations to Tom Pygall who, sailing with Andy "Taxi" Davis won the Merlin Rocket Inland Championships in extreme conditions at Northampton last weekend. Over the same windy weekend, Hilary Bradshaw sailing for the New Forest Pirates team came first equal, but third on countback, at the prestigious Wilson Trophy at West Kirby. Very well done.

Have you seen the new Tea Bar menu?

Posted: Monday, 12 May, 2014

Hot and cold food and drink served Friday lunchtimes and all day Saturday and Sunday. Filter coffee now available!

Mrs Pam Baldwin

Posted: Monday, 12 May, 2014

We regret to announce that Mrs Pam Baldwin, widow of ex-commodore Ken Baldwin, passed away peacefully in QEQM Hospital Margate after a short illness, aged 89 years.
The funeral will take place at: Barnham Crematorium on Wednesday 14th May at 11.20.
Family flowers. Donations to Cancer Research UK.

New Members Sailing Development - Sunday 11th May

Posted: Tuesday, 06 May, 2014

Whitstable Yacht Club will be hosting an event for new members on Sunday 11th May from midday. If you would like help or advice on how to get on the water, choosing a boat, or how to start racing, then please come along. There will be an opportunity for conversations over coffee with the Commodore and Sailing Development Officer (Peter Gowing) to discuss your sailing development needs, and there will be a limited number of Topaz dingies (provided by WildTimes) available to rent for £15.

If you are interested in attending please email Richard Earland by midday on Friday, simply saying how many (ages of anyone under 18) and whether you need any specific equipment (buoyancy aids, wet suits etc), along with an indication of your current level of sailing experience.

Family and Cadet Free Sailing

Posted: Monday, 05 May, 2014

We are pleased to announce the first Family & Cadet Free Sailing session of 2014 - sailing organised by volunteer parents for their children.

11th May 2014

1pm - 3pm

Check the cadet noticeboard to find out where the 1pm briefing will be held.

Boats should be rigged and everyone changed before briefing.

There will be two club Mirrors available for use and a course will be laid, for people to sail around.

In the event of poor weather, on-shore activities such as quizzes and colouring will be available in the Sea Room.

IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND ON 11TH MAY, PLEASE EMAIL ANDREA OLIVER SO WE HAVE AN IDEA OF NUMBERS.
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Cadet Starts

Posted: Tuesday, 29 April, 2014

In order to encourage cadet racing, the Sailing Committee and Cadet Committee have agreed that with immediate effect there will be a separate cadet start 3 minutes after the catamaran start in club series racing. The class flag will be H. A course with shorter legs will also be laid for cadets. A note of guidance for race officers has been posted in the race box, and in the RO guide.

Topper Training and Open

Posted: Sunday, 27 April, 2014

This weekend saw a Topper Cadet Training day on Saturday 26th April, and a Topper Open Event on Sunday 27th April. The cadets spent most of the day on Saturday and Sunday on the water, sailing under some testing winds and conditions, and all enjoyed themselves. On Sunday the racing was close, with 12 visiting sailors and 3 Whitstable boats taking part. Victoria Cowen from Porchester Sailing Club won the event, with Alice Smith from Papercourt Sailing Club in second place, and Lewis Humphries from Pevensey Bay Sailing Club in third place. Harriet Sacker won the Endeavour Trophy for not giving up and putting a lot of effort in, despite multiple capsizes! Conor Lamb was the top Whitstable Yacht Club boat in eighth place, with Izzie Bruton in tenth place and Alex Harwood in twelfth.
Thanks to Tom Bruton for organising the event, John Cooper for being Race Officer, Shelagh O'Riordan for recording and results, and Ian Embry and the Safety Boat Crew for keeping everyone safe on the water.

WYC opens its doors to local artists

Posted: Wednesday, 16 April, 2014

As part of the 2014 Canterbury Festival, WYC plans to join in the local Artist Open Trail by holding an art exhibition over 3 weekends in October in the upstairs rooms at the clubhouse. We are now looking for club members and non-members, from beginners, seasoned amateurs to professional artists, who would like to show off their art. We are seeking at least 10 exhibitors (more the better) and hope to attract a wide selection of different art forms including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, textiles, glass and ceramics. More ›

Discounted class legal equipment for the Laser Standard, Radial & 4.7

Posted: Tuesday, 15 April, 2014

Do you own a Laser dinghy? Are you aware of the WYC scheme to supply discounted class legal boats and spares? Click here to find out more.

This Friday night is Quiz Night at WYC

Posted: Tuesday, 15 April, 2014

Come down to the club this Friday evening and pit your wits against your fellow club members, and our Whitstable Yacht Club Quiz Masters Wiz and Tony! The quiz will start at 7.30pm, with teams of maximum 6 people. Entry fee will be £1 per person, and the winning team will take all. Nibbles will be available, but feel free to bring your own food or snacks.

Well done to Max Hunt!

Posted: Wednesday, 09 April, 2014

Whitstable Yacht Club member Max Hunt Laser EuroMasters event at Calella de Palafrugell in Spain last weekend, and had a good event! Max finished 4th Radial in the 65 strong fleet and won the GrandMaster category. For full details and results, see www.clubvelacalella.cat

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