Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

Would all Shark team, support boat personnel and parents, meet With Rupert Snow in the commodore bar at the club, this Thursday at 7.30 for a half hour meeting?

There will need to be considerable parent support to enable the Island Camp to go ahead and it would be good to get an idea of how many tents etc. we can get hold of.
So as to be able to communicate effectively please could you email Rupert ([email protected]). This is particularly important if you are not going to make the meeting on Thursday.

Thank you

Rupert

We have considered the wind strength, the youngster’s safety and enjoyment and have set our own course.
The course will stay this side of the pier, using TBYC No. 15 buoy as our furthest point.

The start will be with the main race at 13:03 (second start, Flag K Yellow and Blue).

There will be a briefing at 12:00 with Nick Alston, when the course will be confirmed.

The race will be supported with a coach in a Rib.

The actual course will also be written on the Blackboard on the Bosun’s Hut.

On Sunday we have Cadet Training.

The aim of this session is to get the youngsters ready to race competitively, Olympic style!

Our target age is approximately 11 – 14 years, possibly those who have raced in the Pico Series and/or ‘New Cadet Racing’, but not excluding others who have basic skills.

The training exercises will cover:

Starting a race – be the first!
Fast tacking – every 20 seconds or less!
Mini-Races – 10 minutes a race, lots of manoeuvres and chances to win!

Fast and exciting …..  see you on Sunday.

Nick Alston  [email protected]  07815 113459

Built April 2013
Mainsail in great condition
Jib in Great Condition
Stripy Spinnaker – good for training
Brand new Blue spinnaker never used
Tapered main, jib and spinnaker halyards
All race modifications including multi purchase Kicker and Downhaul.
Aluminium foils with padded foil bags.
Launching trolley
Top Cover
Hull in top condition.
Must be seen !
£ 3300.00

Please contact Nick Elmore 0770 2299555

Just a Reminder that I have organised a visit to the RNLI Inshore Boathouse next Thursday 11th June 19.00hrs. This is predominately a Visit for Cadets, however, Parents are most welcome to attend. I have placed a notice on the Cadet Notice board in the Lobby of the Club with a space for names of anyone who wishes to attend, however, it still remains blank! I will meet anyone who wishes to come along, outside the pier Entrance between 18.45pm and 18.55pm. Please remember there is no parking facilities around the Boathouse. Mark.

I have been contacted by several parents who have recently introduced their child to sailing at the club and are keen to participate in the New Cadet Racing and training.

However, they are either a helm (have a boat) and are seeking a crew or wish to crew.

I am happy to co-ordinate information, allowing youngsters to pair up and enjoy sailing together.

If you are interested, please provide the following details via my E-Mail below:

Name
Age ( Our target age for these sessions is Year 7 and above)
Boat (if appropriate)
Helm want a crew, Wants to crew
Approximate experience
Telephone number
E-mail address

I will then share this information.

Nick Alston    [email protected]

New Cadet Racing

This Sunday is the second session in our ‘New Cadet Race’ Series.

Let’s have a big turn-out!!!!

• The new course is aimed at all Cadets who can sail and to wish participate in a race with a shorter course, more laps over a reduced time.

• There will be prizes for the older cadet as well as the less experienced sailors. A coach in a dedicated Support Rib will support the races.

Races will be raced under the TBYC Sailing Instructions. http://www.tbyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/TBYC_2015_SI.pdf

Your guide

Cadet course

• There will be an optional briefing at 13.00 (1 hour before start.) There are two races but you can choose only to one if you wish.
• The race will be a windward leeward course starting at the committee boat. It will be the second start with the Fast and Slow Monohulls at 14.03. (Time plus 3 minutes).
• First check the number of laps on the blackboard at the top of the slipway and / or check with Support Rib on the water. Your race does not use a shortened course.
• Once on the water, go to the Committee boat and look for the last number on the BACK of the boat, which indicates D on the diagram / or check with Support Rib on the water.
• On the starting signal, you will cross the line and beat to the CADET BUOY, which is a special buoy marked with a C. This will be your windward mark.
• Check whether a Red or Green flag is displayed on the Committee boat; Red leave marks to port, Green leave marks to starboard.
• Run or reach down to the course. You must NOT go through the line on the downwind leg (as in the sailing instructions).
• Beat up through the line and onto the Cadet buoy and continue until the displayed number of laps are completed.
• As you cross the line the committee boat will record your time. They will not give you a signal. The Support Rib will blow a whistle unless is needed elsewhere.
• On Sunday there are two races. You can do both, but you will need to wait for the second race to be started. Check out the number of laps with the Support Rib.