Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

The two Regattas are both 3-day events; this Saturday, Sunday and Monday.  They will cover all abilities and can be sailed in any boat including Optimist’s, Pico’s, Lasers, Toppers and RS Tera’s and RS Feva’s. We would like to see as many as possible sail these special events. We have two options:

Those who can sail a Beat, Reach and Run are encouraged to enter the ‘Rebellious Bowl’ Regatta, starting from the Committee boat. There will be two Races each day with a separate Cadet start. Each race will be 40 minutes using large inflatable buoys. Nick Alston will be organising and supporting the Cadet sailors.

For those Cadets who prefer, there will be an ‘Inshore’ Regatta with a trapezoid course with support for the younger, less experienced and less confident sailors. There will be five short, one lap races each day, which should give everyone an action-packed experience and a chance to develop their sailing skills in a fun and safe environment. The only requirement is a willingness to sail; either single handed or with a crew. This sailing activity is organised by Andras Gal. Parental help would be appreciated.

It is hoped that the Cadets will be able to sail all three days and all the races, however less is fine.  There will be a Briefing/training session on Friday evening for ‘Rebellious Bowl’ Cadets and a separate session on Sailing skills for ‘Inshore’ Cadets.  See below:

Rebellions Bowl Regatta Programme

Friday 19.30 Briefing to cover sailing rules, starting procedure and course.

Saturday 9.39 start (on the water by 9.09).    Two races.

Sunday 10.09 start (on the water by 9.39).     Two races.

Monday 10.39 start (on the water by 10.09). Two races. Prize giving in the Club House ASAP after races.

Inshore Regatta

Friday 19.00 Briefing to cover sailing skills and rules, starts and course.

Saturday 9.30 start Five mini races.

Sunday 10.00 start Five mini races.

Monday 10.30 start Five mini races. Prize giving in the Club House ASAP after races.

It would be helpful to E-Mail either Nick Alston [email protected] or Andras Gal [email protected] your intentions to sail including the days. This is not essential but would be helpful.  We welcome as much racing as possible.

Click on the link for the Sailing Instructions.TBYC Regatta SSI 20018v2

TBYC Regatta SSI 20018v2

NOTE AMENDED SI’s as I’d forgotten the sandhoppers..oops

as per TBYC SIs 2018, A1 and D will be displayed on the front of the committee boat, A,B,C and D on the stern of the committee boat.

It’s the regatta this weekend, come down sail and join in whether your an old hand or a new to the sport. We have a schedule of races starting with a briefing at 8am on Saturday and live music and beer in the evening. Supplementary Sailing Instructions are attached, see you Saturday.

Entries need to be in by Friday 25th May 2018, so only one week left, please get your forms into Janet this week to avoid disappointment, place are filling up fast.  Remember to check who you are sailing with and what your sail number is to help us organise the boats and groups over the next couple of weeks.

Cadet Week Information Pack 18

Cadet Week Registration Pack 2018 (2)

There will be Cadet Sail Training and Racing this Sunday (formally known as Pico Racing, normally run by Andras). The training will cater for all abilities and in any boats.

Sunday 20th May – Meeting/briefing (changed and rigged) 14.30 in the Sail Training Room – On the water 15.00.

Parental help will be most appreciated to help on ‘Polly’ with Safety and Scoring etc.

Nick Alston (covering for Andras Gal, this week)

Cadet Race Trainer Sailing Officer

[email protected]

There will be Cadet Race Training this Sunday for 11+ year old boys and girls. The training will cater for all abilities. The minimum requirement is to be able to sail a beat, reach and run.

Sunday 13th May – Meeting/briefing (changed and rigged) 9.30 am in the Sail Training Room – On the water 10.00am

THIS TIME IS EARLIER THAN PUBLISHED SO THAT THE CADETS CAN BE INVOLVED IN THE COMMODORE’S SAIL PAST at 10.30.

Parental help will be most appreciated to help on ‘Polly’ with Safety and Scoring etc.

Nick Alston

Cadet Race Trainer Sailing Officer

[email protected]

Cadets and parents!

Sailor’s meeting tonight
11/05/2018 at 7 pm
Friday, Cadet Night
Meeting at the bar, going out to the dinghy park / grass.
Dry drills on tiller extension, sheeting, tacking, hiking.
See you at the bar: Andras

Dear Cadets and Parents,

Sailors Meeting tonight 4th of May, 2018, Friday, 7 pm, Sail Training Room

• Start
• Boat control
• Strong wind sailing
• First leg: the beat
– basics, speed, tacking, tactics
• Briefing for Sunday

Cadet Sailing
Training and Race
Sunday, 6th of May, 2018
(“Pico Race”)

Start on the water at 15:00 (3:00 pm)

Please, allow time for changing and rigging.
Any boat welcome (RS Tera, Optimist, Laser 4.7, Pico, Topper…)
I recommend single handed sailing.

Parents – please, encourage and support your sailors !
All keen sailors are welcome, no particular experience needed.
Minimum requirement: willingness to go afloat.
Parent helpers needed and welcome: ask for tasks!
Focus: beating, close hauled speed, tacks. 3 pencil marks
Warm up: sail around start line. Drill 1: beat to windward mark, two tacks
Drill 2: beat to windward mark, tack to the whistle
Race: start, windward mark, run back to start line, 1 lap.
Please, see our YouTube channel: TBYCPicofleet – Andras

Cadet Week 2018 23rd–27th July Return registration forms by Friday 25th May 2018

The price of Cadet Week 2018 is £85.00. Due to the expected demand, there will be no refunds for late cancellation or for those attending only part of the week. Please download and read the forms below, then complete and send your cheque, made payable to TBYC, with your registration and supplementary forms no later than Friday 25th May 2018. Please ensure that envelopes are addressed to Jeremy Sandford – Cadet Week 2018 c/o TBYC. If you are not posting your form, please put it in the mail box which is situated by the front door of the Clubhouse. Please do not leave any application forms behind the bar. Payment for Cadet Week must be made in full at time of application.

Evening events are a provisional plan and subject to numbers and the age range of cadet involved. A final timetable of events will be issued when entries are confirmed.

Non members are not allowed to participate or supervise. 1 parent per child, all children must have a Parent/Guardian present on the beach or on a roster duty at all times during Cadet Week. The Adult must be a full member.

Should you have any questions regarding Cadet Week, please e-mail Jeremy Sandford on [email protected]

Cadet Week Information Pack 2018

Cadet Week Registration Pack 2018

Cadet night sailor’s meeting 7:00 pm this Friday.
All sailors welcome.
De-brief of cadet sailing 22/4/2018 Sunday.
Boat control and speed, points of sailing, heading up, bearing away, tacking, gybing.

Tiller extension, steering with heeling and with the sail. Getting out of irons.
We plan to go down to the sail training room and have a short practical session in the dinghy park
See you: Andras

There will be Cadet Race Training this Sunday for 11+ year old boys and girls. The training will cater for all abilities. The minimum requirement is to be able to sail a beat, reach and run.

We also welcome new Cadet members; a great way to meet new friends, while training and having a good time.

Sunday 29th April – Meeting/briefing (changed and rigged) 10.30 am in the Sail Training Room – On the water 11.00am

Parental help will be most appreciated to help on ‘Polly’ with Safety and Scoring etc.

A report on the last training session can be viewed here: http://www.tbyc.org/cadets/cadet-sail-and-race-training/

Nick Alston

Cadet Race Trainer Sailing Officer

[email protected]