Whitstable Yacht Club - News - 2024

Club News - August

CadetFest 2024 Report!

Posted: Tuesday, 27 August , 2024

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!

Tony Foreman

Posted: Tuesday, 27 August , 2024

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.

Wine Tasting Evening - 28th September

Posted: Tuesday, 20 August , 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 also get £5 off if you order a bottle (worth £25+) after the session. Book your tickets at bookwhen.com/wycsocial.

WYC Music Club gig - Sat 2nd Nov

Posted: Thursday, 08 August , 2024

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).

Whitstable Week 2024 - Report

Posted: Thursday, 08 August , 2024

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

America’s Cup on the WYC TV

Posted: Wednesday, 07 August , 2024

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!
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Talk - Ellen McCarthy Cancer Trust followed by a Laid Back Quiz by Phil E!

Posted: Wednesday, 07 August , 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!