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LIFT IN 2024 ! At last! We're in!
LIFT-IN 2024 What a beautiful day, full of cheer, camaraderie, hard work and hot rolls. Special thanks to our formidable Brian and Harbour team volunteer organisers, as well as our excellent Piotr on management. Thanks too to the House team for the lovely grub and hospitality. Lift ins and outs show the Royal Forth Yacht Club at our best. It's lovely to see everyone pulling together so
Published 15:40 on 24 Apr 2024
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Lift-in Day confirmed: Tuesday 23rd April
We foresee no reason that Tuesday cannot go ahead, therefore if no further communication is issued on Monday, then Tuesday is most definitely on. Thank you to the 21 who have booked your slot for use of the Contract Crane. We will not be able to accept latecomers. If you have not yet purchased a Club Crane Season Ticket, you can do so by logging in and booking HERE . If
Published 17:25 on 19 Apr 2024
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DISCOVER SAILING, Sunday 5th May at RFYC, 12-4pm
We are busy preparing our fleet of boats and volunteers to welcome you to our annual RYA Scotland Discover Sailing day at Granton Harbour on the Edinburgh shoreline. On Sunday 5th May, 12-4pm, we will be opening our doors to offer short sailing trips to all of you. Many thanks to our members who are volunteering for this valuable event. We also welcome volunteer organisations who give their time and energy to the
Published 13:50 on 17 Apr 2024
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Still places available for Cadets Club - Sign up here!
Do you know a young person interested in dinghy sailing? We still have a few spaces available for this season's Cadets Club. Our dinghy sailing programme for young people aged between 10-18 runs on Tuesday evenings from 6pm during the sailing season. This is a great opportunity to develop sailing skills, have fun and make new friends. Both cadet and at least one parent/guardian need to be members of the Club to participate
Published 13:01 on 11 Apr 2024
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Lift-in postponed from 8 April to (provisionally) 23 or 24 April
The decision has had to be made to postpone Monday's lift-in. With Storm Kathleen approaching and gales forecast for Tuesday 9th April, the risk to our operations is too high and therefore lift-in will not take place. The next provisional date for lift-in will be Tuesday 23rd / Wednesday 24th April. Further information will follow. Thank you for your understanding. RFYC
Published 11:37 on 5 Apr 2024
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Sailing Season Social: Friday 5th April, 7 for 7.30pm
The Sailing Committee is launching Sailing Season 2024 with a social to let you know what there is to look forward to and how to get involved. This is an opportunity to enjoy each other's company, hook up with contacts old and new, and become informed about what's going on in your Club. A general chat from each group leader will be followed by a more in-depth opportunity to explore any interest you may
Published 11:36 on 5 Apr 2024
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Lift-in Day, this Monday 8th April!
It's come round again, quicker than you can say, Lift-In! Thank you to the 19 who have booked your slot for use of the Contract Crane. There were 27 last year, so we do need you to come forward now to book your slot if you are needing a reservation. We will not be able to accept latecomers. If you have not yet renewed for the Summer Period or need to make new
Published 12:58 on 2 Apr 2024
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SAILING HANDBOOK & INSTRUCTIONS 2024
You are now able to purchase 2024 laminated charts and hard copy 2024 Sailing Handbook, or Sailing Instructions as we used to call them. It's free to download here in the usual way: Royal Forth Yacht Club : Sailing Handbook & Instructions or linked in downloads below. Or you can purchase all you need in the merchandise section of the website and pick up hard copies from the Clubroom. Alternatively you can
Published 10:51 on 29 Mar 2024
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Live Jazz and Sunday Roast: Sunday 24th March
Last call for tickets! Don't miss out on an afternoon of live trad jazz followed by an informal Sunday roast. The jazz band is 'Brian Robertson's Forth River Ragtimers' accompanied by some talented singers. The jazz will be followed by a delicious roast dinner and optional dessert. This is a great opportunity for members to bring family and friends and to make and afternoon/ evening of it!
Published 14:08 on 15 Mar 2024
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WINTER TALK - Easter Island by Reed Boat - Nick Thorpe, Thurs 21st March, 7pm
Back in the early months of the new millennium, travel author and RFYC member Nick Thorpe set off on an experimental voyage to Easter Island on a slowly-sinking boat made of bundled reeds. On Thursday 21st he will recount the hair-raising details of his 2500-mile voyage, as well as subsequent boat-hitching circumnavigation of Scotland and how themes of improvised navigation and intentional drift continue to inspire his life and work. www.nickthorpe.co.uk
Published 13:24 on 14 Mar 2024
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WINTER TALK - Sailing to Antartica - Gordon Campion, Thurs 7th March, 7pm
This is the story of sailing in Antarctica in a 70' steel expedition sailing yacht "Global Surveyor" from Largs. Gordon joined the boat in Ushuaia for 21 days at sea, first crossing Drakes Passage then visiting research stations and ex-whaling stations. He saw penguins, whales, and a lot of icebergs. Gordon will show slides, a short film and entertain you with his story. The bar will be open from 19:00 hrs with the talk
Published 13:00 on 1 Mar 2024
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RFYC Boat Jumble, Sat 16th March, 10-12 noon
If you find that the amount of sailing/boat spares and jumble is taking up valuable space, here is your chance to offer it for sale to others. The Club will host a Boat Jumble Sale which will be open to the public and a table can be booked by clicking the link at the bottom of this page , or via the Book online Social tab on the website.
Published 13:35 on 16 Feb 2024
