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Friday Food - Credit Crunch Menu

Posted: Tuesday, 06 January, 2009

Don't forget we now offer food every Friday at the Club for £6.00 (lunch and evening). This Friday's menu is Chilli Con Carne (vegetarian Chilli also available). We also offer ice cream for dessert with your favourite sauce and a wafer for £1.50. We now have a panini maker so a selection of filling will also be available). Booking no longer necessary but you may reserve your food if you wish (behind the bar). WYC

Congratulations Mark and Pete

Posted: Sunday, 04 January, 2009

In the run up to the B14 Worlds, Mark Barnes and Pete Nicholson have just won the Australian B14 Nationals at Hobart Tasmania. See http://www.YachtsandYachting.com for report

Office Closed for Christmas

Posted: Wednesday, 24 December, 2008

The office is now closed for Christmas, opening again on Monday, 5th January. If you have any urgent queries please contact the bar staff who may be able to help, othewise leave me a message and I will deal with it on my return. I hope you have a merry Christmas and a very happy new year and look forward to seeing you all at the Club next year. Melanie

New Years Eve

Posted: Tuesday, 23 December, 2008

Just a reminder to secure your New Year's Eve tickets asap. Celebrate the occasion with a glass of bubbly and delicious "nosh". The "Pepperarmy" band will march you through decades of music ....so there will be something for everyone on the dance floor. Tickets available behind the bar. WYC

Bar - Winter Opening Times

Posted: Tuesday, 23 December, 2008

The bar will remain open this winter during the months of January, February and March but opening hours from Monday to Thursday will be slightly reduced as follows: Lunchtime: 12-2pm. Evening: 6-11pm. Fridays and weekends will remain the same. WYC

Food at the Club

Posted: Tuesday, 16 December, 2008

Friday Evening food choices are below and will be served between 6 and 8pm - no need to book! Roast Rib of Beef and Yorkshire Pudding (accompanied by seasonable veg) - £6.50. Lemon Meringue Pie and Cream (£2.50). Veggie options also available. We are also serving hot food at lunchtime so come along for a treat. We are responding to members who wanted to be able to "just turn up" and eat - so please support your Club!

Mast Down

Posted: Tuesday, 16 December, 2008

Members are reminded that masts of boats on the beach and the West Quay must be lowered for the winter months. Please do this as soon as possible. Masts that have been taken down should be stored in such a way that pedestrians walking amongst the boats are not inconvenienced or endangered. Anyone wishing to continue sailing through the winter should let the office and their Class Captain know. Last year the Whitstable residents were really appreciative of the masts being lowered and we wish to retain their goodwill next year. Thank you for your co-operation.

Construction Work on the West Quay - VERY IMPORTANT

Posted: Tuesday, 16 December, 2008

Major reconstruction work to the edges of the West Quay is due to take place from January to March 2009. More very important information below....

The Club is required to leave a six metre gap from the North and West edges of the Quay.  We have negotiated space in the Harbour Master’s compound next to our West Quay parking area to store boats that will need to be moved to make this space.  Owners of boats that are parked in the affected areas are to move their boats by Christmas.  The compound will be opened from the weekend of 20/21st December. 

While the work is in progress access to the West Quay (both our area and the compound) will be restricted for health and safety reasons.  Anyone wishing to sail during the winter should move their boat onto the main beach. 

Members are reminded that all masts should be taken down and stored in such a way as to not be a hazard to people walking near the rows of boats.

The office will monitor progress of the work and it it looks as though it will overrun into our sailing season, arrangements will be made to allow us to start racing when we want to.  We will keep you posted on this website. 

Club Mirror Dinghies for Syndication

Posted: Tuesday, 16 December, 2008

The Yacht Club owns three modern Mirror dinghies that are available for club members to use on a syndicate basis. Anyone who would like to syndicate a Mirror dinghy for the 2009 season should give their names to the Sailing Secretary (Sally Gostelow) in the office by 1 January 2009. Anyone requiring information about the condition of the syndication should speak to Sally.

VHF Radio Course

Posted: Sunday, 14 December, 2008

One place available on the VHF radio course in February. Tuesday evenings 3rd, 10th and 17th. £75 course fee includes instructional book but certificate is extra. First come first served - please e-mail .

Off the Water Success

Posted: Friday, 12 December, 2008

Congratulations to our Abby Ledger who proved she is just as much of a champion off the water as she is on it. Abby became Whitstable Ladies' Pool Champion last week. The competition was held at the Savoy where she had a very convincing 4-1 win. Anyone who is interested in playing pool at the Club, please contact the office and we will put you in touch with the appropriate person.

Christmas Party

Posted: Friday, 12 December, 2008

At 4pm on 23 December Father Christmas will be on hand to offer treats to those children who have been "good" this year. Food will also be available. We also plan to have traditional sing-a-long Christmas Carols and a bit of festive fun (for the young and old). Please would parents let us have children's names as soon as possible.

