Sep
21
2021
Volunteers needed…. Cadet Halloween party 30th October…
Unfortunately I can’t commit to organise and host this popular event for our younger members. Is anyone able to take this on?
You would need to decorate the main bar and then take down and pack up at the end (we have some decorations)
Arrange sweets/snacks for trick and treat buckets
Welcome the disco
Be around throughout the party
I will arrange disco and ticket sales
If no one volunteers by Sunday the event will be cancelled. Please contact me for further information.
Thanks in anticipation
Sep
20
2021
HMS Leigh (the pier) will be celebrated over a 4 day event this coming weekend. We hope to have club racing on Sunday in the vicinity of the pier to support the event and it’s heritage in WW2 (weather and support boat permitting). Please find more information including RNLI open day https://www.hmsleigh.org.uk/
Sep
20
2021
Sandhopper Nationals 2021 Day 2…
A quiet start but a great end to a fantastic weekend for the Sandhoppers. Well done to the all of the competitors.
A special thank you to all of those that supported the weekend by manning the support boats, writing the sailing instructions, officiating the racing, organising, preparing and serving dinner, making and serving us drinks and special thanks go to our visitors from Maylandsea Bay Sailing Club who made the effort to join us this. Without you all this would not have happened.
Sep
20
2021
Well done to the helms and crews of the 19 Cadet boats who raced at Thames Estuary Yacht Club on Saturday. In light winds making sailing difficult, our 25 Cadets achieved success both personally and overall.
Congratulations goes to Hannah and Lydia for becoming Matt Dear Champions again in their RS200.
The first 10 position out of the 36 starters were:
1st Hannah and Lydia – RS200
3rd Isabella – Laser Standard
4th Fred – Laser Radial
5th Arran and Toby – RS Feva
7th Francis – RS Tera Pro
8th Jessica – Open Bic
10th Ollie and Luke – RS Feva
Sep
13
2021
Both Events are at Thames Estuary Yacht Club.
Important Meeting this Thursday at 7.30pm to complete Consent forms and arrange/organise transport of boats. I will also brief the Cadets for 30 minutes after the Parents meeting.
Saturday:
1. Those needing trailer to transport either own boats or Club boats to meet at the club at 8.00 am. (Time will be finalised at the meeting on Thursday.)
2. Rig boats / change
3. Matt Dear Briefing at 10.00am
4. Race starts at 11.00 am
5. Leave boats overnight.
Sunday:
1. Rig boats / change
2. Interclub Briefing at 10.30am
3 Race starts at 11.30 am
4. Return boats to TBYC. Trailers must be unloaded and boats and all equipment returned to their original position. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT.
ACTION REQUIRED
I need to send off names to the organisers on Wednesday morning, so I need to know:
Name of Helm, name of Crew , Boat Class, Rig (if applicable) and Sail number.
On Sunday, sailors are put into teams of fours. If your youngster wishes to make up/or want to be in a specific team, then inform me in the same reply, otherwise I will choose.
Please E-Mail me by Tuesday evening, so I have time to collate the information needed. My address is [email protected]
Click on the link below to see the Sailing Instructions etc. but don’t worry I will go over the main points on Thursday. The Consent form needs to be filled in either before (print out and complete, bring it to the meeting) or on Thursday.
Nick Alston
Cadet Training and Racing
Sep
09
2021
On Sunday 12th September there is (Intermediate) CADET TRAINING AND RACES with Nick in preparation for the Matt Dear Trophy and Interclub Cadet Team Race at Thames Estuary YC the following weekend. The starting sequence at TEYC is 5, 4, 1, minute GO, we will practise that.
To make these sessions productive, they are ONLY for the more experienced sailors, probably Year 8 (crews may be younger) and above and based on ‘Racing fast’.
All classes of boats are allowed and races will be using the Portsmouth Handicap system.
Briefing at 13.45 on the beach (Changed and rigged).
Leaving the beach at 14.00.
Debriefing by Cadet Rib store 40 minutes after the last boat returns.
Please click here to complete the form to help with the organisation.
Sep
09
2021
This Saturday is Barts Bash for all sailors starting at 13.30. There will be a separate start for Cadets similar to the highly successful Rebellious Bowl, 3 minutes after the main fleet.
I encourage those Cadets who can sail a full course unaided to participate.
I will give an optional briefing at 12.45 outside the Sail Training Room and ensure everyone is happy with the course and starts etc.
Nick
Cadet Training and Racing
Sep
09
2021
Dear Members
Again we find ourselves very tight on space in the dinghy park. We are approaching the Winter Storage issue and what we do with all the boats! The Sailing Committee have agreed a similar approach to last year.
We may be unable to accommodate all dinghies wishing to sail or be stored at the club over the Winter. With over 200 dinghies, Cruisers and Sandhoppers there just isn’t room.
There will be storage only for some Lasers and Piccos but this will be on the racks and offered on a first come first served basis. There will be limited storage for other classes elsewhere.
Application forms need to be with the Club Secretary before the 17th September so that a plan can be made before lift out. Any late payments (if accepted at all) will incur a £20 surcharge.
There are a great number of unloved and unsailed boats in the dinghy park. We would encourage these members to seriously consider removing these boats or disposing of them if not sailed. We are first and foremost, a sailing club and priority of storage will be given to those who can demonstrate regular use of their craft over previous winters
Regards
Howard Warrington
Rear Commodore Racing TBYC
Sep
08
2021
Cadet Sailing for our ‘slightly’ more experienced Cadets, more details to follow.
Saturday 11th September – Barts Bash. I encourage Cadets to sail this race. Course and details will be published Thursday morning.
Sunday 12th September – Advanced training (Prep for next weekend’s competitions).
Thursday 16th September at 7.30 in Sail Training Room . Meeting for Cadets and parents to arrange transport etc. for Matt Dear and Interclub Cadet Team Race both now at Thames Estuary YC.
Saturday 18th September – Matt Dear Race at TEYC. ( A dedicated race for Cadets only in memory of Matt Dear who tragically passed away in 2009.) The aim of the charity is to raise awareness of the dangers of Anabolic steroids and appearance and performance enhancing drugs. We support this every year.
Sunday 19th September – Inter-club Cadet Team Race at Thames Estuary YC. (Change of venue).
A busy time for TBYC Cadets!
