Its planned to float the new race buoys out after racing on Saturday. These will then be swapped over at low tide on Sunday morning with the faded orange buoys floated back in prior to sailing on Sunday. Low tide on Sunday is at 9:40am, so I plan to start at 9:00 which should give plenty of time to deal with the 6 buoys. To make life easier, it would be great to have someone assist.

It’s not the lowest of low tides, so I’d suggest a wetsuit or drysuit will be required.

Just a reminder that Leigh-on-Sea Sailing Club are running their Brass Monkey race this Sunday starting at 2:00pm. Due to the late notification and in the interests of fairness, the Sailing Committee have decided that no concessions (e.g. avg points) will be available to entrants.

Links to the sailing instructions and entry form are available on an earlier posting.

Regards

Sailing Committee

Thorpe Bays YC, Kyle Stoneham is currently enjoying the sun in Bermuda, whilst he races in the International Moth Regatta that is taking place.

Even though racing was cancelled for a day due to strong winds, some of the competitors went sailing in Hamilton Harbour, so they decided to run some speed trials, with Kyle completing the one minute course in top slot. Well done Kyle.
Click on the results picture to watch it here:

Don’t forget to buy your tickets from behind the bar for this Sunday’s Cadet Christmas Party.  A bargain £5 includes party snacks, disco, games and a visit from Santa!

Non-member friends/family of members attending the party are now welcome to come too!

Please note that as we have to let Santa know how many children to expect, tickets WILL NOT be available to buy on the day – please purchase them by the end of Saturday.

In order to prepare for the Yuletide Ball on Saturday evening the Main Bar will close at 1.45pm on Saturday.  The Commodore Bar will be open from 1.45pm onwards.

It’s that time of year again!  All cadets are invited to come and join us for Yuletide fun on Sunday 11th December from 4.30-7.00pm (snacks 4.30-5.00pm).

Tickets are now available and priced at a bargain £5 each, which includes party snacks, disco, games and a visit from Santa!  You can buy them, as usual, from behind the main bar.

Due to the expected demand and limited space, tickets are available for MEMBERS ONLY.  Unfortunately, we are not able to reserve tickets – payment is required upon request.  You can pay in the usual ways – cash, cheque, card transaction or bank transfer.

So put on your best Christmas jumpers, come and have fun with your friends and get into the Christmas spirit!

John Charles of Leigh-on-Sea Sailing Club has been kind enough to contact me and point out that their Brass Monkey race will take place on Sunday December 18th, 2 – 4pm. This is a correction to the 27th December, which may have been published in some of our sailing programmes.

TBYC have a proud history of attending this event and taking away their brassware. Indeed I believe it’s Darren Fitchew’s turn to polish the monkey and return it in time for this event. Sailing instructions and the entry form are available via the links below: –

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Please come and join us at the Club Tuesday 6th December at 8.00pm (8.30pm to start singing, please come early not to miss the start) for an evening of carol singing with Rayleigh Brass Band.

All Club members and their guests are welcome. You will be able to enjoy some nibbles while you sing, courtesy of the Cruiser Section.

ALL THESE DUTIES ARE NOW COVERED – MANY THANKS FOR THE PROMPT RESPONSES FROM THE VOLUNTEERS

Thanks to Toby Speller, Andrea Gal, Nick Cotgrove, Howard Warrington, Richard Sands, Janet Willsmer for covering these and also the others who offered after they were taken!

On Saturday 26th November 09:00 Winter Sat 4

SS5 Helm – VOLUNTEER REQUIRED PLEASE – Covered
SS5 Crew – VOLUNTEER REQUIRED PLEASE – Covered
SS7 Crew – VOLUNTEER REQUIRED PLEASE – Covered

On Sunday 27th November 09:30 Winter Sun 4
Race Officer – VOLUNTEER REQUIRED PLEASE – Covered
SS7 Helm – VOLUNTEER REQUIRED PLEASE – Covered
SS7 Crew – VOLUNTEER REQUIRED PLEASE – Covered
RIB Launch/Recovery – VOLUNTEER REQUIRED – Covered

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Come and join friends dancing to the Essex Undercovers – the band we had at the Midsummer Night’s Dream Ball in June.

Tickets are £37.50 each available from the Office

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