News at Whitstable Yacht Club
Club News - July
Update to WYC Bar opening hours and prices
Posted: Tuesday, 20 July , 2021
Thank you to our Bar Manager Magda for all the extra hours she has put in recently to get our new staff trained up. This has enabled us to extend the bar's hours from the end of this week. We'll be open every day from 11 to 11 during Whitstable Week, and open every lunch time and later evenings Wednesday to Sunday from the beginning of August. The updated opening hours are on the website at www.wyc.org.uk/about/social.
Our new bar top is being fitted this week, and should be in place by Wednesday evening. We are planning to open as usual on Wednesday, but please be aware that there may be some minor disruption to service and product availability depending on how quickly it dries!
Unfortunately our suppliers have increased some of their prices, so we have had to make some minor changes. The amendments are highlighted in red in the price list available on the website.
Just a reminder that, while we are relaxing some Covid-19 related measures in line with Government guidelines, cashless is still preferred but not mandatory, and once served members will be asked to leave the bar serving area. Table service will continue to be available on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, and preventative measures such as increased ventilation and protective screens will remain in place. Members and visitors are requested to wear face masks when moving around inside the club buildings, unless exempt.
Thanks again to Magda, and also Dickie Ledger, for all their hard work organising the bar during this particularly tricky time!
WYC Book Club
Posted: Wednesday, 14 July , 2021
The WYC Book Club is now up and running and meets on the second Wednesday of the month. We currently have 12 members and it’s a lovely way to meet new members, whether you’re a sailor or a social member.
If you're interested in joining the WYC Book Club please get in touch with Kellie Gray on 07966046693!
WYC Coronavirus Update - 14th July
Posted: Wednesday, 14 July , 2021
Following the government announcement regarding the easing of the Covid restrictions from July 19th, the WYC Covid sub group have reviewed how the club will be affected. WYC will broadly adopt the approach to the lifting of restrictions regarding social distancing and gatherings. Members and visitors are requested to wear face masks when moving around the club buildings, unless exempt. The QR Test and Trace registration requirement will also continue.
Showers and changing rooms will no longer have capacity limits but members are requested to come changed for sailing where possible. Members are asked to use their judgement as to whether it is necessary to use the showers or changing rooms and access should always be via the external doors, not through the sea room.
All toilet facilities will reopen.
The bar will be open for service (cashless is still preferred but not mandatory). Once served members will be asked to leave the bar serving area. Table service will continue to be available on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Preventative measures such as increased ventilation and protective screens will remain in place.
As previously, members and visitors are requested not to visit the club if they have any Covid symptoms or have been advised to isolate. Members are also reminded to follow any ongoing government advice and also take personal responsibility for doing so when using the club facilities or when going on the water.
Tri Hard!
Posted: Wednesday, 07 July , 2021
It's not all about sailing... WYC and Canterbury Harriers team-up to lead field in returning local Oysterman Triathlon.
Whitstable’s now firm Triathlon favourite returned last weekend and provided the opportunity for the Yacht Club to join with Canterbury Harriers to take on all-comers in the Oysterman Team Relay event. Luke Swain (WYC) led the team out with a fantastic sea swim in near-perfect conditions, but with a Covid-proofed staggered start that made placing on the course hard to track. Neither Luke’s late-placed start - nor his previous day’s massive splosh around the Solent in Bournemouth’s two piers swim – delayed him in dispatching his 500m swim in a remarkable 7 minutes 47 seconds. He handed over to Paul Moore (WYC and Harriers) to pick up pace on the bike leg, time-trialling the new 20K Herne/Greenhill course in 33 minutes 12 seconds. On return to Tankerton Slopes, the baton handed on to Alex Horsley (Harriers) who gave his all – confidently reeling in remaining Relay Team runners on the 5K course, despite the staggered start, in just 19 minutes 44 seconds.
With transitions, the combined WYC and Harriers team completed the course in 1 hour 03 minutes and 09 seconds – earning first place honours for both local clubs in the Team Relay by a clear 06 minutes!
Coming off the bike, Moore was heard to quote the redoubtable Dickie Ledger after his massive three-sail reach back from the Forts in the 2019 distance race …. ‘if they want to go faster than that then they’re welcome to it!’.
Selection trials for next year’s team are planned to begin in January 2022.
Row your boat!
Posted: Wednesday, 07 July , 2021
It's also not all about sailing... the Lower Thames Rowing Club visited WYC on Saturday on their annual row across the Thames Estuary from Canvey Island to Whitstable and back. The intrepid rowers did the 27 miles to Whitstable in 6 hours, hard work from the Forts in with the wind on the nose! They stayed over in the club's bunk rooms on Saturday night, then did the return trip in much milder conditions on the Sunday via Queensborough for lunch, putting in another 33 miles! Great to see the team at WYC again, and look forward to their return next year!
This weekend - Laserfest!
Posted: Monday, 05 July , 2021
This weekend is the highly anticipated LaserFest 2021. We’re expecting 50+ Lasers on the water for one of the biggest WYC events of the year. There’ll be competitive racing across the fleet, from beginners to some of the best Laser sailors in the country, so don’t hesitate to come along if you’re a Laser Sailor! If you haven't already, please register online (to minimise contact on-the-day) at https://bookwhen.com/wycsailevents/e/ev-slvh-20210710000000
First race is Saturday at 2pm.
More information at www.laser-fest.com.
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