Oct
02
2019
Food also now available from 7.15 to 8.30. Platters and side dishes. See More details by clicking on post title.
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Sep
27
2019
Due to winds of 21+ mph with gusts of 31 to 33 mph the Matt Dear has been cancelled.
I have not yet heard from the organisers of the Interclub Race on Sunday, but as the forecast is for even higher gusts, I presume they will also cancel.
I am not advising any Cadets to sail in these conditions.
The meeting this evening (Friday) is also cancelled.
I will be taking the Cadet Training/Races the following weekend, 6th October. This is last one of the season, so I intend to make the final races something special. It will be the CAKE Competition.
I am therefore, asking for any parents, possible with their child’s help to bake a Cake for the event. We are looking for a total of 4 cakes, which will be presented to the winners, who will then share with everyone else! Please let me know if you can help?
Sep
24
2019
Congratulations to all the participants of this year’s TBYC Cadet Regatta who raced in challenging conditions over the weekend.
Over twenty boats, including visitors, sailed with considerable skill, completing 6 races in their respective classes; Youth, Junior and Pico.
A big thank you to Scott Weller and his team of volunteers making this event so successful.
Results:
Overall
1st Sam B
2nd Becky C Joe B
3rd Hannah C Lydia S
Youth
1st Louise W Sam W
2nd Sophie S Matilda M
3rd Samatha E Will H
Junior
1st Sam B
2nd Becky C Joe B
3rd Hannah C Lydia S
Picos
1st Michael S Nathan S
2nd Isla H Arran H
3rd Hannah P
Sep
23
2019
Sailing instructions for the TEYC events this weekend.
Matt Dear Sailing Instructions
Briefing at 11:30 in their clubhouse.
Starting at 12:30 at TEYC. (Start time confirmed, as in some places it is listed as 12:00 and 1:00)
TEYC Interclub SIs 2019
Starting at 13:00 at TEYC.
Sep
17
2019
We have two weekends of ‘Special Event’ Cadet Racing.
- Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September – TBYC Junior Regatta – Official briefing at 1300, first Race 1430 hours (See poster below, optional Friday Meeting to cover the Sailing Instructions)
- Saturday 28th September – Matt Dear Trophy at Thames Estuary Yacht Club. (Please attend the Friday Meeting or contact [email protected] )
- Sunday 29th September – Interclub Cadet ‘Team’ Race (Put into teams of 4 boats). (Please attend the Friday Meeting or contact [email protected] )
The Matt Dear and Interclub Race have to be pre-organised. Club boats should be reserved at the Friday’s meeting or by contacting
[email protected].
THIS Friday 20th September 7.30pm – I will hold a meeting/briefing to:
- Explain the Course/Sailing Instruction for the Junior Regatta.
- To organise who is racing in the Matt Dear and Interclub Races. We will need to organise transportation for the Picos; RS Fevas, 420 and Lasers will sail to TEYC under supervision.
Once I have briefed the Cadets, I will hold a meeting with the parents at 8.15pm, to finalise numbers, fill in entry forms and to organise loading trailers etc. as for previous years.
Sep
17
2019
If you are planning to use a club boat for the Youth and Junior Regatta at the weekend, please ensure you have requested the boat to avoid problems Saturday.
You are free to turn up and use the club boats on Saturday, however priority will be given to those who have reserved boats. So far I have 2 Picos reserved.
Sep
17
2019
The weather for the upcoming weekend is going to be excellent so make sure this is in your diary.
Whilst chatting after sailing there will be food available for £6.99. Prebook at registration (although open to all members). Don’t go home and cook stay for a Lasagne, Chilli Con Carne or Chicken Goujons.
Sep
13
2019
Cadets and Parents,
Bart’s Bash briefing is at 11:30 on Sunday (optional)
All cadets welcome who would like to sail.
Meeting at the sail training room.
Nick is going to do the briefing about the Bart’s Bash.
I am going to do the briefing about the Junior Bart’s Bash.
Be prepared, change and rig your boats.
This is a world wide race dedicated to the memory of Andrew Simpson (Bart), olympic English sailor, who lost his life in a tragic accident when training for the America Cup in 2013. He won gold medal in the Star class with his friend, Iain Percy in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and also won silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics. He was the crew. He had brilliant instinct where to go, was also a great tactician. He studied at the University College London and gained a degree in Economics. He started sailing like all of you as a cadet and had many great friends in sailing. The Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation is supporting Youth Sailing. Donations are being collected word wide.
Please, pay tribute to Bart by trying your best, with fair sailing, respecting your partner and others on the water. Also consider being kind to younger sailors, showing good example and offering support and advice.
And – first of all – enjoy sailing and being with friends.
See you on the water:
Andras
