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Streakers Set for Seaside Showdown
Margate Yacht Club is thrilled to welcome the Streaker Class for what promises to be a spectacular weekend of close racing, seaside views, and legendary club hospitality. On Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May 2026, the Streaker fleet will take to the water just a stone's throw from Margate's beaches. With committee boat starts right off the seafront, this is sailing made for spectators, expect plenty of tactical duels, tight mark roundings, and dramatic
Published 13:08 on 20 Feb 2026
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Nautilus Yachting host event at RTYC
Are you looking for an exciting sailing holiday in a breathtaking location perhaps in the Mediterranean or the Caribbean with family, friends or even as an individual. Royal Temple Yacht Club ( RTYC) have planned a meal and a presentation by Nautilus Yachting on the 13th March 2026 at its club house in Ramsgate. The meal will be served from 18.30 hrs and the presentation starts at 20:00 hrs. The presentation will address how
Published 16:51 on 19 Feb 2026
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Exciting New Training Fleet Arriving for the 2026 Season
Margate Yacht Club is delighted to announce a major investment in our training programme with the arrival of a brand-new fleet of club training boats for the 2026 season. These modern, high-quality dinghies from Hartley Boats will enhance the experience for sailors of all abilities, from complete beginners through to those looking to develop racing skills. Our New Fleet Will Include: 2 x Hartley H12
Published 14:55 on 31 Jan 2026
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Learn to sail at MYC
Learn to Sail This Summer with Margate Yacht Club RYA Level 1 & 2 Courses Now Open Margate Yacht Club is excited to announce two RYA accredited sailing courses running this summer, offering the perfect opportunity for beginners and developing sailors to build confidence on the water. Whether you're completely new to sailing or ready to take the next step, our friendly and experienced RYA instructors will guide you through
Published 14:40 on 31 Jan 2026
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Pre Season Training 2026
New Spring Training Series: From Classroom to On the Water This March we're running a new training series aimed at helping newer and improving sailors build confidence, understanding, and practical skills both ashore and afloat. Whether you're just starting out or looking to tighten up the basics, these sessions are designed to make sailing and racing feel clearer, calmer, and more enjoyable. All sailors are welcome. Classroom Sessions Wednesday Evenings
Published 13:47 on 31 Jan 2026
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Notice of Annual General Meeting 2025
Margate Yacht Club Member are invited to the clubs Annual General Meeting Date: Sunday 30th November, 2025 Time: 10.00hrs Venue: Margate Yacht Club House Items for A.O.B. should be forwarded in writing to the Secretary at [email protected] no later than Sunday 16th November, 2025. You can find a list of committee positions and our proposed flagship officers in the club house from 28th October
Published 00:00 on 8 Oct 2025
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MYC SUMMER FESTIVAL WITH MARGATE ASSEMBLY
We did it!!! Musicians and sailors alike came together last night to dance the wild sound waves beating through the heart of our boat park. Who said sailors can't dance? Thanks to Cat at Assembly for bringing together a wonderful series of acts and for supporting the @rnlimargate and MYC youth sailing fund. Thanks @margateassembly for reaching out to MYC. What a fantastic celebration of our amazing Margate
Published 09:47 on 23 Sep 2025
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Assembly at Margate Yacht Club
Margate Yacht Club Hosts a Local Music Festival!!! We're working with good friends at both Margate Off Licence (bar) and Billy + Ellie from Chixstock (bbq), and of course Margate Assembly, sharing our unique waterfront space for the day with loads of fantastic local musicans. This festival is about more than music: it's about supporting local talent, raising awareness for Margate Yacht Club, giving back to our friends at the
Published 08:33 on 23 Sep 2025
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Margate Osprey Open - A view from Bird of Prey 3
A view from Chris Hatcher, Bird of Prey 3 With a borrowed boat 50 years old, a new team weighing just 135kg and 30mph winds forecast - what could possibly go wrong? Day 1 big winds and many capsizes. Race 1 - kept it upright placed respectably 2 amongst MYC boats but it was purely survival conditions for us whilst being so light the visitors were lapping up the conditions for
Published 00:00 on 31 Aug 2025
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MYC OSPREY OPEN - A view from our visitors
Margate 27th - 28th August - by Mark Mawhinney, Dave Caroll & Chris Hatcher With a mix of exotica and vintage Ospreys, Margate YC hosted the midweek leg of the Osprey SE tour. Wednesday - Margate Day one, 3 races. Might have been a bit windy but it made for some very special Osprey sailing. Apart from a few retirees after two races and a pasty, It became apparent that a
Published 00:00 on 29 Aug 2025
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Margate Sands and Beyond!
It is that time again, mid summer and the tides are right for our annual sail to Margate Sands, our very own Island sand bar. It is always a delight to reconquer the Margate Sands. The trip over was over was 30 mins of very close reaching. It was quicker than normal due to some really strong gusts whipping us along. We popped in a few tacks at the end to find a more
Published 00:00 on 6 Aug 2025
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The WISE AND WILD RACE July 2025- Youth Helm, Adult Crew
What a hoot!!! The Wise and Wild Race 2025 This is a cup race where our youth sailor helm our instructors and adult racers. It is a fantastic way of bringing our youngest sailors and best racers and instructors together on the race course, we feast afterwards, laugh and share stories of the days racing. It is often our crews that are pushed to their limits by our bold and frankly WILD
Published 09:57 on 23 Jul 2025