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Good luck to Meia Harnett and Hannah Fagg!

Posted: Friday, 04 April, 2014

Good luck to Meia Harnett and Hannah Fagg, ex WYC cadets, who are representing Exeter and Lancaster Universities respectively in the 2014 British University Sailing Association Team Match Racing Championship Finals in Strathclyde this weekend.

IMPORTANT NOTICE - DISPOSAL OF BOATS & EQUIPMENT - MARCH 2014

Posted: Thursday, 20 March, 2014

There are a number of windsurf boards, masts, booms and sails stored in the lower Rigden’s Shed for which fees have not been paid and the original owners cannot be traced.

It is the intention of the Sailing Committee to dispose of this equipment no sooner than 3 months from the date of notice (18th March 2014), in accordance with the procedures laid down by the Royal Yachting Association.

If you think that you are the owner of any of these pieces of equipment, please contact Sally Gostelow as soon as possible via the office.

Email or call 01227 272942

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Working Party Thank You

Posted: Monday, 17 March, 2014

A big thank you to everyone who came along to the Working Party on Saturday. It was great that we exceeded our expected numbers, which allowed us to achieve lots more than we intended. There was lots of enthusiasm for this coming season, so let’s hope the weather is on our side for a fantastic year of sailing & fun at the Club!

New Committee Boat arrives at WYC

Posted: Friday, 14 March, 2014

Our new Committee Boat was delivered to Whitstable Yacht Club yesterday (Thursday), all the way from Colne Catamarans in Essex! The boat will be stored in the yard of Whitstable Marine for the next few months while it's fitted out, but it should be on the water by the start of the Summer. For more pictures of the delivery, see the album on the club's Facebook page here.

2014 club programme download

Posted: Friday, 14 March, 2014

The PDF version of the 2014 Club Information and Programme booklet is now available to download here. Great for viewing if you don't have your paper copy to hand!

Tea Bar Survey

Posted: Wednesday, 12 March, 2014

Dear Member

Please find a link below to a survey set up to find out what the membership would like from the Tea Bar Catering.

If you could please complete it by 20th March 2014 as I would like to assess the results before the AGM so we can have a clear picture of where we are going.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DHMHH65

Thank you for your help.

Fee Clarke.

Chair, Bar and Catering Committee

Working Party - 15th March

Posted: Thursday, 06 March, 2014

With just over a week to go to the start of the sailing season why not come down to the club on Saturday 15th March, catch up with old friends, make new ones and help get the club ready for the sailing season. Free food to all who help!

There are lots of things that need doing, both inside and out. Whether your skills are in painting, polishing, cleaning or tidying we can find something for you to do. If none of those, please come anyway and you may discover hidden talents!

If you have a pressure washer or carpet cleaner that you could bring please contact the club office. We are also looking for people with carpentry skills to start repairs on the white shed!

Finally as part of the tidying we will be clearing the changing rooms of all stray clothing. Removed items will be retrievable up until Easter, when they will be disposed of. Therefore if you have anything lying around the changing rooms please remove before the 15th! If you need a locker please contact Sally in the office as there may still be some available.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

WYC and Art in 2013

Posted: Friday, 14 February, 2014

In late 2012 and throughout 2013, Whitstable Yacht Club partnered with local artists to form the White Horses Project, part of the Prosper Arts Council Project. In a year of experimentation with combining art and sailing, WYC saw experiments in aerial photography from helicopters and planes, art installations at the club, the Horsebridge Centre and the RYA Dingy Show, artwork printed on Laser sails, and even a visit from royalty! The project has now ended with the final workshop a few weeks ago, but to look back on the year, there are two videos on the subject. Click here to see a documentary on the project, and click here to see a video artwork based on the year's activities.

Thank you once again to all the club members who took part in the project and helped make it a success!

2014 sailing schedule

Posted: Saturday, 08 February, 2014

The final schedule has now been confirmed, and the programme is with the printers. You'll receive your 2014 programme with the AGM papers in the next month, but in the meantime the 2014 schedule is now on the website here.

