Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

It’s nearly that time of year again, mince pies and punch in the bosun’s hut on the 6th and a bit of racing too, so break the ice from your cover and come for a sail in the Frozen Sheets, note the SI’s for the winter series cover the Frozen sheets, Note that the frozen sheets is a Mass start.

We’ll have a briefing in the bar beforehand around Midday.

.Frozen Sheets 2018 entry

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Winter Series SIs 2017-18v3

UPDATE  ******* Tickets are now open to friends of Members *********

Calling all Cadets – Santa is coming! Don’t miss out Tickets for the Cadet Christmas Party are now on sale behind the bar.  The bargain price of £5.00 each includes a jacket potato meal with various toppings and an ice cream dessert, the usual disco and games, plus of course a visit from Santa (there’s a rumour he’s bringing gifts)!  The evening lasts from 4pm to 7pm.

So get in quick – numbers are limited and it is likely to get booked up fast.  Dig out those festive outfits and hats and come down for a bit of Christmas cheer!

The boring small print:-  Food service will be between 4pm and 4.30pm – please arrive as close to 4pm as possible as all tables will be cleared away at 5pm in readiness for the disco and games – no food will be served after 4.30pm and no refunds will be given.  Tickets are available to MEMBERS ONLY – your child’s name will be required in order to book.  It is not possible to reserve tickets and payment is required up front.

Cadet Week 2018 is from 23rd to 27th July.

Looking forward to seeing you at 4pm for the Cadet Halloween party. Anyone who wishes to come but hasn’t managed to get a ticket yet, please let me know.

Just a note that the kitchen will NOT be open this evening for food and we are only providing some crisps and sweets, so you may want to feed your little ones before you come.

Hi all! It’s that time of year again when I dust off my broomstick and create some magical Halloween fun for the cadets!

This year we will be celebrating on Sunday 29th October, 4-6pm. Tickets will be on sale from tomorrow evening, 19th October, from behind the bar priced at a bargain £3.50 each! Your ticket includes the usual crazy disco and games fun with DJ Groovy Tunes, plus some naughty sweets and crisps to nibble on.

I hope to see some fantastically inventive outfits on the day as there will be a prize for the best costume! Meet you at broomstick parking on the roof…… 😉

Now the boring small print…… this event is open to MEMBERS ONLY. Please do not cause embarrassment by asking for tickets on behalf of non-members – cadet names will be required for all tickets sold.

It is not possible to reserve tickets – payment is required up front.

A lively group of Cadets competed in the 7th Annual Matt Dear Trophy held at TEYC. The heavy winds and particularly the gusts were going to make the day difficult. However, 13 eager Cadets faced the challenge and managed a good start. Luke and Sam in the RS Feva claimed clear wind and were in second place on the line. They continued to sail well throughout the race, despite Luke being swept out the boat and managing to skillfully climb back aboard! Our sailors aged from 10 to 15 years old, tackled the rolling waves and with a few token capsizes completed the 3 laps of the course. Luke and Sam, won on handicap becoming The Matt Dear Trophy Champions.

We are again very proud of our TBYC Cadets for their participation and sterling effort, whilst also representing our club.

Thank you to Ian and Sue Simpson at TBYC for organising and hosting the event.

Here is an article written for Y&Y http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/198969/7th-annual-Matt-Trophy

This annual charity race was first held in 2010 in memory of Matthew Dear, who tragically passed away in 2009. The aim of the charity is to raise awareness of the dangers of anabolic steroids and appearance and performance enhancing drugs. See www.matthewdearfoundation.co.uk for more information.

Eighteen Cadets did us proud by entering the Interclub Dinghy Cadet Team Race last Sunday, hosted by Essex Yacht Club. Nine boats were loaded onto trailers to be transported to Leigh together with ‘Seasafe 3’ towing another two Picos and the Cadet Rib around the pier.  Our Cadets, who ages range from 10 to 15 years, unloaded their dinghies, rigged them and were off to the Start Line, far in the distance. The course was large and the buoys were hard to see through the sea mist, however the Cadets managed to tackle the massive waves (especially when you are only 10 years old in a Pico) and 18mph winds. These was certainly challenging conditions. For most Cadets, this was their first major race away from the club and I think they deserve much praise. They all returned with a smile on their face, a little exhausted, but contented that they had successfully represented TBYC as a team.  Photo: 11 team members

Briefing at Sail Training Room, 7:30 pm, Friday 22/09/2017

• Race starts at 14.45, Mass start.
• Parents and Cadets should arrive at the club at 11.45 to load boats onto the trailers etc. The Cadets should either change at TBYC or come changed, as there may be no facilities available at Essex / Leigh Yacht Club.
• Each Cadet shall be responsible for their boat, whether it is their own or a club boat. That includes loading your boat onto the trailer (with help) and ensuring you have the rudder, daggerboard, boom, sails etc. loaded onto the trailer or in a parent’s car.