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WINTER TALK - RYA Green Blue & Restoration Forth, Thurs 22nd Feb, 7pm
Brighten up your Thursday evening with a talk from the RYA's environmental programme, The Green Blue . The presentation will be delivered by RYA Scotland 's Regional Development Officer (East), Rhys Gorman. He will cover key environmental topics such as habitat protection, water pollution prevention and waste reduction, as well as pointing you to helpful resources and further opportunities to engage and help protect our waters. Rhys' presentation will be
Published 14:09 on 15 Feb 2024
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WINTER TALK: Tom's Pilgrimage - a film (re-run)
In August 2022 RFYC lost a dedicated member, a good friend and a great character, TOM WILSON. One of Tom's last wishes was to have his ashes scattered in the Sound of Mull and this film is a record (filmed in 2023) of the journey undertaken by some of Tom's family and closest friends to honour that wish. The film not only features the dedication to Tom, at Lochaline, it also captures the voyage from
Published 11:14 on 24 Jan 2024
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WINTER TALK: Torben Sell, While the Six Gales Roared, Thurs 18th Jan
In July and August 2023 Torben set once again sail for Germany, returning via Denmark and Norway. He will talk about his experience hoisting his spinnaker single-handed in the middle of the North Sea, being caught up in a thunderstorm, and an encounter with a pod of orcas in the Skaggerak. You can read his Log entry to the annual competition in downloads below. The bar will open from 19:00,
Published 11:58 on 12 Jan 2024
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Burns Night Supper, 27th January, from 7pm
"Fair fa' your honest, sonsie face, Great chieftain o the puddin'-race! Aboon them a' ye tak your place, Painch, tripe, or thairm: Weel are ye worthy o' a grace As lang's my arm..." Please join us for a hearty Burns Night Supper, this 27th January. Enjoy a 3 course Burns Supper, with piping in by our very own pipers, and the traditional address to the haggis. There will be more themed
Published 12:30 on 11 Jan 2024
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Peace and joy to all this Christmas
Thank you to all members for another successful year at the Club. We have a lot to look forward to next year. May we take this opportunity to wish you a very happy and peaceful Christmas and a prosperous and healthy New Year. Closure Over Festive Period The clubhouse, office and yard office will be closed from Wednesday 20th December - Tuesday 2nd January inclusive. If there are any
Published 23:09 on 20 Dec 2023
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Christmas Lunch 2024
After the AGM and prior to the Club's Christmas Lunch... is that the storm prior to the calm or the calm before the storm? We look forward to welcoming all members who have booked their seat for the festivities today. The tables are looking beautiful and the delightful menu, thanks to Will Davies is good to go! Behind the scenes, the processes of finishing off for the year continue and please look out
Published 11:06 on 8 Dec 2023
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RFYC Annual Report 2022 for AGM, 30.11.2023
We are delighted to share the brand new Royal Forth Annual Report for 2023. Annually, our Flag Officers and Office Bearers wrap up the year with an illustrated record of our key events, challenges and successes. We thank you all for your support, which is highlighted in another vibrant Annual Report. We are looking forward to welcoming you to our Annual General Meeting, to be held in the clubhouse Thursday 30th
Published 13:30 on 22 Nov 2023
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The Winners! Prizegiving, Sat 11 Nov
An enjoyable time was had last Saturday evening when the fireworks and Prizegiving event was held. Well done to all those who picked up prizes and thank you to the volunteers who contributed to another successful occasion. If you are keen to read the Sailors' logs submitted, please download the below. The winning photographs are also highlighted below. CDRE McQueen Cup - log on the night: Sara Nichols, 'Two
Published 14:13 on 17 Nov 2023
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Fireworks and Prizegiving: Sat 11 Nov from 6:30pm
Who's coming to the annual Fireworks and Prizegiving on Saturday 11th November 2023? The fireworks begin at 18:30 followed by the prizegiving for the season's winners. There will also be food available at £12.50 per head for an adult and £10 for a child. Please book here if you are intending to have some hot food. The deadline for so doing is end of play, Wednesday 8th November. Chicken
Published 14:33 on 1 Nov 2023
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WINTER TALK: Tom's Pilgrimage - a film
In August 2022, RFYC lost a dedicated member, a good friend and a great character, TOM WILSON. One of Tom's last wishes was to have his ashes scattered in the Sound of Mull and this film is a record (filmed earlier this year) of the journey undertaken by some of Tom's family and closest friends to honour that wish. The film not only features the dedication to Tom, at Lochaline, it
Published 13:14 on 31 Oct 2023
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LIFT OUT 2023 ! Well done everyone!
LIFT-OUT 2023 Thank you to everyone for taking part in another very busy, complex and successful day. Particular thanks to the volunteer organisers and our excellent Piotr on Yard management. Well done everyone! And now?... Relax for the winter months. As if... Take a look at our facebook photos: https://tinyurl.com/LIFTOUT2023 Some
Published 16:15 on 18 Oct 2023
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Scottish, Classic & Vintage Dragon combined, & H-Boat Championships 2023
The Royal Forth Yacht Club welcomed three well-travelled visitors to Edinburgh for a combined Scottish as well as the BDA Classic and Vintage Dragon Championship, and the H-Boat National Championships. It was a dramatic and memorable two days of racing on the Firth of Forth. Congratulations to the winners! Classic Championship winner Meteor Peter Cook Vintage Championship winner
Published 10:18 on 13 Oct 2023
