Kids at CYE

We have just one more school group before the Summer groups kick in over the next few days. Since April, we have had numerous Primary and Secondary schools enjoying the wonderful new facilities. Comments like 'It's like a -star hotel" and "It's so spacious" sum up the general feedback. With lots of "Get Sailing" courses about to start plus the Summer Camp residentials to come, it has been a fantastic first season with 'Resolute' in place.

Retirement of Key Trustee

David Edwards, on the left, is one of the founding trustees of CYE Sailing Centre and has been a key figure from inception until now. David was first RYA principal, and instrumental in the building and development projects over 26 years. Latterly he was project manager of RESOLUTE.

Here he is being given a framed photo of RESOLUTE in the CYE berth as a token of thanks for his dedicated service.

He hopes to spend more time on his own yacht "Tinkerbell".
Thank you from all his fellow trustees.

The site, the kids and ducks ...

With the site now looking great, we are fully into our schools programme. As you will, not much stops the pupils from their tasks, although in this case, the competition was put to one side as Mum and her chicks were allowed to walk through the activities. Good job 'Smokey' the cat is no longer at the centre otherwise these little fellas would be diminishing in numbers by the day.

Get Active

Our recent 'Get Active' week was great fun. Kids from the local area had a fun-filled pirate themed half term including rafting, sailing, canoeing, assault course, team games and more.

In particular, our new assemblies were a real hit where at lunchtime, the kids participated intelligently and enthusiastically with discussions about Christianity.

Christine McLeish (Mrs Power) joins Denise

We are delighted to welcome Christine McLeish (right) to CYE. Christine is helping Denise (left) with the ever-increasing demands of feeding guests, menu planning, shopping, paperwork etc.

We know that she'll be fine working with the crazy gang here - after all, she is directly responsible for bring our Bosun into the world - but then none of us are perfect.

New Bomb-proof shelves

As the saying goes at CYE, in the event of a nuclear war, take cover under one of Dave Moseley's shelves. Dave has replaced our tired lockers with these great new lockers and shelves as part of an overhaul to the briefing room. Our thanks and gratitude go to Mr. M for a cracking job.

Hello Toby

Our schools manager Matt Winfield and wife Sarah have produced our newest and by far - cutest new CYE recruit. Toby Zac Winfield was born on 28th March and after a few worrying days involving heart surgery, seems to be going from strength to strength. Matt and Sarah would like to thank everyone for their best wishes and prayers and are hoping that Toby will be home for the first time around 12th April.

Bye Bye Ben

After all the official Grand Openings of the past fortnight, it was good to get back to what we do best - throwing our friends in the water. Ben Ritchie got the usual send off along with some decent pressies, for his amazing work for CYE over the past 3 years. Ben is starting a new job in Edinburgh next week. We will miss you Ben, God bless and good luck.

Jon Bennetts

The Great Commissioning - 26th March 2011

With over 250 friends and volunteers in attendance, the 'Great Commissioning' of TS Resolute was the last and biggest of a series of opening events during the week. The sun shone, the boat was busy, and all went smoothly - we think!

Jon Bennetts

Operational Changes for the new season

As part of the recent commissioning events, the day to day operational duties of 'Resolute' were handed from Norman Doney (Executive Director) and David Edwards (Project Manager) over to Jon Bennetts (Centre Manager).