Sailing News
Sonata Race Report – Sat 22nd July
Yet another race which was dominated by global weather patterns. The jet stream; the fast moving band of air circling the world in northern latitudes, has been locked for several weeks in a pattern consisting of five large U-bend shapes, which has been dubbed...
Change of racing Saturday 22nd July 2023
Hi All, Further to our Sailing Committee meeting last night and having consulted with the RO today, it has been decided in the interest of safety to the crews and support boats to cancel the W/L racing tomorrow (Saturday 22nd July). However, we also agreed that normal...
Race Reports: 1st July
This week a brief and to-the-point report from the Squibs (thank you Mark Rowntree) followed by what can only be termed a masterpiece from the Sonatas (Paul Botterill/Ian Long, I fear you have missed your vocation!). Squib Report The forecast was for a westerly of...
Sonata and Dragon Long Race- Saturday 8th July
Amendment to notice of race and sailing instructions for Saturday 8th July. Notice is hereby given that the race start for Sonatas and Dragons shall be at 1000Hrs with a warning signal at 0955hrs, the race start shall use the MYC advisory light procedure only and no...
Sapper Games
Medway Yacht Club hosted the Sapper Games on 4th and 5th July. Twenty-two competitors enjoyed some fantastic sailing over the two days in blustery conditions. All the racing took place off the pontoon which allowed quick turnaround of crews using the club's six RS...
Craftinsure Wayfarer National Circuit Eastern Championships at Medway Yacht Club
Generously sponsored by Craftinsure, Shepherd Neame, Wayfarer Wines, Hartley Boats and Pirates Cave, the Wayfarers returned to the familiar venue of Medway Yacht Club for the 4th event of the UKWA Craftinsure National Circuit which also acted as the Eastern...
Medway Sonatas ~ Race Report – 24 June.
It was a glorious start to the day on Kent’s Costa del Lodo, but the blue skies were quickly filled with inquisitive clouds come to feast on the rare sight of Richard in shorts and a t-shirt. Protracted discussions were held on the choice of route, at first it was...
Thank you to Michael McNamara for his visit on 10th June
We had the privilege of Michael McNamara training us on Saturday 10th June 2023 at MYC, with the opportunity to put his teachings into practice during the Medway Marathon the following day and the Wayfarer Easterns hosted by MYC next weekend. Ten Wayfarers on five...
Sonata Race Report ~ Saturday 10th June ~ A Poem
In Medway's sparkling waters, on the 10th of June, A Sonata sailing race, a delightful afternoon. Seven boats set sail, their names echoing the breeze, Watersong, Red Dwarf, and others, all eager to seize. Lovely weather greeted them, with force four winds so fair, As...
Michael McNamara ~ Wayfarer Training Day Report
We had the privilege of Michael McNamara training us on Saturday 10th June 2023 at MYC, with the opportunity to put his teachings into practice during the Medway Marathon the following day and the Wayfarer Easterns hosted by MYC next weekend. Ten Wayfarers on five...
Wayfarer Easterns 17th & 18th June 2023
UK Wayfarer Class Eastern Area Championships & Craftinsure National Circuit and Travellers’ Series Event 3 17 – 18th June 2023 The Wayfarer Class returns to Medway YC for the Eastern Championships, one of the Craft Insure National Circuit and Travellers Series....
Open to all – Tuition from Wayfarer World Champion Mike McNamara – Saturday 10th June
We are incredibly privileged that Mike McNamara; Wayfarer world champion will be coming to Medway YC on Saturday 10th June for a day of tuition. With his expert knowledge, all classes are likely to learn some very worthy tips! The plan for the day is for a shore based...