Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

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The Funeral of Chris Hull will take place at 1.20pm on friday 4th March at Southend Crematorium.
Following celebration wake at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

i understand it to be family flowers only with kind donations to the RNLI

Peter Thompson
Commodore

A big thank you to all those who turned up on saturday in the poor weather, unfortunately we were unable to do any painting however lots of other messy jobs were carried out, slipway scrubbing, race box sorting, fence repairs, drinks cooler moving and lift removal.
well done to Peter Thompson who almost single handed antifouled the slipway on sunday.
The next work party is set for saturday the 19th march, we will need lots of help to get the painting done on the committee boat and guard boats, if in the meantime you have a spare few hours on a sunny day and would like to make a start please do so, call Barry or Peter for access to the paints etc.
Also thanks to the boys who supplied the tools, Matt, Toby, Anthony & Mike,

I am sure all the parents will join me in saying a big “thank you” to Rupert Snow and Debbie Kilkelly for arranging and supervising the Cadet trip today.  It sounds like they all had a lot of fun.  Cheers guys.

Sad News

George Walters 91 a member for many years has sadly passed away in Southend Hospital.
George was often at the club, in his sailing days he was at the front end of the Albacore fleet and latterly a frequent resident of Ann’s corner table.

Funeral will be held at Southend Crematorium at 1500hrs next Monday 7th March.

Georges wish was to have the wake at the yacht club this will be at 1600hrs friends welcome.

No flowers but any donations to RNLI via Stibbards funeral directors.

Peter Thompson
Commodore

The work party this saturday starts at 9.30am, plenty to do on all the seasafes, race box, bosuns hut, committee boat and slipway, so bring your overalls and plenty of energy, please find Sam, Toby or Barry who will allocate jobs.
see you saturday.

This week, as it is half term holidays, the club and bar will be open from 11am to 11 pm every day with hours returning to normal on Sunday 27th. The kitchen will be open normal hours all week this week.

From Alan Butler

As the founding editor of the tbyc newsletter NEWSBUOY may I congratulate all concerned on the new colour magazine. The newsletter has come a very long way from its origins in 1961 when a four page foolscap paper produced on a roneo machine,with my wife typing the skins was mailed to 600/700 members.Members might be interested to learn how NEWSBUOY got its name. As editor I announced a readers competition, unfortunately as most editors of such publications will understand nobody answered or entered so the editor’s choice became the name which lasted for over 40 years.With best wishes for many years of success to the new magazine. Alan Butler.

Yesterday a body was recovered from the sea and identified as Chris, very very sad in every way but at least we now have an opportunity to pay our last respects.
Chris entertained many of us with his great sense of humour both on and off the water with his last “on stage” appearance at the prize giving supper where the multihull class gave him ample ammunition with their years antics. Chris drew laughter from every quarter with his witty and very clever speech.
Many of us are still trying to understand this tragedy and now the sea he loved has relinquished its hold, Chris can be brought home for a fitting send off for a truly great member.
there will be a book of condolences on the bar which will be presented to the family in due course.

Peter Thompson
Commodore

TCS Chandlers will be giving a presentation at TBYC on Wednesday 23rd of Feb at 8pm. They are looking for our input as to what we would like them to stock, so come along and join in the discussion with your friends over a pint.

Hi All,

In preparation for the fast approaching new season at TBYC, Please support the next ‘Club’ working party planned for Saturday 26th February at 10am.

 The plan (weather permitting) is to get the exterior/ deck / railings of the Committee Boat painted plus a coat of antifouling.

On SS2 & SS3 the interior floors need painting, gunwhales given a couple of coats of Sadolin & below the waterline a coat antifouling.

Please support your Club & Sailing Committee.