Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

On Saturday we had no volunteers to run the second rib.  We could not lower the engine on the one rib we had launched and the breeze was up.  Once again in the absence of volunteers a huge thank you to Peter, Rupert, Struan, Kerryn for not racing and jumping straight onto safety boats to ensure your safety during racing, Toby for launching 2 more ribs at short notice  and Paul Farrall for manning SS2 before the start during a pre race rescue of the RS which involved helm and crew separated form the boat and Chris Boshier who was helming SS2 sailing it in.  When thing go wrong, they go wrong quickly.  Without the swift and selfless actions of such active members of TBYC we would struggle to safely run our current busy racing programme.

Keep an eye on Paul Morgan’s Weekly sailing posts, if it says VOLUNTEER PLEASE, we need your help to keep others safe.  If you are around, inexperienced or not racing, keep some kit in the car and step up, your help is always welcome.

Thank you in anticipation.

Jeremy Sandford

Rear Commodore Racing

Sunday August 9th 2015

Starters
Red lentil soup, sweet cherry tomatoes, crème fraiche and fresh chopped herbs

Smoked ham hock and cheddar croquettes, mustard cress, onion marmalade

Parma ham, Mozzarella and basil pesto

Main courses

Roast pork, sage and onion stuffing, sea salt roast potatoes, summer vegetables and Chardonnay gravy
7 hour shin of beef, shallots, creamy mash and baby carrots

Honey roast salmon with new potatoes and parsley pesto

Mushroom, thyme, potato & Emmental cheese gratin

Desserts
Banoffee Pie
Chocolate fudge cheesecake
Belgian apple pie and ice cream

Cheese and crackers

£12.50 per person for 3 courses or £10 per person for 2 courses
Children’s (under 12) portions and alternative menu available

Don’t forget you can still get your tickets for tonight’s party from behind the bar, only £5 – a bargain!

Dancing to Mickey G of Churchill’s fame so it should be a brilliant night!

If you can’t get to the Club before this evening, please feel free to turn up and pay on the door at 8.00pm.

All are welcome, not just cadet parents, plus older cadets aged 16 and over.

What a great Cadet Week! This week always brings challenges for the leaders,  and this year it was the weather that provided some real drama. Brilliant planning and resilience shown by all those operating from the beach allowed for a splendid week of activities for our huge cadet fleet.  It was easier for us offshore with the older cadets in Sharks, but only because they are such a magnificent group of young adults with a real love of sailing and the personal courage and determination to match.  I would like to thank all those at Canvey Island Yacht Club for making us so welcome during our overnight camp, particularly to Sheila and her team who catered for us so wonderfully!  We could not operate any activities, and certainly not support a trip down the estuary in 30mph winds, without the support of our highly professional and dedicated rescue support.  As a result of this support, we all had an amazing time! Special thanks to Barry and Mick for their invaluable support negotiating the intricacies of Smallgains Creek and all things Canvey!

I must also add my thanks for the consistent support from Peter Thompson, both in terms of his immense wisdom, which was very useful in helping to plan the week, but also in terms of his generosity, lending us brand new paddleboards and inflatable windsurfers, from Wetsuit Outlet, which made our day in the Ray a really wonderful experience.

Lastly, thanks again to Mark Petty Mayor, for the work he has put into making the Cadet section the success it has been throughout his term of office…we all owe him a huge debt for carrying the cadet torch for the last three years.

 
 
3 of our cadet/youth sailors went to the lovely club at Waldringfield on the River Deben on Sunday for their annual Laser Open.

The fleet was split into full rig and radials. 24 boats all in all. A lovely breeze and blazing sunshine along with some great sailing.

In the Radials Alex Warrington won the day with Matthew Lloyd in 2nd. In the Full Rigs Peter Snow, in his first Open, was a very credible 14th.

 
Overall combined results were: Alex Warrington 6th, Peter Snow 15th and Matt Lloyd 17th.
 

Smoked haddock and salmon fish pie, with mash potato and cheddar crust £ 9.50

Griddled sirloin steak with peppercorn sauce, sautéed mushrooms, grilled tomatoes and chips £12.50

Sautéed gnocchi with fresh sage, courgettes and mascarpone £7.50

Spaghetti with smoked bacon, tomato and basil sauce and Parmesan £7.50

Griddled sirloin steak sandwich, dressed salad and ale battered onion rings £8

Scampi and chips with Tartare sauce and peas or salad £7.50

Ham, eggs and chips £6.50
Sweet Things all £3.50
Belgian apple pie and custard
Bakewell tart and ice cream
Fresh fruit salad