I have put together a full programme of Training and Races for Cadets aged 11+ years, in any class of boat during this season.  In addition to the Pico Racing there will be Cadet Race training (including mini races) using our new training Rib, preceded by Shore based sessions during Cadet nights on some Fridays. I intend to go into some depth over the season, preparing our youngsters for Cadet trophy races, Interclub races and School’s Sailing. In addition, we will train a TBYC Team Racing squad (Year 9+) with our first match against Haileybury School in May. There will also be the opportunity to take the TBYC Stage 3 qualification in September. Nearer to the end of the season, we will enter the Matt Trophy and the Interclub Cadet Team Race at a neighbouring club, both of which, we have won in the past.

I have put all the dates and events together on one sheet to encourage our boys and girls to participate as fully as possible and ENJOY making progress with their sailing.

Please click here to see and download the full Programme.

Whilst I will publish times and events, it would be helpful to know those who are interested. Please could parents E-Mail me your child’s name, age and a contact telephone number, and I will keep you informed.  (The E-Mail address must be a parent’s address with the option of an additional Cadet’s address).  [email protected]

We are now approaching the start of the Spring Season and the club diary is now getting busy. If you are just coming out of hibernation then this is a good weekend

Loads of things happening and it all needs you, full details are on earlier posts below.

Saturday Morning 09:00  Work Party focusing on everything we need for the Sailing Season.
Saturday Evening 19:00 Club Beer Festival (6 Real Ales), Jazz Band and the best Barling Beauties (which are double sized, exceptional sausages from a local Barling butcher).
Sunday Morning 11:00 is the last of the Icicles Series.
Sunday Mothers Day Lunch – Book with Dave on 07505 526814 
Sunday around 14:00 will be the Prizegiving for the Winter Saturday/Sunday and Icicle series.

Don’t forget the Winter and Icicle Prizegiving, which takes place after the last Icicle Series race this Sunday (probably around 14:00). Come and support everybody in your classes, right after the last Icicle on Sunday. Prizes for Saturday Winter, Sunday Winter and all of the Icicles.

Can Jim Bowie take the top spot in Sprints? Allen Burrell will I am sure win the Fast Monohulls but what boat will he be sailing. Will Chris Boshier get trimmed right to beat Ivan Holjar in the Lasers? Will a Hurricane sit top of the General Handicap and who is the Crew and Helm ?

For this and other nail-biting scenes, make sure you’re there o­n Sunday!

A talk by Colin Keeling

Colin Keeling is a cruising yachtsman from Thorpe Bay who has picked up many interesting facts about the Thames Estuary over his years of sailing these waters.
Come along on Tuesday 21st March 2017 @ 8pm for 8.30pm to find out more

Scruffy up for sale due to young family commitments.
Fast boat with good racing history – Full sail inventory – Fresh antifouling ready to go.
£3100 ono – [email protected] – 01702 580 692

Starting next Friday (10th March) the kitchen will be open in the evening to serve freshly cooked food. More details including a menu will be published on Tuesday.

Alan Wilson is a cruising yachtsman from Tollesbury, who has given us various sailing talks over the past few years and this year we have asked him to give us his talk on “Heavy Weather Sailing”. We have also asked Alan to combine sections of his talk on man overboard “Where’s He Gone”. This should be an interesting and thought provoking evening.

Tuesday 28^th February 2017 @ 8pm for 8.30pm start

All members and friends welcome

We currently don’t have anyone to launch & recover the RIBs for racing tomorrow, Sunday 26th Feb

Clearly unless a volunteer comes forward sailing will be at risk.

If you have a tow bar on your car and can help please contact:

Duty Officer Richard Sands asap on 07939 007 268

If you can help please also email [email protected] to confirm or volunteer on DutyMan so you details can be added.

Thanks in anticipation

David will be doing another of his very popular talks and demonstrations on things Epoxy on Wednesday 22nd February at TBYC Main bar starting at 8pm.

If you have any fibreglass / epoxy work to do on your boat this year now is your chance to pick up some tips and to ask  the expert!

Davids talks and demos are not only instructive but very entertaining as well so don’t miss out and come along and enjoy a beer or 2 while being entertained.