Aug
19
2020
We intend to hold the Benfleet Shield Trophy Race this Sunday. The weather is looking favourable and subject to this holding, we will race. This may change at last minute and revert to 2 points races. This will be at the Race Officer’s discretion.
The format will be similar to last year with a split start to allow for the faster boats to be in the same tidal conditions as the others and arriving in the creek nearer towards high tide.
The start times will be:
Fast Monohull, Monohull and Sandhoppers – (who usually start in the 2nd and 3rd starts) will start at 14:30. Signal will be code flag “R” – General Handicap mass start
Windward/Leeward fleet boats will start at 15:00. Signal will be Code Flag “D” (normal starting signal)
The course will be posted on the white board at the top of the slipway. Ultimately there will be a port hand turning mark in Benfleet Creek. It will be one of the club’s tall orange inflatable buoys. It will be a committee boat start and a shore-box finish through the club line.
HW is at 16:32. There should be plenty of water to round the mark in the creek.
Starting sequence 3-2-1.
Jul
31
2020
AMENDED RISK ASSESSMENT – Includes Committee Boat and Racing with Participants from Different Households
Racing is back at TBYC!
Racing will now be as per the 2020 Sailing Instructions and the Committee Boat will now be in use full time.
HOWEVER! In order for this to happen within the HMG and RYA Guidelines, a lot of work has been done behind the scenes. We have completed a guidance document and a risk assessment which needs to be read by competitors and support teams alike.
By taking part, you will have been deemed to have read the attached documents and will follow the guidelines set.
As always we need volunteers to run racing, so please check Dutyman, your emails and the website and volunteer whenever you can.
We are delighted that we can now do this and look forward to a large turnout this weekend.
General Rules and Guidance – Back to Racing
Return to Racing Risk Assessment TBYC V2
Jul
14
2020
Commencing this Saturday TBYC is returning to racing initially at weekends only.Start times will be as previously published i.e 1000hrs on Sat 18 July. To commence each race day will consist of 2 points races per day normal sequence of starts for all classes. It is a requirement for all those wishing to race that they have read and understood the updated General rules and guidance and Return to racing risk assessment which will be posted on this site and at the club over the next few days.For those free sailing on race days I would ask that you also read as above and in particular avoid launching from the beach and slipway for the 30 minutes prior to scheduled start time to assist with TBYC social distancing measures. Please continue to keep an eye on the club website/ notice boards over the coming weeks /months as we may need to amend the racing guidelines and format of races as we move forward.
Jun
04
2020
We need Helms for SS2 & SS3 this weekend please. This is for trot boat duties only – ferrying sailors to cruisers and Sandhoppers.
Saturday 6th June 10:30 – SS2 Helm – Covered thanks Adrian Bunting
Saturday 6th June 10:30 – SS3 Helm – Covered thanks Paul Farrall
Sunday 7th June 11:00 – SS2 Helm – Covered by me
Sunday 7th June 11:00 – SS3 Helm – Volunteer needed please
Please note: One helm will need to row out to SS2 as RIBs are not in use.
If you can help please volunteer via dutyman in the usual way or contact me via [email protected]
Thanks for your support
Mark Robinson – [email protected]
Jun
01
2020
I’ve done some work on the club lasers and they are all serviced and ready for use, please see the rigging guide attached
laser rigging guide
Apr
03
2020
The General Committee have appointed Peter Thompson to carry out weekly checks on the Dinghy Park and report. Also to check on windy days to ensure no harm comes to your boats and tie down if required.
Steve Hopper Commodore
