Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

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.

On Saturday 12th November, our Cadet Team Racing Squad travelled to Maidenhead Sailing Club to battle with Eton College with our youngest ever team.  With great enthusiasm the boys and girls spend two evenings in the Sail training room studying the rules and tactics of 3 boat Team Racing and during the morning of the match, practising sailing in Eton’s boats. They effortlessly transformed their Pico sailing skills to the larger Fireflies and soon became proficient whilst practising starts and manoeuvres. The opposition arrived at 2.00pm and soon we were starting the first race.  Ben and Joe soared into the lead, with Luke our Captain, with his crew Sam, co-ordinating the Team Racing tactics to maintain the overall lead. Louise and Dora battled away, but eventually the much older Eton side edged their way to a 11/10 victory. With only one point in it, which was amazing considering it was our first ever Team race, and determination we started the second race. There was shouts of Protest from both sides, as each team put their tactics into practise, but eventually, as the wind dropped and the fog drew in, Eton managed to sneak in that one point again. Teas followed and the Captains of each team gave their speeches of thanks and enjoyment, and arranged a rematch. Well done Cadets!

All of the following people have won prizes this year during club racing, please come to the prizegiving on Saturday 12th November to collect (or send somebody else) your hard earned prizes, you deserve them.

Prizegiving starts at 7.00pm with the meal being served later in the evening, but is optional. This is a great night for all sailors to get together and celebrate the year, so please come along even if you aren’t listed.

Anybody that hasn’t returned prizes from last year, please can you do so as soon as possible.

Our annual fireworks event is taking place this Thursday 3rd November at 7.00pm.

Food will be available to purchase before the fireworks.

This is a free event, so come down and enjoy the display with family and friends – please bring your best ‘ooh’ and ‘ahh’ voices with you!

We are proud to announce that Peter S. won the Matt Trophy at the Thames Estuary Yacht Club in his Laser, last Saturday. Moreover, our younger Cadets; Adam, Sam, Luke, Tom, Dominic and Daniel, aged between 10 and 14 years, also performed very well in a large fleet of dinghies from local clubs. 

It was so good that our club was represented at this event, organised by The Matthew Dear Foundation, which was set up to help educate and inform others about the dangers of A.P.E.D’s (Appearance & Performance Enhancing Drugs). More information can be found here: http://www.matthewdearfoundation.co.uk/

Our thanks go to Andras for organising the Picos, Lewis and his crew for the Safety boat cover and parents for supporting this event. Also a big thank you to the organisers at TEYC.

Well done Cadets!