Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

We are currently missing a set of keys for SS8 (Olympia) and SS5 (Tornado). These may have been missing for a couple of weeks. We know these are probably still with somebody that had been completing duties, so please could you all have a search around and return then to the office or where they are normally stored.

A Leatherman tool has been handed in that was found in the Car Park a couple of weeks ago. Knowing how much these can cost, the owner probably would like it back. If you are that owner please contact me and give me a brief description, just so I know it is yours. Paul Morgan.

I found an item of sailing electronics beside my boat on Friday evening. Please contact me if you have lost anything last week.

Nick Elmore

It is with deep sadness that I have to announce that Jeremy Mitcham passed away on the morning of 9th May after a long battle with cancer.
Jeremy was a very active member in his early days before moving to Australia to continue with his sailing career.
Our sincere condolences to Sophie, Chloe, Max, Merle, Victoria, Penny and family.

Mike Thomason
Commodore

In May 2013, the Club purchased a RS Tera for our Cadet Section which was 50% funded by the Eric Twiname Trust.

We have received the following request from Bruce Aitken, Secretary of the Twiname Trust who is looking to raise funds to enable the Trust to continue their funding policy of providing subsidised dinghies to Yacht Clubs in the UK.

My daughter Tamsin, along with one of her brothers, Callum, are doing a 3 Peaks Challenge on 20 June. Their aim is to climb the highest mountains in Scotland (Ben Nevis), England (Scafell Pike) and Wales (Snowdon) in 24 hours with the magnanimous aim of raising money for the Eric Twiname Trust. Tamsin has developed a page on the JustGiving website http://www.justgiving.com/Aitken-ET which gives more details.

I look forward in due course to being able to report a successful outcome – not just with the physical challenge aspect but also the financial target.

Best wishes,
Bruce Aitken
Secretary, The Eric Twiname Trust

Members are invited to sponsor this worthwhile challenge by visiting the Just Giving website address as above and follow the instructions on donations.

Mike Thomason

As part of the Club House refurbishment plan, the upgrade to our balcony decking and balustrade rails will commence on Wednesday 7^th May 2014.

Depending on weather conditions, the main balcony will be out of action for up to 3 weeks during the refurbishment.

At the end of this refurbishment, we will have a sound watertight structure with modern child safe railings to provide good service for at least the next 35 years.

There will be no disruption to the daily activities within the club house.

Your co operation and understanding is appreciated whilst the building works are ongoing.

Mike Thomason

I am delighted to announce that at this year’s Regatta party we will be welcoming the world famous ‘JiveSwing’ to provide our entertainment. They are a dance company who specialise in 1940s Lindy Hop, Blues, 1920’s Charleston, Cake Walk and Authentic Jazz.  They will be doing some demos overseen by an experienced teacher and then inviting members to join in. Jive Swing have appeared on programmes such as Britain’s Got Talent and Wartime Farm as well as many adverts for major companies and they regularly tour the world.

Tickets are now on sale at the bargain price of just £10 for adults and £5 for children to include food and entertainment, available from Sara Speller.

Scott is offering the following yummy 2-course menu:-

Mains:

Chicken Korma & Rice

Sausage, Mash & Onion Gravy

Desserts:

Chocolate Fudge Cake

Apple Tart & Custard

Food is available from 6.00pm and the entertainment will commence at 7.00pm.

Please use the attached form to order your tickets and indicate menu choices.  There are also hard copies of this form on the bar.  TBYC Regatta Form 2014

Please enclose either cash or a cheque with your form and put it into the Club postbox marked “Attention Sara Speller – Regatta Party”.  If  you prefer to pay by card, please do so as usual at the bar, ask a member of staff to mark your form “paid” and pop it into the Club postbox, again marked “Attention Sara Speller – Regatta Party”.

Any queries, including from visiting sailors who are unable to purchase tickets in advance, please contact Sara Speller on 07799 892732 or the Club Secretary on 01702 587563.

Rope Splicing 2
This Thursday, we will be mastering the art of the back splice in a 3 strand rope as well as a recap on the eye splice.
All you need is a 1 metre length of new 10mm (or larger) 3 strand rope and a little patience.
There will be some spare rope available on the night.
Start time 8pm Commodores Bar. All Cadets and Adults welcome.
Mike Thomason

I found a mobile phone on the beach yesterday, if anyone has lost one please contact Rick Paxman on 07702 366053