Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

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Hi Pete

Sorry to bother you again but could you pop another note on the TBYC website for me?

I am going to have a little gallery of photo’s of Chris at the Yacht Club on Wednesday (Spratty making a board for me – couldn’t find a proper carpenter!).

Could you please ask if people could bring a copy of a photo of themselves with Chris (or just Chris) if they have one, with a little note on the back of who, when and where etc,
At the end of the day I can take them home and they will be treasured memories in the years to come. We will also have a book for people to leave a comment in.

Thanks very much.

Regards Gill

Funeral details are,

Wednesday 24th August 3.20pm Southend Crematorium,

following celebration at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

in true Chris style enabling you to do a days work first! Chris was also happiest in a pair of shorts, deck shoes and shirt, the brighter the better, so you are encouraged to follow this so we can really make a true celebration of Chris on the day, ladies obviously dressed up to the nines!

the above would be great but in all seriousness come as you like, casual with deck shoes.

there will be a collection on the day to be shared between Barts Transplant Unit and an exciting project close to Chris’s heart which you will learn more about on the day.
you can also post kind donations to,
A.R. Adams (Funeral Directors) Ltd
141 – 143 The Broadway
Thorpe Bay
Essex
SS1 3EX   (01702) 586383

Chris Purdon has very sadly lost his battle against leukemia following stem cell transplant operation at Barts London. Chris fought very very hard for the past two months with the saddest of endings.
I know Chris was highly regarded from his sailing days at Halfway YC and was a tenacious member of the first Feva squad at TBYC with son Matt and daughter Emma where he pimped any engineered part he could on their boat and many others.
Wife Gill has shown remarkable strength throughout and our thoughts are with Gill, Matt and Emma at this very sad time.
Chris was one of lifes truly good guys and i know this is shock to many, when Spratty has wipped away the tears i am sure his words will be well read.

Peter

Funeral details are,

Wednesday 24th August 3.20pm Southend Crematorium,

following celebration at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

in true Chris style enabling you to do a days work first! Chris was also happiest in a pair of shorts, deck shoes and shirt, the brighter the better, so you are encouraged to follow this so we can really make a true celebration of Chris on the day, ladies obviously dressed up to the nines!

the above would be great but in all seriousness come as you like, casual with deck shoes.

there will be a collection on the day to be shared between Barts Transplant Unit and an exciting project close to Chris’s heart which you will learn more about on the day.
you can also post kind donations to,
A.R. Adams (Funeral Directors) Ltd
141 – 143 The Broadway
Thorpe Bay
Essex
SS1 3EX

Hi all sorry for belated instructions but please find attached Notice of Race & Sailing Instructions for this coming weeks TBYC Feva sailing event.

Your race officer will be Nick Binnendijk who will be conducting a briefing in the club house Monday morning at around 10.30hrs

Happy Sailing Steve

 feva si summer 2011NOR Feva summer 2011

Another fantastic week had by all, thank you to all who helped in the Stingray Group this year. A massive thank you to Rupert and Debbie for all their hard work during the year. Thanks also to Mike for all the work getting the Oppies and equipment up to scratch in the weeks prior to Cadet week. To all the Team Leaders and helpers, who all gave the children some fantastic instruction throughout the week and were great sports who entered the spirit of the event from day 1. Many thanks also to the Guys and Girls on the Rescue boats, Bosuns Hut, Road crossing duties, Catering and behind the bar. A big thank you also to Peter Thompson for all the hard work he does behind the scenes, which probably most of us never see! The biggest thank you of all goes to the children, who once again, were a credit to their parents and Thorpe Bay Yacht, the future of the club certainly looks bright. Thanks again and see you on the beach next year, Mark.

Had previously posted that unable to fulfill above duty due to holiday abroad, but don’t think anyone contacted to offer swap. Please let me know if anyobe can swap – September dates onwards preferable. Thanks, Dan B (o7973 715522)

Following a great Cadet Week, my son Alex would love to sail in a Pico regularly. If anyone needs a helm or crew please let me know on 07702 366053. Rick Paxman

I just wanted to say a huge Thank You to all involved for such a fun Cadet Week. I know that an awful lot of hard work and organisation goes into it all … Thank you to everyone involved.

http://www.benfleetyachtclub.org/Rowing.htmlBEN

Hello everybody

Fancy swaping your wetsuit/trapeze harness for some oars and exercise?

BYC are planning their first 14 mile rowing race around Canvey Island on Sat 3rd Sept, start at 2:15pm.

Please click on the link for full details.

I would like to get at least get a couple of crews/boats (i’m up for the exercise) for some friendly interclub rivalery.

Entry fee is £3 per person.

If anyone has knowledge of or owns a suitable rowing/skulling machine (preferably not from the gym nor 240v!)  or fancies taking part, please drop me a line.

If the link does not work, go on the BYC website for all the info.

Thanks, simon

sandhopper NOR 2011

Sandhopper Nationals 2011SI

Sandhopper Nationals 2011 Entry Form