Category: sailing

Punxy Phil says its almost spring. If you haven’t sailed with us in a while, we’re happy to share the news that we continue to develop the fleet — adding newer boats to meet the needs of learners and community sailors. Just last weekend, volunteers accepted an sporty Open Bic sailboat suited for 10-15 year olds. Check out our updated  Current Fleet page.   And if you have spring fever, why not join/renew your membership in Community Sailing at FOYC today. Our Wednesday afternoon group lessons will launch by Memorial Day.  Feel free to contact FriendsOfYellowCreek@gmail.com with questions. Experienced sailors can join and ask to be “signed-off” to access the fleet.

Thanks to friends, volunteers, and donors for a great season of youth, college, and adult community sailing at Yellow Creek State Park. We’re ending the season with a great step forward for 2024.

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Last week, we were able to purchase and pick up six FJ sailboats from Middle River, Maryland. These Chesapeake hulls will be a great addition for our youth and college sailors–beginners who are just learning and experienced folks who want to try racing.

Donors over the years to FOYC sailing and the foundation account for IUP sailing made this possible. We were able to pool resources to purchase a joint fleet; each organization taking responsibility for half.

Thanks especially to Nathanael Arthurs, who helped facilitate the purchase. And to all the volunteers who helped us unload, organize, and put the boats away for the winter.

We are always looking for new sailors. Are you a youth or adult who wants to learn how to sail? Are you an experienced sailor looking to get back into the sport, perhaps even teaching others? Please contact FriendsOfYellowCreek@gmail.com

We want sailing to be accessible to all with modest participation fees. Our expenses are ongoing, including insurance, new sails, and equipment repairs.

If you are able to contribute, both community sailing at Friends of Yellow Creek and the sailing club alumni IUP Foundation invite tax deductable donations. Write FriendsOfYellowCreek@gmail.com or IUPSailingClub@gmail.com

Donations are accepted any time via:

FOYC PA Parks and Forests Foundation

IUP Foundation Alumni Sailing Club:

We are pleased to announce an open house for interested sailors and their parents on Weds., August 9th from 4-7pm. Come and learn about the exiting, new Sea Scout opportunity coming soon to Yellow Creek State Park. Young people between ages 10 and 20 are eligible to get involved. You will have the chance to see our boats, talk to marine and sailing experts, and meet other Scouts interested in signing up.

More information and a form to RSVP or get more information: https://yellowcreekseascouts.org/2023/07/11/announce-a-sea-scout-open-house/

 

Sailing season for 2023 is beginning soon. Volunteer have already been busy installing docks and rigging the first sailboats. IUP sailors will be going on the water in the next week or two. Have you joined the sailing base for 2023?

Community sailing gives you access to 4 stand-up paddle boards, 3 kayaks, and a half-dozen sailboats, ranging from the simple Sunfish to the large, stable Flying Scot. Qualified skippers can get checked out on the boat and enjoy unlimited sailing through-out the season. Novices can work towards US Sailing Certification by joining club members, volunteers and an instructor for Windy Wednesday community sailing beginning after Labor Day.

Contact FriendsOfYellowCreek@gmail.com with questions. Sign up for the first time or renew your memberships in Community sailing for just $150 for the family for a whole season here.  New members should reach out for an orientation and the access code to the boat house.

We have two, new hard paddle boards for member use at the FOYC Sailing Base this summer.  This complements our soft boards and fleet of 3 open kayaks and 6 sailboats. We’ll soon also add a second Sunfish sailboat to our fleet. Check out the base page for membership information or email FriendsOfYellowCreek@gmail.com for more information.