Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

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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Dear Cadets and Parents,

Please, email to [email protected] if you would like to be included in the cadet mailing list.

Please, confirm your interest by email, like this:

“Please, keep me on the mailing list.
We are coming:
Dominic (11y)
Pico 5720
Is there anything I can do to help?”

Or: “We are not able to make it this Sunday, but keep us on the mailing list ”

I will update the mailing list accordingly.
I will post further invitations on the club website.
It is an option to join in any time (for club members).

Your reply will be helpful to me.
Everyone is welcome, including those, who just simply turn up on Sunday.

First Pico race is this Sunday, start on the water at 10:00 am.
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Due to a large number of cadets participating in Stage 2 sail training yesterday and the current water temperature there will be no Oppie Beach Club for new sailors or Cadets today.

Conditions permitting, we will start Oppie Beach club on Saturday 29th April.

The club boats are of course still available should you wish to sail today, just help yourself and remember to wash everything down and put it away after you. lub safety boats will be covering main racing, there will be no Cadet Rib patrolling the beach.

If there are ever any problems with club Optimists please let me know or if its Pico related, tell Nick Cotgrove.

Enjoy the beach and water today.
Safe Sailing
Jeremy

I have put together a full program of Training and Races for Cadets aged 11+ years, in any class of boat during this season.  In addition to the Pico Racing there will be Cadet Race training (including mini races) using our new training Rib, preceded by Shore based sessions during Cadet nights on some Thursday / Fridays. I intend to go into some depth over the season, preparing our youngsters for Cadet trophy races, Interclub races and School’s Sailing. In addition, we will train a TBYC Team Racing squad (Year 9+) with our first match against Haileybury School in May. There will also be the opportunity to take the TBYC Stage 3 qualification in September. Nearer to the end of the season, we will enter the Matt Trophy and the Interclub Cadet Team Race at a neighbouring club, both of which, we have won in the past.

I have put all the dates and events together on one sheet to encourage our boys and girls to participate as fully as possible and ENJOY making progress with their sailing.

TBYC Cadet Race Training and Races 2017 version 4               I can E-Mail you a copy if you cannot open the file.

Whilst I will publish times and events, it would be helpful to know those who are interested. Please E-Mail me at [email protected]

Some activities are being planned for Cadets on Friday evenings.  Keep a look out for more details as each date approaches.

Friday 28^th April – how to rig a boat
Friday 19^th May – science mania
Friday 23^rd June – first aid and personal safety for cadets (weather permitting)
Friday 7^th July – race tactics and Olympic games on the grass
6.30 – 7pm approximately

I have put together a full programme of Training and Races for Cadets aged 11+ years, in any class of boat during this season.  In addition to the Pico Racing there will be Cadet Race training (including mini races) using our new training Rib, preceded by Shore based sessions during Cadet nights on some Fridays. I intend to go into some depth over the season, preparing our youngsters for Cadet trophy races, Interclub races and School’s Sailing. In addition, we will train a TBYC Team Racing squad (Year 9+) with our first match against Haileybury School in May. There will also be the opportunity to take the TBYC Stage 3 qualification in September. Nearer to the end of the season, we will enter the Matt Trophy and the Interclub Cadet Team Race at a neighbouring club, both of which, we have won in the past.

I have put all the dates and events together on one sheet to encourage our boys and girls to participate as fully as possible and ENJOY making progress with their sailing.

Please click here to see and download the full Programme.

Whilst I will publish times and events, it would be helpful to know those who are interested. Please could parents E-Mail me your child’s name, age and a contact telephone number, and I will keep you informed.  (The E-Mail address must be a parent’s address with the option of an additional Cadet’s address).  [email protected]

Don’t forget to buy your tickets from behind the bar for this Sunday’s Cadet Christmas Party.  A bargain £5 includes party snacks, disco, games and a visit from Santa!

Non-member friends/family of members attending the party are now welcome to come too!

Please note that as we have to let Santa know how many children to expect, tickets WILL NOT be available to buy on the day – please purchase them by the end of Saturday.

It’s that time of year again!  All cadets are invited to come and join us for Yuletide fun on Sunday 11th December from 4.30-7.00pm (snacks 4.30-5.00pm).

Tickets are now available and priced at a bargain £5 each, which includes party snacks, disco, games and a visit from Santa!  You can buy them, as usual, from behind the main bar.

Due to the expected demand and limited space, tickets are available for MEMBERS ONLY.  Unfortunately, we are not able to reserve tickets – payment is required upon request.  You can pay in the usual ways – cash, cheque, card transaction or bank transfer.

So put on your best Christmas jumpers, come and have fun with your friends and get into the Christmas spirit!

Congratulations to all Pico, Cadet & Senior prizewinners. It was great to see so many of you at the event on Saturday evening.

Unfortunately, not everyone could be there on the evening, so if you missed out, please come and collect your prize which is being held behind the bar. Senior prizes remaining are for: –

Dave Ayre

Ronnie Barns

Paul Beasley

Adrian Bunting

Allen Burrell

Duncan De Boltz

Tracy & Gary Haylett

John Laliberte

Mark Petty Mayor

Stefan Smith

Andrew Stickland

There are also prizes for Pico and Cadet sailors waiting to be collected.