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Repairs at the Sailing Base

by friendsofyellowcreek@gmail.comNews February 18, 2015Comments are Disabled

As part of the FOYC sponsored project to renew the sailing base on the north shore, the Friends teamed up with volunteers from the IUP Sailing Club and DCNR on this demolition and rebuild activity. In late Fall, a dozen IUP students gathered to pull the roof off the boat rack on the sailing base. The Friends assisted by purchasing materials for the replacement. In spring, DCNR employees and volunteers will put the new roof in place. The roof officially covers sailboat and canoe racks for the community base. But there will be room under the shelter to enjoy a picnic or take a break from the summer sun or rain showers, once the new roof is on.

Early fall, clearing brush to access the “beach.”

Stripping the roof from the boat rack, this past fall.

New Mailing Address

by friendsofyellowcreek@gmail.comNews, Uncategorized December 23, 2014February 7, 2024Comments are Disabled

So as to better serve our members, the Friends group will now collect mail at a PO Box. Please mail your membership renewals and other correspondence to

Friends of Yellow Creek

P.O. Box 1401

Indiana, PA 15701

Septemberfest Music

by friendsofyellowcreek@gmail.comNews, Septemberfest, Uncategorized September 23, 2014February 7, 2024Comments are Disabled

This year we will feature four musical group playing on the beach at Yellow Creek State park. We’re happy to have “Mu,” Brandon Payne and Friends, Sean Howard, and JR Shanty Co. Come join with us to enjoy this great music amid the autumn setting of Yellow Creek State Park.

Stand-up Paddle Boarding

by friendsofyellowcreek@gmail.comNews, Septemberfest, Uncategorized September 21, 2014September 25, 2014Comments are Disabled

FOYC is happy to announce that Steve Rogerson will be leading free, paddle-boarding clinics as part of Septemberfest. Bring your bathing suit and water shoes to give it a try on 9/27.

Septemberfest Adds Program: Sailing 101

by friendsofyellowcreek@gmail.comNews, sailing, Septemberfest September 12, 2014September 25, 2014Comments are Disabled

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

Donation Thanks

by friendsofyellowcreek@gmail.comNews, sailing August 13, 2014August 13, 2014Comments are Disabled

Generous donors have helped Friends of Yellow Creek embark on a new phase in the promotion of sailing at the park. We now have two Escape Captiva sailboats that members who participate in Community Sailing can access. Do you remember the good old days of the Sailing Base? Well, FOYC is helping to bring back that facility AND we’re gathering a small fleet of boats for community use.

The Escape Captiva is an ideal small dingy for one or two sailors. Beginners will appreciate its easy righting power (yes, everyone capsizes from time to time.) And more experienced sailors will take advantage of the unique roller furling main sail to challenge themselves with high winds in the Fall!

Friends of Yellow Creek thanks Joe Charny and the Moraine Sailing Club (of Lake Arthur) for these donations. Contact friendsofyellowcreek@gmail.com for more information on Yellow Creek sailing.