Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

Has anyone, recently, taken home a wetsuit and buoyancy aid from the ladies changing room, only to discover that they are not theirs.

If you have, please would you reply to [email protected]

hi guys, busy weekend this weekend, with club racing, a Contender and Laser open meeting and level 2 training.
Unfortunately we are missing some duty covers, if any of you can step up I’d be most grateful and don’t forget you can sign on and receive average points for the series.

Duties that need filling are
Saturday
Rib Launch
SS5 Crew
SS2 Crew

Sunday
Race Officer (shore box for club sailing)
SS5 crew

It is with regret that we inform you of the death of Fred Jones, a long time club member.

His funeral is on Monday 10th June, at 2,20pm at Southend Crematorium in the South Chapel and afterwards at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club.

Due to it’s popularity we are unable to take any more applications for Stage 1 Sail Training.

There is availability for Stages 2 and 3.

Its time to register for this years summer of fun, 29th July – 2nd Aug.

1. 1. Read the information pack and arrange your boats and partners, then…
   2. Complete the forms, you must volunteer!
   3. Return the forms with a cheque (or bank transfer this year)

Closing date is 13th May. After that date we will look at group totals and confirm your entry.

Thank you to all those who have helped and volunteered to help this year.

Jeremy

Cadet Week Information pack 2019

Cadet Week Registration Pack 2019

The first Friday of each of the summer months is TBYC Club night. This month we start the bank holiday looking at knots and splicing.
Fridays Club night Knots and splicing programme.

• 19:00 starting with basic knots for beginners and intermediate cadets or adults who need a reminder.
• 20:00 Chris Boshier from Essex rigging will be here with all his tools and knowledge to teach us how to splice dyneema rope, covering anything from eyes, continuous sheets, to tapers, just ask Chris. Tony Clarke will then be going through splicing an eye in 3 strand rope .
• The whole hour will be informal, with a short explanation, demonstration, then time for you to have a go with the experts on hand to help you out if you are knot doing it right or teach you tricks and tips to ensure success.
• Chris is now our regional Marlow rope stockist and will also be able to offer advise on suitable ropes for that all important start of season refit as well as taking orders.

Tune in to BBC Radio Essex tonight for “Your Essex” programme Hosted by Jodie Halford

The show starts 19.00 Hrs and goes on for 3 Hrs

The Commodore (Steve Hopper) & Sailing Secretary (Alex Farrell) will be on the show talking about Thorpe Bay Yacht Club at around 20.30 Hrs

This show is a special on Thorpe Bay

95.3 FM – 103.5 FM & Digital Podcast available after the show

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0765gvc

fast forward to 1;38.17 to hear Steve and Alex

Over the winter season Chris Boshier and I have been refitting the club picos. They have new ropes, tillers and sails.
We are just waiting on a couple of parts and new trolley wheels. They should be good to go by the Easter weekend.
If you are planning to use one and I have not posted here that they are ready, please email me and I will confirm which one to use.
Thank you Chris for all your help.

Sandhopper and Cruiser Lift In – Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st March

All members – Please note that whilst the lift in is in progress, access to the dinghy park and adjacent car park will not be possible. This is due to the club’s health and safety policy and risk assessments.

If you are wanting to work on your boats please do so only before and after the lift in is complete. The bar and kitchen are open so enjoy the facilities for a couple of hours.

Thank you for your understanding and co-operation