This Saturday I am assure the rain will have stopped, the sun will be out and the winds fair… a great day to get out on the Water.

If you are able you can race on a shortened course in the Club Racing at 10am, if you are learning to helm you can sail from the beach in your OPen Bic, Terra or Pico, younger cadets can come and join in the Oppie fun on the beach from 9am. See you on the beach.

Find attached important documentation for this Sundays RNLI Pursuit Race.

TBYC RNLI Pursuit Race start times

TBYC RNLI Pursuit Race 2016 SIs

Obsession Vs Prey downwind

Thorpe Bay Yacht Club Regatta

28th, 29th & 30th May 2016.

NOTICE OF RACE is attached below
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TBYC-Regatta-2016-NOR-Supp-SIs-Final

Correction:

There will be a cadet fleet sailing their usual windward/leeward course. The ‘Cadet’ buoy will be laid and the fleet will start with the fast and slow monohulls in the normal fashion. The NOR & S.I.s have been updated.

Yantlet Trophy Race – Sunday 22nd May 2016

SUPPLEMENTARY SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

These are supplementary to the TBYC 2016 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.

The Provisional Course(s):

PN < 1200.

An upwind leg, Pier Head to Starboard, Leigh buoy to Port, the Yantlet Tower (south side of the Estuary) to Port, Leigh Buoy to Starboard, Pier Head to Port, then finish at the Shore Box line.

PN >= 1200

An upwind leg, Pier Head to Starboard, Leigh buoy to port, Pier Head to Port, 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.

TBYC Race Committee. 20/05/2016

http://www.finnworldmaster.com/torbole-2016/torbole-2016-news/item/574-perfect-conditions-launch-finn-world-masters-with-eight-races-in-torbole

Click on the link to see how fantastic Allen Burrell is doing in Italy.

RACE OFFICER / ASSISTANT RO TRAINING NIGHT

WEDNESDAY 18th MAY at 8pm

Alan Willis is running his popular training session on how to be a Race Officer next Wednesday 18th May at TBYC club main bar.

The night will focus on Setting the Start Line and Setting the Course but will also cover everything you need to know on how to run a race and have lots of tips on stress free race management plus an opportunity to ask questions!

If you are RO or ARO this year – especially at the beginning of the season – now’s the time for experienced hands to brush up their knowledge and for new ROs to learn the ropes.

Even if you are not RO / ARO this year come along and learn how the starts work – it may help you get off the line better! And at least you will know what the flags actually mean….

Next Saturday 21st May is the beginning of the Summer Saturday Series. 

This is calling all Cadets to join in with the adult racing using a special Cadet Buoy.  

The races will be approximately 50 minutes long and use a shorter course. Perfect for 11 to 15 year olds! Any class of dinghy, helm and crew or single handed.

Cadets: All you need to do is turn up at least one hour before the race and (optional) find me. I will help you understand the course, brief you on the number of laps and even get you on the water!

Remember there are club Picos and a RS Feva available on a first come first served basis.

So, let’s have a big turn out for our first BIG RACE on Saturday 21st May. This week’s race starts at 11.03 for Cadets.

Your guide, but I will explain it all on Saturday.

Cadet course

• There will be an optional briefing 1 hour before start.
• The race will be a windward leeward course starting at the committee boat. It will be the second start with the Fast and Slow Monohulls at ‘Start time’ plus 3 minutes.
• First check the number of laps on the blackboard at the top of the slipway.
• Once on the water, go to the Committee boat and look for the last number on the BACK of the boat, which indicates D on the diagram.
• On the starting signal, you will cross the line and beat to the CADET BUOY, which is a special orange buoy marked with CADET. This will be your windward mark.
• Check whether a Red or Green flag is displayed on the Committee boat; Red means leave marks to port, Green means leave marks to starboard.
• Run or reach down to the course. You must NOT go through the line on the downwind leg (as in the sailing instructions).
• Beat up through the line to the Cadet buoy and continue until the displayed number of laps are completed.
• As you cross the line the committee boat will record your time. They will not give you a signal. Your race is then finished.
• Remember to ‘sign on’ and ‘sign off’ using the CADET sheet in the Bosun’s hut.