Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

Congratulations must go to our team of David White and Kyle Stoneham on their Nacra Infusion F 18 Catamaran for winning the East Coast 3 Piers Race. 74 catamaran boats entered the race to Walton Pier and back to Marconi Sailing Club in the River Blackwater – a distance of over 40 miles. The race this year had favourable winds and sunny weather for the most part.

The Race is run from Marconi Sailing Club in aid of the Cirdan Sailing Trust – a charity started in Maldon in 1983 – which help young people broaden their horizons through the challenge and adventure of life on large traditional sailing vessels.

Well done guys.

Following the termination of Purple Chilli Catering we appointed Waller Catering for a trial period. Waller Catering came to TBYC with glowing references and a history of fine food catering.

Over the past two weeks we have had many concerns raised from the members with the catering and have now subsequently ended the trial period with Waller Catering.

Rather than close the kitchen we have taken the decision to keep it open for the normal Club Menu.

We have held on to our cook Keith who has agreed to work with the club until the appointment of a new caterer can be made.

The General Committee will sit next Monday 16th July and will review a number of catering options for club.

I have to thank our Vice Commodore Martin Swindon with whom I have been working closely, to try to resolve this matter in the best way to suit all members.

I would also like to thank you, the members, for your support during this period of change,

Nick Elmore

Commodore

Congratulations to David Hopper & Paul Dell for winning the mono hull class in a 29er,(they were flying)

Mike Thomason was second in a Pico ( fantastic effort)

Jeremy Sandford & Julian Reichert were first in the fast catarmaran section in their Hurricane also taking line honours.

Matt Rainbow and his TBYC crew were second in the cruiser section missing the top spot by a few seconds.

The conditions saturday were tough with 30mph winds and rough seas, first class performance from quality sailors.

we will be holding our annual fun day out by the mulberry harbour on saturday 14th July.

Everyone is welcome the more boats, toys and people the better, the committee boat will be out to ensure we have a toilet and cooking facilities, bring your packed lunch and drinks these can be stored on the committee boat, all 4 seasafes will be going, why not try a different boat to sail, water ski, donut or rounders?

For those of us taking boats we will be leaving TBYC from 10.30 if you are not taking a boat you can catch a ride on any seasafe or walk out later.

always a good day. Ive booked the sun and 28 degrees

The Committee boat will be stationed at the Mulbury for the Nore racers from TBYC to hook upto after the race. If you wish to leave your food etc on her please be on the slipway at 10.00am Saturday morning.to load up.
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TBYC are very pleased to announce that as from today we are pleased to welcome Waller Catering as a permanent caterer for our club.

Veronica Waller and her team look foward to welcoming members for a full range of meals at our regular opening times and to cover our sailing hours.

I would ask you all to support Veronica as she gets used to our likes and dislikes.

If you want to speak to Veronica for bookings or parties, her contact details are :

Waller Catering – Veronica and Alan – Telephone Number – 01702 530002 or 01702 299227

Email – [email protected]
Or come and visit Waller Catering at the Club

Nick Elmore
Commodore

Just a reminder of the fun at the regatta last year, make sure you smile for Tony this weekend and be part of the 2012 regatta film.

I would like to give a huge thank you and well done to all those involved in the organisation of the Summer Ball 2012.

Those include, the team that set out the awning, tables, settings and flowers etc. A huge thank you to Mick Kilkelly who served the most wonderful food in a timely and professional manner. A great many thanks to Stephanie Bradley who took on the task of the overall orgaisation of the event – which was a total success.

To the members who attended last night I salute your generosity and party spirit – we raised a stunning £ 730 towards the club’s new olympic rib – whilst dancing the night into the early hours of today.

A great event well organised and well enjoyed by TBYC members – Well Done All

Nick Elmore
Commodore

A Huge thank you to all involved in making this last weekend the huge success. The weekend went with almost military precision.

We should be very Proud of TBYC, I had a great many positive comments from visitors – who rated our club the best to visit in 2012.

See Yachts and Yachting report http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/163283

Well Done

Nick Elmore
Commodore

Dear all,

Applications have been flooding in and it looks like we will have a packed set of groups again this years!

There are still places left in all groups – but you only have until Friday the 25th May – this Friday – to submit entries for Cadet week 2012.

The contents of the brochure below should be self explanatory but should you have any questions please send an email to [email protected]. The forms within the pack should be printed and returned to the club no later than Friday 25th May.

Cadet week is always popular and numbers are limited,  applications will be handled on a first come first served basis, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

CADET WEEK 2012 BROCHURE

Regards,

Mike