Attention Camp Counselors, Young Adult Leaders

By Dr. Kenneth Sherwood on May 14, 2013 10:30 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

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US Sailing Course Offered at Yellow Creek
June 8-9, 2013

Like sailing? Want to work or volunteer on a waterfront?  This course is designed to prepare camp counselors and staff from community sailing and scouting programs to supervise small boat recreational sailing activities. The emphasis is on safety and hands-on practice to familiarize candidates with proper terminology and boating techniques. Participants should have some prior exposure to sailing but need not be experts.  

This course will be taught by a certified US Sailing instructor trainer from Pittsburgh. It is co-sponsored by Friends of Yellow Creek and the IUP Sailing Club. There is a US Sailing fee associated with this course.

Contact friendsofyellowcreek@gmail.com for more information.

IUP Sailing Club Video - Awarded

By Dr. Kenneth Sherwood on April 25, 2013 4:13 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Video by Adam Hanasick

Starring Julia, Karl and others

Congratulations to Adam and crew for creating this fun video. Makes you want to go sailing, doesn't it? IUP's web team thought so.

IUP Club Partners with FOYC to introduce the public to Sailing

By Dr. Kenneth Sherwood on April 25, 2013 4:12 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 - Explore Sailing
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Meet at the Boat Rental (Main Day-Use Area)

Co-sponsored by DCNR, Friends of Yellow Creek, and the IUP Sailing Club

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. Three 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). We will wear PFDs, but to participate, sailors must be capable of swimming 50 yards in clothing and shoes. Participation is free but is limited to 12 students over the age of 10 years. Pre-registration required. To register call the Park Office at (724) 357-7913

Monday, Feb 18

By Dr. Kenneth Sherwood on February 8, 2013 9:26 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Bob Dalecki will show us what is was like in the IUP sailing club "back in the day" and he will share some slides of recent sailing in the Chesapeake.

Spring 2013 - New Member Welcome

By Dr. Kenneth Sherwood on February 6, 2013 11:03 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Can you help spread the word? The IUP Sailing Club is beginning its second semester <strong>with boats!</strong>  We'll introduce new members to sailing basics in a classroom this winter and then get out on the water at Yellow Creek as soon as the lake thaws!</p>

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IUP Sailing A Club Sport

By Dr. Kenneth Sherwood on October 15, 2012 10:19 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
The sailing club has now officially changed from being a recreational club to being a club sport. We will still recreate! And our mission includes introducing new sailors to this wonderful activity.  As a club short we will be pursuing membership in MAISA,  and the opportunity for advanced sailors to compete in regattas.

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Constitution Changes

By Dr. Kenneth Sherwood on October 8, 2012 1:53 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
The club voted earlier this month to change its required officers and to pursue MAISA membership.  We met with Peter Shoop, IUP Assistant Athletics Director, about changing our club status to allow this.

A revised constitution was approved unanimously: SailingClubConstitution-approved revisions 2012-10-08.doc

Sailing Club Fall 2012

By Dr. Kenneth Sherwood on September 13, 2012 2:49 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
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If you would like to help please print and distribute a few copies of this sailclub-flier.pdf.

Sailing Club - First Sail, Sept 9, 2012

By Dr. Kenneth Sherwood on September 11, 2012 12:03 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
The new IUP Sailing Club launched our JY15s this past Sunday.  We had 10 students participating, taught by our club's instructors and some other experienced sailors who came out to assist for the day.  Follow us on this blog, find us on Facebook or email iupsailingclub@gmail.com for more information. 
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Sailing Club - This Week

By Dr. Kenneth Sherwood on September 4, 2012 1:12 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks
Wednesday - 8pm, Leo 105

Welcome meeting.  We'll introduce/review basic wind-awareness and boat handling.  

Sunday - carpool from HUB circle - noon

Drive out to Yellow Creek to launch the club sailboats for the first time.  We'll have volunteer instructors to help get you learning on the water, even if you have no prior experience.

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