WYC Club Manager - Jeff Emerson

Posted: Friday, 31 January, 2014

After three weeks on the job, our new Office Manager Jeff Emerson is settling in. He's had a handover, met the Flag Officers, staff members and most of the key volunteers, and has attended the committee meetings held since he started. If you haven't already met him, by way of an introduction here's a bit of background from Jeff:

"I started my career as a watersports instructor in the stunning Corsican sunshine where I soon got the bug for sailing, windsurfing and water skiing, gaining qualifications with the RYA and BWSF. After spending a winter ski guiding in the Italian Alps, I gained the position of Assistant Manager for an activity Centre and in time progressed to Manager. I managed 80+ Staff looking after 400+ guests at 2 sites. I liaised with local and national authorities including the police, coastguard, sports governing bodies and councils. We ran courses in sailing, windsurfing, waterskiing, canoeing, archery, climbing, shooting and golf as well as hosting corporate events.

"I have had responsibility of managing a large team and delivering leisure activities and corporate events throughout London and the south of England. I managed a dedicated team of staff, volunteers and outside contractors to achieve, implement and develop our events and activities.

"I am looking forward to bringing my knowledge and experience to manage and develop WYC, bringing a bright and prosperous future."

2014 STORAGE STICKERS

Posted: Tuesday, 28 January, 2014

I have placed the 2014 storage stickers on the table in the sea room. If you have paid for equipment storage, please come and collect your sticker(s) and place on your equipment or board rack as soon as convenient. Thank you. Membership/Sailing Secretary.

Draft 2014 WYC Sailing Programme

Posted: Monday, 30 December, 2013

Although the weather outside doesn't look very tempting, the planning of the new sailing season is in it's final stages, and there's only two and half months to go before the first race! Attached is a draft schedule of races and events, and the highlights of the 2014 season for your new diary are:

RYA SE Region Topper Squad training: 15-16 March

Easter Nip: 18-21 April

Topper Training and Open: 26-27 April

RNLI Pursuit Race: 5 May

B14 & 505 Open: 17-18 May

Club Champs: 24-26 May

Merlin Open: 14-15 June

Wanderer Nationals & Town Regatta: 12-13 July

Dawes Cup: 27 July

Whitstable Week: 28 July - 1 Aug

Aug Regatta: 23-25 Aug

Forts Race: 13-14 Sept

Bart's Bash: 21 Sept

Dart 18 Open: 11-12 Oct

The full programme will soon be going to the press, and as soon as it's confirmed we will update the website with the full schedule, including duties. Thanks to John Cooper and Sally Gostelow for all their hard work putting the programme together so far.
WYC_Programme_2014_DRAFT_2013.12.22.pdf

New Years Eve at Whitstable Yacht Club

Posted: Sunday, 29 December, 2013

The club bar will be open from 5.30pm on New Years eve. There's nothing formal planned, but if you want to come in for pre-party drinks, a relaxing drink in good company, or an opportunity to relive the excitement of 2013 and welcome in 2014, WYC is the place to be.

And don't forget, if you need something to wake you back up on New Years Day, the bar will be open from midday to 5pm!

Christmas bar opening times at Whitstable Yacht Club

Posted: Saturday, 21 December, 2013

WYC kicks off Christmas in style this year, with band Left Of The Dial playing at the club on Christmas Eve from 5pm. There's also the Boxing Day Football Match, and the bar is open throughout the festive period, with the only exception being Christmas Day. Come and celebrate the season with us!
Bar opening times:

Monday 23rd - Midday - 9pm

Christmas Eve - Midday - 9pm

Christmas Day - Closed

Boxing Day - Midday - 6pm

Friday 27th - Midday - 2.30pm, then 5.30 - 9pm

Saturday 28th - Midday - 9pm

Sunday 29th - Midday - 9pm

Monday 30th - Midday - 2.30pm, then 5.30 - 9pm

New Years Eve - Midday - 2.30pm, then 5.30 - Midnight

New Years Day - Midday to 5pm

Thursday 2nd January - Normal Opening Hours

Committee Boat Progress

Posted: Saturday, 21 December, 2013

More good news for Whitstable Yacht Club this week: In line with the plans agreed with the General and Sailing Committees, developed in consultation with the members, the subgroup formed to purchase a new Committee Boat has this week signed off plans and placed an order for a new Colne Catamaran CC7. There's still a lot of work to be done, but the new boat is expected to be in use for the 2014 sailing season. Until then, Perry will still be available for any events requiring Committee Boat starts before the new boat is delivered.

Thanks to Ian Wild, Stuart France, Jason Wild, John Cooper, Jull Fagg and Richard Earland for their hard work getting to this significant milestone!

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