RNYC Christmas cards are again on sale from the bar of HY Tyne. Available in two designs, both from watercolours by Club member Ann Brindle, they cost £0.60. per card or £5.00 for 10
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Unfortunately our recently appointed cook, Peter Howes, is unwell and will not be returning to work before the New Year. We have sent our best wishes to Peter and his wife, Ann, for a speedy and complete recovery. With the support of Karen Blenkinsop and Gwynneth Common, John Erskine has […]
Thank you for your contributions towards our nominated charity Friends of Oliver (FOP) in support of raising money to research and treat Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressive. Monies raised: Fitting Out Supper: £94 Laying Up Supper: £111 Bonfire Night Donations: £107 End of Year Celebration: £508.10 Making a very respectable […]
A fabulous End of Year Celebration last night; everyone seemed to have a good time! Thank you to the team at Holiday Inn Jesmond for their efficiency and cooperation, to our Sailing Secretary Clive Griffith who presented the trophies and Pippa Wallis for ensuring they were all in the right […]
As explained in previous reports we are looking at options to undertake the dry berthing of HY Tyne in order that her preservation will be in line with HLF guidelines, ie to preserve her for the next 50 years at least. Due to this requirement for dry berthing, members […]
1st Wednesday Talk – Wednesday 3rd December 2014 : 19.30hrs start, HY Tyne The Round Britain and Ireland Race (RBI) which is only held once every four years is widely regarded as the toughest race in the Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) calendar, and by many as the toughest test […]
Saturday 1st November on the beach Fire to be lit at 6.00pm Fireworks from 6.30pm Followed by homemade soup and hotdogs served on board HY Tyne
For information on the Bar and Galley opening hours over the Bank Holiday weekend of 23rd – 26th May, please click on the ‘Read the full article’ link below. . Paul Common . Friday 23rd May Bar: 1900 – 2300 Galley: 1900 – 2130 Saturday […]
Following the successful campaigns of recent years, I am delighted to report that we will be continuing to support the Friends of Oliver charity in a bid to fund research to find a cure for Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP). Oliver, of Friends of Oliver, is the grandson of Club member […]
Whilst clearing out the forepeak area in preparation for the impending electrical and then restoration work on HY Tyne, it became apparent that we have a large number of books on various aspects of sailing that we no longer have room for. Most of these have been generously donated by […]