Firstly a really big thank you to everybody who have volunteered themselves for race duties (Officer of the Day - OOD and Assistant Officer of the Day - AOOD) via Dutyman the calendar. It is great to see the duties slots being filled. If you haven't picked your preferred dates for carrying out a duty your time is running out as soon we will be allocating duty days to members who haven't volunteered yet. There are a number of gaps in the programme that we need to fill shortly see link below to the Race Info page on the Website for the current list of OOD and AOOD duties ;
Dutyman Duty Calendar
If you
don’t have much experience of racing, please volunteer for Assistant
Officer of the Day duties and you will be paired with an experienced
Officer of the Day. Junior members are not expected to do any
duties, but any juniors who want to help are very welcome to get
involved.
If you
do a lot of racing you should volunteer for at least four duties. If
you don’t race much (or at all) please can you please volunteer for at least two
duties.
If your plans change and you
are unable to do a planned duty, there is within Dutyman a facility that allows you to try and swap duties with others. If you are unable to swap, please get in
touch as soon as possible with Martin Ashby (Sailing Secretary (Acting)) via :
info@yeadonsailingclub.co.uk
and he will try to organise a replacement.
Another way you can help the smooth running of the Club is with the catering for the various Open Meetings we run for the different Classes throughout the Season. We need volunteers to prepare lunches, serve drinks (teas, coffees, etc.) during the day and make cakes and puddings for the hungry sailors. If you are able to help in this way please come down to the Club on Sunday 14th April at 2.30 when there is a Catering Meeting to plan what we need for this seasons events, or let us know that you are willing to help by e-mailing
info@yeadonsailingclub.co.uk
Many thanks !
Thursday 4 April 2019
Tuesday 2 April 2019
Evening Sailing Starts !
This week sees the start of the Club's evening sailing programme.
On Wednesday (3rd) we have our first evening race of the Season and next Tuesday (9th) our ever popular Tuesday Night Training and Come and Try Sessions start.
For race times and session start times see the Calender (on the Notice Board tab on the Website) and if you know people who are interested in sailing get them to book on a 'Come and Try' (book on the Sail tab on the Website)
Plus if you want to help out with the Training Sessions please speak to Andrew, help is always appreciated !
Look forward to see lots of people down on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
On Wednesday (3rd) we have our first evening race of the Season and next Tuesday (9th) our ever popular Tuesday Night Training and Come and Try Sessions start.
For race times and session start times see the Calender (on the Notice Board tab on the Website) and if you know people who are interested in sailing get them to book on a 'Come and Try' (book on the Sail tab on the Website)
Plus if you want to help out with the Training Sessions please speak to Andrew, help is always appreciated !
Look forward to see lots of people down on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
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| Gliding across the Tarn on an evening |
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| The setting sun |
Friday 22 March 2019
Yeadon Sailing Club - 91st Sailing Season
After all the 90th Anniversary celebrations last season our 91st Sailing Season starts this Saturday with the first Series race starting at 2.30pm and the second race at 4.00pm.
With the weather disrupting the pre - season working parties there was a mild panic on Sunday when it was realised that No 7 had gone walkabout. It was found later hiding in a bush at the side of the Tarn which would have made rounding it rather interesting !
Luckily Graham came to the rescue and managed to retrieve it mid-week, so big thanks to him !
With the weather disrupting the pre - season working parties there was a mild panic on Sunday when it was realised that No 7 had gone walkabout. It was found later hiding in a bush at the side of the Tarn which would have made rounding it rather interesting !
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| Hiding in the bushes |
Luckily Graham came to the rescue and managed to retrieve it mid-week, so big thanks to him !
It is our 91st season but it is the first season for the new Fishing Club operating on the Tarn - Yeadon Tarn Angling Club 2019 so best of luck to them and looking to contine the good relationships and joint initiatives of the last few years continuing in the future. The new Bailiffs are Jimmy, Reece and Ste.
So come along for the start of the new Season, the weather is forecast to be quite pleasant (for March), see the new decking, get out on the water and enjoy the Tarn.
