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Race Officers’ Guide

Posted: Wednesday, 11 March, 2009

The guide for race officers has been updated and expanded to include committee boat starts. There will be a copy in the race hut and one on the committee boat – both to be left in situ please. There is also a copy in the club office which may be borrowed but must be returned. The guide can be downloaded in PDF format from the MEMBERS section of the WYC website.

West Quay Works - Impact on boat parking

Posted: Sunday, 08 March, 2009

Representatives of the club met representatives from the harbour, the council and the contractors on Friday to discuss the impact of the West Quay works on WYC. More ›

Message from the Whitstable Week Committee

Posted: Wednesday, 04 March, 2009

Hi everyone, the Whitstable Week Committee are looking for people to assist in the kitchen during Whitstable Week. We are aiming at simple good hearty fare to make it as good value as possible and Fiona and Donna are looking for Volunteers in 2 areas. The Kitchen: it is running all week and we need volunteers to help out. This can be as much or as little as you want, and could be the preparation of or serving the food - for a few hours to one week. Calling all cake makers. We are looking for home made cakes for the sailors coming off the water. This is the chance to show off recipes that have been in the family for years. Obviously all cakes must be quality controlled by the office first!!! If you think you can help with either of the above then please contact Fiona : clarkehouse94@btinternet.com or Donna: Donna: donna.legs@btinternet.com. You can also contact Mel in the office who will pass on the details. Many thanks. Whitstable Week Committee

Boat and Trailer Parking

Posted: Wednesday, 25 February, 2009

Canterbury City Council will be undertaking reinforcing works on the West Quay starting in March through to June. This will mean that the West Quay will not be accessible in the normal way, severely curtailing the useable boat parking areas available to the club. More ›

RACE RECORDERS WANTED

Posted: Tuesday, 10 February, 2009

We wish to recruit race recorders to join our select team of regulars. Free club membership is available to recorders who commit for 10 days a year. More ›

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE COASTAL ENGINEER (C CITY COUNCIL)

Posted: Thursday, 22 January, 2009

PLEASE BE AWARE that a lot of timber is afloat off Ramsgate and could possibly make it's way to our waters. Anyone planning on going afloat should therefore be extra vigilant. WYC

Wine Promotion

Posted: Thursday, 22 January, 2009

There are two new wines available for you to try at the Club: Ernest & Julia, Gallo Shiraz (Californian Dry Rose, 2006 ) - and - Hardys Cabernet Merlot (Australian Red, 2007). Let us know what you think of them!

Whitstable Week

Posted: Wednesday, 14 January, 2009

Hi everyone, a lot of you want to book your holidays and I can confirm that Whitstable Week will take place w/c Monday, 27 July 2009. I've laid on a sunny force 3-4 for you all....so make sure you come along (I do have a disclaimer for that last comment!). Melanie.

Subscription Reminder

Posted: Tuesday, 13 January, 2009

By way of a reminder, anyone who has not paid their membership fee will shortly be classified as a non-member. A list of non-payers will be left behind the bar at the beginning of next week. WYC

Scalextrics Trials at WYC - Sat, 21 Feb at 1pm

Posted: Monday, 12 January, 2009

Scalextrics- Does anyone have Scalextrics sitting in the loft/garage?? Get it out-dust it off and bring it down to the club on Saturday 21st Feb from 1PM. Time trials,races,fun galore. Even if you don't have a set come and enjoy the fun!!!!! Food will be available to buy.(Menu/prices to be advised) .

Mark and Pete - well done again, and also Chris and Tom

Posted: Sunday, 11 January, 2009

Congratulations to Mark Barnes and Pete Nicholson who came second (and first British boat) in the B14 Worlds in Tasmania. Also, well done to Chris Lewns and Tom Pygall who finished 7th out of 177 starters in a freezing Bloody Mary on Saturday.

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 www.YachtsandYachting.com for report

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

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