Summer 2018 Sailing

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FOYC Community Sailing has tentative scheduled five group-sail Wednesdays.  CS members can join a US Sailing instructor for informal lessons and group sailing. No prior experience is required.  We meet at the sailing base; come as early as 4pm if you can, but we’ll adjust to suit participants work schedules and stay until 8pm.
5/30
6/13
6/20
7/11
7/18
2018 Participants must register via the survey form on the bottom of this page:  http://www.friendsofyellowcreek.org/sailing/
FOYC policy is to invite sailors to try it out once if they’re unsure. Following that, we do ask that participants are paid community sailing members. You can mail memberships to the FOYC PO Box, but it’s even more efficient for us if you choose to do this online. (Once paid, you will also have access to the base through the lock code).
Experienced sailors are welcome to join and take a certification sail with me. Once I’ve signed off, you’re able to access club boats whenever you like. Of course, all community base members can also make use of the paddle boards whenever you like.
Our blue Javelin “Lady Diane” is already in the water.  For those of you who are more adventurous, I’m happy to share the news that we have recently accepted the donations of a Hobie 16 catamaran and a 470 racing sloop.  I’m looking forward to tuning these up and launching soon. We also have a pair of covers on order for our Javelins, so that it should be easier to launch with a little less bailing after rain storms!
Beginners, US Sailing generally suggests it takes about 20 hours of practice on the water in addition to knowing the “sailing theory” to get certified. There are several good books available; I’ve also modified a set of slides I use for teaching IUP sailors, if you’re interested in some self-study:

IUP Honors College and LHORBA Join Forces on Trail Day

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Last month, a group of over two dozen IUP (Cook Honors College) students joined FOYC volunteers and members of LHORBA to prepare mountain biking trails for spring and summer riding.

The volunteers helped clear brush off the trails, mulched newly planted trees around the parking areas, and scoured the south shore from the day use area to Grandma’s cove for litter. LHORBA folks also build a new access bridge to the trails, fording a muddy gully.

FOYC appreciates all the volunteers from various groups who come together to help improve the park.

Please check the FOYC website and Facebook pages or contact the Yellow Creek Park Office for information on future volunteer activities.

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.