Cadet sailing report 8/4/2018 4 pm:

Very light wind was troubling all of us, but we pushed the boats out anyway.
Cadet RIB and Polly was manned by parents, thanks for all the support on the land and on the water.
10 sailors in 8 boats, in Picos and Optimists experienced very light conditions and learnt skills to move ahead. There was bait placed tactfully in an Optimist hull, giving the sailors motivation to try to move, and they all did. This was followed by a paddling race. There was more discussion than push and the strong team was beaten by the experienced single hander.

Our team is building well, I am looking forward to focus the next session on starting and stopping once more before we move on to work on starting and upwind progress.
This is planned for the 22nd of April, Sunday, start at the water at 13:30.
Any cadet is welcome to join in, in any boat, help will be given to those who ask for it.
It is up to the parents / grandparents to encourage and take their sailors along.

There will be a sailor’s meeting at cadet night, Friday the 13th of April at 7 pm.

Andras

Please, see the video briefing.

This week, Howard is offering the following fantastic menu:-

Chorizo bites

Chorizo sausage and bean casserole (highly recommended!)

“Curry night” – with a choice of Chicken Madras or Chicken Korma with rice and a naan

The usual homemade burgers and Cadet menu

Desserts:

The usual selection plus Naga Chilli ice cream (dare you try it!)

So come down and enjoy the first bit of proper sunshine for ages in a relaxed atmosphere whilst someone else cooks you delicious food!

Dear Cadets and Parents,

Let’s discuss our experience last Sunday, first session on the water!
De-brief.
Starting, stopping.
What to do to get a good start?
Plans for this Sunday.

See you at the Commodore’s Bar!

Andras

Cadet Sailing
Training and Race
Sunday, 8th of April, 2018
(“Pico Race”)

Start on the water at 16:00 (4 pm)

Please, allow time for changing and rigging.
Any boat welcome (RS Tera, Optimist, Laser 4.7)
I recommend single handed sailing.

Parents – please, encourage and support your sailors !
All keen sailors are welcome, no particular experience needed.
Minimum requirement: willingness to go afloat.
Parent helpers welcome: rigging, road crossing, 2 pencil marks, launching Cadet RIB and sailing boats, going afloat on Polly / paddle board
Focus: stopping, starting – session 2
Warm up: sail around. Drill 1: stop and start, pick up a treat. Drill 2: stop on the whistle, start on the whistle, change direction. Drill 3: tack at the Cadet RIB. Game: cat and mouse. Race: 1 lap.
Please, see our YouTube channel: TBYCPicofleet – Andras

poster Pico race 2018 04 08.pages

– Great first boat for single or 2 person sailing
– Good condition all round – One owner from new
– Yellow hull with aluminium tiller and centre board
– Helm and Crew Toe Straps
– Laser battened race sail with jib (sail number 14245)
– Additional non-battened soft sail
– Sail bags
– Launch trolley and top cover (with new wheels)
– Original paperwork
Price: £1,595
Contact: Paul Chapman on: 07932 622705

The club kitchen will be closed on Wednesday 4th April.

It will re-open at midday on Thursday 5th April.