Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

Now Sold Enforced sale, due to my arthritic deterioration.

Many of you know how I stand – not very well in fact! The arthritis in my feet and ankles has deteriorated to a point where it has, at last, got the better of me. There is not much that can be done for this problem. You cannot have a new foot the way you can have a new hip, so sadly I cannot sail anymore. It is impossible for me to maintain my boat as I can longer climb into her in the dinghy park, or get underneath to paint or walk out to her on the mud.   Sorry to burden you with my ills, but that is why I have to sell “Sandpiper” quickly.

So, if someone would take by boat quickly for just £1,000, I would be pleased to let her go, but only for an immediate sale, and for her to be sailed at Thorpe Bay, and she has to be taken “as is.

“Sandpiper” is not in immaculate condition.  It has been difficult to get done all that I should do.  However she is fit to race for a while as she is.  There is no osmosis and sails, rigging and fittings are OK.  Last season she served us ideally without any trouble.  At the beginning of the season we were still participating in fairly wild conditions with no problem, without anything needing immediate attention.

If you wish to have a look at “Sandpiper”, she is first on the right down the steps into the dinghy park.

If you are interested or want more information, please contact me – John Boshier

At the recent Lifejacket Clinic, RNLI experts found loose and corroded cylinders, out-of-date activators, missing crotch straps, and abraded holes in jackets from all sections of the Club.

Nationally, the RNLI find faults in over 1/3 of lifejackets checked, and recommend annual servicing and monthly quick checks.  Check yours over now – the life you save may be your own!

Following the Thorpe Bay drowning in December, the RNLI now recommend automatic activation for inflatable lifejackets, as well as crotch straps, and –  for cruisers – spray hoods and lights.

The Cruising Section thank the Southend RNLI Sea Safety Team for running the clinic.

…and well done to all involved in the Frozen Sheets Open Meeting on Saturday. Despite a wicked east wind there were enough hardy and enthusiastic competitors and helpers to ensure it went ahead in style, with rum punch and sausage rolls in the Bosun’s Hut afterwards to thaw us out. Congratulations to the winners, especially well deserved considering the conditions. A good job by all concerned.

For all those members heading for the snow this winter – We are pleased to announce ‘SURFANIC’ based in Purdeys Way are giving TBYC members 20% extra discount off all purchases. Just mention TBYC at the tills to take advantage of this generous offer.

The Frozen Sheets race will start at 11.00 am on Saturday 12th January 2013.

The kitchen will be open for pre race breakfast, and prize giving will be held in the main bar as soon as possible after the race finishes.

Frozen sheets 2012 SI’s

A huge congratulations and thanks for all those members who helped out with the New Year celebrations. The Brunch was well received by all who attended offering thanks to the committee members who staffed the event for the second year running.

The new year is off to a great start.

Nick Elmore
Commodore

The Frozen Sheets Open Meeting has been postponed to Saturday 12th January 2013.

Start time will be 11.00 am.

The Frozen Sheets race starts at 11.00 am on Saturday 29th December.

The kitchen will be open for pre-race breakfast.

Prize giving will be held in the main bar as soon as possible after the race.

Frozen sheets 2012 SI’s

On behalf of the General Committee I would like to wish all members a very Happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year – Great sailing for 2013.

Nick Elmore
Commodore

We will be naming and launching the new club Rib on Saturday 29th December at 9.30 immediatly preceeding the Frozen Sheets Trophy Race.

We look forward to seeing many members take part in the launch with a small drink prior to setting off on the annual Frozen Sheets race.

The Brass Monkey Race is being run on the Sunday 30th December at Leigh Sailing Club with many boats going from TBYC and rescue cover from our new ribs.

Nick Elmore
Commodore