Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

There is plenty of work to be done both inside and outside the clubhouse, so make the effort to come down and lend a hand. Bring paint scrapers and sanding blocks if you have some. Please drop me an email so that I can get an idea of numbers: [email protected]

Many thanks.

Two presentations lined up: Chris Boshier on the new SI’s for club racing followed by Ken Herve on racing tips and tactics. Should be a great evening packed with useful information to get you round the course quicker than your mates! Food available from 18:00 (book with Jo on 07500 878249 asap), presentations start at 20:00. Its set to be a busy night, so get there early.

Chris

Food available from Jo as follows:

Curry and Rice
Chilli and Rice
Fish and Chips
Sausage and Chips

Vegetarian options available, please see Jo!

All meals are £5

Come to TBYC this Saturday and watch ENGLAND V IRELAND, kick off is at 4PM. before at 1.30pm is the Italy Scotland game, if you would like to see a grown man cry then come and poke fun at our token scot, struan

Sunday March 14th

Starters:

Parsnip Soup

Prawn Cocktail

Spring Rolls with Hoisin Sauce

Main

Choice of Roast either Turkey, Pork or rump of Beef

Salmon Fillet

All served with seasonal vegetables and roast potatoes

Deserts:

Rich Chocolate Torte

Raspberry Pavolova

Cheese and Biscuits

Vegetarian options available, please discuss with Jo.

£15 per person  and £9 for under 10’s

To book call Jo on 07500878249

Following an investigation a decision has been taken to terminate the employment of the Secretary. The flag officers do not intend making any further comments in respect of the matter.
Peter Thompson
Commodore

Many thanks to Charlie from Hydes for a fantastic talk on sails and speed, over 70 members enjoyed a very informative fun evening, we are now looking forward to getting on the water to try out some of those tips.

Don’t miss this wednesdays talk on getting the maximum from your sails and increase your boat speed by charlie devenport from Hyde sails, starts at 8pm, be there early to secure your seat.

Hi Everyone

Friday 26th Feb is the first fine dining evening of the year and there is still time to book!

Starters

A selection of Mediterranean meats

Deep fried Brie

Sweet potato, chills and butternut squash soup

Mains

homemade beef wellington

baked cod with a chorizo herb crust

spinach and ricotta cannelloni

Desserts

warm crepes filled with red cherries with cream or ice cream

New York cheesecake

Cheese and biscuits

Coffee and mints

£20 per person. For bookings and pre orders contact Jo on 07500878249.

The time has come to re-vamp TBYC’s wine list and we need your help.

On March 19^th 2010 we shall be holding a wine tasting evening from 7.30pm

There are 80 tickets available and cost £10 per person, this price includes a buffet as well as wine tasting

Charity fines will be imposed on anyone who gets too sloshed! All fines will go to the RNLI Southend Lifeboat

Tickets are on a first come first served basis so book early to avoid disappointment

To book contact Kylie on 07734904824 or email [email protected]

Avoid disappointment and book early for forthcoming events at the club.

March 19th – Wine Tasting Night

April 3rd – Easter Hog Roast Party

May 15th – Summer Ball

More details about the following events will follow shortly with regular updates in the Newsbouy.

If you would like any more information please do drop me an email: [email protected]