May 18 2012
This weeked will see the RS Feva Class Bolle sposored Grand Prix series at our shores. It should be a very interesting weekend for us to hold. I would urge parents and cadets to come and see this event as it will be a good show for the club and the class.
The Club Feva is still available for this weekend. If anyone wants to sail then please contact me on 0770 2299555.
Good luck to all TBYC sailors in this event.
Nick Elmore
Commodore
May 10 2012
Hi all,
Just a quick reminder that this weekend sees the start of the Spring T.O.P. series. Johnno will be holding another of his exceptional coaching sessions in the Commodores bar at 14.50hrs, followed by some on water start practice before the main event.
If you would like to race but don’t have a suitable boat then please text Johnno on 07766 148285 to arrange to try the series.
A quick reminder of the Spring Series dates:
>Spring 1&2 – Sat 12th May
>Spring 3&4 – Sat 26th May
>Spring 5&6 – Sat 9th June
Great fun will be had by all.
Mike
May 10 2012
GBR 8514 & 9029 were in action last weekend at Parkstone YC in Poole. The occasion was the first of three UK Cadet Class Selector events to determine Team GBR for the International Cadet World Championships in Hobart at Christmas.
9029 with Matthew & Katy Lloyd came 49 overall with one OCS and an unfortunate DSQ. This masked some excellent sailing from Matt & Katy who have improved immensely over the winter. Within the six race series they had a top-fifteen finish. Without the said DSQ, 9029 would have finished 35th overall.
GBR 8541 with Alex Warrington & Laura Lloyd had a very erratic set of results – a 4th and a 50th in two races back to back. Overall they ended the weekend in 18th place out of a fleet of 77 with their World Team hopes very much alive.
Alex & Laura were selected in October last year to join the National Squad for training around the country during the winter; Matthew & Katy participated in the Development Squad, again for training through the winter.
For those readers unfamiliar with the International Cadet it is a ‘one-design’ class. This means anyone can make a boat but it must conform to specific measurements in terms of dimensions and weight. This differs from many other dinghy types at the club which are manufacturer-led classes. The boats are available in traditional wood or GRP.
The next event is the 2nd Selector at the Royal Corinthian YC in Burnham on 2nd & 3rd June. More details on the UK Class Association can be found at www.cadetclass.org.uk, Howard Warrington or myself.
Mike Lloyd
Apr 28 2012
Dear all,
Please find attached the brochure for this years Cadet Week.
The contents should be self explanatory but should you have any questions please send an email to [email protected]. The forms within the pack should be printed and returned to the club no later than Friday 25th May.
Cadet week is always popular and numbers are limited, applications will be handled on a first come first served basis, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Regards,
Mike
Apr 17 2012
Apr 17 2012
Laser 5720 For Sale £1250 o.n.o
Yellow Hull – Well maintained. All the gear needed to sail and race at TBYC.
Launching Trolley, Cover (New Last year)
Mylar Racing Mainsail and Dacron Jib
and separate set of Training Sails (Mylar Main and Dacron jib)
All Sails kept rolled in sailbags and both mains have sail numbers applied
Toestraps for helm and crew
Currently stored safely indoors for the winter
please call in advance to arrange viewing.
07771 373528 Ian Little
Photos available by email please ask
http://sailingdinghies.apolloduck.co.uk/image_bin/237830_1.jpg
Apr 13 2012
Well done to all those who took part in the Easter series and a huge thanks to Steve and Chris for organising the activities.
Prize giving will be taking place tomorrow (Saturday 14th) at 1300hrs in the main bar.
Apr 11 2012
Hi all,
On Thursday April 19th, Graham Slack and one of his colleagues from the Southend Lifeboat Station have kindly agreed to give a presentation about the service the RNLI provide in Southend, including some of the more interesting services they have carried out!
This should be very entertaining for Cadets and their parents so I hope as many of you as possible can attend.
The presentation will start at 7pm in the Commodores bar.
Mike
Apr 10 2012
A huge Thank You to Johnno Gillies for organising the Easter Sunday taster session for the younger kids of the club.
It was good to see kids out in Picos, Teras and Oppies.
All kids managed over two hours of sailing round courses and practice starts.
Well Done
Nick Elmore
Commodore
Apr 10 2012
We found a watch in the yacht park yesterday morning (Bank Holiday Monday).
Please let me know if it is yours.
Regards,
Mike
[email protected] or mobile: 07906 279212
