Mumbles Yacht Club NEWS

Elections for Executive Committee Membership

2012-01-30T15:56:00.001Z

Each Spring MYC holds its AGM at which a number of Committee Members and Officers are required to stand down, although they may seek re-election. Although you will receive formal notification of this process, now may be a good time to consider whether you would like to stand for election and contribute to the running of MYC. If you would like more information why not chat to one of the existing Committee members or Officers at the club or email mumblesyc@googlemail.com

Have your say – take part in the RYA survey

2012-01-24T12:29:00.002Z

Whether you’re an RYA member or non-member; young or old; novice orseasoned pro. If you’re a marina manager, club commodore or trainingcentre principle. Motor or yacht cruiser, sail racer, windsurfing, jetskier, inland boater or powerboat racer, whatever your preference wewant to know what you think of the RYA so we are asking you to take partin our survey.

More information and the survey can be found at http://www.rya.org.uk/newsevents/news/Pages/HaveyoursaytakepartintheRYAsurvey.aspx

@MYC 7th Edition

2012-01-21T12:20:00.003Z

7th Edition

Click the photograph to open the 7th Edition of @MYC. Happy reading!

2012 is already shaping up to be a busy year on and off the water. We will also be planning celebratory activities for our 75th Anniversary in 2013 - ideas and input welcome :)

If you'd like to contribute to @MYC please email mumblesyc@googlemail.com

Bar Prices and Membership Cards

2012-01-19T12:49:00.000Z

With effect from Friday 20th January Standard rate Bar prices at MYC will increase. This is unfortunate but necessary having absorbed a previous hike in prices. The good news is that if you are a member, presenting your membership card at the bar will give you access to our Loyalty or Memebers' rate, which is in line with current prices.

You will have received information relating to some of the benefits of the new Membership Card system when you joined or renewed for 2010/12. We will also be including information in the next edition of @MYC.

MYC Executive Committee

Winter Series 2011 - updated to R14, December 18

2012-01-01T15:45:00.000Z

Winter Series 2011, results updated to R14, December 18

CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS

2011-12-17T19:43:00.001Z

CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS

Sat 24th Normal

Sun 25th 12 till 2 (yes it Christmas day but come and have a pint anyway )

Mon 26th 12 till 8 with enough people a possible short quiz from the commode

Tue 27th 5 till close

Wed 28th normal

Thur 29th Normal

Fri 30th Normal

Sat 31st 12 till late

Sun 1st 12 till 8 (don’t forget sailing today)

Mon 2nd 5 till close

Then back to normal opening times.

Winter Series 2011 - updated to R12, December 4

2011-12-05T18:51:00.001Z

Winter Series 2011, results updated to R12, December 4

Winter Series 2011 - updated to R8, November 6

2011-11-08T18:39:00.000Z

Winter Series 2011, results updated to R8, November 6

@MYC 6th Edition - MYC's Newsletter

2011-10-28T09:46:00.003+01:00

The 6th Edition of @MYC is available for download here and is packed with news, reminiscences and forthcoming events - on and off the water.

If you would prefer a copy delivered directly to your Inbox or would like to contribute to future editions please email mumblesyc@googlemail.com.

RNLI Bonfire Night Party 5th November 5:30pm

2011-10-27T09:30:00.001+01:00

Why not join us at MYC for the RNLI's bonfire party on Saturday 5th November. Festivities start at about 5.30pm. Admission is £3 per adult (pay on the door) and FREE for children including food.

Help please......

2011-10-27T08:06:00.002+01:00

Volunteers are needed to form a working party to put the“boat-house” to bed for the winter. If you can spare a couple of hours onSaturday 5^th November at about 10:30/11am please email Dai Thomas atthewyndonarms@aol.com

Mumbles Travelling Toppers - What we done in 2011...

2011-10-18T20:55:00.006+01:00

Another year has gone by and yet another eventful sailing season for all our Mumbles Toppers, who are still making their presence felt across the country in a whole host of local, national and international events.

So, to start at the beginning, let's just remind ourselves where we were at the start of the season.

