Jun
05
2019
Cadets and Parents!
There is Sailors meeting again this Friday at 7:00 pm sail training room.
Topic for discussion:
Upwind
How to get to the windward mark first?
Cadet Race Training this Sunday
9/06/2019
Start on the water at 15:30
Briefing at 15:00 at the sail training room
Please change and rig before
Main topic:
upwind progress – climbing the ladder
Secondary topic: tacking
YouTube channel: search for “TBYCPicofleet”
See you on the water (and at the meeting)!
Andras
May
31
2019
There is plenty of opportunity for Cadets to sail this weekend in the TBYC Regatta.
Older and more confident Cadets are encourgaed to participate in the Main Club Regatta. There is a Cadet class. Sailing Instruction are here, https://www.tbyc.org/racing/thorpe-bay-regatta-nor-ssi-2019/
For the rest of the Cadets (must be able to sail a basic beat, reach and run, and be able to sail to and from the training area) there is the CADET REGATTA.
Programme: (All races are fully supported)
Friday 31st May – Optional Briefing and training at 7.30pm in the Sail Training Room. We will cover Racing Rules, Course, Starting and a practical session of hand positions when tacking.
Saturday – Four 15 minute Races (slightly longer than usual training).
Briefing; changed and rigged in the Sail Training Room at 9.30am, on the water at 10.00am.
Sunday – Beginner’s Team Racing – Teams of 3 boats, 4 races each.
Briefing; changed and rigged in the Sail Training Room at 10.30am, on the water at 11.00am.
Coaches: Nick and Andras.
May
26
2019
There is plenty of opportunity for Cadets to sail next weekend in the Regatta.
Older and more confident Cadets are encourgaed to participate in the Main Club Regatta. There is a Cadet class. Sailing Instruction are here, https://www.tbyc.org/racing/thorpe-bay-regatta-nor-ssi-2019/
For the rest of the Cadets (must be able to beat, reach and run, and be able to sail to and from the training area) there is the CADET REGATTA.
Programme:
Friday 31st May – Optional Briefing and training at 7.30pm in the Sail Training Room
Saturday – Four 15 minute Races (slightly longer than usual training). Briefing; changed and rigged in the Sail Training Room at 9.30am, on the water at 10.00am.
Sunday: Beginner’s Team Racing – Teams of 3 boats, 4 races each. Briefing; changed and rigged in the Sail Training Room at 10.30am, on the water at 11.00am.
Coaches: Nick and Andras.
May
17
2019
Cadets and Parents!
Next Cadet Race Training is Sunday week 26th of May 2019
| All sailors welcome.
Help will be given to those who ask for it.
Start on the water is at 16:00
Briefing at 15:30, sail training room
Please, get the boats ready on the beach and change before briefing
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Topics:
acceleration, stopping, speed control
Triangular practice course.
Windward – leeward course
Stopping:
Homework – watch the following videos:
See you on the water:
Andras |
May
11
2019
Its time to register for this years summer of fun, 29th July – 2nd Aug.
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- Read the information pack and arrange your boats and partners, then…
- Complete the forms, you must volunteer!
- Return the forms with a cheque (or bank transfer this year)
Closing date is 13th May. After that date we will look at group totals and confirm your entry.
Thank you to all those who have helped and volunteered to help this year.
Jeremy
Cadet Week Information pack 2019
Cadet Week Registration Pack 2019
May
09
2019
Well done to the 23 cadets in 13 boats who endured the cold weather and gusting winds to complete two days of training and racing last weekend. The Cadets aged between 8 and 15 of all abilities practised their beating, reaching and running skills together with practise starts and finally completed a series of two laps races.
The Programme for the Cadet Training/Races led by Nick and Andras is published in the Cadet Tab under SAILING (on the left hand side), together with the Results. DON’T FORGET TO CHECK YOUR RESULTS, CADETS!!!!
May
02
2019
The first Friday of each of the summer months is TBYC Club night. This month we start the bank holiday looking at knots and splicing.
Fridays Club night Knots and splicing programme.
- 19:00 starting with basic knots for beginners and intermediate cadets or adults who need a reminder.
- 20:00 Chris Boshier from Essex rigging will be here with all his tools and knowledge to teach us how to splice dyneema rope, covering anything from eyes, continuous sheets, to tapers, just ask Chris. Tony Clarke will then be going through splicing an eye in 3 strand rope .
- The whole hour will be informal, with a short explanation, demonstration, then time for you to have a go with the experts on hand to help you out if you are knot doing it right or teach you tricks and tips to ensure success.
- Chris is now our regional Marlow rope stockist and will also be able to offer advise on suitable ropes for that all important start of season refit as well as taking orders.
Apr
30
2019
A two day Sail Training with 3 Races each day for Cadets, led by Nick. (Results from all races are displayed on the Cadet Notice board).
Sunday – Sail Training and Racing, Part One – Briefing; changed and rigged in the Sail Training Room at 11.00, on the water at 11.30.
Monday – Sail Training and Racing, Part Two – Briefing; changed and rigged in Sail Training Room at 11.30, on the water at 12.00.
Saturday – More experienced Cadets – Why not join in with the Club Racing?
Sail Training and Racing – these sessions will be aimed at all abilities (must be able to beat, reach and run, and be able to sail to and from the training area), and be a great way to start the season.
Weather forecast (taken on Tuesday) is Sunny, 10 mph winds – Perfect!
Coach: Nick [email protected] 07815113459
