Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

Hi Feva’s, We have and exciting new Logo and team shirts available!!!

Thanks to Sam Husk’s hard work and exceptional deal, we now have available personalised Musto polo shirts along with a special limited edition shirt for those going to the Feva worlds in Holland this year so we get to fly the TBYC flag in style!!!

The TBYC personalised polo shirts will be £13.72 each

The Limited Edition Worlds polo shirts will be £18.64 each

These Shirts will not be limited to sailors parents can also join the Feva

Please find attached order form ORDER FORM

If you would like further information then email me [email protected]

Also don’t forget the exceptional deal from RS for new Feva’s why not order one with your shirt!!!

Feva New Boat add RS Feva Advert

After careful negotiations with LDC Racing Sailboats we have secured a special TBYC discounted price on new RS Feva’s see link to add: RS Feva Advert in brief this will be dependant on minimum orders and is limited to 3 months so get in early to take advantage of the deal!!!

Some questions you may have

Q. what is the difference between Feva XL and Feva XL Race
A. They are basically the same except with the race the kicker system, outhaul system and main sheet are all upgraded also a lighter jib cloth

Q. is there a wide wheeled trolly with the boat
A. Yes

Q. Does the boat come with covers
A. Only top cover

Q. Does the boat come with road trailer
A. No

Finally this Saturdays training session weather permitting will be run by craig Asquith former Feva national squad coach so take advantage

Also if anyone would like to be included on the regular Feva class email updates then please email me your contact details at : [email protected]

Steve Hopper

Cadets and Cadet Parents…Happy New Year! If you look to the ‘Cadet’ section on the left of the website, you will find the new proposals for 2011 and a document showing the structure of the cadet section.

We are keen to enhance Thursday evenings, by ensuring cadets with a birthday who would like to bring along a cake to share, can do so under supervision.

I am trying to create a cadet mailing list, so please complete your e-mail contact details (both parents and cadets, if appropriate) when you receive your annual membership details/fee later this month. That way the Cadet Committee can keep you better informed about training opportunities and other events.

Rupert Snow email:[email protected]

Book now as places are limited for the ‘Paintball’ event of the year, Thursday 24th February. Meet at TBYC at 8.00AM. Return transport by minibus and lunch are included in the cost of £20 per cadet (minimium age 10 years). See posters in TBYC for full details or speak to Debbie Kilkelly. Parental consent forms are available from behind the bar. Completed forms should be put in an envelope along with payment (cash or cheque payable to TBYC) FAO Debbie Kilkelly and posted in TBYC letterbox.

Watch this footage from 1964 of the GP 14 Nationals at TBYC, comment if you recognise anyone,

If you have any photo’s of sailing or social at TBYC that you would like displayed on the screens in the club and that would add to newsbuoy could you please let me know, the sooner the better, many thanks, email [email protected]

Chelmsford College is offering a great opportunity for TBYC members aged 16, 17 or 18 and as long as they do not attend Chelmsford College at this moment in time can apply for a FREE First Aid in Sport course.

Full details plus how to apply is below and in the attachments, spaces are limited and will go quickly.

1st Aid in Sport FOR 16-18 Year Olds

If you are between 16-18 years old Chelmsford College wants to invite you to take part in a free two day training event: First Aid for Sport.

There are three opportunities to undertake this exciting and useful course:

i.) Monday / Tuesday,  25th / 26th October 2010
ii.) Wednesday / Thursday,  27th / 28th October 2010
iii.) Monday / Tuesday,  20th / 21st December 2010

This course is the application of essential first aid principles to casualties in the sporting environment and comprises one of the first aid qualifications required by most coaching awards.  It is also an excellent addition to your CV and something that employers within the sports industry will always look for.

For a more detailed look at the course content, please see the following website: www.itcfirstaid.org.uk

If you are interested, please contact in one of the following ways:

Email on [email protected] with details including:

Name
Contact address
Contact telephone number
Contact email address
Age
Preferred date of course

All these details are also on the sportessex website and can be found at http://www.sportessex.com/noticeboard.php

Best regards,

Shaun

Hi All,

You’ve waited for it, you’ve asked for it and at last it’s here, come on and sign up for your Winter racing at the North side of the Thames Premier sailing venue.

Please note entries and payment must be in by 17th October 2010 so we can allocate dinghy park spaces.

DON’T FORGET this is an open even, so if  you want to get some Winter training in with a buddy from another club get them to enter too.

Winter Series 2010 Meeting entry form

Winter Series SIs 2010-11

Parents_Declaration winter 2010-11

happy sailing

Due to ever increasing commitments – and a distinct lack of spare time – I have decided to step down as Cadet Representative at the AGM in November. Would anybody interested in taking on this most worthwhile job please contact me (07790 089860). I will be happy to assist in any way I can. The Firework and Christmas Parties will both already be arranged so handover should be easy.

Many of you will know about the UK National Cadet Class Association (UKNCCA) – this piece is aimed at those who don’t. Our family are relatively new to the world of dinghy sailing, the structure of the sport and the various class associations. After having attended several excellent Cadet events this year, most recently the Cadet Nationals 2010 hosted by the Royal Torbay Yacht Club last week, I thought I would write this piece to make others aware who might be in a similar position us.

So far this year with the UKNCCA we have been to Rutland Water, WPNSA (2012 sailing venue – staying in the Team GBR hotel), Torquay (twice), Burnham and Waldringfield; next month we’re off to Stone and Burnham.

What’s the attraction?

I guess it’s the one-design aspect. Even with the handicap, Club racing with a Cadet can be demoralising at times when everyone else zooms past but when you are up against a fleet made up entirely of Cadets it becomes a different story. The Cadet is a three-sail racing dinghy with a very tunable rig and symmetrical kite. The Cadet will teach you all you need to know for when you graduate to bigger and faster things. Just look at the honours board to see who dominates it – an ex-Cadet.

Let’s use last week as an example. There were 82 Cadets on the water at Torquay with crews and helms between the ages of 9 and 17 competing against each other and displaying remarkable levels of skill and seamanship in the process. TBYC were represented by three boats crewed by George & Ben Warrington, Alex Warrington & Laura Lloyd and Matthew Lloyd & Harvey Turner. The children and adults who attended all had a good time and learnt much in the process. If you’re interested in learning more about the UKNCCA please follow the link http://www.cadetclass.org.uk or see Howard Warrington or myself.

Michael Lloyd