This year we will feature four musical group playing on the beach at Yellow Creek State park. We’re happy to have “Mu,” Brandon Payne and Friends, Sean Howard, and JR Shanty Co. Come join with us to enjoy this great music amid the autumn setting of Yellow Creek State Park.
FOYC is happy to announce that Steve Rogerson will be leading free, paddle-boarding clinics as part of Septemberfest. Bring your bathing suit and water shoes to give it a try on 9/27.
Sailing 101 – Get Outdoors PA, 9/27/14 10am-noon
Yellow Creek State Park, Day Use Area
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. 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).
This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of Yellow Creek and hosted by the IUP Sailing Club. Sailing 101 is part of the annual Septemberfest at the park. Participants are invited to enjoy music, kayaking, paddle-boarding and other activities throughout the day. Following the program, you will also have the chance to see IUP and Pitt sailors compete in round-the-buoys racing.
We will wear PFDs, but to participate, sailors must be physically capable of swimming 50 yards in clothing and shoes. Your instructors will conduct the class with your 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 or register online at: http://bit.ly/FOYC-
Crafters:
Would you would like to set up a table and tent to sell homemade crafts at SeptemberFest?
You may set up as early as 8am.
We ask a donation of $25 to Friends of Yellow Creek.
Contact friendsofyellowcreek@gmail.com for more information.
