Jun 01 2014
The Sandhopper Nationals will be held at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June. NOR, SIs and entry form are attached.
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.
May 24 2014
Further Photographs have been added to the Archive at the following links, which can also be found in the Club History page:
May 19 2014
Congratulations to Alex Warrington, Rob Bailey, John Cullender, Greg Hickling, Matthew Lloyd & Dan Bailey for successful completion of the RYA Level 2 Powerboat training course at TBYC over the weekend.
We all enjoyed the fantastic weather conditions!
Well Done.
Ken, Tony & Toby
May 19 2014
Well done to Chris Boshier who came 1st in the Contender Eastern Area Champs BCA Travellers this weekend at Stone.
May 19 2014
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.
May 16 2014
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.
May 12 2014
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
May 09 2014
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
May 07 2014
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
May 05 2014
As part of the Club House refurbishment plan, the upgrade to our balcony decking and balustrade rails will commence on Wednesday 7th 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
