“Too cold? Too dark? Too bad. We declare war on winter. Because #WeStillGo” British Sailing Team

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I would just like to say a huge thank you to Monica and John Howard for a fantastic quiz night last night at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club. Great organisation and a brilliant mix of questions.

An even bigger thanks to them for donating this year’s proceeds to my new charity, Big Purple Pants.

On behalf of my fellow Trustees and I – Toby, Steve Hopper, Malachy O’Sullivan, Claire Wood and Carole Sims – I would like to thank everyone who attended and gave so generously.

We apologise for the short notice, but need to let you know that the club kitchen is closed today, Tuesday 19^th February.

Long standing TBYC member David Hopper is running this years London Marathon to raise funds for Southend RNLI.
David is a volunteer crew member at Southend lifeboat station giving up his time to help those in need.
Please help David raise funds for this worthwhile charity which is close to all our hearts.
Click the link below to donate.
Many thanks

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/david-hopper6

Book a table at the club bar so Monica and John Howard know how many people to expect. Or let Monica know on Facebook.

CHARITY QUIZ NIGHT     TUES 19TH FEBRUARY      ALL WELCOME🤗🤗🤗

The club has an ever increasing number of Picos and Lasers with a finite amount of space in which to keep them.

We would like to encourage members to buy and sell boats within the club so that current numbers can be maintained and the usage of boats increases.

We have a number of new members looking for such boats and would like anybody looking to sell in 2019 to let me know so that we can match seller to buyer.

Existing boats should be easily identified by either having the numbers written on the cover or a clearly readable tag on the trolley.

Our ultimate aim would be for all boats to be used regularly throughout the year but realise that it does not always work out that way. Please don’t just leave the boat unused for 2019.

We have received notice that Pico 12411 has been put up for sale – the cost is £ 990 ono. Please contact me or Janet for further details – details and pictures can be found on the club’s notice board.

Thank you all in anticipation of your cooperation in this matter.

Nick Elmore
Dinghy Park Rep.
Sailing Committee
Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Has been kept in good condition.  Includes launching trolley with wide wheels. £990 ono.

Contact Glen Whistler 01702 589148

Cadet Week Monday 29th July – Friday 2nd August
We have just had our first meeting for Cadet Week 2019 and lots of plans are coming together. It is going to be a fantastic event as always!
The application packs will be available on the club website in mid-April so keep your eye peeled!
Please contact Jeremy Sandford (Cadet Representative) if you have any questions.
Save the date for the Cadet Week After Party (adults only) Saturday 3rd August!

If you want to choose your duties online you have until end of Sunday 10th Feb to do so. After that I’ll be allocating duties to fill in the gaps for those who have not already done it.

Thanks to all those who have used the online option so far and those who have send me dates directly. Any feedback on this years approach is always welcome.

Please see my earlier post on 30 Jan for more details.

Mark Robinson

[email protected]

This Saturday the Sprint 15 Association join us for a 3 race open starting at 10:00.

We will be running 2 Safety Ribs but with 3 Crews, so nobody has to stay on the water too long.

For this we have already have 3 helms but would like a couple of more people to volunteer to come and join them as crew on the boats.

If you are available, please volunteer. It would be appreciated. Let me know on 07741 201052. Thanks.