Whitstable Yacht Club
Welcome to WYC
Whitstable Yacht Club is one of the oldest and largest sailing clubs in England. The Club is situated on the north coast of Kent where the Thames Estuary meets the North Sea. WYC offers sailing in sheltered waters at all times of the tide for catamarans, dinghies, and windsurfers with yachts in nearby creeks which dry out.
Contact Us
Whitstable Yacht Club, 3-4 Sea Wall, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1BX
Tel: +44 (0)1227 272942
office@wyc.org.uk
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Upcoming WYC Social clubs, Events and Meetings
Click here for the WYC bar opening times, and click here to book social event tickets.
Talk - Ellen McCarthy Cancer Trust followed by a Laid Back Quiz by Phil E!
Date: Sat 21/09/2024
On Saturday 21 Sept 2024 at 7:30pm WYC will be hosting a talk from The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust. Based in Cowes, and Largs on West Coast of Scotland, they inspire young people aged 8-24 to believe in a brighter future living through and beyond cancer. Through a range of sailing and adventure trips, young people rediscover the confidence to positively embrace their futures.
The talk will be followed by one of Phil Emery's famous Laid Back Quizzes, and there will be donation opportunities points to raise money for the charity!
America's Cup - Challenger Semi-Final
Date: Thu 26/09/2024
The 37th America’s Cup 2024 in Barcelona culminates in the Challenger selection Finals on 26 Sept to 07 Oct. The key races will be on in the Big Screen at approx. 13:00 in the Sea Room via our EuroSport/Discovery Plus subscription. As with everything involved with sailing, all timings are liable to change dependent on the wind and weather!
https://www.americascup.com
English Wine Tasting Evening
Date: Sat 28/09/2024
Come along to try a selection of English Wines on Saturday 28th September from 7pm. Tickets £25, which includes a welcome glass of wine, and tasting of 5 different wines, hosted by The Offy. You'll get £5 off if you order a bottle (worth £25+) after the session. Book your tickets at bookwhen.com/wycsocial.
Halloween/Christmas Decorations Crafts
Date: Wed 09/10/2024
Halloween/Christmas Decorations Crafts – just turn up with any ideas and bits of craft materials to get the club ready.
Learn how to fillet and cook fish
Date: Thu 10/10/2024
Learn how to fillet and cook fish. 5 tickets at £75.00 each. Book at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Karaoke Evening
Date: Fri 11/10/2024
Karaoke evening – turn up and sing your socks off!
America's Cup Final Match Races
Date: Sat 12/10/2024
The 37th America’s Cup 2024 match race against current holders NZ to decide the winner of the America’s Cup will be the first to win 7 races between 12-27 October 2024. The key races will be on in the Big Screen at approx. 13:00 in the Sea Room via our EuroSport/Discovery Plus subscription. As with everything involved with sailing, all timings are liable to change dependent on the wind and weather!
https://www.americascup.com/
Meeting of Sailors
Date: Sun 13/10/2024
Talk on Trafalgar day & Nelson
Date: Sat 19/10/2024
Talk on Trafalgar day & Nelson - collection will go to Westbere Sailing Opportunities
Annual Prize Giving
Date: Sun 20/10/2024
Tuesday Nights - Games Evening
Every Tuesday from 7pm, Mexican train dominoes, cribbage or bring your own - come and join us! Bit of luck, bit of skill, bit of a laugh, bit of wine!! Or bring your own game.
Wednesday Nights - Pool League Games
From 8pm - Pool league games played by WYC pool teams. Feel free to come and support, or enquire at the bar to join a team!
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month - WYC Book Club
We currently have two groups that meet on 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, If you’re interested in joining the WYC Book club get in touch with Kellie Gray on 079 6604 6693, it’s a lovely way meet new members whether you’re a sailor or social member.
Thursday Night - Open Pool Nights
From 7pm - open pool night. All over 16’s welcome. Free table, winner stays on unless players present want to change.
1st and 3rd Monday of the month - Art club
Starting on the 5th December - Its a fun get together and learn new skills with others, you will need to supply your own equipment. Meet in the sea room between 10:30 and 1:30pm for more details contact Tizzie on 079 2026 2673.
