Normally, we wouldn’t provide a race report, but as a long race was requested and organised, I’ve decided to add this report from the point of view of the individual boats/skippers. I’ll add the final section as soon as the skipper sends it to me. 🙂 Obsession – Lee posted by Janet – Our Commodore…
Lots going on for the weekend 28th and 29th June for members and committee.Saturday 28th was the Fambridge Yachthaven boat jumble held in the yacht station. Thanks to the club members and committee who raised funds for the club by selling Tea, coffee and cakes. Sunday 29th.As published, our fun-day to Battlesbridge took place with…
On Sunday 22nd June 2025 the annual club Commodore Sail Past took place.The day started with a committee meeting in the morning, whilst other members prepared themselves and their boat for the afternoon’s festivities.Although there was a briefing arranged for 13:00 hrs BST by the Rear-Commodore Tim, most of the skippers had attended previous events…
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…