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Commodores Christmas Message 24
Dear Fellow Members, As 2024 comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect on a fruitful year for our club. We are proud to share that East Down Yacht Club is not only financially sound but also has maintained its commitment to enhance our facilities for the benefit of all members. This success […]
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EDYC Prize Winners Dec 2024
The EDYC Prize Winners Dec 2024 will receive their prizes before the AGM, that’s on Sunday 1st Dec in the clubhouse at 14:30. The above table shows EDYC Prize Winners Dec 2024- in terms of cup winners. Those wishing to understand the allocation should speak to the sailing committee. The next table shows the prize […]
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EDYC AGM 1st Dec 24 14:30
The 58th Annual Prize Giving and Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the members will be held in the clubhouse and will commence at 14:30 on Sunday 1st December 2024 Papers are to be made available via email to members.
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EDYC Crane refurbishment Winter24
Our EDYC mast crane is being refurbished to a better boom design to make safer and to overcome rust and deterioration. This will be done over the winter period when no mast crane work is expected at the club. The jib will be taken away and a new structure fabricated and back in time for […]
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EDYC ACTION PLAN FOR EMERGENCIES AFLOAT Oct24
With the phasing out of analogue phone lines, our EDYC clubhouse has lost its analogue phone line. This phone line was referenced within our Emergency Action Plan for incidents on the water. This has meant that we have had to change the wording in the plan in terms of contacting assistance ashore near our clubhouse. […]
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Autumn Seasonal Work at EDYC Oct24
Autumn Seasonal Work at EDYC Oct24 Photos show mark U being recovered from a pladdy North of our club. Also a pic of a seal who we passed as we undertook the recovery. Our club has over the years found good positions for racing marks within the lough. On occasions these marks go “walkabout” within […]
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Safety Sunday Dinghy Rescue Training EDYC Sept24
Last Sunday 22Sept24 a short training session was held practising how to rescue the dinghies we encounter at our club. The example dinghies were all owned by the club and were a Topper, a Feva and a Wayfarer. We had nine trainees who all are involved with the club and most are parents of our […]
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RYANI Youth Championships 2024 SLYC 7 Sept 24
Youth from EDYC and other clubs had a great weekend of sailing with no wind on Saturday and really difficult conditions on Sunday. This was at the RYANI Youth Championships 2024 hosted at SLYC on 7 and 8 Sept 24. Our youth sailors gave it their all in these RYA Youth Championships and everyone of […]
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Commodores cruise to Strangford Sailing Club 1st Sept24
A leaden sky didn’t deter our intrepit sailors from joining the Commodore’s cruise to Strangford Sailing Club on Sunday 1st Sept. At least 15 EDYC boats made the trip with a further group traveling to SSC by car. In total over 65 adults and at least 10 children enjoyed the BBQ, some relaxation and chat. […]
