May 28 2008
Contenders
Good luck to Chris Boshier in the Contender Europeans which start next week in Tuscany, you can follow his progress by clicking on the following link.
Archive for the 'Racing' Category
May 19 2008
Sandhopper News
14 Sandhoppers joined in with the Hobday Trophy race on Sunday, the weather was great including the force 6 which always makes for some interesting sailing, Sandstar took top spot in our group followed by Sandstorm and Satisfaction, the surprise of the day was watching Apollo limp slowly around the course with a hungover crew that appeared to be fishing using the barnacles on their keel as bait, this helped add to the banter on the balcony whilst celebrating the clubs 60th anniversary.
The Sandhoppers will make their way to Burnham this bank holiday Monday in preparation for the Nationals the following weekend.
Any last minute entries can download all the details on the link below
May 16 2008
Change to Sailing Programme
Due to the Air show exclusion zone we will have to swap the Shoreline Trophy with the Petal plate.
The programme alterations now read
Petal plate 25th May 14.30 start
Shoreline trophy 8th June 15.00 start.
May 15 2008
Laser Pico Nationals 2008
If you are visiting the TBYC website for details on the Laser Pico Nationals please click on the “Nationals” tab on the left had side of the screen for further details, including Sailing Instructions and Entry Forms. Also see the how you could win a new Pico.
May 12 2008
Anybody need a crew?
Hi , I’m looking to get back into sailing/racing preferably cats as a crew for someone. I’ve been too busy with work and school to make time to come down. I’ve been sailing since I was 8 and have sailed a range of boats, from cadets to crewing for a couple of seasons on a Spitfire. I’ve done Exams are over soon and I would like to do as much sailing this summer.
Thanks,
Alex
May 09 2008
Sexy Fast Cats Crews Wanted!
Dear Boys and girls of the fast cats section. Now I have your attention, I’m looking to Kick start the racing again at the club and would value your opinions. Please can I get all your email address so I can send out reminders and also find out if you are needing crew. We have a thriving club at TBYC , lets use it.
Any sailors, old or young who fancy a go on a high flying projectile. please get in touch for the ride of your life, Sorry Barry, we saw two Sandhoppers trying to replicate at Cat, not fast but very funny.
Open meetings for fast or slow cats are a great way of improving both racing and social skills, if anybody fancies going to a meeting, please let me know as we can help with de-rigging etc. and possible transport to the event. On the last Bank holiday this Month, there is the “Hurricane Nationals” at Stokes bay on the south coast and also a Cat open. Several boats from TBYC are planning to be there, the more the merrier with a great social atmosphere. See you soon. Email: [email protected]
May 07 2008
Tales of Carnac
Three boats from TBYC attended Raid de Carnac 2008, Ian and Simon Keam-George, who managed to break their mast on the way to the event but organise another just in time to start racing, finishing mid fleet just above David White & Jon Sweet, both teams on their new F18 Cats. David had a few of his own problems, one of which was just trying to get over the channel with out his passport. On Davids first race in the 125 strong F18 fleet, he managed to break his rudder stock which ended in a capsize in the middle of this lot, Sh**! and had to retire till the next day. Wayne and my self on the Hurricane 5.9sx had a great first day with a position of 16 out of a 41 boats, sailing in a F5 but that was the end of the wind. The following 3 days had dying or no wind, resulting in less races being run than usual. Our long distance race of 40 nm ended being timed out after 6.5 hours on the water and 100 yds from the finishing line, We could almost smell the beer! Carnac is set in the Gulf of Morbihan which is just in the bay of Biscay, Lovely place with sunny beaches etc. but! this was my first visit to Carnac YC and this event, the French club just couldn’t organise a pi??-up in a brewery. All this, makes you thankful to the hard work put into running TBYC and the sailing program. Our races! 99% are run on time! and all with members support. Well done! Cheers from your fast cat capt.
May 06 2008
Crew Wanted for Hornet
Crew Wanted for Hornet
Regular racing in trapeze / spinnaker boat at Thorpe Bay
Please call Graham 07946 413923
email: [email protected]
May 06 2008
Laser Pico Nationals 2008
Sponsored by: LaserPerformance Henri Lloyd Yachts & Yachting www.wetsuitoutlet.com
Thorpe Bay Yacht Club is excited to play host to the 2008 Laser Pico Nationals. This will be an event for all levels of ability and provided you can sail a triangle course you are most welcome to attend. Do not worry if you have not done much racing in the past, the briefing on Saturday morning will cover all the detail you need to know.
Pico’s can be sailed either single or doubled handed and parents are welcome to join in the fun on the water. Please find below to download the Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions, Entry Form and Parent Declaration.
Pico Nationals 2008 Sailing Instructions (Adobe PDF File)
Pico Nationals 2008 Notice of Race (Adobe PDF File)
Pico Nationals 2008 Parents Declaration Form (Adobe PDF File)
Pico Nationals 2008 Entry Form (Adobe PDF File)
Pico Nationals 2008 New Sails and Parts (Adobe PDF File)
Win a New Pico – If you sail in all 6 races over the two day event your Pico will be entered into a special prize raffle to swap with a new Pico. It does not matter if you are at the front, middle or back of the fleet, all will have an equal chance to win the new Pico. The draw will take place during the prize giving on Sunday afternoon. The winners must be present to collect the Pico.
We have lots of other great prizes and trophies also lined up to recognise the best in Pico racing. If you sail a Pico this is a weekend you will not want to miss.
Car Parking
TBYC has ample free car parking and boat storage facilities in the field to the east of the main dinghy park. On arrival you will be given a TBYC car sticker that must be displayed in you car in order to get free car parking.
Accommodation
TBYC is just a couple of miles along the seafront from Southend-On-Sea so has a good selection of hotels and B&B’s. We have listed details of a few local places that are a short distance from the clubhouse.
www.premierinn.com – search for their Thorpe Bay Hotel
If camping facilities are required please contact us. Depending on numbers we can either allow camping at the clubhouse or arrange access to a nearby school.
If you have any questions regarding the weekend please contact Shaun Christian;
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 07881 501 675
