Dear Member,
The council are currently still waiting for the equipment to re test the tarn for Blue Green Algae. I inspected the water today and I believe it is lossing its 'Pea Soup' colour and therefore we may be soon be able to sail, but not yet.
The committee will be discussing the matter further at the next meeting on Monday, if you wish to share any views on the matter beforehand then please email me.
We have said that we will follow the process of 2 clear tests before we lift the sailing ban. With luck we will be able to sail most of the frost bite season. Any member wishing to sail at either Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club or Ripon Sailing club, then please see earlier communications for further information.
The Newsletter will be out soon, so look out for that.
Thanks
Tim B
commodore@yeadonsailingclub.co.uk
Wednesday, 31 October 2012
Wednesday, 17 October 2012
Blue Green Algae Update - No Sailing
Dear Member,
I've been in communication with the Council and they inform me that they are in the process of implementing a testing system. This will take samples and indicate the whether Blue Green Algae is present and how many.
The latest observations indicate that the Algae is still present in large numbers.
I will update you if anything changes.
Kind regards
Tim Burnett
I've been in communication with the Council and they inform me that they are in the process of implementing a testing system. This will take samples and indicate the whether Blue Green Algae is present and how many.
The latest observations indicate that the Algae is still present in large numbers.
I will update you if anything changes.
Kind regards
Tim Burnett
Wednesday, 10 October 2012
Out and About !
While we have been ‘algea’ed off the Tarn members have been out and about flying the flag for Yeadon.
The Streakers lead the way when they attended the Ripon Open meeting and left their boats there, subsequently, amongst others, John with his Laser and Phil with his Graduate have joined them.
The Juniors have been the busiest ! The Toppers have been out on the road, on the sea for the South Shields SC Open Meeting, sailing in epic conditions on Rutland Water in the RYA Zone Championships and training at Carsington Resevoir. A number will also be at Pennine Open next weekend and possibly the Autumn Open at Carsington the weekend after.
Matt and Ben have been sailing their 420 at Burton and on the South Coast training at Itchenor, however the they would have preferred not to have meet the port tack boat quite the way they did ! While Luke has been doing the Northern Laser Open training sessions at Derwent, Sunderland, and will be at Yorkshire Dales and Scaling Dam in the next few weeks. He has also been doing the World/European (and RYA Youth squad) autumn qualifiers – at Sunderland where he did really well and at Pwllheli where he didn’t ! The last qualifier is at Plymouth in a couple of weeks time which is a long way to go!
The National 12s have come across both extremes of conditions in Open Meetings they attended over the last two weekends. At Yorkshire Dales it was too windy to hold the last two races while and Ripon on Sunday they didn’t have enough wind to race. They are heading up to sail on the River Tyne at Newburn in a few weeks time.
The Streakers lead the way when they attended the Ripon Open meeting and left their boats there, subsequently, amongst others, John with his Laser and Phil with his Graduate have joined them.
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| South Shields Topper Open |
The Juniors have been the busiest ! The Toppers have been out on the road, on the sea for the South Shields SC Open Meeting, sailing in epic conditions on Rutland Water in the RYA Zone Championships and training at Carsington Resevoir. A number will also be at Pennine Open next weekend and possibly the Autumn Open at Carsington the weekend after.
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| Toppers on the far side of Rutland Water |
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| 420s Inlands at Burton |
The National 12s have come across both extremes of conditions in Open Meetings they attended over the last two weekends. At Yorkshire Dales it was too windy to hold the last two races while and Ripon on Sunday they didn’t have enough wind to race. They are heading up to sail on the River Tyne at Newburn in a few weeks time.
If you are missing your regular fix of sailing please, like a number of fellow Club sailors, please take advantage of the kind offers we have had from Yorkshire Dales and Ripon Sailing Clubs to join in with their Club racing programme. Please speak to Tim, or any Committee member if you need any more information about sailing at either Club.
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| N12s at Yorkshire Dales (before the wind really arrived !) |
Wednesday, 3 October 2012
Streaker and Solo Open Cancelled due to Algae Problem
Dear Member,
Unfortunately due to the on-going Blue Green Algae problem we have taken the decision to cancel the planned Streaker and Solo Open Meeting at Yeadon Tarn on Saturday 20th October.
Testing this week has confirmed that there is still high levels of Blue Green Algae in the water, it is unlikely that we will have a clear test sample prior to this event.