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| Sunshine on the water |
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| New flag for a new season |
Saturday 2 February 2019
Dutyman is up and running
Dear Club Member,
The club’s duty roster has now been published and is open for members to choose their duty slots. This is run on a system called Dutyman. You should have had an email on the 17th January which gave you instructions about logging on to it and more recently Sarah sent out a guide to it as well. It is good to see people volunteering for various duties already and the duty slots are filling up ! So if you want to choose a particular day to do your duty you need to get in and "book early !"
One of the commitments of being a member of the club is that you help with the running of the club by volunteering as Race Officer / Assistant. The job of the Race Officer is to provide safety cover for race entrants, as well as to set the course and to run the races. It is also an opportunity to spend some quality time with other club members, learn some new skills that may not be covered in Tuesday night training, and to pick up good racing tips!
If you don’t have much experience of racing, please volunteer for Assistant Officer of the Day (AOOD) and you will be paired with an experienced Officer of the Day (OOD). Junior members are not expected to do any duties, but any juniors who want to help are very welcome to get involved.
If you are an experienced member, please don’t volunteer to do a duty with another experienced Member, instead leave the AOOD duty available for someone with less experience who can learn from you. This does not apply to Open Days and Trophy races where it is preferable to have a more experienced team in charge.
If you do a lot of racing you should volunteer for at least four duties. If you don’t race much (or at all) please at least volunteer for two duties.
You will be able to volunteer for duty slots until the end of March, then any remaining slots will be filled in automatically with those who have not volunteered.
If the dates you want have gone you can always ask to swap using Dutyman or in person. (if you arrange a swap in person please also update dutyman, or email me and I will change it)
If you are unable to do your duty, and you are unable to swap, please get in touch as soon as possible and I will try to organize a replacement.
HAPPY SAILING
Martin Ashby (Sailing Secretary (Acting))
info@yeadonsailingclub.co.uk
The club’s duty roster has now been published and is open for members to choose their duty slots. This is run on a system called Dutyman. You should have had an email on the 17th January which gave you instructions about logging on to it and more recently Sarah sent out a guide to it as well. It is good to see people volunteering for various duties already and the duty slots are filling up ! So if you want to choose a particular day to do your duty you need to get in and "book early !"
One of the commitments of being a member of the club is that you help with the running of the club by volunteering as Race Officer / Assistant. The job of the Race Officer is to provide safety cover for race entrants, as well as to set the course and to run the races. It is also an opportunity to spend some quality time with other club members, learn some new skills that may not be covered in Tuesday night training, and to pick up good racing tips!
If you don’t have much experience of racing, please volunteer for Assistant Officer of the Day (AOOD) and you will be paired with an experienced Officer of the Day (OOD). Junior members are not expected to do any duties, but any juniors who want to help are very welcome to get involved.
If you are an experienced member, please don’t volunteer to do a duty with another experienced Member, instead leave the AOOD duty available for someone with less experience who can learn from you. This does not apply to Open Days and Trophy races where it is preferable to have a more experienced team in charge.
If you do a lot of racing you should volunteer for at least four duties. If you don’t race much (or at all) please at least volunteer for two duties.
You will be able to volunteer for duty slots until the end of March, then any remaining slots will be filled in automatically with those who have not volunteered.
If the dates you want have gone you can always ask to swap using Dutyman or in person. (if you arrange a swap in person please also update dutyman, or email me and I will change it)
If you are unable to do your duty, and you are unable to swap, please get in touch as soon as possible and I will try to organize a replacement.
HAPPY SAILING
Martin Ashby (Sailing Secretary (Acting))
info@yeadonsailingclub.co.uk
Sunday 20 January 2019
Laying Up Supper - 26th Jan Otley Court House 7pm
Dear All
I am just finalising arrangements for our annual Laying up Supper at Otley Court House this Saturday 26th January.
It promises to be a great round up of the sailing year and I hope as many of you can join us as possible.
There will be a prize giving, fish and chip/veggie option supper, a bit
of fun entertainment and a raffle.....add to that laughter and some lively
chat. There is a bar to buy drinks also.
If you have not got your tickets yet, please book as soon as possible (before Wednesday)
https://webcollect.org.uk/ysc/event/laying-up-supper-2019
And don't forget to bring a cake for the Bake Off competition if you can - Sailing themed or otherwise !
