The BreakdownDuring a recent club cruise to the Butt & Oyster, I was night sailing off Holland-on-Sea when Blue Streak’s engine suddenly cut out. While there was some wind, it wasn’t enough to make comfortable headway. Janet and Nic kept us moving slowly under sail while I headed below to diagnose the issue. It quickly…
The first Club Cruise of the year Report. It’s always tricky to plan cruises when the British weather is so unpredictable. When we first drafted the club’s sailing programme, Ramsgate was the destination. This was later changed to Calais, but as the date drew nearer and the forecast became clearer, we decided that a trip…
This weekend marks the start of the NFYC sailing season with the shakedown cruise, during which owners check that their boats are Rigged correctly, safe, and in good working order. The weekend started the evening before in the Ferry Boat Inn, where club members took the opportunity to catch up with other members. In reality,…
Fitting out Supper 2025.As the sailing season is nearly upon us, the NFYC held its traditional Fitting out supper in our historical clubhouse. Members and committee chatted away the evening, a lot a lamp swing from Lee and Paul. A full spread of hearty food was laid out for the club members, a big thank…
It is common each year, for a group of members to get together a couple of times a year for a club maintenance weekend, to carry out the maintenance tasks on an extensive list that accumulates throughout the year. This year the first of these was held a couple of weeks ago when a group…
Club on the rails Still, lots to do, the last of the slats to be put up, and the painting of all new woodwork. And the mast to be re-stepped.The committee would like to thank all who help out and remind the club members about this coming Maintenance weekend, Sat & Sun whichever day you…
For our first quiz night, which was held on Saturday 8th March 2025, around 30 members met in the clubhouse, to be put through their paces by our quizmaster for the night, Joe! The evening started with a plateful of Bangers, Mash and Beans produced by our excellent catering ladies and gents. Unfortunately, I didn’t…
Sunday 23rd Feb 25 was the annual Seamanship and Navigation Day. Committee members were on hand to answer question on Battery’s, Engines, Eu crossing reg’s, manoeuvring skills with springs. This was just a few of the questions asked by Club members. Big thanks to the Commodore Janet and her Galley crew that put on the…
Saturday 15th Feb 2023 was a very busy day in the club. At midday there was a meeting of all the boats that are interested in doing the club Euro trip this year, if you could not attend but are interested in doing this trip, please contact the Rear Commodore who will pass it on…
The countdown to Christmas has officially started. The last club event of the year was held on the night of the 14th of December. The Club Xmas party, starting at 19:00 hrs and with 20+ members in attendance, was a fine feast laid on by the committee. After the banquet, The raffle raised over £130…