Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

I am glad to say that the Picos have had a good 2 days of sailing, completing 4 races. Unfortunately I have had nobody come forward as race officer for Monday and therefore it has been abandoned.

Today saw the start of a weekends Pico sailing (20 minutes after main sailing). Scott Weller and helpers did RO duty today and Paul Chapman and Sam Petty-Mayor will do tomorrow. If anybody can offer there services to complete it Monday then it will enable a whole Bank Holiday Weekend of Pico sailing. Please let me know if you can on 07741 201052, otherwise I will let everybody know if Monday is abandoned. Thanks.

Due to things out of our control we need volunteers for the following roles during tomorrows Benfleet Shield Race.

Race Officer  –  Assistant Race Officer  –  Safety Boat Crew

This race will not take place without at least two of these position being filled as I am sure you would understand. If you can offer your help please contact Steve Healy on 07821 085700 or myself on 07741 201052.

The photo disk for Cadet Week 2015 is now available. We have to thank the following for supplying in total over 2,500 pictures of the excellent week.

Annie Stapleton, Margaret Kennedy, Amy Duce (from OnCrowd), Vicky Casson, David Eikington, Claire Morgan and Jenny Epps.

If you have prepaid you can collect the disk from the bar. If you think you forgot to originally register then a disk can be yours for £10.

Hosted by BrixhamYC sailing in Torbay, with a 10 race championship over 4 days, saw a dry and sunny light wind and less event, in which Nic and his helm Rob Larke posted no less than 4 bullets, supported by 2 seconds.  They took the title in an extremely competitive fleet where the top 10 boats included 6 previous Hornet national champions.  Gary & Tracey also put in a valiant effort with some close racing running all through the fleet, but finished ‘also rans’, enjoying the company much more than the mainly non trapezing conditions.  What a timely advert for the Hornet open meeting to be held at TBYC on 26/27 September 2015, for which a Hornet Association owned boat is currently available to be used, by prior arrangement, by any wanna have a go Horneteers.  Congratulations Nic, and yet another TBYC National Champion to add to the TBYC honours board!

On Sunday there is the Pico Mini Series and the Benfleet Shield / TBYC Bank Holiday Mini Series. As most of our Cadet will want to compete in one of these, we will not run the New Cadet Racing.

Book your table on 07947 741946 or email [email protected]

Sunday August 30th 2015

Starters

Leek and potato soup, crème fraiche and croutons

Mushroom, butternut squash and Parma ham tart

Grilled fennel and olive salad

Main courses

Roast turkey, sage and onion stuffing, cranberry sauce

Pan fried pork fillet

With sea salt and rosemary roast potatoes, summer vegetables, and Chardonnay gravy

Salt cod, cream and butter mash ‘brandade’, wilted spinach and roast tomatoes

Sautéed gnocchi, tomato and basil sauce and Parmesan

Desserts
Strawberry panna cotta
Summer berry trifle
Belgian apple pie and ice cream

Cheese and crackers

£12.50 per person for 3 courses or £10 per person for 2 courses
Children’s (under 12) portions and alternative menu available

At the last start in 2013 there was not much advertising and it also started on a work day, this year however it is different, so thought we should update you here.

The race allows people to race around the world against other 70 foot racing yachts all of the same design and you could just go to St Katherines Docks this week and sign up for the next. The whole race costs around £40,000 but for less money you can complete single legs and the training sessions.

This year, the boats come down to Southend this Sunday leaving St Katherines around lunchtime and mooring opposite us overnight. On Bank Holiday Monday the race starts from the end of the pier at 12:30.

If your not racing why not walk or even sail to the end of the pier to watch the start. If it is a nice day it could be spectacular.

More information can be found at https://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/
Some members photos from 2013 can be found at TBYC Flickr Album Clippers 2013