1st & 3rd Thursday of the month - Music Club
Meet 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month 7:30 to 10pm. We pick some songs to rehearse beforehand and get to play together as several bands. Welcome guitarists, singers, keyboards, drums, percussion, flutes, fiddles… anything with a tune! We put on a gig at the club every quarter, aim to showcase 24 songs. Contact: Andrew Provan 07899662412
Coffee Club - Every morning
Coffee club - meet every morning from 10.30 in the sea room, this is open to all WYC members
1st Wednesday of the month - Writing Group
New monthly Writing group lead by Bunty – any questions WhatsApp 07983 572843
Whitstable Yacht Club news
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 3 NEW SENIOR SAILING INSTRUCTORS
Following an exacting and exhausting week of an RYA course held at the Club, WYC members Katie Berrington, Angelyna Gheur and Harry Wilson passed to become Senior Instructors with great accolades from the RYA. Congratulations must also go to Ruth Oliver, Club Training Manager, for the time and effort that she has put into their training. Share›
CadetFest 2024 Report!
Cadetfest 2024 - what a week, 38 children, 16 instructors, and force 8 winds! A cruise to Seasalter sailing club via Sand End, a cruise to Tankerton for an ice cream, windsurfing, beach and on the water games, recycled regatta, raft making and a fish and chip social to end the week! Thanks to all who made it possible including our sponsors HolidayCottages.co.uk, the cadets had a fabulous week! Share›
Tony Foreman
We regret to report that Tony Foreman passed away in late July. Tony was a long standing member of Whitstable Yacht Club. His funeral will take place on Monday 2nd September at the Herne Bay Crematorium. The wake afterwards will be at the Marine Hotel Tankerton. Old friends are welcome. Share›
Wine Tasting Evening - 28th September
Come along to try a selection of English Wines on Saturday 28th September from 7pm. Tickets £25, which includes a welcome glass of wine, and tasting of 5 different wines, hosted by The Offy. You'll also get £5 off if you order a bottle (worth £25+) after the session. Book your tickets at bookwhen.com/wycsocial.
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WYC Music Club gig - Sat 2nd Nov
Following on from some fantastic performances at Whitstable Week, the next Music Club gig will be Saturday 2nd November 2024. The theme will be “Unplugged”, giving an acoustic flavour to your favourite songs in the style of MTV. If you want to release your inner Kurt Cobain or Eric Clapton, and fancy playing an instrument or singing, send your song suggestions to andrewprovan@outlook.com
We have 30 musicians from the club (singers, bass, guitar, piano, percussion, sax, banjo etc) so you can select your own band to play your song. Alternatively, just come along for a drink during rehearsals and observe the magic unfold! Our rehearsals are in the Sea Room WYC from 7:30pm to 10:30pm on Thursdays 15th Aug, 29th Aug, 5th Sept, 19th Sept, 3rd Oct, 17th Oct and 31st Oct (Dress Rehearsal).
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Whitstable Week 2024 - Report
Whitstable Yacht Club’s premier club competition, once again supported by Holidaycottages.co.uk, lived up to expectations with some great racing over five days, backed by some epic evening socials. Seven All-in-Handicap races were completed with a mix of strong, medium and light breezes giving conditions to suit most classes and sailors at some time for the 53 boats competing. See Yachts&Yachting online for the full report at https://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/278081/Whitstable-Week
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America’s Cup on the WYC TV
The 37th America’s Cup starts in Barcelona on 22 Aug 2024 with a series of round robin races culminating in the Challenger selection Finals on 26 Sept to 07 Oct. This will select the team to match race against current holders NZ in the America’s Cup Final, which will be the first to win 7 races between 12-27 October 2024.
The key races will be on in the Big Screen at approx. 13:00 in the Sea Room via our EuroSport/Discovery Plus subscription. As with everything involved with sailing, all timings are liable to change dependent on the wind and weather!
https://www.americascup.com/original/m18901_240423-TIMELINE_AC-2024-timeline-img.jpg Share›
Talk - Ellen McCarthy Cancer Trust followed by a Laid Back Quiz by Phil E!
On Saturday 21 Sept 2024 at 7:30pm WYC will be hosting a talk from The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust. Based in Cowes, and Largs on West Coast of Scotland, they inspire young people aged 8-24 to believe in a brighter future living through and beyond cancer. Through a range of sailing and adventure trips, young people rediscover the confidence to positively embrace their futures.
The talk will be followed by one of Phil Emery's famous Laid Back Quizzes, and there will be donation opportunities points to raise money for the charity! Share›
Tea, Coffee, drinks and food for members
We are delighted that the tea bar will be available to members as follows:
1 ½ hours before racing Saturday and Sunday. This will be for all drinks, snacks, sandwiches and toasties available from Keith's hut.
If you would like something to eat after racing (full Keith’s menu then available) please place your order and time required before racing to avoid a queue.
After racing a reminder that if Keith's is closed, tea, coffee and snacks are always available from the bar.
Any questions or issues, please contact the Club Manager! Share›
WYC Bar Opening Times
The club bar opening times have been extended for the summer. For the updated serving times, go to https://wyc.org.uk/about/social.
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