Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

Dear all,

Following a review of the first few races of the Spring series, which resulted in races 1,2,3 & 4 being rerun on Sunday 27 May after the racing was postponed on the Saturday. The committee feel that some competitors may not have received sufficient notice of the changes.

We have therefore taken the decision that the Spring series will only count as being races 5&6 to be run on Saturday 9th June as indicated in the racing programme.

Some great racing took place on Sunday so this is therefore being treated as a miniseries and prizes are to be given to the top three boats which sailed in all four races. 

Fun was had by all with plenty of practice starts in glorious sunshine. The top three boats of that miniseries were;

1.    Sophie Boygle and Genevieve Bailey
2.    Harry Boygle and Olivia Petty-Mayor
3.    Amy Chapman 

Well done to all who took part.

In future if a days racing has to be postponed then we will take the decision at the time whether to rerun the races on another day. Any decision made will be clearly given and notified on the club notice board, website and via e-mail.

Let’s hope this weather stays with us and continues for the Summer series.

Johnno

Lots of Racing this long Jubilee week-end 

Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3rd and Monday 4th June – Bank Holiday mini series

• Usual 6 club fleets and 3 starts
• Saturday – 2 races back to back – first start at 10.00am
• Sunday – 2 races back to back – first race at 10.00am
• Monday – 1 race – start at 10.30. – Sandhoppers do a windward/leeward course.
• 5 race series – one discard if all 5 races sailed. Otherwise all races count.

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Tuesday 5th June – Diamond Jubilee Event

Average Lap General Handicap Race – Mass start at 11.30am

Be there this Jubilee Week-end !!!!!! And don’t forget the 1950′s style Street Party on Bank Holiday Monday 4th June 2012.

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Teams from The Netherlands were joined by boats from Germany, Belgium and a large contingent from the UK. Racing was on the Grevelingen inland sea sailing from the new Marina next to the village of Bruinesse. The racing took place over the 3 day early May bank holiday with 3 races starting late on Saturday followed by a 4 race day on Sunday finishing up early on Monday with 3 races. The race team headed up by Richard Dobson from the UK did an excellent job getting the fleet away on time and turning the races around in good time.
With a forecast that was not exactly inspiring the fleet rigged and set off for the first days racing, in the end it was a dry afternoon with a NE breeze varying between 8 and 12 knots. The team of Dave Hall, Paul & Ben Constable showed their hand early on by winning the first race, Peter Kirkby & Pete Clarke won the second with team Hall taking the gun on the final race of the day.
Day 2 and the breeze was in, a solid if a little cold 20 knot breeze from the North greeted the fleet. Jonathan Calascione, crewed by Myles Mence & Pyers Tucker revelled in the stronger winds to lead at the first mark, however they were overhauled downwind by team Hall who held the lead to the finish. Race 2 saw once again Team Kirby take the gun followed in by Ian Robson & Sandy Johnson and Team Calascione. The last 2 races of the day were taken by team Hall with the teams of Robson, Kirkby and Calascione all taking a share of the runner up spot. While team Hall was now leading the regatta the battle for 2nd was really on with any one of 4 boats in with a chance.
The 3rd and last day dawned with a complete change of weather and wind direction, a shifty patchy light wind from the south along with a rise in temperature was a welcome change for many. Dave Hall and his team stamped their name on the trophy by winning all 3 races after close fought battles with team Robson and team Kirkby. Neil Davidson & Andrew Younge enjoyed the lighter conditions to put in some strong results threatening the teams in 2nd and 3rd. With team Hall now unbeatable the fight for second was down to the wire and in the end it was Peter Kirkby and Pete Clark who got it by 2 points.
The event went off without a hitch with great on the water organisation and off the water social evenings. Thanks to Windfever for the planning and to Magic Marine for the goodies and prizes.

For a full set of results – k6class.org/reports/K6-2012-magic-marine-eurocup.html

Dear all,

Applications have been flooding in and it looks like we will have a packed set of groups again this years!

There are still places left in all groups – but you only have until Friday the 25th May – this Friday – to submit entries for Cadet week 2012.

The contents of the brochure below should be self explanatory but should you have any questions please send an email to [email protected]. The forms within the pack should be printed and returned to the club no later than Friday 25th May.

Cadet week is always popular and numbers are limited,  applications will be handled on a first come first served basis, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

CADET WEEK 2012 BROCHURE

Regards,

Mike

Hi all,

Just a quick reminder that this weekend sees the start of the Spring T.O.P. series.  Johnno will be holding another of his exceptional coaching sessions in the Commodores bar at 14.50hrs, followed by some on water start practice before the main event.

If you would like to race but don’t have a suitable boat then please text Johnno on 07766 148285 to arrange to try the series.

A quick reminder of the Spring Series dates:

>Spring 1&2 – Sat 12th May

>Spring 3&4 – Sat 26th May

>Spring 5&6 – Sat 9th June

Great fun will be had by all.

Mike

Congratulations to Dave Hall for winning the K6 Euro Cup in Brunisse – Holland.

Dave and his crew won 8 out of 10 races on this popular inland sea.

Full report to Follow.

Come on down and join in a good variety of races this week-end.
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Saturday 5th May is the first of the club series races this year when we will be doing two short races back to back. First start at 11.00am and the second races as soon as possible after all have finished their first race.
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Sunday 6th May is the Benfleet Shield Race. A mass start at 11.00 am – the course will be on the blackboard but is likely to be an initial beat then round the pier and off to a mark at the entrance to Benfleet Creek and back – probably rounding a few other buoys on the way.
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Monday 7th May is the Not So Easy Race – a mass start at 12.00 midday – no-one yet knows the course – but it will be set on the day and must not be easy!!!

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Dear all,

Please find attached the brochure for this years Cadet Week.

The contents should be self explanatory but should you have any questions please send an email to [email protected]. The forms within the pack should be printed and returned to the club no later than Friday 25th May.

Cadet week is always popular and numbers are limited,  applications will be handled on a first come first served basis, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

CADET WEEK 2012 BROCHURE

Regards,

Mike