Dec
31
2021
— Kitchen Closure 31/12/21 —
Unfortunately due to staff illnesses we are sorry to say that the Kitchen will be closed today!
We apologise to any members that have made bookings with us and we will be contacting you asap to let you know.
At this time we can’t say when the next time the kitchen will be open but we will post something when it is.
The Bar will still be open today for Members to come down and enjoy a few drinks before welcoming in the new year !
Happy New year to you all !
Dec
30
2021
New Years Eve Celebration
Come Down to the Club and see the New Year In !
Special Menu till 8pm !
Bar open till 1am !
We advise members to take a Lateral flow test before attending !
Dec
28
2021
We are Hiring!
Here at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club, we are looking to add a new Bar Supervisor to our team.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, energetic, sociable and may already have knowledge and experience in the industry.
We hope for this new member of staff to start with us around January/February time to allow training for the 2022 summer season.
You would be one of the three core members of staff working behind the bar averaging around 20 hours per week (this does vary seasonally & dependent on the sailing schedule)
Evenings and weekend availability is essential for this role.
General responsibilities include:
Providing a high-quality service to members.
Working as part of a team.
General running of the bar on a day-to-day basis.
Opening & closing of the bar and clubhouse.
Cashing Up.
Ordering & management of stock.
Cellar management.
If you are interested and would like some more details, then please feel free to speak or send a message to Shane Bottrill or Paul Morgan or you send an email to the secretary at [email protected] to register your interest.
Closing Date for applicants is on Tuesday 18th January
Dec
28
2021
Taken from the Leigh on Sea Club Website Please check for changes: http://www.leighsailingclub.org/index.php/461-brass-monkey-trophy-race-tuesday-3rd-january-2022
Start 11:00, entry fee £5.00
Prize giving after the race in the club if we are not locked down !!
Please download the Sailing Instructions and Entry Form.
Steve Corbet #SailingSecretary
2021 Brass Monkey SI.pdf
Dec
06
2021
Congratulations to Scott James who was presented with the Gerald Mitcham Cup at our recent Club AGM. The annual trophy was awarded to Scott for his dedication this year to both volunteering at the club and for his enthusiasm in promoting sailing to our members particularly in the Sandhopper class. Well done.
Dec
05
2021
Don’t forget to get your Cadet Christmas party tickets ASAP. £8 per cadet from the bar or contact the office. Tickets can now be purchased for non members as long as they are signed in.
Deadline for tickets is Wednesday 8th December 9pm.
Members please note that set up will commence from 2pm in the main bar but you will be able to sit in the Commodore Bar and access the main bar.
Dec
03
2021
We need volunteers to help with support boat duties this Sunday please
If no one can do them unfortunately racing will be cancelled.
Sun 05 Dec 2021 11:30 Winter Sun – RIB Launcher – VOLUNTEER PLEASE
Sun 05 Dec 2021 11:30 Winter Sun – SS8 Helm – Swap with Phil Hewer or VOLUNTEER PLEASE
Sun 05 Dec 2021 11:30 Winter Sun – SS7 Helm – Swap with Kieran Laking-Morris or VOLUNTEER PLEASE
No previous experience needed for crew duties!
Don’t forget you can swap a duty with a VOLUNTEER PLEASE duty
If you can help please volunteer / swap in the usual way via Dutyman or email [email protected]
Many thanks
Dec
02
2021
Christmas Ball Wine Preorder and 10% discount (17 days to go)
I’m pleased to say that we have several new wines on this years list, They include a new White, new Rosé and a couple new Reds!
Attached is this years Christmas Ball wine wine list. If you can complete this and send your Pre-orders to
[email protected] or on paper to the bar ASAP. We will prepare your wine for your table and give you 10% discount on all wine orders for the ball before Thursday 16th Dec. You can either pay before the ball or on the night of the ball itself. If anyone has any questions, then please give us a call or send us an email.
Thorpe Bay Yacht Club Winter Ball 2021 Wine List
Nov
21
2021
Cadet Christmas party tickets now on sale! £8 per cadet from the bar.
Members please note that set up will commence from 2pm in the main bar but you will be able to sit in the Commodore Bar and access the main bar. Many thanks
Nov
18
2021
I have designed some Sandhopper polo shirts that you can order direct online in men’s and women’s.
https://bit.ly/3kFTiiX
https://bit.ly/3clBGUX
I will also be designing a hoddie over the next day or so and will add the link here as well.
Regards Scott, Sandhopper Class Capt
