Dear Members, Visitors and all that have enjoyed the catering at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club for private events.

The catering Manager Howard Fruin, due to personal reasons, has tendered his resignation to the club.

On behalf of all club members we would like to thank him for all of his hard work during his employment with us.

Howard’s dedication was evident through his commitment in supporting our sailing and social calendar providing excellent food that was very much appreciated.

We wish him well in his future ventures and look forward to seeing him as a member socially around the club  and I hope, out on the water.

Howard remains for one month and we would appreciate support for him in his final weeks as Catering Manager.

We would like to assure members that normal service will remain whilst exploring the very best for the club.

Kind regards

Steve Hopper  Commodore

Wayne A Miler  Vice Commodore

Dear Members,

From the afternoon of Friday 22nd , all day Saturday 23rd and Sunday the 24th of March the Catering Manager, Howard Fruin is away on annual leave.

I have secured a “Relief Chef” for this period whom I am assured is very capable and he comes highly recommended.

He will be working with Howard Friday lunch time.

I am able to announce that the current catering menu’s for all days will remain in place and will be available.

The relief chef is Lucas Wiland and he has worked at many well-known places as head chef. I would be grateful if members could support him as they do Howard.

I look forward to seeing you all using the catering facilities this Friday and Weekend.

Kind regards

Wayne A Miller

Vice Commodore.

Six Nations Rugby will be on show at the club for the final showdown.

Who could be the ultimate winners, England or Wales. Come down for a great final with friends.

• 13:30 Italy vs France
• 14:45 Wales vs Ireland
• 17:00 England vs Scotland

What side will you be supporting ?

We are now very close to the Spring/Summer/Autumn season and so a good time to publish the Sailing Instructions for the year. These are also available from the sidebar under Sailing > Club Racing Information

TBYC SI 2019v4

We need volunteers to help with the following Club Racing duties this Sunday please

Sun 03 Mar 2019 09:30 Icicle 7 – SS8 Crew – volunteer please

Sun 03 Mar 2019 09:30 Icicle 7 – SS7 Helm – volunteer please

Sun 03 Mar 2019 09:30 Icicle 7 – RIB launch – volunteer please

The club tow car (RAV4) is available to launch RIBs with any club member over 25 insured to drive it.

If you have a duty coming up and want a refresher on what to do please come along to any race and let the Duty Officer know if you would like to join a displacement or the committee boat to help / observe.

Don’t forget you can swap a duty with a VOLUNTEER PLEASE duty
If you can help please volunteer / swap in the usual way via Dutyman or email [email protected]

Many thanks

We need volunteers to help with the following Club Racing duties this Sunday please

Sun 24 Feb 2019 13:00 Icicle 6 – SS7 Crew – volunteer please

Sun 24 Feb 2019 13:00 Icicle 6 – RIB launch  – volunteer please

The club tow car (RAV4) is available to launch RIBs with any club member over 25 insured to drive it.

If you have a duty coming up and want a refresher on what to do please come along to any race and let the Duty Officer know if you would like to join a displacement or the committee boat to help / observe.

Don’t forget you can swap a duty with a VOLUNTEER PLEASE duty
If you can help please volunteer / swap in the usual way via Dutyman or email [email protected]

Many thanks

I would just like to say a huge thank you to Monica and John Howard for a fantastic quiz night last night at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club. Great organisation and a brilliant mix of questions.

An even bigger thanks to them for donating this year’s proceeds to my new charity, Big Purple Pants.

On behalf of my fellow Trustees and I – Toby, Steve Hopper, Malachy O’Sullivan, Claire Wood and Carole Sims – I would like to thank everyone who attended and gave so generously.