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
Apr 27 2014
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
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.
Apr 26 2014
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
Apr 22 2014
I found a mobile phone on the beach yesterday, if anyone has lost one please contact Rick Paxman on 07702 366053
Apr 20 2014
We do hope your members are able to join us for this historic annual sailing event.
Entry forms are available at several local clubs on the Southend foreshore
or from Benfleet Yacht Club, or download a copy from the club website:
http://www.benfleetyachtclub.org/2014_Nore_Race_Programme.pdf
The race signals are shown on:
http://www.benfleetyachtclub.org/2014_Nore_Race_control.pdf
The fee is £20 which gives entry to the race, a race pennant and free entry to the
I hope you can hold this day free for some great sailing.
Thank you. Phil Bostock, RC(Sailing) for BYC
Apr 09 2014
My bright yellow sea kayak was stolen from the club racks at 11.30pm on Thursday 3rd April. The theft was recorded on the club’s CCTV and showed the theives to be two men with a large light coloured estate car. The kayak is very distinctive, being bright yellow and with `Venture Kayaks` emblazoned on the side decks. Moulded into the aft deck is `Easky 13`. A clear picture of the kayak can be found by Googling `Venture Kayaks Easky 13` or by looking at my notice on the club noticeboard. Items that went missing with the kayak include a very neat folding trolley, a red cockpit cover with `YAK` written across it in black, a pump and a small storage box.
If you spot a yellow kayak matching this description I would greatly appreciated a call on 01702 353989 or email [email protected].
I am offering a cash reward for information leading to the recovery of my kayak.
John Glynn
Please look at the full post for pictures of the Car and Men by clicking Continue Reading
Mar 29 2014
Don’t miss the start of the Racing Calendar which covers 12 months from Apr14-Mar15. The Calendar is available for purchase at the club bar with an excellent price reduction for this year.
The 2014 price is £8 (previously £12).
We have ordered a similar amount to last year, however if we run out please pay and we will submit a further order at the end of the month. All the racing dates in a popular format, with familiar scenes and saving you loads of time writing the programme up somewhere else.