Kind Regards
YSC Committee
Unfortunately due to the on-going Blue Green Algae problem we have taken the decision to cancel the planned Streaker and Solo Open Meeting at Yeadon Tarn on Saturday 20th October.
Testing this week has confirmed that there is still high levels of Blue Green Algae in the water, it is unlikely that we will have a clear test sample prior to this event.
Kind Regards
YSC Committee
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
Blue Green Algae Update
Further to my message below I have received the following: from the council:
"The Environment Agency have done a test this week and confirmed the Blue-green algae is still present in large numbers. They intend to repeat the exercise next week. After that Parks & Countryside are organising further testing to monitor the situation. In addition we are looking at introducing preventative measures to control potential outbreaks. "
Dear Members,
Sorry for the bad news, but currently there is no indication of a lift in the suspension of sailing due to Blue Green Algae. We have to take the lead from the council on this matter and the last update I had was as follows:
"I am (Council) in discussions with the Environment Agency to determine the best way of monitoring the Blue-green algae. Once we have resolved the best means of identification, frequency of water testing and threshold level of the organism permissible to enable water based activities I shall get back to you"
I'm continueing to lobby the council for active testing of the tarn, this is the responsibilty of the council as the Tarn owners and the Environmental Agency no longer have any involvement in the matter.
The council have in the past stated that they will not test the water on a regular basis even though it is used by the council for sailing activities and members of the public.
I have also been intouch with a local councilor to make him aware of the situation. We can only hope that the recent weather conditions kill the algae and that active testing determines this is the case and we can carry on sailing.
If any member wishes to sail at Ripon or Yorkshire Dales Sailing Clubs then please see the message sent via email below.
Thanks
Tim B
Commodore
Yeadon Sailing Club
Alternative sailing plans
Dear Member,
We have received two very generous invitations from both Ripon Sailing Club and Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club whilst we cannot use the tarn due to the blue green algae outbreak.
They have both offered the use of their facilities without charge to Yeadon SC members whilst our sailing suspension is in place, including space in their boat parks. However please note that boat park space will be limited.
Both clubs race on a Sunday with first race at 11.00 (RSC), 11.30 (YDSC).
Please note that boats and trolleys should be washed down before moving them.
To take up their invitations please do the following:
Ripon SC:
Contact their membership secretary, Martin Barrett, first so that he can log you as a temporary member at membership@ripon-sc.org.uk
Contact their boat park warden at boatpark@ripon-sc.org.uk if you want to leave your boat temporarily at Ripon.
Yorkshire Dales SC:
Sign in as a guest (or day sailor) using the forms near the galley.
Boats can be stored in a "Yeadon Block" closest to the water using the wires. There is a Boat park plan in the clubhouse which will show the area to use. Suggest boats are tied to these wires....it gets windy at Grimwith!
If you would like help or advice on moving your boat please contact a Yeadon SC committee member.
Please let us know if you plan to take up either offer by using the form at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dE5WUUFyWk9Ua0lIWG5kOUh6U2dQcGc6MQ#gid=0 or replying to this email, so that we can keep an eye on numbers.
We have decided to postpone the training activities for both Adults and Juniors until we can get back on the water.
The working party planned for Saturday will go ahead with as much help as possible appreciated in getting the dinghy park ready for the winter.
As soon as we can get sailing again on Yeadon Tarn, we will be in touch.
"The Environment Agency have done a test this week and confirmed the Blue-green algae is still present in large numbers. They intend to repeat the exercise next week. After that Parks & Countryside are organising further testing to monitor the situation. In addition we are looking at introducing preventative measures to control potential outbreaks. "
Dear Members,
Sorry for the bad news, but currently there is no indication of a lift in the suspension of sailing due to Blue Green Algae. We have to take the lead from the council on this matter and the last update I had was as follows:
"I am (Council) in discussions with the Environment Agency to determine the best way of monitoring the Blue-green algae. Once we have resolved the best means of identification, frequency of water testing and threshold level of the organism permissible to enable water based activities I shall get back to you"
I'm continueing to lobby the council for active testing of the tarn, this is the responsibilty of the council as the Tarn owners and the Environmental Agency no longer have any involvement in the matter.
The council have in the past stated that they will not test the water on a regular basis even though it is used by the council for sailing activities and members of the public.
