Hi all – you might like to hear the latest on Chris and the Contender World Championships at Brisbane

You know that the shipping container carrying the eleven Contenders out to Brisbane got delayed and there was doubt whether she would get there for the start of racing – which was yesterday.

However everything just scraped through on time. We have not heard any results yet but at least Chris was in on the start

There is three days of the Australian National Championshps followed by three days on the World Champioships

If anyone is interested the web page for the reslts is www.contenderworlds2010.com.news but I can’t find any results there yet.

john

Icicle 1. Sunday 3rd Jan 12:00 start.

Icicle 2. Sunday 17th Jan 11:30.

Icicle 3. Sunday 14th Feb 11:00

Icicle 4. Sunday 28th Feb 10:00

Icicle 5. Sunday 14th March 10:00 and,

Icicle 6. Sunday 28th March 10:00.

There is still a chance to join in, if you think you’re hard enough!!

Chris

Well done to everyone who sailed the aptly named Frozen Sheets Trophy today. There were many spectators keenly watching the start having been entertained by RFT and Tubby Duce throwing themselves in the water just as they left the slipway. Congratulations to Mike Lennon for winning the trophy for the second year running.

Chris Maloney

Just a reminder that the frozen sheets is this saturday start time at 11.30.
on Sunday the icicle 1 starts at 12.00.
great chance to work off those christmas puddings!

Thorpe bay took the top 3 places at the Leigh Brass Monkey,congratulations to Dan Henderson for winning and Kyle Stoneham and Peter Thompson for 2nd.

Just a reminder that there is only sailing on Saturday and Sunday the 20th is the Leigh Brass Monkey starting at 13:30, briefing at 12:30 entries £5.

Please note that the Winter Series Prize giving has also moved to after the Frozen sheets on the 2nd January 2010.

Obviously the club will be open as usual for great food and beer.

Thursday 24th December Bar – 11.00 – 3.00 & 5.00 -11.00 Kitchen 11.00 – 2.30
Friday 25th December Bar – 12.00 – 2.00 Kitchen Closed
Saturday 26th December Bar – 12.00 – 3.00 Kitchen Closed
Sunday 27th December Bar – 11.00 – 7.00 Kitchen Closed
Monday 28th December Bar – 11.00 – 3.00 Kitchen Closed
Tuesday 29th December Bar – 11.00 – 3.00 & 7.00 – 11.00 Kitchen 11.30 – 2.30
Wednesday 30th December Bar – 11.00 – 3.00 & 7.00 – 11.00 Kitchen 11.30 – 2.30
Thursday 31st December Bar – 11.00 – 3.00 & 7.00 – 11.00 Kitchen 11.30 – 2.30
Friday 1st January Bar – 11.00 – 7.00 Kitchen Closed
Saturday 2nd January Bar and Kitchen back to normal working hours.

Normal Working Hours 2010

Monday The club is closed all day – except for bank holidays
Tuesday Bar – 11.00 – 3.00 & 7.00 – 11.00 Kitchen – 11.30 – 2.30
Wednesday Bar – 11.00 – 3.00 & 7.00 – 11.00 Kitchen – 11.30 – 2.30
Thursday Bar – 11.00 – 3.00 & 7.00 – 11.00 Kitchen – 11.30 – 2.30 & 6pm – 8pm
Friday Bar – 11.00 – 3.00 & 7.00 – 11.00 Kitchen – 11.30 – 2.30 & 7pm – 9pm
Saturday Bar – 11.00 – 3.00 & 7.00 – 11.00 Kitchen – 11.00 – 3.00
Sunday Bar – 11.00 – 7.00(Winter)11.00 – 9.00(Summer) Kitchen – 11.00 – 2.30

Kitchen opening times will be extended during the sailing season to encompass sailing times.

The Flag Officers and Staff of Thorpe Bay Yacht Club wish all members Greetings of the Season and look forward to welcoming you all to the club over the festive period.

Nick Elmore
Vice Commodore

Hi Everyone

As you may or may not know I am taking over the role as social sec for 2010. If you have been to any events recently and really enjoyed it please do let me know and we can look to re-create the event at the club.

I am completely open and welcome suggestions for next years events.

I would also appreciate hearing your thoughts about events you attended this year, what you liked, what you didn’t etc. All constructive comments are greatly appreciated!!

I look forward to hearing your thoughts and seeing you all at next years socials!!

Just a reminder that the annual Sandhopper Christmas drinks party will take place on Wednesday 9th December in the Club House, all Sandhopper sailors including wives etc are welcome.

Published on behalf of the Sandhoppers Group

Well done to Sam Husk who headed the team of usual suspects who prepaired and repainted the bosuns hut and race box in record time, thanks to all those who helped in the windy conditions, a special thanks to shaun for painting most of us along with hut, he is available for hire!! thanks to Ann who kept the tea and coffee flowing.
for those of you that missed the fun we will be holding others during the coming weeks so keep an eye on the web for dates.