Jun
12
2014
Can you find your way to Chalkwell and then back around the right race marks? Can you be the fastest? race starts 13:00 on this Sunny Sunday. Standard General Handicap, Mass start.
Diagram is for indicative purposes only and is not to scale. Mark A is the intended windward mark. The direction of the leg from the start line to Mark A, and the direction of rounding of Mark A, will be set according to wind direction. Please check the Bosuns Hut Blackboard for amendments.
Jun
12
2014
This is your chance to read Yachting Monthly and Yachting World free every month (there is also loads more non sailing magazines on offer, over 100). Essex Libraries now have a scheme where you can check out these magazines which you can then read on Zinio either on PC or Mobile (Tablet preferred), all free of charge. You of course have to have a Essex/Southend library ticket with a valid barcode.
For more information view this link Essex Libraries e-Magazines
You will have to setup an account in e-magazines and one with Zinio and then you will be reading.
Unfortunately Yachts and Yachting isn’t currently available. Fingers crossed for it’s later inclusion.
Jun
11
2014
Due to popular demand, we will be offering some ‘dancing only’ tickets for those unable to make the meal section of the evening who would still like to join in.
These will be priced at £12 each and can be purchased in advance or on the night (please use the published form and write ‘DANCING ONLY’ in the section to the right for dietary requirements) in the usual way (cash, card, cheque or balance transfer).
Dancing only ticket holders may arrive from 9.30 pm.
Sara Speller
Social Secretary
Jun
09
2014
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The standard of racing was extremely high at this year’s BSDRA Thames Valley Team Racing Championships at Bray lake.
There were 21 teams competing, aged between 12 and 18 in a total of 106 races on Saturday 7th June. During the first set of races the teams are seeded into four divisions, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Novices. Our young TBYC team won enough races to be placed in the Bronze division, which was an achievement in itself. |
They continued to communicate and sail well as a team, and considering their overall age, their sailing was impressive, against much older sailors. They performed a number of Pass-backs, Mark traps and Pinning maneuvers and were determined right to the end.
It may have been a most daunting experience at times, but they achieved a pleasing =12th place out of 21 teams. They were awarded the Best Newcomers’ Cup! |
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TBYC Team: Teddy Elmore and Henry Petty-Mayor, Harry Boygle and Olivier Petty-Mayor, Vicki Little and William Webster
Teams: Ardingly, Bradfield, Claires Court, Clifton, Charterhouse, Eton, Haileybury, Kings, MCS Oxford, Millfield, RGS, Rugby, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Thorpe Bay Yacht Club, Wellington, Winchester.
Overall winners: Sevenoaks School
Runners-up: Eton College. |
Jun
07
2014
Following a couple of enquiries, I would like to confirm that the dress code is ‘smart’ rather than strictly ‘black tie’. Lounge suits/blazers may be worn if preferred.
If you haven’t already purchased tickets and would like some, there are a few left. Please let me know if you’re interested, if possible by Wednesday 11th June.
Sara Speller
Social Secretary
Jun
07
2014
Having helped clean and move back all the Balcony furniture this morning (thanks to all those that helped), it wouldn’t be fair to keep it a secret. The Balcony is now open and following a problem with the chiller I can guarantee that the beer is now cold. So why not come and watch the racing tonight or enjoy the sun all day tomorrow. We know people have missed it.
There are a few things that still have to be done but we made the fitters stay very late on Friday just so we could use it.
Jun
04
2014
Congratulations to Nigel Campling for winning the 2014 Southerly Regatta
The 2014 Southerly Regatta took places at the home of sailing in the UK, the Royal Yacht Squadron. The race briefing on Sunday 25th May required all crew to wear blazers and tie (of course), and was followed by an excellent hog roast looking out to the Solent.
In Race 1 started on Monday with 3 knots of west bound tide and light winds on the start line. Southerly 42RST, Legato, were first to the mark and lead for the rest of the race, taking the canon and the win by a few seconds to Southerly 115, Dutch Courage with a gaggle of 38’s coming in behind.
Tuesday dawned to a little more breeze and again more drizzle which quickly cleared. The 2nd race started with a good 10-15 knot beat up towards hill head and anti-clockwise around the Solent. With the race officer being told that the fleet only draw 1m with the keels up he gave the option to prove this and to sail across a very visible Leap Spit, which some competitors did to great gains.
Race 4 was a longer affair with many buoys around the Solent. With 2 knots of tide pushing boats over the line, the start was lively, but clean. The North Sails Rib was out shouting words of advice to all boats and the fleet split into two packs. The Southerly 46RS, Gneiss Fantasy, took the final cannon of the event and Southerly 38, Distraction taking the win on corrected times, with Southerly 38, Bettina 2nd and Southerly 42RST, Legato 3rd.
Prizegiving that evening was held at the RYS “Castle” with a champagne reception and an excellent three course dinner. Winner of the Southerly Cup for the second time (2012 & 2014) : Nigel Campling, Southerly 115, Dutch Courage of Cowes.
Jun
03
2014
Ready to race.
2 sails, 1 of which is in an ok condition for racing.
Jib, trapeze wires etc. Trolley.
Competitive, 4th at last years TBYC open,
Top TBYC boat at 2013 nationals, 1st in the 2013 winter series.
Price £1500
For more info call
Chris Tillyer on 07780 660650
Jun
01
2014
The Sandhopper Nationals will be held at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June. NOR, SIs and entry form are attached.
Don’t forget, to compete in the National Championship the helm must be at least an associate member of the SCBA. If you have not joined this year, please contact Janet Willsmer 07969 598309.
Sandhopper Nationals 2014 Entry Form
Sandhopper Nationals 2014 NOR
Sandhopper Nationals 2014 SIs
