Nov 06 2015
The club will be having a short service in the front car park to honour those that have given their lives in service of our country.
Everybody is welcome and we hope members will spend a few minutes of their time to join us.
Oct 26 2015
We are currently signing up members for the General and Sailing Committees for 2016 and we are looking for members to volunteer for the following positions.
If you would like to find out more as to what these positions entail then please contact the Club Secretary. The club AGM is to be held on Sunday 29th November and nominations for these positions are required by Saturday 14th November 2015.
Oct 07 2015
All Dinghy, Catamaran, Sail Board, Kayak and Canoe owners with craft including trailers and trolleys in the Dinghy park are reminded that these are to be removed immediately after the End of Season Trophy on Saturday 10th October 2015 unless entering the Winter and Icicle Series or having submitted the appropriate Winter Storage Application Form.
Entry and Storage Forms are available from the links below or from the Club Secretary and need to be received by the Club Secretary with the appropriate fee by Sunday 4th October 2015.
Winter and Icicle Series Entry Form 2015 2016
Dinghy Catamaran Winter Storage Form 2015 2016 (if not racing)
Pico Winter Storage Form 2015 2016
Sail Board Kayak Canoe Winter Storage Form 2015 2016
Winter Storage Pricing Notice 2015 2016
All Dinghies in Rows I, J, K and M will need to be moved to provide room for the Sandhoppers and Cruisers.
The forms in word format can be accessed below for completing and sending online
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Oct 07 2015
It’s now coming to the end of the a good sailing year and we are putting the Newsbuoy together. In a whole year there is a lot of personal stories on activities you may have completed (or plan to soon) and other members in the club would really like to read them.
Please let the Janet know at [email protected] if you will be able to submit something for inclusion in our high quality magazine.
Sep 21 2015
This year’s Interclub Dinghy Team Race is hosted by Thames Estuary Yacht Club. There are fours classes:
Our Cadets won this event last year and are entering a team to defend their title! I will be supporting them in a Safety Rib.
If any adults wish to participate, representing TBYC please contact Dave Ayre at [email protected] or 07581 288886. He will co-ordinate the adult teams. Teams of 3 or 4.
If there are more Cadets that would like to participate, they should contact me at [email protected] or 07815 113459. (Bear in mind that you need to sail around the pier).
The deadline for the forms to be submitted is Wednesday 23rd September.
Race Instruction can be found here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/j3vitlupd6qruep/Interclub%20Dinghy%20Team%20Race%202015.docx?dl=0
Sep 19 2015
Tony Clarke will continue to ensure our ribs are fuelled and ready for action, although will not be able to undertake his support boat duties for most of the rest 2015.
This will mean that we need volunteers to undertake the vacant RIB helming and RIB launching/recovery duties over this period.
RIB launching/recovery will require volunteers with a vehicle with towing point to deliver and retrieve the two RIBs between the clubhouse and the slipway on each occasion.
If you are helming or crewing a rib, you will need to ensure it is washed down, rinsed through and the cover and clamp on.
Please can those members with suitable vehicles volunteer for one or more occasions. You can volunteer through Dutyman ( a new duty of RIB launch/recovery has been added) or contact Graham Dare ( [email protected], 07946 413923)
Clearly, if we cannot get enough volunteers for RIB launching/recovery we will need to review our sailing programme.
Thank you in anticipation of your help.
Rear Commodore ( Racing)
Sep 16 2015
Thanks to Neil Hurrell for this evenings talk about Crewing on the Round World Clipper Race. Good Luck to him completing his legs March onwards and hopefully he can come back and tell us more afterwards.
For those interested there are photos taken by Margaret Kennedy of the boats at Southend and St Katherines Dock, some of which are inside one of the Clippers. These are available on a Club Flickr Gallery at https://www.flickr.com/photos/96697991@N02/albums/72157656274637264
Sep 11 2015
The 2015 Sandhopper Nationals will be held at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September. SI’s, NOR and entry form are attached.
Registration opens at 08:30 and the Race Officers briefing is at 09:15.
Don’t forget, to compete in the National Championship the helm must be at least an associate member of the SCBA. If you have not joined this year, please contact Janet Willsmer 07969 598309.
Aug 26 2015
At the last start in 2013 there was not much advertising and it also started on a work day, this year however it is different, so thought we should update you here.
The race allows people to race around the world against other 70 foot racing yachts all of the same design and you could just go to St Katherines Docks this week and sign up for the next. The whole race costs around £40,000 but for less money you can complete single legs and the training sessions.
This year, the boats come down to Southend this Sunday leaving St Katherines around lunchtime and mooring opposite us overnight. On Bank Holiday Monday the race starts from the end of the pier at 12:30.
If your not racing why not walk or even sail to the end of the pier to watch the start. If it is a nice day it could be spectacular.
More information can be found at https://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/
Some members photos from 2013 can be found at TBYC Flickr Album Clippers 2013
Aug 26 2015
Kitchen Assistant wanted
As I’m sure many of you will be aware, we will soon be losing a valuable member of our team. Zak is heading for university, and although he will be a hard act to follow, we need to replace him. Thanks, congratulations and good luck Zak.
So, if you would like to get involved in the Galley Kitchen, give me a call on 07947 741946
The role requires a strong and confident, can do attitude. It will involve preparing and serving food, washing up and cleaning duties, looking after customers.
Previous kitchen experience is preferred but not essential. You must be a team player and a hard worker. This job is tough!
Wage negotiable according to experience. You must be over 16 to apply. You need also to be flexible on hours. Approx. 12-24 hors per week
Thanks
Steve
