You can now download Newsbuoy Edition (January 2011) click on the image, you can forward it to those friends who may be in other parts of the world for them to keep tabs on TBYC.

Fred Harries passed away yesterday evening following a stroke, Fred was one of the founder members of the original TBYC based purely on the beach prior to the clubhouse. Fred was a keen sailor and a Horneteer and was last at the club for Ian Kennedy’s Funeral in 2010.
I am reliably informed that Fred’s mother Anne designed the Current Club Burgee.

Funeral Date 21st February 11am

venue Nuthurst church Horsham

Peter Thompson Commodore

Yesterday we had the shocking news of a yacht capsize off the coast of Portugal. Multihull Class Captain Chris Hull was one of a three man crew. It is understood the yacht was on its way from Vigo Spain to Gibraltar and the Yacht had been trying to enter a marina at Povoa de Varzim just north of the city of Porto Portugal when struck by a wave and capsized.
One crew member made it ashore while two are still missing with the search continuing. Chris has many friends at TBYC and our thoughts and hopes are with his friends and family.

Peter Thompson Commodore

After careful negotiations with LDC Racing Sailboats we have secured a special TBYC discounted price on new RS Feva’s see link to add: RS Feva Advert in brief this will be dependant on minimum orders and is limited to 3 months so get in early to take advantage of the deal!!!

Some questions you may have

Q. what is the difference between Feva XL and Feva XL Race
A. They are basically the same except with the race the kicker system, outhaul system and main sheet are all upgraded also a lighter jib cloth

Q. is there a wide wheeled trolly with the boat
A. Yes

Q. Does the boat come with covers
A. Only top cover

Q. Does the boat come with road trailer
A. No

Finally this Saturdays training session weather permitting will be run by craig Asquith former Feva national squad coach so take advantage

Also if anyone would like to be included on the regular Feva class email updates then please email me your contact details at : [email protected]

Steve Hopper

We are holding a ‘blind’ wine tasting night on Friday February 25th to establish a new wine list for 2011.

It will be a blind tasting, so no labels on show. This is to get the best wine list possible.

Tickets cost £15 and include all wines and buffet.

Tickets are limited to only 80.

To book your tickets email [email protected]

I would just like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has followed and supported me throughout my sailing. Being in Australia and knowing you have the backing of everyone from your home club is brilliant. I’m sure most clubs dont follow members like we do at Thorpe Bay, and this is what makes us different to others. Thanks also to everyone who came down to the club last Thursday for the Champagne reception.

Daniel Henderson

Hi all, yet another world class regatta is under way with TBYC club member Mark Asquith competing in the 49er class with team mate and former TBYC member Paul Brotherton.

A cracking first day leading the world with a 1,3,2 score line

For the latest Results Click Here

A big thank you to all members who supported the working party a great deal was achieved in a small amount of time. Including Slipway Clean, Displacement support boats pressure washed, Committee Boat sanded/prepared plus the inside of hulls were cleaned out prior to repair by some willing Cadets. Clubhouse & kitchen repair tasks were also completed. Thanks to those who also did the running around procuring last minute tools / supplies.

Next working party is planned for Sat 19th March @ 10am when hopefully it will be considerably warmer!

Please come along and support the work party this Saturday 22nd for a 9.30am start, be prepared to get messy, scrubbing brooms, elbow grease tools etc welcome.

Look for Toby, Barry or Rupert who will direct you to the correct place, meet at the front of the Club House. Many thanks

There’s still a few places left for the Valentines dinner.

To book email [email protected]