Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

Hi Everyone

The annual TBYC Summer Ball is fast approaching on June 4th and I am looking for some willing and budding volunteers to help set up the balcony awning, matting and tables on the evening of June 3rd (Friday). Also if anyone is available for a hour or so during the day of June 4th to help move the dance floor carpet and tables about that would be fantastic.

All help greatly received and appreciated!

For one day only the main bar and balcony will be closed on June 4th for the ball. The Commodores bar will be open and Gary will be open with a limited menu during that day.

If anyone is available to help on either Friday or Saturday please can you let me know.

Many thanks in advance!!

Congratulations to Allen Burrell sailing at Christchurch this weekend to become the 2011 Finn National Champion. Well done Al, fully deserved for your total dedication, must be time for a well done me new boat purchase!
http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/?article=156986

There i was on the Committee boat yesterday having successfully got the 3 starts away with the help of Tony and Darren when the time came available with shifting falling breeze on round one to observe all that goes on at TBYC. Now we all know its a busy place on the sailing front, about 40 race starters yesterday + Feva Race Training + Stage 1 Sail Training. so approx 60 boats on the water and what drives all this? the great TBYC volunteer which quite remarkably totalled over 20 great individuals yesterday who are all keen sailing people giving up their water time to teach, train, rescue cover and race officiate. In a seemingly selfish world we seem to have cornered a huge amount of selfless peoples here at TBYC for which we are very lucky.
that was just a waterfront observation, with behind the scenes weekday work by Committee’s from sailing to social totalling another 20-30 guys and girls, makes you feel very proud to be part of it,

Peter

Reminder to all – Registration forms comming in fast. Deadline is 27th May, but to avoid disappointment drop yours off at the club as quickly as possible.

18^th & 19^th June 2011                                                                                                       

To be held at:        Thorpe Bay Yacht Club, 115 Thorpe Bay Gardens, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 3NW

Telephone (01702) 587563 

Eligibility and Entry: Open to boats of all the classes. Non Members of Thorpe Bay Yacht Club may enter by completing an entry form available from the website and handed in at the clubhouse main bar area prior to racing. 

Entry is free.       TBYC 2011 Regatta Entry Form

Schedule of Races: 3 on Saturday & 2 on Sunday, first start time on Saturday 12.30 

Registration & Briefing in the Clubhouse from 10:30am on Saturday.

Boat Parking: Boats should be left in the TBYC boat park fronting on to Thorpe Esplanade or as directed by a member of the event organising team. 

Car Parking: Cars should be parked in the Southend Corporation Car Park adjacent to the boat park – TBYC car parking stickers will be made available or an area will be roped off, access will be via the dinghy park. 

Accommodation: Camping will also be available in the corporation car park. No cars in the boat park please. 

Social: BBQ on the balcony & Disco on the Saturday evening. BBQ tickets available from Kylie Jenkins TBYC Social Representative.

Food and Bar Service: Food and drink will be available in the clubhouse throughout the weekend: check with Gary from Purple Chilli Catering 07854 229939 for times. 

Prize-giving: In the clubhouse as soon as possible after completion of racing on Sunday. 

GREAT SAILING TO BE HAD BY ALL SO PLEASE COME AND JOIN IN THE FUN

Just a reminder that the TBYC midweek evening series of racing kicks off next week. With races on Wednesday & Thursday evening.

Hi all just a quick update, TBYC’s Kyle Stoneham Is currently competing in the Eurocat event in Carnac France and following the first days racing is in 19th place in a 140 boat fleet and top British team

You can follow the action at : http://www.yccarnac.com/usa/regates/eurocat.html

ALL CADET FAMILIES…Please find the Cadet Week Registration Pack attached.  There is a lot of information and at least (depending on the number of children you have) 3-pages to print off and return to the club along with payment.  Numbers are limited so advise haste!

Rupert Snow.

Registration Pack2011

With the rise in numbers of privately owned power craft within the club and the enthusiasm for members to use them for following and supporting sailing activities, the General Committee have been asked to highlight the applicable club byelaw & suggest the following guidelines. 

TBYC Club Byelaw 3.1L:-

“Motorised craft, such as Ski Boats, RIBS, Jet Skis and other PWCs owned by Club members, will only be permitted to use the Club Slipway, when in possession of the written permission of the General Committee and their use is solely for the support of a Club activity.” 

With granted permission General Committee usage guidelines:- 

A)   To launch / recover outside of Dinghies launching / recovering from racing. This includes a period of 45 minutes prior to the published race start time to allow sailing dinghies clear access to the slipway & beach.

B)   Club Ribs to be given priority for launching & recovery as they are required to support Club activities.

C)   All ribs to be moored in such a way that does not prevent or hold up the      launching of sailing dinghies.

D)   Speed limit inside moorings & beach area is limited by PLA byelaws to a maximum of 8 knots

E)   No towing of skiers, wakeboards or inflatables within the moorings area.

F)   When launching from the Club Slipway it is Club Policy that adequate Personal Buoyancy for all persons on board must be worn whilst afloat.

G)   In calm weather (under force 2) speed to be kept at a minimum if navigating in/around the racing fleet to avoid large wash.

H)  Owners are solely responsible for ensuring they have adequate insurance coverage & are responsible for operation of the craft including if they have lent the craft to a third party.

I)   Owners to be aware that road vehicle drivers that have passed a UK driving test since 01^st January 1997 may not be entitled to tow a trailer & boat combination over 750Kg. Please check directly with the DVLA. 

Thank you for your continued support.

TBYC General Committee – Spring 2011