Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

• Book for Saturdays Prize Giving Meal on 07763 511657 or email [email protected] . Click for more details.

• Submit forms for the Winter Series and Pico/Sailboard Storage at http://www.tbyc.org/racing/winter-sailing-and-storage-2014/ 

• Read Newsbuoy Autumn 2014 (coming soon)

A big thank you to everyone who helped on Saturday. Thank you.

Find attached all the forms required to race or just store boats over the Winter (following the End of Season trophy race). Note:Entry into racing includes Storage.

Winter& Icicle Series Entry Form 2014 (PDF Format)
Parental Consent Form 2014 (PDF Format)
Pico Winter Storage Form 2014 (PDF Format)
Sail Board Kayak Canoe Winter Storage Form 2014 (PDF Format)

Forms available in Word format by clicking Continue Reading.
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Congratulations to Millie and Vicky, Teddy and Henry, Harry and Olivia (RS Feva) and Sam and Jacob (Sprint 15) representing TBYC; for winning the 2014 Inter-Club CADET Team Race.

They all showed consistency and perseverance through-out the race, starting well and battling around an exciting short course five times to take 1st, 3rd and 4th place. It was clear that our TBYC squad were on top form as they rounded the Windward Mark and hoisted their spinnakers.
As the race continued it was becoming apparent that Essex YC had a rather talented pair, also in a RS Feva and they were maintaining the lead. However, on the final reach the ‘Little’s’ overtook them, securing first place. Only seconds behind were our other Fevas, taking the overall competition.

What an achievement and an adventure, sailing to Leigh Sailing Club, being on the line at the start with 58 other boats, WINNING and finally sailing back around the pier for a second time; Well done to all!

Hi Everyone

We have a work party this Saturday 4th October from 9am, jobs will be allocated as follows:

Picos and Fevas : Dinghy Park, Sail Training room etc.
Lasers and Slow Monos : Slipway decking and tyres
Sandhoppers : SS2, SS3 and SS4. Remove/scape off barnacles
Sprints: Clubhouse
Albacores :Clubhouse furniture
Fast Monos: Bosuns Hut, Race Box and surrounding veranda. Monos Clean and tidy. Paint race board.
Windward/Leeward monos : Holes in Dinghy park
FastCats: Weed and clean fast cat row

Some of the above jobs, can only be carried out once the tide has gone out. Please feel free to join in with other fleets.

I look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday and would like to thank you for your support

It’s that time again ! We have a work pary planned for Saturday week. There are plenty of jobs organised but it depends on how many people turn up. So if you have a couple of hours spare please come down and give us a hand anytime from 9am .Remember it’s your club too.
Rob Bailey

Barts Bash, Sunday 21st, 10am start 

In order to comply with the Guinness world record attempt, we need your help.

We are short of one or two people to take photos and video the start and finish from the Committee Boat.  There role is outlines below.

• Video of the event. We need to ensure that the start and finish of the race is recorded by video. You do not need to record the whole race.
• Take photos of the event, preferably of the start line where the boats are massed. If possible for publicity, a group shot (or shots) on land would be fantastic with your club flag in front of the group etc.

We need two independent witnesses (must be non members and not family members of anyone racing) They will need to be on the rib while it measures the course using GPS, then witness the race start, recording of results and the finish from the Committee boat.  Do you know anyone?

• All clubs wishing to enter the Guinness world record attempt MUST have 2 independent witnesses. We will provide statements for them to sign. These signed statements will be required following the event.
• Independent witnesses cannot be members of the club and cannot be linked to the race in any way. i.e. family taking part in the race.

The Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation is delighted to announce the launch of the new Bart’s Bash website and the opening of the individual sailor sign-up process
Organised by the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation, Bart’s Bash is a global sailing race and fundraising event which will take place on Sunday 21 September 2014. Bart’s Bash will inspire and unite thousands of worldwide sailors in a race at their local sailing club to set a new Guinness World Record and to raise money for charity.
Our club is delighted and excited to be taking part in Bart’s Bash. If you would like to sail TBYC on September 21st then begin your event registration by following the link below and clicking the “Sign Up to Sail Here”.
If you have any questions about the race, please try the FAQ’s page as a starting point, or ask for more details from your Sailing Committee at the club, or email me [email protected].

1. Visit the new Bart’s Bash website www.bartsbash.co.uk
2. Click on the yellow ‘Sign me up’ button
3. Log-in via facebook or create an account by entering your email address
4. Search clubs to find and select your local Bart’s Bash registered club
5. Fill in your contact details
6. Select whether you are a skipper or crew and fill in the details of your boat
7. Tick the box to setup a Just Giving fundraising page or click finish to complete your registration
8. Share your Bart’s Bash profile page and start fundraising!

Every sailing club that registers will has its own microsite created where the fundraising totals, number of participants and much more will be displayed. Join the just giving TBYC team and lets see what TBYC can do.
Thank you for your support.
Jeremy
http://www.bartsbash.co.uk/
http://www.andrewsimpsonsailing.org/bartsbash.php
https://www.justgiving.com/teams/TBYC

Racing this weekend at TBYC:

Sat 23rd

10:00 Bank Holiday Mini series 1&2/Summer Sat points, Usual 3 starts, all classes 2 races.

Pico B/H Mini series 10:20

Sun 24th

11:00 Benfleet Shield, Committee Boat mass start Trophy race.  Course on the Blackboard.

Pico B/H Mini series 11:20

Mon 25th

12:00 Bank Holiday Mini series3&4, Usual 3 starts, all classes 2 races. (Sandhopper long distance is cancelled)

Pico B/H Mini series 12:20