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EDYC Wayfarers’ Class AGM 6th Feb 2019.
The Wayfarers’ class annual general meeting was held on Wednesday 6th February at 7pm, at the clubhouse. The evening started with filled baked potatoes, finishing with Pavlova & Pofiterolles, so those that came hungry were well content ! Some 20 dinghy sailors attended and several expressed thanks for the organisation and food and many went on […]
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Substantial Training completed at EDYC and more on offer. Jan 19
In the last week, Sat 19th, Sun 22nd and Wed 23rd Jan 19 several training courses were completed. Both the on site EDYC courses, one dealing with Diesel Engine maintenance and one dealing with First Aid ran successfully, with all passing and providing positive feedback on the course deliveries. The highest number of attendees was […]
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Marine Radio Course and Exam
Full Title RYA Marine Radio Short Range (SRC) Certificate Course Where? East Down Yacht Club When? 16th Feb 2019 Saturday Cost? £60.to EDYC members (else £75) There is an additional exam fee of £60, payable directly to the RYA. The course fee includes the RYA VHF Handbook, handouts and learning materials. Course subjects include: […]
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Lone Killyleagh Skiff makes passage thro the Dorn Jan 19
In the calm conditions of Saturday 5 Jan 2019, a lone Killyleagh skiff rowed through the Dorn, past EDYC heading south. Not much was happening at the club that day and the photos show the stillness and the skill of these rowers as they passed. We hope they had an enjoyable outing and that soon […]
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Diesel Engine operation, faults and maintenance
A practical training course to be held at EDYC. A working engine is trailed to the club and the instructor will use this as part of the course work. The course includes a student pack and certificate. Here are the course details: the principles of diesel engine operation the systems and parts of the engine […]
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First Aid Course Jan 19
EDYC is running an RYA First Aid Course for Members on Saturday the 20th January 19, this is an excellent opportunity to learn some new skills or refresh some existing knowledge. It is important that we have first aid trained members in the club, and we hope to see a good response to the first […]
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Powerboat training at EDYC October 18
RYA Level II Powerboat course report Oct 18 The RYA Level II Powerboat course on Sat and Sun 6 & 7 Oct 18 was excellent in that it had the best of both weather types. The Saturday was light winds with sun and the Sunday was overcast with wind force 5 to force 7 from […]
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Youth step towards club racing at EDYC 17-18 Aug 18
Youth take step towards club racing at EDYC 17-18 Aug 18 During the Quoile two-day cruiser event – the youth of the club were not inactive. A step towards club racing was offered to the youth. Following several fun practical training sessions on Friday evenings, two races were held on Saturday. It was great to see much […]
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Powerboat training October 2018 at EDYC
Power Boat Level II and Safety Boat Training EDYC Autumn 2018 The club wants to run both a Formal RYA Level II course and a Formal RYA Safety Boat course (each takes two days) and now request expressions of interest – to be noted and to form a mailing and sounding out list as arrangements, […]
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EDYC YOUTH SAIL TRAINING WEEK July/Aug 2018
EDYC YOUTH SAIL TRAINING WEEK Monday 30th July to Friday 3rd August 2018 For beginners and improvers – Form Available via this link Run by a fully qualified RYA senior sailing instructor this year’s event, in conjunction with the National Trust, will include an island picnic and beach clean. The RSBP have also agreed […]
