Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

Good morning,

Not long now until the Sandhopper Nationals at TBYC and great to see some of those entries coming through and some surprise entries expected as well! We could have 17+ boats on the start line this year which would be fantastic.

Janet will not be able to join us this year as she is on holiday. Therefore, could I ask that you complete the paperwork promptly (By Wednesday) and make payment so this can be dealt with ahead of time.

Also, as a reminder to compete in the National Championships you must be an (Sandhopper Class British Association) SCBA Member, this is still only £10 to be a full member or £5 as an associate. If you are already a member, just a payment is required to the SCBA account (details below) with your name as a reference.  If you are not a member, can you please complete the attached form, return this as per the instructions and make the payment with you name as a reference.

The BBQ is booked for Saturday night this is £12+ per head, it will include a choice of meats and salad. The SCBA will be providing complementary nibbles and a Pimms and Lemonade as well.  Please let Mark Robinson ([email protected]) and I know if you are intending to join us for the BBQ, so we can let the chef know the expected numbers. All are welcome. Start time will be circa 18:00, Mark will confirm the full details and menu shortly.

Links to forms are below:

Sandhopper 2022 Entry Form docx

Sandhopper 2022 SI & NoR

SCBA Membership Form

Built 1972

Afloat at TBYC

Decks repainted with Kiwi Grip 2022

New through deck bilge pump 2022

2 sets of sails

New Spinnaker Sheets 2022

David Johnson Rudder

New outboard bracket 2021

New mooring rout 2020 and galvanised chain 2021.

A simple to use boat that’s ready to be used and enjoyed.

Comes with Tepco 8ft tender and trolly.

Contact Scott James for more details.

** Update** Duties now filled, thank you. If you would like to view the racing from the committee boat please let me know.

Can anyone help Helm and Crew on the 13th and 14th of August for the Sandhopper Nationals? If so if you could let me know and if possible update Dutyman it would be appreciated, no experience required for Crew! Thank you.

Thanks Scott
[email protected]

A huge congratulations to Sam Blaker for his 3rd place result. This was out of an entry of 53 boats in a very competitive field representing many different countries at the RS Aero Youth Championships held at Weymouth Academy concluding yesterday. Very well done.

Sandhopper T Shirts are available, delivery to your door. You can change the wording to the name of your boat and the T Shirt to a Hoodie or another T shirt, Just add to the basket and edit. Don’t forget to delete the orginal one though as you will be charged for that as well. Delivery within 48hrs!

https://www.streetshirts.co.uk/sell-t-shirts?PFC%5BSSDQddvIChBda5qf27hKiXuX1yw9Hq%5D

We have 8 boats competing this year. You will see some of the closest racing ever… Watch from the balcony or come out on the water. There’s plenty of room on the Committee Boat.

A BIG thank you to our generous owners who have kindly lent their boats so that the event can take place.

Here are this years runners and riders. Who will win Cadet Week at take the honour?

Julian and I are Race officer and Assistant RO this Saturday, however can’t be here to run the racing and need so ask someone to step in please.
Sat 16th @ 13.30 Shorebox start.

Update: Thank you Phil Crawford for volunteering as RO – WE DO STILL NEED AN ASSISTANT PLEASE… No experience necessary, just write sail numbers and times..!