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Subscriptions 2012

Secretary — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:24:58 +0000

Subscription and fees invoices for 2012 are going to be sent to members this week.

If you are intending to pay by standing order we would be pleased if you could return the completed form to the Club by the end of January at the latest. We realize this does not give you much time, and apologize for this, but would be grateful for your co-operation.

Race Officer Assistant and Support Boat Clubs

Gary Haylett — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:39:49 +0000

Why Not You ?

Why should the kids and your partner have all the fun? Are you chauffer and cheerleader but stuck on shore and sometimes bored? Do you sometimes stare with envy at the powered boats chasing the sailing boats around, or people aboard our luxury Committee Boat?

Just because you do not want to go sailing, does not mean you cannot be part of club sailing activities, so why not get out there amongst your children and partners?

Many club members are only here for the social side, and that’s great. Hundreds are cadets, and that’s fantastic. Hundreds race, and that’s brilliant. Some only sail casually on a nice day, and that’s terrific. Others want or have to support their family, which is fine as well.

BUT, if you would like to go out on a Sea Safe Boat and/or become a Race Officer Assistant, but do not know how to go about getting there, then now is your time. We can offer you a channel to become a trained Club Support Boats Crew and/or Race Officer Assistant. Indeed, your club needs you, because no Crews or Assistants, means no racing for anybody.

At this time of year, the Sailing Programme has to be printed, so we have to set the Race Officer Assistants and Support Boat Crews, because without a rota to start with it would be impossible to try to man the necessary positions each week on an ad hoc basis. However, for any number of reasons (most understandable like being on holiday, but some not so great excuses at the last minute which is really a let down for those relying on their club mates) there is sometimes a space for others to be able to come out and join in. Indeed, for most Race Officers, one or two additional pairs or eyes and hands will always be gratefully welcomed, so there will certainly be ample opportunities.

But don’t know how?, Or who to speak to? Well you are all cordially invited to join our Race Officer Assistant and Support Boat Clubs. The aim is to establish a reserve group of people, who can receive training and be ready to participate (which does not mean last choice or only when others do not want a dodgy duty) but be rolled out and added to the duty personnel list: even channelled to personal circumstances like support for cadets mid week.

Please send an e-mail to secretary@tbyc.org with the Subject of “I am interested in joining the Race Officer Assistant Club (and/or) Support Boat Club”, with your name, contact telephone number and e-mail address. You will then be contacted with information so you are trained ready for the assistant role when your opportunity knocks.

Training Weekend 14/15 April 2012

Gary Haylett — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:35:10 +0000

Saturday from Noon for an afternoon, and then Sunday morning, of training.

We plan to hold 6 or more ‘clinics’ ranging from how to start a race (whether you are in a sailing boat, or on the flags), to how to get the best trim from your sails (whether one sail or three), to racing strategy (whether not being last to becoming National Champion).

It is possible we might get onto the water late afternoon on Saturday for a couple of hours for practical sail trim and race tuition, so bring sailing kit if you might sail, and wet/wind proof and warm clothes, with Buoyancy Aid if you have one, for a support boat experience.

Sea conditions dependant, we intend to bring the Committee Boat into the slipway/shore so everyone can come have a look at our fantastic new asset.

This will be training and activity geared to adults. Whilst Cadets may of course attend clinics, the Cadet Section will be working on keeping younger Cadets occupied.

So if you are interested in taking ‘the next step’, whether it is your first step to knowing what the starting flags mean, or what to do and not do when boats meet on the water, or you are already a good racer but just can’t seem to get past the guy always just in front, we aim to have clinics which appeal to all. We already have two multiple National Champions signed up to spill their secrets, so don’t miss this opportunity to find out how they got to the front of the fleet!

Members E-mail addresses

Gary Haylett — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:34:33 +0000

Please would you make sure you write all members e-mail addresses on the form when you return it to the Club Secretary with Membership Forms and subscriptions. E-mail is a primary, very swift and cost effective method of communications between the Committees and Club Members. By post the club spends hundreds of pounds on one letter, i.e., the cost of the paper and the postage. By e-mail the Club spends no money! For that reason alone, unless really necessary, postal communication on general matters is just not feasible, but we do not want anyone to miss out on opportunities. We are currently missing several hundred members e-mail addresses. E-mail circulation will not disclose your or your families e-mail addresses to other recipients.

Frozen Sheets Race Notice – amended results

Secretary — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:23:57 +0000

FROZEN SHEETS OPEN MEETING 27 DECEMBER 2011

The Race Committee announce that the previously published results were calculated in error not in accordance with the Racing Rules of Sailing and the Sailing Instructions. The error is now remedied with the publication of correct results.