MYC were represented in the following three Topper Squads,

ITCA National Youth Squad - Patrick Morgan
Welsh National Topper Squad - Tommi Coode and Frankie Dickens
South Wales Regional Development Squad - Callum Elwin, Dan Jones and Tobias Shapton

The Squad Training regimes in Grafham, Pwllheli and across South Wales throughout the winter made sure that all sailors were ready for the year's packed event calendar. Although the destinations this year didn't quite reach the exotic heights of Lake Garda, Mumbles Toppers still managed to rack up a fair few miles. We travelled as far North as North Berwick for the Nationals, as far West as Dublin for the Topper Worlds, as far South as Weymouth for one of the National Series events and as far East as Grafham Water for the Inland championships. And pretty much most points in between - well, that's what it felt like anyway...

So, Mumbles Toppers have represented MYC at the following events during 2011,

Apr 09 - Apr 10 - Topper 4.2 National Series 1 @ Rutland Water SC - 33 entries
May 28 - May 29 - Topper 4.2 National Series 3 @ WPNSA, Weymouth - 30 entries
Jun 25 - Jun 26 - Topper 4.2 Nationals @ Cardiff Bay Yacht Club - 44 entries
Sep 10 - Sep 11 - Topper 4.2 National Series 5 @ Pwllheli SC - 20 entries

Apr 09 - Apr 10 - Craftinsure National Series 1 @ Rutland Water SC - 214 entries
Apr 30 - May 01 - Topper Inland Championships @ Grafham Water SC - 246 entries
May 07 - May 08 - RYA Eric Twiname Championships @ Rutland SC - 67 entries
May 21 - May 22 - Welsh Topper Championships @ Llandegfedd SC - 48 entries
May 28 - May 29 - Craftinsure National Series 2 @ WPNSA, Weymouth - 210 entries
Jul 02 - Jul 03 - Craftinsure National Series 3 @ Derwent Reservoir SC - 196 entries
Jul 09 - Jul 10 - Welsh Schools & Clubs Championships @ Mumbles Yacht Club - 37 entries
Jul 31 - Aug 5 - Topper National Championships @ North Berwick SC - 274 entries
Aug 14 - Aug 19 - Topper World Championships @ Dun Laoghaire, Eire - 175 entries
Sep 03 - Sep 04 - Acorn Llangors OnBoard Regatta @ Llangors SC - 19 entries
Sep 10 - Sep 11 - Craftinsure National Series 4 @ Pwllheli SC - 184 entries
Sep 24 - Sep 25 - Welsh Youth and Junior Championships @ Pwllheli SC - 34 entries
Oct 15 - Oct 16 - Topper Autumn Regatta @ Poole SC - 125 entries

A few highlights,

- Callum winning 7th place at his first National Series event in Rutland

- Frankie selected to sail for Wales in the RYA Eric Twiname Championships

- Patrick winning 1st place in the Bronze Fleet at the Nationals

- Tommi being second most improved position at the Nationals; from 38th in bronze fleet in 2010 to 75th in Gold Fleet in 2011, an improvement of some 180 places

- 5 Topper sailors representing MYC at the Nationals in North Berwick

- 1 Topper sailor representing MYC at the Worlds in Dun Laoghaire

- 11 Topper sailors representing MYC at Llangors,
-- Tobias and Dan winning 2nd and 3rd places in the Main Topper Fleet
-- Joe Hughes winning 2nd place in the Onboard Topper Fleet

- Tommi and Frankie winning 4th and 5th places at the Welsh Youth & Junior Championships

At the end of the year, 4 Mumbles Toppers have gained the following squad places,

RYA Topper National Junior Squad - Frankie Dickens

RYA Topper Intermediate Squad - Tommi Coode

Welsh National Topper Squad - Callum Elwin and Dan Jones

Yet again, well done to all, you've done MYC proud

John Shapton

Membership renewal 2011/12

2011-10-05T22:41:00.001+01:00

In order to enhance our "Green Credentials" we would like you to consider accepting your membership renewal notification by email rather than by standard post, not only saving the planet but saving MYC the cost of paper, printing and postage.

If you are happy to do so, please email mumblesyc@googlemail.com so that I can email you your renewal.

Best Wishes

Paul Nicholson
Hon Membership Secretary

Winter Series 2011 - updated to R2, October 2

2011-10-05T19:33:00.001+01:00

Winter Series 2011, results updated to R2, October 2

Summer Series 2011 - Final results now available...

