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Have you learnt ot sail this year, and under the age of 16?

There will be a fun regatta at Longcraig Scout Centre, South Queensferry on 7th October. More details available from here.

It would be great to see a good entry from East Lothian Yacht Club. To enter please fill in the attached form.

Should be great fun and it is always good to try sailing in different places.

This event has unfortunately been cancelled due to the adverse weather forecast. Entry fees will be refunded.

Pictures of this race are now on the website.  Thanks to Norman Johnston.  Click on the image to see  them.

After many years of trying ELYC have reclaimed the Earlsferry Passage Trophy, the annual tussle with Elie & Earlsferry Sailing Club.

Congratulations and thanks to the helms and crews onboard (in alphbetical order) Aquila, Esperaza, Glaros, Sundance and Westaway. 

To embrace the enthusiasm of all our developing sailors, we will be running novice starts throughout the Autumn series. There will be a second start for novice racers 3 minutes after the main fleet start. We propose that the novice fleet follow the same course as the main fleet. This will avoid any "crossing paths" and make the OOD's task simpler.

Novice racers....Please remember to sign out on the sheet inside the clubhouse door, marking yourself as NOVICE FLEET. Please endeavour to keep clear of the main fleet start. If you are a long way behind the fleet, you will be given an estimated finishing place.

Main Fleet sailors....Give a safe, wide berth to these guys and be as encouraging as you can be!

OOD s....Please note finish times, simply subtracting 3 minutes to calculate results. If there are any "stragglers", give them a visual finish palce, and proceed with the next race. We are keen that the main racing is not delayed.

Richard Bolton is needing a crew for the RS400 for this Sat/Sun 8/9 Sept at PEYC and potentially (ie if keen and competent) for the autumn/winter Saturday series at ELYC.  E-mail Richard if you can help.

 richard.bolton@forthcom.co.uk

Public Meeting Monday 27 August 2012 7.30 p.m
Hope Rooms North Berwick

The North Berwick Harbour Trust Association has been managing the North Berwick Harbour area, on behalf of East Lothian Council, since 2006.
Much work has been done and now both parties are ready to form a full Trust with Trustees being selected.
Come to the meeting to find out more and have your say about the future of the harbour.
Contact Jackie Tagg 07779302847 for further information.

Here is a video showing dangers of Tombstoning, an increasing problem at North Berwick.
http://bit.ly/P9CCc8

ELYC is holding the BBQ at Yellowcraigs, Dirletonon Sunday 26 August. We have booked the BBQ area which is close to the beach and the carpark. Yellowcraigs is close enough to the club to walk, cycle, sail or drive.

All are welcome, there will be activities for the younger members and cadets.

Please bring your own food and drink. the BBQ will be provided.

In the event of bad weather it will be held within the Yacht club. any change in venue would be notified on the website and by email.

Click here for full details

Fun, Friendly, and Free!

Calling all ELYC girls and women - it's time to get out on the water, gain confidence, develop your skills, touch up your tan, and eat cake.

Start the day at 10:00 with coffee and cake, lunch around 13:00, finish at 16:00. We intend to have two sessions on the water, morning and afternoon.

• No charge - please bring something to share for lunch.
• This event is only open to female club members.
• Minimum age 8, no maximum age.
• All cadets must have passed Stages 1 and 2.
• Adults who don't have Level 2 are welcome, provided you can swim.

This is a renowned day of relaxed sailing, a great ‘pot luck’ lunch, and sunshine (those who have been before just forget the fog!)

We have a finite number of club boats to sail in, but we will make sure that if you come down you will get a sail. Weather permitting, as always.

Sign up now - registration closes 10:00 Friday 17 August.

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Philippa, Catriona, Linda, and Sheila - Girls Go Sailing Day