Looking forward to a catch up with you all
Sarah
Tuesday 1 January 2019
Welcome to 2019 !
The Annual New Year's Race was held in glorious sunshine and from a spectator's point of view a reasonable breeze (the racers found it a bit variable in places but that is the nature of sailing at Yeadon !).
Sarah and Bryan officiated the day's proceedings and a good number of members took to the water for the Race. Tony showed everyone the way in his Solo with Tim sailing a Club Heron led the slow handicap boats. Meanwhile as the race went on many Club members gathered to spectate and to partake in the post race Fuddle.
Unfortunately I left before the Commodore's Bottle was presented to the winner but the view was that Tony had done enough to win the Race but we shall see when the results are published !
Sarah and Bryan officiated the day's proceedings and a good number of members took to the water for the Race. Tony showed everyone the way in his Solo with Tim sailing a Club Heron led the slow handicap boats. Meanwhile as the race went on many Club members gathered to spectate and to partake in the post race Fuddle.
Unfortunately I left before the Commodore's Bottle was presented to the winner but the view was that Tony had done enough to win the Race but we shall see when the results are published !
Topper Training at Ripon Sailing Club
Dear Topper Sailors
We have had an invite from Ripon SC, see below, for any Topper Sailors to join in their Topper Training Day on the 26th January. If you want to know more please speak to Andrew or any Committee member or just sign up via the links below.
These Sessions are very, very good, you will learn lots and it gives you the chance to test out any new sailing gear you got for Christmas ! (well maybe not that shorty wetsuit !)
Ripon SC is hosting some Topper Training on Saturday 26 January. This training is aimed at beginner / early racers and will focus on improving basic racing skills, Topper set up and key Topper racing info. It is being run by the Topper Class Association and will be coached by Lucy Mearns.
I will be grateful if you can please circulate this email to any Topper sailors at your club. I look forward to seeing them at Ripon in January.
It will start at 9.30am and run until about 4pm.
The session is £22 per person and you need your own Topper.
The galley will be operating and will have a selection of hot meals at lunchtime plus the usual teas, coffee and cake.
For those of you who haven’t been to Ripon SC before, our water is excellent for winter training as the training area is minutes from the launch area, you can stay dry whilst launching & recovering boats and we have excellent changing facilities and a warm club room for parents and supporters.
I hope sailors from your club will be able to attend. This session is a great way to get some top tips and encouragement during the winter season so you are all ready to go when the racing circuits and club racing start up again in Spring.
Please sign up using this link, you don’t need to be a Topper Association member to participate. https://gbrtopper.ourclubadmin.com/event.php?event=589
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me.
We have had an invite from Ripon SC, see below, for any Topper Sailors to join in their Topper Training Day on the 26th January. If you want to know more please speak to Andrew or any Committee member or just sign up via the links below.
These Sessions are very, very good, you will learn lots and it gives you the chance to test out any new sailing gear you got for Christmas ! (well maybe not that shorty wetsuit !)
Ripon SC is hosting some Topper Training on Saturday 26 January. This training is aimed at beginner / early racers and will focus on improving basic racing skills, Topper set up and key Topper racing info. It is being run by the Topper Class Association and will be coached by Lucy Mearns.
I will be grateful if you can please circulate this email to any Topper sailors at your club. I look forward to seeing them at Ripon in January.
It will start at 9.30am and run until about 4pm.
The session is £22 per person and you need your own Topper.
The galley will be operating and will have a selection of hot meals at lunchtime plus the usual teas, coffee and cake.
For those of you who haven’t been to Ripon SC before, our water is excellent for winter training as the training area is minutes from the launch area, you can stay dry whilst launching & recovering boats and we have excellent changing facilities and a warm club room for parents and supporters.
I hope sailors from your club will be able to attend. This session is a great way to get some top tips and encouragement during the winter season so you are all ready to go when the racing circuits and club racing start up again in Spring.
Please sign up using this link, you don’t need to be a Topper Association member to participate. https://gbrtopper.ourclubadmin.com/event.php?event=589
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me.
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