I have also been intouch with a local councilor to make him aware of the situation. We can only hope that the recent weather conditions kill the algae and that active testing determines this is the case and we can carry on sailing.
If any member wishes to sail at Ripon or Yorkshire Dales Sailing Clubs then please see the message sent via email below.
Thanks
Tim B
Commodore
Yeadon Sailing Club
Alternative sailing plans
Dear Member,
We have received two very generous invitations from both Ripon Sailing Club and Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club whilst we cannot use the tarn due to the blue green algae outbreak.
They have both offered the use of their facilities without charge to Yeadon SC members whilst our sailing suspension is in place, including space in their boat parks. However please note that boat park space will be limited.
Both clubs race on a Sunday with first race at 11.00 (RSC), 11.30 (YDSC).
Please note that boats and trolleys should be washed down before moving them.
To take up their invitations please do the following:
Ripon SC:
Contact their membership secretary, Martin Barrett, first so that he can log you as a temporary member at membership@ripon-sc.org.uk
Contact their boat park warden at boatpark@ripon-sc.org.uk if you want to leave your boat temporarily at Ripon.
Yorkshire Dales SC:
Sign in as a guest (or day sailor) using the forms near the galley.
Boats can be stored in a "Yeadon Block" closest to the water using the wires. There is a Boat park plan in the clubhouse which will show the area to use. Suggest boats are tied to these wires....it gets windy at Grimwith!
If you would like help or advice on moving your boat please contact a Yeadon SC committee member.
Please let us know if you plan to take up either offer by using the form at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dE5WUUFyWk9Ua0lIWG5kOUh6U2dQcGc6MQ#gid=0 or replying to this email, so that we can keep an eye on numbers.
We have decided to postpone the training activities for both Adults and Juniors until we can get back on the water.
The working party planned for Saturday will go ahead with as much help as possible appreciated in getting the dinghy park ready for the winter.
As soon as we can get sailing again on Yeadon Tarn, we will be in touch.
Monday, 24 September 2012
An evening with Ron Pattenden, Otley SC 6th Oct 7pm
OTLEY SAILING CLUB
Bridge End Quarry, Otley. LS21 2SU
Presents...
An evening with Ron Pattenden, the first man
to sail solo round Britain...on a Laser!
Saturday 6th October, 7pm at OSC Clubhouse
Tickets: £5 (half of proceeds go to Prostate Cancer charity)
If you would like a copy of Ron’s book “Land on my right”@ £12 , please pre-order when booking your place.
Places limited so book early to avoid disappointment
Booking:
matt@chevinengineering.co.uk
Presents...
An evening with Ron Pattenden, the first man
to sail solo round Britain...on a Laser!
Saturday 6th October, 7pm at OSC Clubhouse
Tickets: £5 (half of proceeds go to Prostate Cancer charity)
If you would like a copy of Ron’s book “Land on my right”@ £12 , please pre-order when booking your place.
Places limited so book early to avoid disappointment
Booking:
matt@chevinengineering.co.uk
Friday, 14 September 2012
Yeadon National Twelve Open Meeting cancelled
Due to a combination of
circustances we will not be running the open meeting scheduled for Sunday 7th
October!
The algae may well mean that we cannot sail at Yeadon in any event however due to a weed problem at Hykeham SC they have had to cancel a two day Gill (National Series) event due to be run next weekend. Ripon Sailing Club has offered to extend their open meeting to two days in order to host the Gill meeting and hence cannot now run our open meeting as well. Yeadon Twelves can of course sail the two day open meeting at Ripon. The Sunday part of the open meeting will comprise of two races, one held before the club racing and one held during the club lunch break thus non Twelve sailors can still enjoy the normal three races at Ripon if they wish to do so.
Full details will appear in due course on the National Twelve website.
The algae may well mean that we cannot sail at Yeadon in any event however due to a weed problem at Hykeham SC they have had to cancel a two day Gill (National Series) event due to be run next weekend. Ripon Sailing Club has offered to extend their open meeting to two days in order to host the Gill meeting and hence cannot now run our open meeting as well. Yeadon Twelves can of course sail the two day open meeting at Ripon. The Sunday part of the open meeting will comprise of two races, one held before the club racing and one held during the club lunch break thus non Twelve sailors can still enjoy the normal three races at Ripon if they wish to do so.
Full details will appear in due course on the National Twelve website.
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