Septemberfest Adds Program: Sailing 101

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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-Sail101-Fall2014

Craft Table Spaces Available

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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.

Work for the Park

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This Sunday, from noon -3pm, Friends of Yellow Creek is sponsoring a work party. It’s a great way to give back to the park and help improve the facilities in a time of tight budgets.

Our job will be spreading Fibar chips for the park playgrounds. This will help make the playgrounds more safe and more attractive.  We’ll meet at the North shore, near the new shower house.  (If you’re not familiar with the north shore, turn off the 422 North of the main park entrance at the signs for Camping Cabins.)

Thanks to all of those have already volunteered.  Some of our willing workers aren’t available this Sunday, so you’re welcome to come even if you haven’t responded.

Dress appropriately for the weather, bring work gloves if you like.  The park will provide necessary tools.