Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

Last Sunday 13th, we were unable to provide one rib support cover due to a missing safety kill cord. The rib key, as normal, was in the box within the race officers hut, but no safety cord attached.

Could I ask that anyone entering the race hut either it be as race officer or safety crew etc, please cast an eye to ensure all keys and cords are there in future. If keys/cords are missing/damaged, please inform a sailing committee member ASAP so that it can be replaced in time for the next race.

Remember that these support boats are essential for your safety.

Thanks

Simon

Thank you to all who came last night to celebrate another successful and exhilarating years racing at TBYC.  Special thanks to Simon and Sophie Boygle, Sam Husk and Mike Thomason.  It was their hard work, help, organisation and commitment that made last night possible, and to the class captains who came to speak present their fellow sailors with their prizes.  Thank you Struan for stepping in and presenting the Fast Asymmetric Cats.  Lastly a big thank you to Paul Spratt for comparing the Prize giving, entertaining us making the event an amusing and enjoyable evening for all.  Congratulations to all the prize winners.

Calling all Sandhopper sailors, please don’t forget the prize giving 7.30 this coming Saturday night.
We hope to see you all there.

Regards Spratty and Rupert

Hi all,

Thank you so much for the positive messages of support last night and welcoming me into my new role.

I know you will all agree that I have a tough act to follow, Rupert has done a fantastic job and I am very grateful that he has agreed to share his wisdom, supporting me as I settle into the role.

I am really looking forward to the next year and hope that with the support of my fellow committee members and most importantly from all the cadets we can have a fantastic year. I would like to thank Johnno Gillies and Matt Waters for offering their assistance and also to Ellie Kilkelly who has agreed to represent the girls alongside Max Duce for the boys.

With the ongoing support of Debbie, Steve, Mike, Chris, Toby, Mark and Nick I am sure we will deliver an exceptional years sailing and entertainment.

If you want to ask any questions following last night or have any ideas or suggestions please email me on [email protected]

Thanks again, Mike

For sale Dart 16 sail number 2042. It has had two owners, and is approximately 7 years old. It has two main sails and 3 jibs, one brand new and still in wrapper. It has a launching trolley with wide wheels, full cover, all wires blocks and ropes in good working order. The boat has been well maintained and is in good condition. It would make an excellent boat for those starting to sail catamarans or for lighter weight crew. It’s fast and very robust.
Price: £2,200 ono

Please contact – Jo Williams either [email protected] or 07923373358

Hi Everyone

We would love to know your thoughts about what types of events you would like the club to hold in 2012. We have created a short survey (only takes 30seconds to complete)

We would be very grateful for your input.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8C632HD

Best wishes

The Social Team

3 Thorpe Bay boats braved the “killer shrimp” at the Ovington Inlands last weekend at Graham Water.

Dan Henderson and George Hand finished a superb 4th place taking on some of Britain’s Olympic contenders scoring a 1st and two 2nds in the 49er fleet. Miles and Mason Burrage came a very credible 7th out of the 15 strong fleet, really looking good out there in the 16-20 knot breeze.

Newcomers to the 29er fleet this year, Alex Farrall and George Warrington placed 24th overall in the biggest fleet of 62 boats. Their 1st event after a few weekend training sessions with the RYA pre TT squad and they were very happy with their efforts.

http://grafham.dyndns.org/Gwsc_Results/Open%20Meetings/2011/Ovington%20Inlands%202011.htm

Arvor 215 “Fast Lady” moored off the Clubhouse, built 2006, very good condition, full service history. Includes Navman electronics colour fishfinder / charts. 100HP VW turbo diesel engine, fenders, cooker, toilet. £20500.00. Call Eric Paxman 01702 524178

2011 AGM Sunday 20th November,

you should shortly be receiving your AGM booklet

Many thanks to Brian Sandford for producing and collating the AGM Booklet and also many thanks to Janet and Tony in the Office for enveloping and posting.

Peter

The challenge is on for the insomniacs amongst us because the addictive online Round the World, Volvo Ocean race game starts on 5th November at 14:00 CET.

The race  lasts for nearly 9 months and mimicks the real event.

In 2009 there were several boats entered from TBYC and the rivalry set in.

You can run a boat as a share and split the load if you wish.

Please feel free to leave your TBYC boatname once you have signed up as a comment on this item then you will be able to track their progress.

Click on the image to sign up.

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