Oct 01 2016
Road Closure at seafront tomorrow, Sunday the 2nd of October
There is the 10k running race, there is road closure at the seafront 9:30 – 12:00. This affects our racing.
Oct 01 2016
There is the 10k running race, there is road closure at the seafront 9:30 – 12:00. This affects our racing.
Sep 16 2016
This year, Bart’s Bash is being held on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th Sept with racing starting at 11:00am and 12:00am respectively.
The format for the weekend will be a mini-series comprising of 4 races. Racing on Saturday will be 2 normal class races utilising the usual courses and start sequence. Racing on Sunday will be a further class race followed by the Bart’s Bash race. This will be a mass start, mixed fleet, average lap race.
The Supplementary Sailing Instructions are attached. barts-bash-2016-tbyc-supp_sis
TBYC continues to be a registered Bart’s Bash event venue. Elapsed time and distance, together with sailing conditions, will be uploaded to the Bart’s Bash results site.
There are no entry fees for this event but entrants are requested to donate to the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation through the Bart’s Bash website or at the charity boxes at the club on the day of the event. A donation of £10 is suggested.
Bart’s Bash is officially a monster
The Largest Sailing Race in the World, verified by Guinness World Records.
The first bash in 2014 saw over 30,000 sailors take to the water at over 550 locations around the world. Forty eight boats took part at TBYC
Bart’s Bash is now an annual fundraising and participation campaign promoted by the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation (ASSF) and this year, the organisers want to see participation grow like crazy and see Bart’s Bash become the biggest sporting event in the world. http://www.bartsbash.com/
Sep 12 2016
Our Assistant Race Officer has a slipped disc and is not capable to undertake her duty this Sunday. PLEASE COULD WE HAVE A VOLUNTEER to allow us to run the Bart’s Bash / Autumn Sunday points with a full team.
Please E-Mail me as Duty Officer, [email protected] or to [email protected] . Alternately, leave a comment below. Thank you.
Sep 08 2016
Well done to Allen Burrell, who came 2nd overall at the UK Masters & Northern Finn Championship at West Kirby Sailing Club on 3/4th September and is now the UK Finn Masters Champion and 1st Grand Master. Brilliant news! See report attached from Yachts & Yachting:
http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/192078/Suntouched-Sailboats-Finn-UK-Masters
Aug 30 2016
Racing on Sunday 25th September was originally scheduled for 8:00am.
This has been amended to 5:00pm. Enjoy your lie in.
Aug 27 2016
Video – UK Cadet 2016 Class National Championship 2016
Here’s a glimpse at what it’s like to take part in the Cadet Class National Championship at Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) which took place last week.
Ben Warrington GBR 8541 & Katy Lloyd GBR 9029 were part of the 50+ fleet last week. If you think your children would enjoy participating at this level with entrants from Belgium & the Netherlands contact Howard Warrington or myself and we would be delighted to tell you more about life in the Cadet Class – for children & adults.
Aug 24 2016
Thanks all for a fantastic response to this appeal – we only really need RO for Sunday now
On Saturday 27th August 19:00 Summer Sat
SS3 Crew – VOLUNTEER REQUIRED PLEASE
On Sunday 28th August 09:00 Summer Sun – 2 Races
KEY ROLE OF RACE OFFICER IS STILL NEEDED TO RUN THIS RACE
Race Officer – VOLUNTEER REQUIRED PLEASE
SS2 Crew – SWAP with Paul Chapman OR VOLUNTEER REQUIRED PLEASE
The below have all been covered now – thanks to all the volunteers!
On Friday 26th August 19:00 Midweek 8
Race Officer – Now covered – thanks to Kevin Iles
Assistant RO – Now covered – thanks to Janet Willsmer
On Sunday 28th August 09:00 Summer Sun – 2 Races
SS5 Helm – Now covered – thanks to Andras Gal
SS5 Crew – Now covered – thanks to Andras Gal
SS7 Helm – Now covered – thanks to John Casson
SS7 Crew – Now covered – thanks to Michael Lloyd
RIB Launch/Recovery – Now covered – thanks to Steve Hopper
On Monday 29th August 09:30 Autumn Access Trophy
SS5 Crew – Now covered – thanks to Michael Lloyd
SS7 Crew – Now covered – thanks to Tony Padbury
If you are able to help out by doing any of these duties please volunteer through DutyMan or reply to this email ([email protected])
Aug 12 2016
The 2016 Sandhopper Nationals will be held at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club over 3 days on Friday 19th, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August. SI’s, NOR and entry form are available from the links below with copies also available at registration.
Sandhopper Nationals 2016 SIs V1
Sandhopper Nationals 2016 NOR V1
Sandhopper National 2016 Entry Form
Don’t forget, to compete in the National Championship the helm must be at least an associate member of the SCBA. If you have not joined this year, please contact Janet Willsmer via [email protected]
NOTICE ON BEHALF OF RACE COMMITTEE FOR SANDHOPPER NATIONALS 2016 CREW SUBSTITUTIONS
If you have any questions regarding the event please contact Mark Robinson on 07957 801 099 or [email protected]