Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

It’s with regret to announce the passing away of Reg White. Thursday morning he played a round of golf, Thursday afternoon/evening he raced his brightlingsea One Design, just as he was steeping ashore he had a heart attack. He started his catamaran career with the Little America’s Cup and the ‘Lady Helmsman’ C-Class catamaran, the first boat with a wing sail to win a major trophy. Reg went on to become an Olympic Gold medalist in the Tornado (1976 Montreal) with crew John Osborn and also won world championships in 1976 and 1979. His East coast company have built some other famous cats like the Hurricane59, Shark, Dart 16, Dart Hawk F18, Spitfire and their last rocket, the Shockwave F18. Condolences to all the White family

I’m sure for all those that know him you will join me in wishing John Margarson Bon voyage and god speed.

We look forward to your safe return and the return party???.

For those that do not know John, he sailed his boat Fluffy, a Fgaro 1 to Plymouth a few weeks ago and is about to return to her to ready himself for his next Jester Challenge.

This  leaves Plymouth on the 23rd May 2010 across the Atlantic for Rhode Island USA. A  single handed challenge with no rules as such; and is for boats under 30ft.

The details of which are here:-  http://www.jesterinfo.org/

If you are interested once John is under way his position can be tracked at this website. (I checked it today and it looks like his been pacing round the house).

http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=06Q3hJCzauUquLjqtvnUIO029gDEgfzu6

God Speed John.

Regards

Wayne.

The count down to the summer ball has now begun… Only three weeks to dust off those suits and buy new outfits.

Anyone who has already booked tickets and not paid yet please can you do so as soon as possible, either give me a call or leave your cheques/cash in an envelope in the club letter box. Also anyone still left to give their menu choices to Jo, please can you do this asap.

For those of you still umming and ahhing about coming, there are still a limited number of tickets available, but be quick before they all sell out.

This year’s entertainment is provided by the band Hardcover, they have played at the club before and proved to be very popular.

If you would like tickets or need to cough up cash please give me a call on 07734904824 or email kylievjenkins@googlemail.com

Don’t miss out on the event of the year!

Don’t miss out on the event of the year.
There are still a limited number of tickets for the summer ball available, book today to avoid missing out!
Ring or email me on 07734904824 or kylievjenkins@googlemail.com

Easter Hog Roast tickets are still available behind the bar and from Jo in the kitchen. Get yours quick before they all sell out!

Dear All,

It is with very great regret that I have to tell you that Alex Moon, dear husband of Ingrid, and father of Harriet (aged 9) and Imogen (5), passed away last weekend after a long fight against Motor Neurone Disease. He was just 39 years of age.

I spoke with Ingrid earlier today, and she told me that the funeral will be at the Southend crematorium, West Chapel, on Thursday, 18th March at 2.40 pm. with an invitation to everybody to go on to Thorpe Bay YC afterwards. Alex loved his sailing from a very early age, and Ingrid wishes that as many of his friends as possible attend the funeral to give him a good send off. Please would you let everyone else know that they would be most welcome. Ingrid would also very much like to see Alex transported in a “sea of flowers”, which can be arranged by contacting Stephen at Scent on the London Road at Leigh, tel: 01702 471818. This would be in preference to any donations, since Ingrid and her family, have already recently raised some £20,000 for the charity.

Furthermore, if you have any snippets or special memories relating to Alex, and in particular his sailing activities, please would you convey them to Ingrid, preferably, but not necessarily, before the funeral. Ingrid would much appreciate this, so please do your best.

Ingrid can be contacted via email at k.wheaton@blueyonder.co.uk or by telephone on 01702 558587. Her address is 6, Braemar Crescent, Leigh on Sea, Essex, SS9 3RL

Alex and Ingrid sailed at The Halfway Yacht Club for many years, first in their Albacore ‘Bilberry’ 6417 and then in ‘Castor and Pollux’ 6683. They latterly joined Thorpe Bay Yacht Club along with many other HYC members, when HYC closed down. Alex managed only a few years sailing at TBYC, but continued to watch the racing intently from their beach hut. Alex and Ingrid were also members of the National Albacore Association and attended the ‘Nationals’ on several occasions. Ingrid would like it to be known that the family has absolutely no intention of selling ‘Castor and Pollux’, because Harriot and Imogen, who are already sailing, want to sail her in years to come.

If you have any questions, etc, please give me a ring on 01268 770188

Regards Jim Percy

On behalf of all TBYC members I would like to thank Peter Thompson of Wetsuit Outlet for donating dry bags for use on the Support Boats.

Following an investigation a decision has been taken to terminate the employment of the Secretary. The flag officers do not intend making any further comments in respect of the matter.
Peter Thompson
Commodore

Many thanks to Charlie from Hydes for a fantastic talk on sails and speed, over 70 members enjoyed a very informative fun evening, we are now looking forward to getting on the water to try out some of those tips.

Don’t miss this wednesdays talk on getting the maximum from your sails and increase your boat speed by charlie devenport from Hyde sails, starts at 8pm, be there early to secure your seat.