YC Monthly Mountain Bike Races – 2019 Dates Announced

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Founded in 2010, this is the 10th year of the YC Monthly Races!

The races began as a way to introduce more folks to the cross country trail system that circumnavigates Yellow Creek Lake and also as a vehicle to raise funds and increase membership for Friends of Yellow Creek.  We continue the race for those same reasons.  All proceeds go toward FoYC memberships and payouts.

Two races are offered:

  • A 20 Mile loop that includes all of the trails around the lake
  • A 14 Mile out-and-back that takes in the majority of the south shore trails

Race Dates:

Saturday, March 30th
Saturday, April 20th
Saturday. May 25th
Saturday, September 7th – Series Championship
Key Times:

Registration Begins at 9:00 A.M.

Pre-Race Meeting 9:50 A.M.

Race Start 10:00 A.M.

 

Register for March race here

Visit the YC Monthly page for more information

Volunteers and thanks

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In 2017, FOYC had a successful year, stepping up our support of biking and sailing, maintaining bike trails, as well as working with a group of partners in a major stream bank restoration project.

All told, FOYC helped to facilitate the contribution of over 700 volunteer hours.

The generosity of volunteers helps Yellow Creek State Park remain an attractive and accessible resource for outdoor recreation in Indiana County.

Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity for yourself or your group, please contact the park office 724-357-7913

Are you a volunteer? Please log your hours

Schedule Announced for 2018 Mountain Bike Races

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Friends of Yellow Creek is pleased to sponsor the YC Monthly Grass Roots Racing series for 2018. This is the ninth year for this popular series.

Race Dates:

Saturday, March 31st
Saturday, April 21st
Saturday. May 26th
Saturday, September 29th – Series Championship

Two races are offered:

  • A 20 Mile loop that includes all of the trails around the lake
  • A 14 Mile out-and-back that takes in the majority of the south shore trails

The mountain bike trails at Yellow Creek are created and maintained by LHORBA, the Laurel Highlands On & Off Road Bicycling Association.  See the YC Monthly page on this FOYC website for more information, including registration procedure and cost.

Name a Boat? / Community Sailing Launch

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Community sailing at Yellow Creek has begun for the 2017 season.
 Friday afternoon brought a gentle breeze and warm temperatures, perfect conditions for launching FOYC’s newest (pre-owned) sailboat.

The O’day Javelin is a 14 foot sloop with a spacious and comfortable cockpit for one to four sailors.

We have a pair of Javelin’s for community sailors to use, in addition to a pair of Escapes.

Contact friendsofyellowcreek@gmail.com, or sign-up on the sailing page if you’re interested in joining us.

Novice sailors can join and avail themselves of free, group lessons. Experienced sailors can take the US Sailing certification test and qualify to check out boats whenever desired.

First Sail Experience

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Join us for an introductory sailing experience at Yellow Creek Lake. Learn rigging, points of sail and how to steer a boat during this 2-hour lesson. Sail on a 19-foot Flying Scot with an on-board US Sailing Certified Instructor. The First Sail Experience cost is $50.00 per person, however, any participant who joins the FOYC Community Sailing program in 2017 will receive a $50 credit for attending the First Sail Experience. www.foyc.org

 

About First Sail

First Sail is a nationwide initiative developed by US Sailing with support from sailing schools, community sailing centers, yacht clubs and other sailing industry organizations around the United States. The goal of First Sail is to educate the public on the benefits of sailing as a fun and exciting recreational activity for people of all ages and abilities and connect them with opportunites to get involved. First Sail offers a pathway to participation through resources and information on how to get started and find a place to go sailing.

The First Sail Experience is a two-hour lesson offered to anyone through a growing list of First Sail Locations, comprised of community sailing centers, sailing schools and yacht clubs around the country. This unique opportunity offers beginners an introduction to sailing in a casual setting and is designed to provide a memorable experience that will motivate newcomers to continue sailing. Participants will get out on the water with an instructor in a keelboat provided by the First Sail Location. The First Sail Experience features basic sailing hands-on learning that will cover topics such as, how a sail works, parts of a sailboat, points of sail, and important safety guidelines. Additionally, all First Sail Experience participants will have access to Chapter 1 of Basic Keelboat Online, a US Sailing online training course designed to prepare beginners for their fi rst time on the water.

Yellow Creek State Park
Sailing Base / FOYC
College Lodge Road
Penn Run, PA 15765

Contact: Ken Sherwood
friendsofyellowcreek@gmail.comm

5pm – Weds, 5/17/17
5pm – Weds, 5/24/17
5pm – Weds, 6/7/17
5pm – Weds, 6/14/17
5pm – Weds, 6/21/17