2011-10-05T19:32:00.001+01:00

Summer Series 2011, Final results now available

Killer Shrimps - Briefing Note and Fact Sheet

2011-09-21T13:47:00.002+01:00

I've been asked to distribute the attached documents which give the latest information on the status of the killer shrimp (Dikerogammarus villosus) in Britiain, the threat it poses to UK waters and bio-security measures recommend by the environment agency.

The good news is that excellent co-operation over bio-security between government agencies, fishing interests, sailors and other water users has so far prevented the spread of this animal beyond it's current strongholds at Grafham Water, Cardiff Bay and Eglwys Nunydd Reservoir (Margam). It is hoped that continued use of the 'Check, Clean, Dry' methods will also help to prevent the spread of other invasive species which threaten our native bio-diversity.

Access the Factsheet here

Access the Briefing Note here

Americas Cup - Live Stream on YouTube

2011-09-11T14:11:00.003+01:00

Just in case anyone hasn't already seen it, check out http://www.americascup.com/. There's live streaming of the Races. Today's race in Plymouth Sound in winds of 30knots was just tremendous

Summer Series 2011 - updated to R15, September 4

2011-09-07T20:16:00.001+01:00

Summer Series 2011, results updated to R15, September 4

Evening Series 2011 - Final results now available...

2011-09-07T20:12:00.001+01:00

Evening Series 2011, Final results now available

The 'proper' final results this time, so all races up to R8, September 1

TATA Steel Annual Regatta 1st & 2nd October

2011-09-07T09:20:00.000+01:00

TATA Steel Sailing Club Annual Reagatta is being held on 1st and 2nd October and is open to all monohull classes and ages.6 races are planned over the 2 days with 5 to count. Entry fees are Double Hander £20, Single Hander £15 and Juniors £5. Registration is at 10 am on 1st October. This event normally attrcts 50-60 entrants and is keenly contested, so should be good weekend.

Click on the TATA Burgee to open an event poster. Further information including directions and notice of race can be found at http://www.corussailing.org.uk

National 18 Irish Championships 24 & 25th Sept - up for it?

2011-09-06T11:52:00.000+01:00

I received this message from Peter at Royal Cork YC:

If anyone from Mumbles would like to come over for the National 18 Irish Championships on 24 -25 Sept in Crosshaven let me know. Accommodation & boat provided. Short notice I know but it just dawned on me to ask you guys.

If you are interested email me on mumblesyc@googlemail.com and I'll pass on Peter's details.

Cheers

Alyson

Save Swansea Coastguard Station

2011-09-05T13:21:00.001+01:00

http://www.saveswanseacoastguard.co.uk/

@MYC News 5th Edition

2011-09-02T11:31:00.005+01:00

The 5th Edition of @MYC is now available for you to view. Click on the photo to open in pdf format.

Since writing the Newsletter we have received confirmation of an open sea swim which will be based from Mumbles YC on 24th September "splashing" off at about 3pm.

The following message was also received:
SILENT PROTEST, 10AM Tutt Head, Tuesday 6th September Mike Penning MP, the Shipping Minister is visiting the Swansea Coastguard Station on Tuesday 6th September and we are appealing for people to join us in a SILENT protest outside the station in the car park on his arrival. We are seeking surfers, boat users, kayakers, divers, fishermen etc who are able to bring their boats, kayaks, boards, diving / fishing gear etc with them...in wetsuits etc.
info@SaveSwanseaCoastguard.co.uk

If you have any news to contribute to @MYC or would like a copy delivered directly to your inbox please email mumblesyc@googlemail.com

Happy reading!

Summer Sizzler Series 2011 - Final results now available...

2011-08-30T21:21:00.001+01:00

Summer Sizzler Series 2011, Final results now available

Summer Series 2011 - updated to R13, August 29

2011-08-30T21:18:00.001+01:00

Summer Series 2011, results updated to R13, August 29

Evening Series 2011 - updated to R7, August 18

2011-08-30T21:14:00.002+01:00

Evening Series 2011, results updated to R7, August 18

These results were previously published as 'Final' on 14/07. My mistake as I had missed off the last 3 races. Apologies for any confusion.