Thorpe Bay Yacht Club is excited to play host to the 2009 Laser Pico Nationals. This will be an event for all levels of ability and provided you can sail a triangle course you are most welcome to attend. Do not worry if you have not done much racing in the past, the briefing on Saturday morning will cover all the detail you need to know.
Pico’s can be sailed either single or doubled handed and parents are welcome to sail in the event. Please see attchments for the Notice of Race, Sailing Instructions, Entry Form and Parent Declaration.
Win a New Pico – If you sail in all 6 races over the two-day event your Pico will be entered into a special prize raffle to part-exchange with a new Pico. It does not matter if you are at the front, middle or back of the fleet, all will have an equal chance to win the new Pico. The draw will take place during the prize giving on Sunday afternoon. The winners must be present to collect the Pico.
We have lots of other great prizes and trophies also lined up to recognise the best in Pico racing. If you sail a Pico this is a weekend you will not want to miss.
Car Parking
TBYC has ample free car parking and boat storage facilities in the field to the east of the main dinghy park. On arrival you will be given a TBYC car sticker that must be displayed in your front screen in order to get free car parking.
Accommodation
TBYC is just a mile along the coast from Southend-On-Sea so has a good selection of hotels and B&B’s. We have listed details of a few local places that are a short distance from the clubhouse.
www.roslinhotel.com
www.beachesguesthouse.co.uk
www.premierinn.com – search for their Thorpe Bay Hotel
Camping is also available at TBYC and if required please contact us. The clubhouse, toilet & shower facilities and club restaurant will open from the Friday to Sunday, with a BBQ after sailing on Saturday. All this making your stay comfortable and affordable.
Southend-on- Sea has lots of attractions making this a great weekend for the whole family. So even if hurricane winds blow out sailing there is plenty to do, including a walk down the worlds longest pleasure pier or perhaps try a visit to;
Adventure Island (http://www.adventureisland.co.uk/)
The Sea Life Centre (http://www.sealifeadventure.co.uk/)
Ten Pin Bowling at the Kursaal (www.thekursaal.co.uk)
Odeon Cinema Complex (http://www.odeon.co.uk/)
Plus all the other usual seaside attractions
We look forward to seeing you at the Nationals for a great weekend of family fun and sailing.
If you have any questions regarding the weekend please contact Shaun Christian or Simon Bown
Shaun: email: [email protected]
Swap Required for SS2 (helm and crew) due to Round the Island commitments. Please let me know if this date suits you to swap.
RS 200 : sail no 733 for sale. Two sets of sails, one new last year so in very good condition. New cover last year. Padded rudder bag. £3,500.
Catering facilities and the bar are open to all – please join in and add to the party atmosphere. All help and offers of assistance to provide full safety cover and aid launch and recovery of boats will be very appreciated (the urn will be on the bosuns hut so help yourself to a cup of tea/coffe or to keep you going).