• EDYC successful RYA Level II Powerboat Course Oct 17

    Posted on October 16, 2017

    EDYC ran an RYA Level II Powerboat Course on the Saturday and Sunday of 14th and 15th Oct 17 with all six  candidates successful. Report Weather on Saturday was calm and allowed the course to introduce the high speed boat handling skills and to start the close manoeuvring work. It also permitted a short cruise […]

  • Be aware of Cold Shock Hypothermia.

    Posted on October 1, 2017

    Now our club season of racing has finished and “Haul Out Day” has passed, the overall temperature has dropped – meaning on or near the water activity must be strongly aware of Cold Shock Hypothermia. For people not used to cold water (temperature under 15 °C), sudden water immersion is associated with two problems, either […]

  • Respect the water – a campaign by RLNI

    Posted on July 16, 2017

    Respect the water  – a campaign by the RLNI Everyone can play a role in helping the RNLI prevent drowning. Look out for Respect the Water adverts in cinemas, on billboards and online and listen out for it on radio stations across the UK and Republic of Ireland this summer. Watch the film, share it […]

  • RS Feva Open Pathway Training 25 26 27 July EDYC

    Posted on July 5, 2017

    RS Feva Open Pathway Training 25 26 27 July EDYC 25 / 26 / 27 July 2017 at East Down Yacht Club RS Feva Open Pathway Training – FINAL PUSH FOR ENTRANTS The RYANI Open Pathway Training (OPT) is open to sailors under the age of 16 in Topper, Optimist, RS Feva and Laser classes. […]

  • EDYC RYA Training Week, 31st July – 4th Aug 2017.

    Posted on June 30, 2017

    A full week of training led by our experienced RYA Senior Instructor and qualified assistants. An instruction filled week for individuals and families with the provision of all sailing equipment. The week will be tailored to the experience of participants allowing all to improve their skills and aim to gain an RYA qualification. Enjoy the […]

  • Ladies Sailing and Powerboating at East Down Yacht Club EDYC enters a new phase.

    Posted on June 15, 2017

    Promoted as Divas in Fevas and run as a set of 3 women only training sessions at EDYC, led by a female Senior Instructor running over the three Sundays – 21st May, 28th May and 11th of June from 11am to 4:30pm. The course used dinghys and RIBs teaching participants how to sail or improve […]

  • DIVAS IN FEVAS ! 21 May 2017 and 2 more Sundays

    Posted on May 17, 2017

    DIVAS IN FEVAS COMMENCES THIS SUNDAY for 3 Sundays A set of 3 women only training sessions at EDYC led by a female Senior Instructor running over 3 Sundays – 21st May, 28th May and 11th of June from 11am to 4:30pm. The course will take place on dinghys and RIBs teaching participants how to […]

  • Activity report club weekend 25,26 March 17, Busy, But Cold was untrue, it was Busy, Bright and Warm.

    Posted on March 26, 2017

    The Topper squad were with us for the weekend and were coached in light Easterly and Northerly wind. Work on cruisers continued The First Aid course was well attended, with practical yacht related first aid training delivered, eg head injury and hypothermia.. Below is a head injury bandage, also a treatment option for hypothermia and […]

  • Wayfarer Get-together 7:30pm sharp on the 4th April 2017

    Posted on March 23, 2017

    Hi All, Hope you’ve all had a great off-season. It’s now time to think about our exploits on the water again. Annual refresher chat from Trevor on the  Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS). To this end we are having our annual refresher chat from Trevor on the rules of racing. This will be a light-hearted […]

  • BBC at EDYC weekend 25,26 March 17

    Posted on March 21, 2017

    BBC at the club weekend 25,26 March 17 – Busy But Cold – This is fake news as it is likely to be warming up again by Sat and Sun. The Topper squad will be here for the two days again (this is their third and last visit). There will also be a First Aid […]