May 17 2009
This Tuesday (19th May) is the first of the Evening Points series, what a great way to relax after a day at work. Come down and enjoy the light evenings on the water. Please note ALL the midweek races start at 19:00 and are mass starts.
Chris
May 12 2009
Some photos from the weekends racing are available here : http://www.nutsy.co.uk/bekabean/v/Mike/
There are some notably good shots of a moth, skiff, and 49’er on saturdays race, and some of the sandhoppers on sunday. Credit to the photographers, Neil Hurrell on Saturday and Rebecca Gruncell on Sunday.
May 11 2009
Congratulations to Martin and Nick Binnendijk for winning the Yantlet race yesterday out of 50 entrants.
15 Sandhoppers were in the top 20 places and with 17 sandhoppers starting they were the largest class on the water, top marks to Peter and John in Talitrus along with John and Janet in sandpiper who showed the rest of the fleet their skills with tide flow across the thames.
As for chris and toby in Nemises (DBL) along with Apollo and Sand star… boys need to take note of tide times and race course instructions!!!
A fantastic race was had by all in glorious conditions.
May 05 2009
Useful Powerpoint (.ppt file) from the RYA here: Racing Rules of Sailing 2009 – 2012 What’s new?
Apr 23 2009
The Racing Marks are now in Google Earth, additionally, here’s the lats and longs of them
N 51 31 14.9 E 00 46 16.9 1
N 51 30 59.4 E 00 46 03.6 2
N 51 30 42.7 E 00 45 46.4 3
N 51 30 46.1 E 00 45 19.1 4
N 51 30 55.2 E 00 44 49.1 5
N 51 31 14.0 E 00 44 54.3 6
N 51 31 33.9 E 00 45 06 7
N 51 31 29.8 E 00 45 27.4 8
N 51 31 19.9 E 00 46 04.2 9
N 51 31 04.6 E 00 45 41.7 10
N 51 31 10.5 E 00 45 17.5 11
N 51 30 54.8 E 00 44 18.9 x
N 51 31 13.2 E 00 44 26.4 y
N 51 31 28.3 E 00 44 33.5 z
Apr 18 2009
Please note that now the slipway has gone, the RIBs have to be launched and recovered by hand. As we discovered today, this takes 12 people! If you are racing during the next few weeks please be prepared to lend a hand with this operation.
Many Thanks,
Chris
Apr 06 2009
Do you sail a Laser Pico? Getting too big for it? Wonder where to go next?
A laser with a 4.7 rig could be ideal. The 4.7 is the smallest of the 3 rigs designed for use on a one design Laser. The sail is smaller than a Pico Race main but the boat is much faster – particularly off wind when it really flies.
We have several younger members sailing the Laser 4.7 already and it looks like 2009 will be the year when we really take off.
When you outgrow the 4.7 you can stay with a Laser by moving up to the Radial rig.
The Laser Centre are loaning us 6 boats for use at Thorpe Bay over the end of May bank holiday weekend – 23/24/25th. Please email me at [email protected] to add yourself or your child to my list of those interested.
Parents. A secondhand Laser need not be expensive and if you are selling a Pico the difference could be a lot less than you think. Laser have sold over 190,000 Lasers since the early 1970’s so choice and availability is excellent. Provided that you buy sensibly you won’t lose money when it’s time to sell either.
Email me at [email protected] or call me on 07768 571768 for buying advice.
Robin
Mar 19 2009
I have sailed a Hornet at Thorpe Bay for the last 7 years. I am looking for a new regular crew for week-end club racing, Saturdays and/or Sundays. If you would like to join me for a bit of trapeze and spinnaker work in this fast monohull racing boat please contact me on 07946 413923 or email grahamdare@ blueyonder.co.uk.
Alternatively – if there are no offers to crew with me I may be looking to crew for someone on a regular basis – any boat and any offers considered.
Graham Dare
Mar 06 2009
NEW RACING RULES A MYSTERY?
UNSURE WHAT SAFETY BOAT DUTY ENTAILS?
RACE OFFICER SKILLS RUSTY?
NEED TIPS ON RACE TACTICS?
If you answered “yes” to one (or, heaven forbid, all) the above, clear Friday March 20th in your diary and come to TBYC that evening. Here will be assembled five of the club’s great and good, having given up their time (with the promise of a drink in Spratty’s case) to help you get the most from race days.
The evening starts at 19:00 when food is dished up – chicken, sausage or scampi with chips – then should go as follows:
20:00 – Alan Willis and Phil Crawford run through the Race Officer’s duties
20:45 – Paul Spratt will outline the safety boat routine
21:00 – Chris Boshier explains the new racing rules
21:30 – Ken Herve gives hints & tips about race starts and tactics
Wow! How lucky are we to have these menagerie come along and share their experience with us? This is not intended to be a formal night, questions will be encouraged (though hecklers will be given working party chores) and hopefully a relaxed yet educational time will be had by all.
Purchase your ticket in advance from Chris Maloney – £5.00 each, which includes the food. Ring 07896 676148 now or miss the boat
Feb 23 2009
Ticket only event £5 pp
Choice of Chicken & Chips, Sausage & Chips or Scampi & Chips
Food 19.00-20.00 / Talk from 20.00 beer break in the middle
Alan Willis and Phil Crawford – Race Officer Overview,
Paul Spratt – Safety boat overview
Chris Boshier – Latest Racing Rule Changes
Peter Thompson – Race Tactics
Contact: Chris Maloney 07896 676148 to book in advance, please state food choice
