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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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Foundations poured
If it is not too much of a play with words, foundations have been laid marking a milestone in the RIB shed project. Wednesday’s calm weather allowed the work to be completed and means that a setting period follows within which no construction work will take place.
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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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AGM and Festive message to EDYC members and friends
Firstly, thank you to everyone who attended the recent EDYC, Annual General Meeting, whether as a prize winner, as one for the many who organised the room and prizes, and the mulled wine and snacks, or as an interested member involved in shaping our future direction as a club. It was great to see the drone […]
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Advances with project RIB shed
Photos show the start made for the RIB shed project. A picture saves a thousand words !
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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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December Prize Giving and AGM 2018
The club prize giving took place on Sunday 2nd December. Members enjoyed mulled wine, mince tarts and shortbread as they assembled and reacquainted themselves.. The club was well attended and many new faces were noted within the winners. The more serious business of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) followed. There were several motions both from individual […]
