This a joint venture with Sunderland Yacht Club. They are having a pursuit race up to the Tyne whilst we are doing the same southwards Slowest boats will set of 11.00hrs onwards followed by the quicker boats We will muster in the mouth of the river and then motor upstream […]
Yearly Archives: 2017
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Unfortunately because of too much wind in a wind dependent hobby, today’s race had to be postponed till a later date. However the forecast for the Bass Rock Race this coming weekend 16/17/18 looks great! Westerlies, perfect! What more could we ask for? Please let Tony Freeth know if you […]
Brian’s love of the sea started at an early age . He built a small canoe like craft which he would launch off the beach at Whitley Bay to potter on the sea. However it was many years later that he got his real chance, a chance meeting with Adam […]
It is with great sadness I inform you of the passing of Club member Brian Cook Brian passed away on Sunday 14th May 2017 A great sailor (taught by Margaret Parnaby’s father) Brian did many favours for the club giving of his time and skills. He was always cheerful and […]
Round Coquet Island Race 2017 Sunday 21st May Race officer: Clive Griffith Four yachts took part in the race this year and two managed to finish! Final results Yacht Sail Num WS TCF Elapsed Laps Seconds Corrected (sec) Position Summer Wine X442 1.0931 17052 18639.5 1 Lady Elanor 3331C 0.9129 […]
H Y Tyne III, the oldest floating wooden lightship in the UK, will be open to the public on the last Thursday of every month during the summer of 2017 from 11am-4pm. You can download a leaflet here.
DATE DAY TIME RACE OFFICER EVENT 3rd May Wed 19:00 Starlight Wed Series Race 1 7th May Sun 14:00 Silk Purse Newbiggin Buoy Race 10th May Wed 19:00 Expressly Forbidden Wed Series Race 2 17th May Wed 11:00 Expresso Wed Series race 3 21st May Sun 19:00 Pintail Round Coquet […]
If you enjoyed the First Wednesday talk by the Friends of LV50 and you are feeling inspired to get involved in the project in some way, whether it be behind the scenes helping with research or fundraising, or maybe acting as a guide for visitors on open days, please contact […]
Come and help the club to celebrate the start of another great season! Only £15 per head. Tickets from the bar. Or contact Karen Blenkinsop: 07860 339688 social@rnyc.org Tickets are going fast so book early to avoid disappointment!
The RNLI Supper planned for this Friday has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.