Sailing Base

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Many thanks to Jim Tweardy, Shawn Cole and all the staff at Yelllow Creek. With financial support from FOYC, the park accomplished some significant work repairing the shoreline at the sailing base.  Later this month, IUP volunteers will be reseeding the area with grass.

Happily, the park and Camp Seph Mack have donated several docks to the FOYC, so this summer will see a transformed sailing cove.

Come join FOYC in improving the park!  And if you’re interested in sailing, contact FriendsofYellowCreek@gmail.com about plans for group sailing lessons!

Go Sail – Give Back program to support YC Sailing

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Give Back

Need sailing gear?  The “Go Sail / Give Back” program sponsored by Windrider will donate 6% of sales back to FOYC for improvements at the park sailing base.  Need a PFD, new sails, or other marine parts? Considering buying a new sailboat?!  Please use the link above to automatically associate your purchase with FOYC.

 

Kiosks for Park Information

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IMG_2621Congratulations to Eagle Scout, Kory McConnell.   The  Penn Run high school senior approach Friends of Yellow Creek with a great project.  He had identified the need for renovations and replacement of the park’s information kiosks.  These large, sheltered bulletin boards help new visitors to the park learn about trails, safety regulations, even local wildlife.

Kory and his help
ers rebuilt, repaired, and created new kiosks.  He also identified several locations that lacked kiosks but where they could be usefully sited.

FOYC was pleased to help Kory earn his Eagle and to sponsor such a great park improvement.

Will you support FOYC in 2016?

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It is that time of the year again! Time to join or renew your membership in Friends of Yellow Creek. If you came to the park last year and enjoyed your visit, attended any of the free programs, or just want to help support projects in the park year round from working on trails, improving the children’s play areas, buying new tables, planting trees, rebuilding the sailing area, to just about anything that will help the park be a better place to visit. We know you are really busy but hope that you could take just a few minutes of your time to write that check and become a member.

We want to thank you for your support in past years that has allowed us to be able to do all the things we have accomplished and thank you in advance for your continued support to help us continue to provide services to our community.

General Membership Levels: Individual $12; Family $15; Community Sailing $100. Please send your membership to FOYC, P.O. Box 140, Indiana, PA 15701 with your contact information: Name, Address, email, phone number.

See www.friendsofyellowcreek.org for more opportunities to get involved.

Prefer to donate online, visit our “Join” page on the website and use Mastercard or Visa: https://www.friendsofyellowcreek.org/join-or-make-a-donation/

THANK YOU!

 

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Volunteers Improve the Park Through Trail Work

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Ibrush-clearingf you are a mountain biker, you know that Yellow Creek State Park is noted for its extensive 20-mile, single-track trail system. Groups like YC Monthly have regular races, and LHORBA conducts regular group rides.

What you may not know is that many of these trails were created, and are actively maintained or improved by FOYC/LHORBA volunteers. These volunteers work with the park manager to identify needed drainage projects, locations for bridges, and clearing tree-falls.

Thanks to all the mountain bikers who help keep Yellow Creek a welcoming park for those enjoying outdoor exercise!

 

 

Yellow Creek Messabout

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Yellow Creek Messabout

(a fall, sailing festival)

Noon, Sunday 9/27

You are invited to a fall sailing festival at Yellow Creek State Park. Come join us for sailing, socializing and food. Beginning at noon, we expect sailors from University of Pittsburgh and Gannon University to join IUP for informal racing. We’ll have social sailing on FOYC boats and SUPs (stand-up paddle boards) for Friends members. But if you’re not a member, come join the festivities and find out about our sailing lessons and growing community sailing opportunities.

The Messabout is a relaxed alternative to the formal regatta. Bring your boat, if you have one … or hitch a ride with the friendly sailors at Yellow Creek. We’ll provide hotdogs, BBQ supplies and drinks. You’re welcome to bring your own favorite food to grill and share.

Yellow Creek Messabout is co-sponsored by Friends of Yellow Creek (FOYC.org) and the IUP Sailing Club (http://iblog.iup.edu/iupsailing/).

The Yellow Creek sailing base is accessible via College Lodge Road off of Rt. 422. (Beach launching only at the sailing base; if you are bringing a trailerable boat, please launch from one of the park launch ramps on the north shore.) Email FriendsOfYellowCreek@gmail.com for more information.