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Mid-Summer Event Saturday 21st July
The perfect way to spend a Summer's afternoon/evening! Join us for our usual social sailing on Saturday afternoon 21 st July, followed by a BBQ around 5:30pm ably cooked by club member Chris, (a professional chef no less) and then the big finale....a "Boules" competition organised by Monsieur Geoff et son ami Paul. We also have a Medieval game "Tap and Smash" created by member Tony
Published 11:48 on 9 Jul 2018
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ACTIVITY /TRAINING WEEKEND this coming Sat/Sun July7th/8th
Following on from our our very successful weekend in June, we are having a second ACTIVITY /TRAINING WEEKEND this coming Sat/Sun July7th/8th This weekend is open to ALL HCYC members. It is an opportunity for us to provide training for our new recruits and welcome established members to have fun and refresh their sailing skills. The programme for the weekend includes RYA training for new members who have booked with our Senior Instructor
Published 11:39 on 3 Jul 2018
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Activity/Training Weekends
Following our very successful Open Day at HCYC we are organising 3 Activity/Training Weekends. June 2 nd /3 rd , July 7 th /8 th and Sept 1 st
Published 16:18 on 29 May 2018
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Evening Talk “Get Knotted” and BBQ Wednesday May 23rd
Following last years very successful Social Event HCYC member Ian Meaden has once again volunteered to give an "Apres Sail" talk on 23 rd May, after our Wednesday Social Sailing. He will be entertaining us with a talk and yarns on knots and knotting! As some of you will know, Ian keenly supports the "Parkinson's UK Charity". To help raise a few funds for this charity, we will be organising a BBQ
Published 18:18 on 7 May 2018
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Come and Try Sailing Day also known as PTBO (Push the Boat Out) Saturday May 12th
This is a very important day in our calendar. On this day we open the club to the public to come and try sailing for free and hopefully gain some new members. It has been extremely successful in the past, but needs a lot of planning and support from members to help it run smoothly. Please keep Saturday May 12 th
Published 16:41 on 22 Mar 2018
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Fish and Chip Fitting Out Supper with Quiz Friday 27th April at 7pm £8 per person (cash in advance)
Join us for one of Mrs Clark's famous quizzes and enjoy a tasty Fish and Chip Supper to mark the beginning of our sailing season (though some hardened sailors sail throughout the year....unless the weather is really awful!). Tea/coffee will be included, but bring along your own tipple if required. Please contact me if you would like a place: Marion Dunne (Social Secretary) thedunnes@ntlworld.com
Published 16:36 on 22 Mar 2018
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Spring Work Day Saturday March 17th (9:30-4:30pm)
Coming soon!...Our Spring Work Day. There is a lot of work behind the scenes to keep our club running smoothly. This is a good opportunity to get involved, meet other members and help maintain the club, especially as we have our Open Day in May and want to look our best. Light refreshments will be provided free of charge and there are jobs to suit all skills and abilities. We have a
Published 17:23 on 8 Mar 2018
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Powerboat Level 2 - April 2018
On 13-15th April 2018 we are running Power Boat Level 2, cost of just £190 for club members including 2 nights accommodation & food. Venue Brightlingsea, great place, practical interesting course. Only 9 places available. Contact Liz to book or get more information.
Published 15:50 on 1 Feb 2018
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Evening Talk with Fish and Chip Supper Wednesday March 7th 7pm (meal 7:15pm) £10 per person (limited spaces)
Come and join us for a Fish and Chip Supper, followed by a talk by our Guest Speaker, Andy Malcolm, from the Fisherman's Mission. He will tell us about the important work of this well established charity and the history and trivia of fish and chips, along with some sea shanties, poetry and a quick quiz! A very entertaining evening. Please arrive between 6:45 and 7pm.
Published 15:46 on 1 Feb 2018
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HAPPY NEW YEAR
Important dates to pop in your diary for 2018 Wednesday March 7 th Talk with Fish and Chip Supper Saturday May 12 th COME AND TRY SAILING
Published 10:35 on 10 Jan 2018