What a great Cadet Week! This week always brings challenges for the leaders,  and this year it was the weather that provided some real drama. Brilliant planning and resilience shown by all those operating from the beach allowed for a splendid week of activities for our huge cadet fleet.  It was easier for us offshore with the older cadets in Sharks, but only because they are such a magnificent group of young adults with a real love of sailing and the personal courage and determination to match.  I would like to thank all those at Canvey Island Yacht Club for making us so welcome during our overnight camp, particularly to Sheila and her team who catered for us so wonderfully!  We could not operate any activities, and certainly not support a trip down the estuary in 30mph winds, without the support of our highly professional and dedicated rescue support.  As a result of this support, we all had an amazing time! Special thanks to Barry and Mick for their invaluable support negotiating the intricacies of Smallgains Creek and all things Canvey!

I must also add my thanks for the consistent support from Peter Thompson, both in terms of his immense wisdom, which was very useful in helping to plan the week, but also in terms of his generosity, lending us brand new paddleboards and inflatable windsurfers, from Wetsuit Outlet, which made our day in the Ray a really wonderful experience.

Lastly, thanks again to Mark Petty Mayor, for the work he has put into making the Cadet section the success it has been throughout his term of office…we all owe him a huge debt for carrying the cadet torch for the last three years.

 
 
3 of our cadet/youth sailors went to the lovely club at Waldringfield on the River Deben on Sunday for their annual Laser Open.

The fleet was split into full rig and radials. 24 boats all in all. A lovely breeze and blazing sunshine along with some great sailing.

In the Radials Alex Warrington won the day with Matthew Lloyd in 2nd. In the Full Rigs Peter Snow, in his first Open, was a very credible 14th.

 
Overall combined results were: Alex Warrington 6th, Peter Snow 15th and Matt Lloyd 17th.
 

Smoked haddock and salmon fish pie, with mash potato and cheddar crust £ 9.50

Griddled sirloin steak with peppercorn sauce, sautéed mushrooms, grilled tomatoes and chips £12.50

Sautéed gnocchi with fresh sage, courgettes and mascarpone £7.50

Spaghetti with smoked bacon, tomato and basil sauce and Parmesan £7.50

Griddled sirloin steak sandwich, dressed salad and ale battered onion rings £8

Scampi and chips with Tartare sauce and peas or salad £7.50

Ham, eggs and chips £6.50
Sweet Things all £3.50
Belgian apple pie and custard
Bakewell tart and ice cream
Fresh fruit salad

Well done to all those that attended the Sprint 15 Nationals at Netley from Friday until today. Keeping good positions in the field of 47 (small compared to 83 last year at TBYC). TBYC won the Team Trophy for the second year, Steve Healy came 2nd for over 50’s and Gerald & Nathan Sverdloff came 2nd in the 2 up.

Information regarding Cadet Week rotas and Team groups is now on the Cadet notice board in the lobby of the club house.

Registration is at 10am Monday 3rd August, there will be a main briefing at 10.30am.

The Galley kitchen will be open for snacks every morning before activities start throughout the week. The group programme is below. Looking forward to seeing everyone soon!
Mark Petty-Mayor (TBYC Cadet Rep) Click on the image for a printable version

Thursday 6^th August serving from 6pm – 8.30pm

Red lentil soup, sweet cherry tomatoes, crème fraiche and fresh chopped herbs £4
Mushroom and goats’ cheese tart, rocket salad and balsamic syrup £4.50
Smoked ham hock and cheddar croquettes, mustard cress, onion marmalade £5.50

Seven hour shin of beef, red wine, caramelised shallots, cream and butter mash £11.50

Pork & sage meatballs, spaghetti, fresh tomato sauce & Parmesan breadcrumbs £10.50

Honey roast salmon with new potatoes and parsley pesto £9.50

Mushroom, thyme, potato and Emmental cheese gratin, watercress salad £9

Chocolate Fudge cheesecake £4.00
Belgian apple pie with ice cream £4.50
Fresh fruit salad £4.00
Cheese and crackers £5.50
£15 set menu 3 courses if pre- booked
Steve on 07947 741946
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