News at Whitstable Yacht Club
Food & drink
Whitstable Yacht Club hosts Keith's Coffee Hut in the forecourt, where hot and cold drinks, and a range of hot snacks are served every day.
We have a full time bar, which offers an extensive range of drinks and snacks. Please come along and sample our Guest Ales!
Members can book the club for a private party or social event, or the Committee Room for a meeting. The club is very flexible, hosting small gatherings and meetings up to large weddings and birthday parties! To book an event members should email the office with their request – office@wyc.org.uk. Please advise the following information in the email:
Date of event, number to be invited, start and finish times, will food be served, will music be booked – if yes - name of band/disco and start/finish times of playing
The Summer 2024 Bar Opening Times from the beginning of June are:
| Day | Hours |
| Monday | 17.00-20.00 |
| Tuesday | 14.00-21.00 |
| Wednesday | 14.00-23.00 |
| Thursday | 14.00-22.00 |
| Friday | 12.00-22.00 |
| Saturday | 12.00-22:00 |
| Sunday | 12.00-21:00 |
| Bank Holidays will see Mondays changed to Sunday hours. | |
The bar may be opened longer if special events or parties are planned (for example Thursday closing times are regularly extended for the Music open mic group). Please discuss your requirement's with a member of the Bar committee giving at least 2 weeks notice.
Social events
Please support your club by attending our social events! Friends & family of members are welcome to attend, providing they are signed in as your guests.
| Date | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 21/09/2024 - 19:30 | 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! |
| 26/09/2024 - 13:00 | America's Cup - Challenger Semi-Final |  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 |
| 28/09/2024 - 19:00 | English Wine Tasting Evening | 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. |
| 09/10/2024 - 19:30 | Halloween/Christmas Decorations Crafts | Halloween/Christmas Decorations Crafts – just turn up with any ideas and bits of craft materials to get the club ready. |
| 10/10/2024 - 15:00 | Learn how to fillet and cook fish | Learn how to fillet and cook fish. 5 tickets at £75.00 each. Book at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) |
| 11/10/2024 - 19:30 | Karaoke Evening | Karaoke evening – turn up and sing your socks off! |
| 12/10/2024 - 13:00 | America's Cup Final Match Races | 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/ |
| 13/10/2024 - 13:00 | Meeting of Sailors | |
| 19/10/2024 - 19:00 | Talk on Trafalgar day & Nelson | Talk on Trafalgar day & Nelson - collection will go to Westbere Sailing Opportunities |
| 20/10/2024 - 16:00 | Annual Prize Giving | |
| 02/11/2024 - 19:30 | WYC Music Club Gig |  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. |
| 22/11/2024 - 19:00 | Club Ball 2024 | CLUB BALL NOVEMBER 22ND AT THE MARINE HOTEL – BOOKING DETAILS WILL BE RELEASED SOON |
| 08/12/2024 - 16:00 | Winter Series Prize Giving | |
| 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 & 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 | |
| 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 Wednesday of the month - Writing Group | New monthly Writing group lead by Bunty – any questions WhatsApp 07983 572843 | |
| Coffee Club - Every morning | Coffee club - meet every morning from 10.30 in the sea room, this is open to all WYC members |
Interested in having WYC host an event?
The club can be booked for private parties. Contact the Club Manager if you are interested in booking the club.
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