Following February meetings of both the General Committee and Club Directors, Tony Falloon has been co-opted to the General Committee and will take on the role of Rear Commodore with responsibilities for Moorings, Boatyard and Hoist. I would like to welcome Tony to our team of volunteers and look forward […]
Paul Common
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Following the successful return to work today (Sunday 1st February) of our chef Peter, we are pleased to announce the galley service will now also resume on Wednesday and Saturday lunchtimes, 12 noon – 2.00pm. Thank you for your continued patience in this matter.
Another Fantastic social evening put on by Karen and her team of Pink Ladies for our Club ‘Burns Supper’ last night, Saturday 22nd January. Karen, along with Mandy, Sarah and Gwynneth even enlisted the help Christine who was there as a guest, preparing the traditional meal of Haggis Neaps […]
At what I can only describe as an ‘interesting’ AGM last night, may I take the opportunity to welcome two members to the Flag Officer team. Tony Blenkinsop will take the role of Rear Commodore with responsibilities including sailing and training. Following a majority vote during a show of hands, […]
It is with great sadness I inform you of the passing of long standing Club member, Past Commodore and Vice President: Bruce GRANT Bruce passed away at his home during the evening of Saturday 17th January 2015. Bruce became a member of RNYC in 1963, being subsequently granted Life Membership […]
The History and Management of Coquet Island We pass Coquet so often, and know so little about it, because as a nature reserve, we are not encouraged to land. I hope‘Landing’ does not include bouncing on the tiny reef on the SW corner, which I have to admit to. Dr […]
It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of long standing Club member David Johnson. David died in his sleep at home last night. He and his wife Shuna joined our Club in 1961, some 54 years ago with David undertaking the roles of Rear and […]
1st Wednesday Talk Wednesday 7th January 2015, will see a lively evening with Jan and Elaine Grieveson to get the year off to a cracking start. Titled: ‘Living the Dream’ with ‘the Good the Bad and the Ugly’; Jan and Elaine will go through their preparations; their route to Greece, […]
Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, the galley catering service on board HY Tyne will be closed until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience. This will not impact on the Burns Supper, which is taking place on Saturday 24th January, for which there are still a few tickets […]
Electrical contractor and marine pedestal manufacturer Rolec, have started a programme to replace the service bollards on the RNYC pontoons. Pontoon ‘A’ was completed today (Tuesday 16th December) with ‘B’ expected to be finished tomorrow and ‘C’ by Thursday 18th December. The new bollards are fitted with ‘Smart’ meters for […]