These are supplementary to the TBYC 2019 Sailing Instructions.
Eligibility – The Yantlet Trophy Race will be open to any boat owned by a member of Thorpe Bay Yacht Club and with a PY of less than 1200. Boats with a PY of 1200 or over will race to the Leigh Buoy and back.
Safety – All competitors are reminded of the Regulations for the Prevention of Collision at Sea and in particular that ships in the channels will have restricted ability to manoeuvre or are constrained by draught and therefore have priority over sailing vessels. Keep a look out for ships in the shipping lanes and pass well astern. Plan and alter your course accordingly.
Safety disclaimer – by signing the declaration sheet for the Yantlet Race owners are accepting responsibility for their actions during the race and indemnifying the club accordingly.
The Start – there will be 2 starts from the committee boat.
Time Class Flag
12:30 PY = 1200 K
The Provisional Course(s):
PN = 1200
An upwind leg, Pier Head to Starboard, Leigh buoy to port, Pier Head to Port, club mark #5 to starboard and finish at the Shore Box Line.
The actual course(s) will be displayed on the blackboard to the west of the Bosun’s hut one hour prior to the start(s) and may include additional marks and/or a shorter course depending on weather conditions and wind direction/speed.
The first Friday of each of the summer months is TBYC Club night. This month we start the bank holiday looking at knots and splicing.
Fridays Club night Knots and splicing programme.
19:00 starting with basic knots for beginners and intermediate cadets or adults who need a reminder.
20:00 Chris Boshier from Essex rigging will be here with all his tools and knowledge to teach us how to splice dyneema rope, covering anything from eyes, continuous sheets, to tapers, just ask Chris. Tony Clarke will then be going through splicing an eye in 3 strand rope .
The whole hour will be informal, with a short explanation, demonstration, then time for you to have a go with the experts on hand to help you out if you are knot doing it right or teach you tricks and tips to ensure success.
Chris is now our regional Marlow rope stockist and will also be able to offer advise on suitable ropes for that all important start of season refit as well as taking orders.
A two day Sail Training with 3 Races each day for Cadets, led by Nick. (Results from all races are displayed on the Cadet Notice board).
Sunday – Sail Training and Racing, Part One – Briefing; changed and rigged in the Sail Training Room at 11.00, on the water at 11.30.
Monday – Sail Training and Racing, Part Two – Briefing; changed and rigged in Sail Training Room at 11.30, on the water at 12.00.
Saturday – More experienced Cadets – Why not join in with the Club Racing?
Sail Training and Racing – these sessions will be aimed at all abilities (must be able to beat, reach and run, and be able to sail to and from the training area), and be a great way to start the season.
Weather forecast (taken on Tuesday) is Sunny, 10 mph winds – Perfect!
Just found out the Re-run of this event will be next weekend – April 27th, 28th – more entries have been added so it will be 20 minute racing rotating around the classes. Fingers crossed for good weather this time! – Good Luck!
Many of you may be aware of the Endeavour Trophy. Named after the 1934 British Entry to the America’s Cup. The Endeavour is the annual “Champion of Champions” race held at the Royal Corinthian YC in Burnham.
The much coveted (and extremely valuable) trophy can only be entered if you have won a National Class Championship within that year. All classes sail the same dinghy – currently RS200’s over a weekend’s fleet racing in a series of very short upwind/downwind courses. Continue Reading »
We need volunteers to help with the following Club Racing duties this Easter weekend please
Sat 20 Apr 2019 11:30 Spring Sat – ARO – thanks Gary Borrows
Sun 21 Apr 2019 12:30 Spring Sun – SS2 Crew – volunteer please
Sun 21 Apr 2019 12:30 Spring Sun – SS7 Crew– volunteer please
The club tow car (RAV4) is available to launch RIBs with any club member over 25 insured to drive it.
If you have a duty coming up and want a refresher on what to do please come along to any race and let the Duty Officer know if you would like to join a displacement or the committee boat to help / observe.
Don’t forget you can swap a duty with a VOLUNTEER PLEASE duty
If you can help please volunteer / swap in the usual way via Dutyman or email [email protected]
Over the winter season Chris Boshier and I have been refitting the club picos. They have new ropes, tillers and sails.
We are just waiting on a couple of parts and new trolley wheels. They should be good to go by the Easter weekend.
If you are planning to use one and I have not posted here that they are ready, please email me and I will confirm which one to use.
Thank you Chris for all your help.