NEW YEARS EVE TICKETS AVAILABLE

Posted: Friday, 12 December, 2008

Tickets are flying off the shelf so don't delay! We have a fantastic band playing all your favourite songs with a nice bit of bubbly and first class buffet.

CELEBRATE THAT FRIDAY FEELING AT WYC (EVERY FRIDAY)

Posted: Wednesday, 10 December, 2008

Treat yourself to a hot dish every Friday either at lunchtime (£5.50) or in the evening (£6.50). NO NEED TO BOOK - just turn up! Food will be served between 12 and 2pm and 6pm and 8pm. A vegetarian option will also be available. WYC

New Years Eve

Posted: Thursday, 27 November, 2008

Tickets are now available behind the bar. WYC

WYC Pool Ladder

Posted: Monday, 24 November, 2008

Well done to the WYC Pool Team who have maintained their position in the First Division this season. Now the league has finished Wednesday night is free for the Club Pool Ladder matches which are in their fifth week (78 matches played so far). The leader of the ladder at present is out Pool Team Captain, Chris Leamon. The ladder will continue to be played until 21 December and anyone interested should add their name to the list (on the notice board in the bar).

London Boat Show - 9-18 January

Posted: Friday, 21 November, 2008

I have received information for the London Boat Show. Anyone interested in joining a group booking (tickets are £10 per adult for 10 or more, £8.50 for 40 or more (including 5 complimentary tickets)), please could you add your name to the list on the Club's (For Sale) Notice Board. Dates and other information will be confirmed at a later date. Many thanks. Melanie

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.

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.

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).

The only major change concerns the rules at mark roundings (Rule 18).  The old two boat length rule (the Zone) has become 3 boat lengths but provision is made for sailing instructions to change that to two boat lengths or four boat lengths, depending on the speed of the boats concerned.  “Will this make any difference to me club racing at WYC” I hear you say.  The answer is yes; after 1 January when you approach a mark the “Zone” for overlaps etc will be three boat lengths, not two.

For those racing in the winter series at Westbere, the change will be in mid season.  Perhaps Westbere should hold a special “Zone” party on New Years Day!

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...

The selection was based on the Eric Twiname Championship at Rutland, Nationals at Llandudno and Poole, and the Inland Championships at Hollingwoth Lake. They are the first South East sailors ever to have been selected for the National Squad. John started racing in the WYC club boat ‘Inshore@’ Clare joined him as crew at the Mirror Europeans 2006 in Poole when she was 7 years old,

We are particularly proud of our cadet fleet here at WYC who have a great “grown up” support team who ferry them all over the UK.  It is also nice that several cadets’ sailing adventures have started in the boat provided by Towergate - what an investment!!

Anyone interested in becoming involved on the Cadet Committee, please contact the office - we are looking for a representative at the Sailing Committee (any age welcome!).

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?)

WYC B14s Looking Good!

Posted: Monday, 01 September, 2008

During 2008, Whitstable B14s, sailed by Mark Barnes/Pete Nicholson and Simon Hadley/Nicky Webster, have been attendees on the TT circuit. To date Barnes/Nicholson came second in the Nationals held over one day due to extreme conditions during the late May Bank Holiday. Read more about the dynamic duo.

Barnes/Nicholson have also won several TT events, the latest being Lee-on-the-Solent this weekend, resulting in them leading the UK TT series but being closely followed by several teams. Simon and Nicky have also attended several TTs with some good success, narrowly missing out on the prizes at a couple. With an upturn in the class, we will have at least two more boats at Whitstable in 2009, one being Leaky/Gerry sailing the new Leaky Pipes, making a return after two years absence. With the Worlds in Hobart, Australia in January, things are looking good for the Whitstable teams.

Sheppey Round the Island Success for WYC

Posted: Monday, 01 September, 2008

Well done to the our Whitstable fleet on Saturday when an amazing 5 out of the 8 boats who competed in the race finished in the top 10! The results can be seen on the IOS Sailing Club website and a full report and pictures will be available on that website shortly.

Winter Evenings

Posted: Saturday, 16 August, 2008

We have plans for a series of winter talks and presentations. An excuse to foregather for a drink and learn something interesting! Do you have any requests or suggestions for topics? Needn't be 100% sailing related. Please send a note to Mel in the office.

WYC at the Feva Worlds

Posted: Sunday, 10 August, 2008

Will Lowes and Hugo Tucker took 33rd in the Gold fleet of the Feva world championship in Gottskar, Sweden, from a total entry of over 100. They were 3rd overall in the Junior Champion category.

Congratulations Christian

Posted: Saturday, 09 August, 2008

Congratulations to Christian Brewer who, crewing for former Whitstable member Stuart Jardine, has just won the XOD Captains Cup in Cowes Week from a fleet of 80 boats over 8 days of racing. This is the sixth time Christian has won it with Stuart, and its Stuart's seventh win.