FOYC and IUP Sailing offer Get Outdoors Sailing 101

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SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2014 – SAILING 101

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Sailing101

Join us to explore the sport and art of sailing on Yellow Creek Lake. This two-hour session begins with a lesson on the parts of the sailboat and introduces future sailors to the basics of wind awareness, sail trim, and points of sail. Three US Sailing Certified instructors will be on hand. After this orientation, in the second hour each student will have the chance to enjoy a short sail accompanied by a experienced sailor (weather permitting).

We will wear PFDs, but to participate, sailors must be capable of swimming 50 yards in clothing and shoes.  Your instructors will conduct the class with yoru safety in mind; like all outdoor activities, sailing entails certain risks.  We’ll try to stay dry and capsizes are rare, but waterproof shoes and a change of clothes are recommended.

Pre-registration required. Participation is free but is limited to 12 students over the age of 10 years. To register call the Park Office at (724) 357-7913.

FOYC and the IUP Sailing Club are collaborating to offer this program.

Marcellus Shale

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watewater in Yellow Creek Protected Zone

DCNR has received a request to drill a Marcellus gas well within Yellow Creek State Park.

 

MDS Energy began drilling a Marcellus gas well within the Yellow Creek Conversation Zone; it is now seeking a zoning exception from the county, in order to be able to legally continue this drilling.

The well site located on private property,  approximately 1500 feet from the shore of the lake, and within 1/2 mile of both Boy Scout Camp Seph Mack and the DCNR cabins.   Many years ago, Indiana County established a buffer zone around the state park, thus the need for an exception before MDS could drill in this area.  

 

 

 

 

 


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