Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

Congratulations to Alan Burrell & Paul Beasley for winning the Sandhopper final fling, fantastic racing thanks to race officers Colin and Charlie, first place changed hands many times in the increasing wind conditions which made for great spectator participation from the balcony/bar.

Class captain Mark rounded the day off with an amusing prize giving.  video of the event to follow…..

Thanks to Kerryn for the editing and Lewis for the footage. watch in 720HD

The Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation is delighted to announce the launch of the new Bart’s Bash website and the opening of the individual sailor sign-up process
Organised by the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation, Bart’s Bash is a global sailing race and fundraising event which will take place on Sunday 21 September 2014. Bart’s Bash will inspire and unite thousands of worldwide sailors in a race at their local sailing club to set a new Guinness World Record and to raise money for charity.
Our club is delighted and excited to be taking part in Bart’s Bash. If you would like to sail TBYC on September 21st then begin your event registration by following the link below and clicking the “Sign Up to Sail Here”.
If you have any questions about the race, please try the FAQ’s page as a starting point, or ask for more details from your Sailing Committee at the club, or email me [email protected].

1. Visit the new Bart’s Bash website www.bartsbash.co.uk
2. Click on the yellow ‘Sign me up’ button
3. Log-in via facebook or create an account by entering your email address
4. Search clubs to find and select your local Bart’s Bash registered club
5. Fill in your contact details
6. Select whether you are a skipper or crew and fill in the details of your boat
7. Tick the box to setup a Just Giving fundraising page or click finish to complete your registration
8. Share your Bart’s Bash profile page and start fundraising!

Every sailing club that registers will has its own microsite created where the fundraising totals, number of participants and much more will be displayed. Join the just giving TBYC team and lets see what TBYC can do.
Thank you for your support.
Jeremy
http://www.bartsbash.co.uk/
http://www.andrewsimpsonsailing.org/bartsbash.php
https://www.justgiving.com/teams/TBYC

For Sale Sandhopper 11 SCRUFFY Totally sorted boat no work required, comes complete with two suits of sails one set new 2013. Only requires re anti-fouling this winter then just step in and start having Fun £3500 ovno.

Contact Paul 07989 654842 or Allen 07889 447467

Racing this weekend at TBYC:

Sat 23rd

10:00 Bank Holiday Mini series 1&2/Summer Sat points, Usual 3 starts, all classes 2 races.

Pico B/H Mini series 10:20

Sun 24th

11:00 Benfleet Shield, Committee Boat mass start Trophy race.  Course on the Blackboard.

Pico B/H Mini series 11:20

Mon 25th

12:00 Bank Holiday Mini series3&4, Usual 3 starts, all classes 2 races. (Sandhopper long distance is cancelled)

Pico B/H Mini series 12:20

Boat is in as new condition.  Gelshielded below waterline from new.  Three suits of sails.  Two Spinnakers.  One storm jib.  Echo sounder.  Hi Tec Milanese foil rudder plus Parker rudder.  Both rudders have removable tillers and rudder bags.  Detachable outboard bracket.  Anchor and warp.  Cockpit cover.  New running rigging 2014.  Max weight correctors.  Galvanised Mersea road trailer with lightboard just serviced very good condition.  Galvanised launching trailer in good condition.  Various spares, anti-fouling etc.

I am moving from the area hence the sale.

Already reduced to £7500 but sensible offers considered

Roger Lambourn 07885 909984 or 01268742643

Thanks to Hattie

https://www.flickr.com/photos/125040931@N03/sets/72157645397523216/

Well done to Chris Clarke and Dan Henderson for winning the Sandhopper Nationals 2014.

Follow the link below for Photographs of the Sandhopper Nationals held at Thorpe Bay both Saturday and Sunday. Thanks to Linzi Swindon for supplying them.

Photos of Sandhopper Nationals on Saturday
Photos of Sandhopper Nationals on Sunday

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