Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

Now that’s a RIB! And no, we weren’t being rescued, just accepted a lift ashore while the TBYC RIBs were busy!

The Dogs 5 lead the pack home

Wind is now over 30 knots and it’s an early bath for….

See Peter Thompson and Alex Farrall duel for the start!

The 2017 Sandhopper Nationals will be held at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club over 3 days on Friday 8th, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th September. NOR, Sailing Instructions and entry form are available from the links below with copies also available at registration.

Registration in the TBYC main bar from 9am to 11am with briefing at 10:30am

Sandhopper Nationals 2017 Sailing Instructions

Sandhopper Nationals 2017 NOR

Sandhopper Nationals 2017 Entry Form

Don’t forget, to compete in the National Championship the helm must be at least an associate member of the SCBA. If you have not joined this year, please contact Janet Willsmer via [email protected] or join at registration.

If you have any questions regarding the event please contact Mark Robinson on 07957 801 099 or [email protected]

This Saturday 1st April

DD’s will be serving Breakfast from 9:00am

The club Bar will be open from 8:30am

Why not come down and watch the Sandhopper launch from the bar while enjoying breakfast and refreshments!

The Dinghy Park will be closed to members for safety reasons this weekend as below:

Saturday 1st April – Sandhopper Lift In – Closed from 9am to about 12am (when completed)

Sunday 2nd April – Cruiser Lift In – Closed in the morning until completed

Please do not try and enter the Dinghy Park or drive through it into the car park as the tractors will be moving in the area. Lift support teams will prevent anyone trying to access and turn them away

Thanks for your understanding.