Background

The Sailing Instructions state the following:

1. Unless the number of rounds was signalled in advance then after an appropriate sailing time has elapsed International Code Flag S would be displayed and boats would be finished when they next passed through the finish line.

2. Scoring would be calculated on the basis of average lap times.

3. Results would be calculated on the basis of average lap times.

After International Code Flag S had been raised, boats were finished, and the times recorded, as they next passed the finishing line. In calculating the published results the time of raising Code Flag S was reduced by a few minutes compared with the actual time of raising the flag which resulted in the last lap of 5 boats being excluded when calculating the corrected times. This was undertaken in order to make an adjustment because two classes of boat with the same PN (49er and 29er) had each been split at the time of raising the flag.

This has been reviewed. This method of adjustment of average lap times has not been used previously by the organising authority and is not part of suggested practice by the RYA, and is not therefore in accordance with the Rules or Sailing Instructions. The published results were incorrect and have now been amended.

Race Committee
3 January 2012

TBYC Volvo Ocean Race Game

Steve Hopper — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:15:38 +0000

Hi All, for all you armchair sailors, and following popular demand I am sponsoring a trophy for the best placed TBYC virtual boat in the game. For those of you who have not entered or who do not know about it, then here are a few facts. The virtual race mirrors the actual Volvo ocean race covering 8 legs over 9 months. The game has in excess of 120000 virtual boats. leg 1 is complete but we will run each leg as a race in a series and load the entrants on Hal’s racing programme as a series. The series will have 2 discards for the 8 legs to enable newcomers to join in and possibly win!!!. After the first leg the top five TBYC boats were 1st Daren Fitchew, 2nd Jeremy Sandford, 3rd Steve Healey, 4th Steve Hopper and 5th David Hopper.

The next leg starts on Sunday 11th Dec 2011 so get registered and join in the banter and fun!!!

You can register at http://www.volvooceanracegame.org/play

Then please leave a comment on this article so we can enter you and your boat in the regatta.

Happy armchair sailing Steve Hopper

To Those Who Have Masts in the Boatpark . . . . . . . .

Secretary — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:16:25 +0000

vertical ones that is. I’ve received a call from one of the Club’s neighbours asking whether we can stop the cowbell noise coming from the boatpark. Please, please would everyone park halyards away from masts.

Christmas Holiday – Bar and Kitchen Opening Times

Secretary — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:22:26 +0000

Sat 24 Dec Bar 11.00 – 3.30 & 5.00 – 11.00 Kitchen 11.00 – 2.30
Sun 25 Dec Bar 12.00 – 2.00 Kitchen Closed
Mon 26 Dec Bar 12.00 – 7.00 Kitchen Closed
Tue 27 Dec Bar 11.00 – 7.00 Kitchen 10.30 – 2.30
Wed 28 Dec Bar 11. 00 – 11.00 Kitchen 11.30 – 2.30
Thu 29 Dec Bar 11.00 – 11.00 Kitchen 11.30 – 2.30
Fri 30 Dec Bar 11.00 – 11.00 Kitchen 11.30 – 2.30
Sat 31 Dec Bar 11.00 -3.00 & 7.00 – 1.00am Kitchen 11.30 – 2.30
Sun 01 Jan Bar 11.00 – 7.00 Kitchen 11.30 for pre-booked brunch
Mon 02 Jan Bar 11.00 – 7.00 Kitchen 11.30 – 2.30
Tue 03 Jan Bar and Kitchen back to normal hours

Cadets’ Christmas Party

Secretary — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:39:53 +0000

Sunday 18th December – 4pm to 6pm
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Disco and Party Games by Groovy Tunes
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Drinks, Nibbles and a Gift from Santa
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Tickets only £5. Available now from behind the bar.
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Please bring your ticket with you to give to Santa’s helpers.
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The Commodore Bar will be open for parents.

New Club Clothing – Lower Prices!!

Secretary — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:00:50 +0000

A wider range of TBYC clothing is now available. New softshell jackets, a smarter alternative to a fleece, and knitted beanie hats, for chilly Winter sailing, can be seen in the display case in the clubhouse.
Softshell jacket – navy or sky blue £36
Fleece – navy blue £23
Sweatshirt – navy blue £19
Polo shirt – navy or white £10
Beanie hat – navy blue £ 6
Baseball cap – adult’s £ 7.50
Baseball cap – child’s £ 6
Contact the office 01702 587563 or secretary@tbyc.org or ask at the bar. The Club office is open Tue – Fri, 10am to 3pm.