May
02
2014
The TBYC Cadets will be flying the flag again this weekend. This time in Weymouth for the 2nd World Team Qualifier. The weather is looking a little light so their technical abilities will be required!
Again, you can watch it live on t’internet with the Sailracer GPS tracking and Twitter feed blogging. @GBRCadets @sailrace
The link to the event site is: http://events.sailracer.org/eventsites/default_s.asp?eventid=188712
There should be a button on the page to click – “Weymouth Live” for the GPS tracking.
Apr
26
2014
Rope Splicing 2
This Thursday, we will be mastering the art of the back splice in a 3 strand rope as well as a recap on the eye splice.
All you need is a 1 metre length of new 10mm (or larger) 3 strand rope and a little patience.
There will be some spare rope available on the night.
Start time 8pm Commodores Bar. All Cadets and Adults welcome.
Mike Thomason
Apr
20
2014
BYC Nore Race Sat 21st June 2014, entry forms forms are in the TBYC Bar and published details from BYC below.
*please note this is a change to the TBYC Club Calendar 2014*
TBYC Sat 1 will still run after the Nore Race at the published start time of 18:00, with the possible Mulberry Day Moving to the Sunday depending upon conditions.
The
Nore Race is organised by Benfleet Yacht Club and sponsored by Dauntless Boat Yard,
the Nore Race this year will be on Sat 21st June, HW 8:00 (5.36m) and 20:17 (5.25m)
Dinghies start at 11:50 and Cruising Yachts at 12:00.
We do hope your members are able to join us for this historic annual sailing event.
Entry forms are available at several local clubs on the Southend foreshore
or from Benfleet Yacht Club, or download a copy from the club website:
http://www.benfleetyachtclub.org/2014_Nore_Race_Programme.pdf
The race signals are shown on:
http://www.benfleetyachtclub.org/2014_Nore_Race_control.pdf
The fee is £20 which gives entry to the race, a race pennant and free entry to the
Prizegiving on Friday 27th June 8pm for sailors, crew, family and friends.
We have ‘Plan C’ playing again and they are very good.
Photos on display for sale by Graeme Sweeney.
I hope you can hold this day free for some great sailing.
Thank you. Phil Bostock, RC(Sailing) for BYC
Apr
13
2014
Thank you so much to everyone who came to our Cadet Worlds fundraiser last night! Also a big thank you to those who couldn’t be there but made a donation all the same! I think it’s safe to say we had a fantastic night and it was a huge success. The generosity of the friends and family of TBYC surpassed themselves! The band – The Undercovers – were awesome and I’m sure we’ll be seeing them back at TBYC sometime soon!
Many, many thanks
TBYC Cadet Class
Apr
11
2014
Please note that it has been decided to hold the planned Friday dining Italian Night instead on Thursday 17th April to coincide with our free entertainment night.
Scott has devised a lovely menu for all the family (with one and two course options for cadets). You are encouraged to book in advance with Scott to avoid disappointment as it is likely to be a very popular night, being cadet night.
The menu is:
Italian Night
Chorizo and tomato feta Salad
Mixed meditterrian salad
Roasted root Vegetables
Mains
Selection of Pizzas
Lasagne
Spaghetti Bolognaise
Fungi Carbonara
Italian Fruit de mare cakes
Desserts
Assorted desserts
Adults £11.50 for 3 courses
Children £4.50 for main course, £6.50 for main course plus dessert
The entertainment being provided by JB Entertainments is finalists from this year’s Essex Factor, plus tribute acts such as Olly Murs and Michael Buble. Entertainment will run from 6.00pm to 9.00pm. Food is available from 5.00pm.
Come along and join us for what is expected to be a fantastic night!
Sara & Scott
Apr
03
2014
TBYC Cadets will be flying the flag at Datchet Water this weekend for the first of the 3 x World Team Selector events. You can watch it live on the web. SailRacer will be tracking and blogging as the racing unfolds. Click on the link: Alf Simmonds Memorial Trophy Watch for GBR 8541 and GBR 9029 Racing Starts Saturday at 11:00
Apr
02
2014
RS Feva Fleet
Well done to all those who participated in the RS Feva Mini series ‘Cake’ competition last Saturday.
There were five close races with Sam and Jacob winning by ONE point !! Thanks to Karen Elmore and Henry Petty-Major for their wonderful cakes.
I will hold another ‘Cadet Evening’ training session on Thursday 3rd April, (this week) starting at 8.00 pm in the training room.
The programme for Thursday:
Plan activities for the next three weeks when we have access to a ‘training’ rib. (Starting this SUNDAY).
Look at Spinnaker control. Discussion and Video.
We always welcome new Cadets to the class. You can join in the training on Sunday with a Pico, if you wish! Just ring or E-mail me on 07815 113459 or [email protected].
Nick
RS Fleet Officer
Mar
31
2014
I am excited to announce that a free night of entertainment will be provided for all members on Thursday 17th April from 6.00pm to 9.00pm.
JB Entertainments is working with us on certain events this year and is keen to showcase some of their acts. They will therefore be bringing some tribute acts along to entertain us (Olly Murs and Michael Buble to name a few!), along with some finalists from this year’s Essex Factor (previous finalists have appeared in the final line up of X Factor). Posters will be up around the Clubhouse giving further details.
Don’t forget that food is available on Thursdays from 5.00 pm, so why not make a night of it!
All members are welcome, so come along and enjoy some ‘famous’ faces at no cost whatsoever!!
Sara Speller, Social Secretary
Mar
25
2014
Congratulations to Sam and Jacob for winning the Winter and Icicle Series in their RS Feva.
On Saturday we will hold a ‘Warm-up’ RS Feva Mini Race series starting at 10.00 am with a Cake as the prize; to be shared of course! (Elmore Rib and donated Cake).
There will be a ‘Cadet Evening’ training session at 8.00pm on Thursday this week, in the Training Room. We will discuss our extensive Fleet and Team Racing Programme and look at ‘Starting – Fleet Racing style.’
The Programme has been sent by E-Mail to existing RS Feva Cadets and parents, and is on the TBYC Facebook page.
We welcome new sailors to our active RS Feva Fleet (ideal for 11 – 16 year olds). Do not hesitate to phone me on 07815 113459 with any questions. As usual all Cadets are welcome to attend our RS Feva sessions.
Nick RS Fleet Officer
