May
30
2017
Half term holidays, good wind and sunshine gives us the opportunity to enjoys 3 days of Race Training for 11+ year old Cadets with basic to more advanced sailing skills.
- Next Thursday, June 1st 17.00 pm briefing, On-the-water at 17.30 (Change into wetsuit before 17.00)
- Friday, June 2nd 17.00 pm briefing, On-the-water at 17.30 (Change into wetsuit before 17.00) This event replaces the ‘On-Shore’ training.
- Saturday, June 3rd as published, 17.30 briefing, On-the-water at 18.00. (Change into wetsuit before 17.30)
Here is the FULL PROGRAMME including exercises and timings – Good to prepare!
It is always good to know who is coming, please E-Mail [email protected], otherwise just turn up.
Click on the link for the latest version of the Race Training and Races Programme. TBYC Cadet Race Training and Races 2017 version 4 (It will be copied directly to your Download folder.)
May
20
2017
Start on the water at 09:00
All classes welcome (RS Tera, Optimist, Laser 4.7)
I recommended arrival at the club: 1 hour to 1.5 hours earlier.
Please, rig and change straight away
Please, see our YouTube channel:
TBYCPicofleet
Course plan: trapezoid course with start box, offshore, near club mark 3, as previously
see: YouTube Trapezoid course 2017
May
16
2017

We have a Team Race against Haileybury School U15A and Broxbourne Youth Squad on Saturday.
In preparation, we have an On-Shore Training session on Friday at 19.30 in the Sail training room This session is only open to those in Year 8 or above.
Presently, we have 4 youngsters in our proposed team, 2 places to be decided on Friday.
THIS SESSION IS NOT RESTRICTED TO JUST THOSE IN THE TEAM THIS WEEKEND. LET’S BUILD A SQUAD OF 12 CADETS.
We want to develop the skills of a group of Cadets to build two teams of 6 Cadets in each. We do have enough Club boats to have our own matches as well as going away.
An updated Calendar of activities is available. Click on the link: TBYC Cadet Race Training and Races 2017 version 3
If you have not received an E-Mail with further details, please contact me [email protected] or just turn up!
May
16
2017
DD’s@TBYC |
CADET NIGHT CATERING |
Friday 19th May from 5.30pm |
£7 ADULTS £4 CHILDREN |
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Lasagna Bolognaise & Garlic Bread |
Sausages & Mash + Veg & Gravy |
Baked Jacket Potatoes + Fillings |
(Cheese/ Baked Beans/ Tuna Mayo) |
Fresh Chicken Breast Goujons & Fries |
Cheese & Onion Quiche |
+Serve yourself Salad Bar inc. |
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Desserts available from the Just Desserts Menu |
Please comment on the Facebook page or contact Dave if you are coming.
[email protected] or 07505 526814 |
May
08
2017
Cadet Week 2017 7th – 11th August – Return registration forms by Friday 26th May 2017
The price of Cadet Week 2017 is £75.00. This maintains the price for the seventh year running, 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 26th May 2017. Please ensure that envelopes are addressed to Jeremy Sandford – Cadet Week 2017 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]
CadetWeekInformationPack 2017
CadetWeekRegistrationPack 2017
May
03
2017
Cadet Race Training starts tomorrow, THURSDAY 4th May with a Shore based training session at 19.30pm in the Sail Training room.
This is followed by an ‘on-the water’ TRAINING SESSION including a race on SUNDAY 7th May at 9.00am, going afloat at 9.30 at the latest.
Our aim is to create a ‘friendship’ group that will enjoy developing their sailing skills together. There are further opportunities to race against schools and in local events, in addition to Club Cadet races.
Apr
25
2017
This Friday is the first Cadet night, we are starting the activities at 7pm, “Rigging and tuning boats”. There will be Oppie, Tera, Pico and Laser 4.7 rigging groups.
Cadet week forms were published last week and the Food available this Friday will be the same menu, Dave will be serving from 17:30 – 19:00, trialling cadet week menu. To promote and test the menu we will be offering a limited number of £10 family vouchers family to test the menu and complete the feedback form.
If you intend to come for food please comment on TBYC Facebook page posting to register interest and secure your voucher. Dave will use the Facebook comments indicating interest to gauge numbers for food on Friday. Lindsay will be posting on Facebook tonight.
Don’t forget, Oppie Beach Club on Saturday at 12:30, weekly forecast is looking hopeful at about 12mph wind and 12degree temperatures.
Come along and get involved.
Jeremy
Apr
23
2017
Dear Cadets and Parents,
Next Pico race is next Sunday 30 April 2017.
Start on the water at 14:00
I would be grateful if you could keep me informed,
please, email me (coming / not coming).
Help will be given to those who ask for it.
Sailors new to racing are welcome.
No particular experience is needed, just the desire to join us.
I would like to see more teenagers on the water,
would like to encourage them to sail the Laser 4.7.
Please, talk to me, if interested.
Club Feva is available to sail for those, who would like to have the challenge.
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