Robert Bell from Whitley Bay will talk about the super rich and their yachts. We at RNYC look to the likes of Summer Wine, Blue Orchid or Whispa as “large” yachts. “That don’t impress me much” as songstress Shania Twain would say. Come to hear local lad Robert Bell talk […]
Monthly Archives: January 2018
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There was an error on the previously published version of the wall planner. The Annual Dinner Dance and Prizegiving will be held on Saturday evening 24th November, not Friday as in the printed version of the calendar. Download the updated version below. Race details and social events will also be […]
If you still don’t have the papers for the AGM you can call in to the office on Wednesday between 1000 and 1200 and request a hard copy from Kristina. She’ll also leave a few copies behind the bar.
Race 5 21 January 2018 Fifteen brave souls in four boats turned out for what was a brilliant sail – flat seas, steadily building wind and a pleasant temperature just north of 0 degrees. Two boats failed to finish, but that’s between us and the piers. Then followed the apres […]
Pursuit racing is when the slowest boats of the race fleet start in order of low handicap followed by the increasingly faster boats until the fastest handicap boat starts last. The advantages of this are that there is no pre-start melée which often puts off new racers, a yacht always […]
It is hoped, weather depending, to hold a race on Sunday 21st Jan. Start times will be posted on the club race board on the day. The first boat will leave 12.00 hrs. Tony Freeth Hon. Sailing Secretary (Joint)
Race 4 7 January 2018 Well that was a turnip for the cabbage patch, nice breeze, gentle swell, loads of sunshine. What you would expect in July but not in January! Brilliant day’s sailing, six boats starting – six boats finishing. Bar full of happy racers well done all, only […]
If you didn’t receive your pack for the forthcoming AGM by email, you can request a hard copy by contacting Kristina Fullerton admin@rnyc.org.uk (RNYC Members only)
All skippers please be aware of the attached Notices to Mariners regarding the Blyth Offshore Demonstrator Project Notice to Mariners No 16 / 2017 Notice to Mariners No 17 / 2017 Notice to Mariners No 18 / 2017 Notice to Mariners No 21 / 2017 Notice to Mariners No 22 […]