Aug
08
2022

Good morning,
Not long now until the Sandhopper Nationals at TBYC and great to see some of those entries coming through and some surprise entries expected as well! We could have 17+ boats on the start line this year which would be fantastic.
Janet will not be able to join us this year as she is on holiday. Therefore, could I ask that you complete the paperwork promptly (By Wednesday) and make payment so this can be dealt with ahead of time.
Also, as a reminder to compete in the National Championships you must be an (Sandhopper Class British Association) SCBA Member, this is still only £10 to be a full member or £5 as an associate. If you are already a member, just a payment is required to the SCBA account (details below) with your name as a reference. If you are not a member, can you please complete the attached form, return this as per the instructions and make the payment with you name as a reference.
The BBQ is booked for Saturday night this is £12+ per head, it will include a choice of meats and salad. The SCBA will be providing complementary nibbles and a Pimms and Lemonade as well. Please let Mark Robinson ([email protected]) and I know if you are intending to join us for the BBQ, so we can let the chef know the expected numbers. All are welcome. Start time will be circa 18:00, Mark will confirm the full details and menu shortly.
Links to forms are below:
Sandhopper 2022 Entry Form docx
Sandhopper 2022 SI & NoR
SCBA Membership Form
Jul
27
2022
The Sandhopper National Championships are here again on the 13th and 14th of August 2022 and with all that has been going on and with a drive for us to get back to Burnham week for the first time in many years, I may not have been shouting enough about how fantastic this event is for our wonderful class of boat.
This year we are also celebrating 50 years of Sandhoppers at TBYC, although a little over 50 yrs, but we can blame Covid for that. So, everyone is welcome to join us to celebrate the class on the Saturday night (13th August) for a BBQ at TBYC. I will issue details as to the cost of this shortly and a reply from you would be very helpful to know If you are joining as this has an impact as to that cost!
Now onto the racing. Everyone with a Sandhopper is obviously welcome to join in, we have Primo available for those that don’t have a boat, it is not currently booked for the nationals. Therefore, if you would like it, please let me know before next Friday and I will put the names in a hat and then let you know if you have been the lucky one!
Also, if you have a Sandhopper and you cannot or don’t want to compete but would be happy for an experienced sailor to compete in your boat, please let me know. Conversely if you would like to race in a Sandhopper at the Nationals and don’t have a boat let me know, I may be able to arrange a boat for you, or a crewing opportunity. Maybe a Win Win.
The NoR & SI along with the Application form are attached. The NoR and SI are in Draft form and will be finalised in a week, if you spot any omissions, please let me know.
If you intend to compete, if you could let me know it would be useful as I will be ordering trophies etc. very shortly.
As ever if there is anything I can do to help you get sailing please let me know
Sandhopper 2022 Entry Form docx
Kind regards
Scott James
TBYC Sandhopper Class Capt & SCBA Chair
Aug
04
2021
Saturday 21st – Monday 23rd August 2021
TBYC are proud to be hosting the 2021 Hurricane 5.9 National Championships. We are looking forward to 3 days of competitive fun racing and catching up with friends from Starcross, Stone and all round the UK.
Camping is available free of charge on site, dinner and breakfast is provided with live music on Saturday night, everyone welcome. Please see the notice of race and online entry below.
Notice Of Race: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O9u4HfFqmKpAFcLEwdzxTV2yOTWSEkaf/view?usp=sharing
Enter online: https://forms.gle/MLe7ACFhtLja5yk8A
Aug
10
2018
TBYC are hosting the Hornet Europeans & Kestrel Nationals from Saturday August 11th – Tuesday August 14th.
On Saturday night, Aug 11th, ‘Old School Syndicate’ will be playing from 8.30pm-11.00pm. All members welcome, including children. NO CHARGE!!!
Jul
05
2018
I will be opening for breakfast from 8.30, lunch and dinner each day culminating in a bbq from 6pm on Saturday ahead of live music by Arcadium which is free to all members.
I will post menus shortly. I hope to see you all then.
Regards
H
Jun
10
2018
Struan Wallace – A Class Classic National Champion!
Many congratulations to Struan on his win at Weymouth today.
In the Classic non foiling fleet, Struan took the title with 3 bullets and 3 second places and taking the title by just 1 point.
Clearly a great weekend for the TBYC Cat Fleets.
Well done Struan!
Apr
19
2018
Notice of Race
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Sep
13
2017
I’d just like to thank all the people that helped on Sunday launching extra support boats and recovering the RIBs following the eventful end of the Sandhopper Nationals! It’s at times like this that the spirit of the club and it’s members really do shine through.
As you probably know all ended well with no injuries and Zeus was recovered quickly that night with minimal damage ( I think). And it even got a mention in the Echo!