Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

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Debrief
Pico race: 10/09/2016 Saturday, start at 16:30

It was windy, onshore wind, big, rolling waves, wind around 20 miles/hour, but relatively steady. The weather was cloudy, but to my surprise eager cadets arrived and rigged. We had 6 boats signed up for racing.

On the briefing we planned 2 races, 2 laps each. I emphasised the recommended waiting area and start technique, which we discussed a few times previously (training with Nick, it is on YouTube as well). At the end we planned to do a drill, asking the boats to come and stop at our committee boat, Polly. I gave a hint that it is going to be worth paying a visit.

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Dear Cadets and Parents,

Next Pico race is tomorrow, Saturday, on the 10th of September, Autumn 3 & 4
Any boat with cadets or adults is welcome.

Start at 16:30 on the water

I recommend that you plan to arrive between 15:30 – 16:00
please, change and rig your boats

Briefing on the beach at 16:20
Launching, follow the leader
Triangular course will be set little west off Piranha beach
offshore start line between pencil marks with red and green flags
Please, all stay in the racing area to enable prompt starting
wait on the right side close to the starboard pin of the start line (green flag)
2 laps, each race

Focus:
identify and wait at the starting area
visit me, come and stop at Polly (motorboat)

Please, see our YouTube channel: TBYCPicofleet

Triangular course
Starting
Start signals

See you on the water

Andras
Pico class captain

Next weekend the race is on the 18th of September, Sunday. I will not be there, sadly I have to work, but Scott very kindly agreed to organise the race. Start time is planned for 12:00 pm.

Next Pico race dates:

18 September   12:00 Sun    Autumn 5 & 6
2 October          12:00 Sun  Autumn 7 & 8

Pico Race Training planned for the  24 September, Saturday 16:30 with Nick Alston and me

EXCLUSIVE TO CLUB MEMBERS UNTIL 14/09/16:

Beach Hut for sale on TBYC beach.

For more information please contact Matt Crow – [email protected]

Unfortunately there will be no catering on Friday evenings until further notice.

We are working hard to put this right.

Michael

Well done to Allen Burrell, who came 2nd overall at the UK Masters & Northern Finn Championship at West Kirby Sailing Club on 3/4th September and is now the UK Finn Masters Champion and 1st Grand Master.   Brilliant news! See report attached from Yachts & Yachting:

http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/192078/Suntouched-Sailboats-Finn-UK-Masters

For anyone who missed it this morning, click on this link to BBC footage of the chimney coming down – it’s really great as it shows it both from ground level and the air, demonstrating just how massive the structure was!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/video_and_audio/headlines/37295988?post_id=10154039947315120_10154386418560120

This chimney is being blown-up at 11am next Wednesday, 7th September.

Apart from the person pushing the button we have one of the best views available.

To mark this occasion there will be brunch available from 9.30am until midday

Why not join us for brunch to celebrate this event? You are welcome to bring non-members along but in accordance with club rules, but please don’t forget to sign them in.

• All day Breakfast £5
• Eggs Benedict £6
• Asparagus & poached eggs £6
• Croque Monsieur £6
• Fresh baked croissants with butter & jam £3.50
• Toasted sesame seed bagel with smoked salmon & cream cheese £6

Served from 9.30am until midday.
Photograph courtesy of Evening Echo

Racing on Sunday 25th September was originally scheduled for 8:00am.

This has been amended to 5:00pm. Enjoy your lie in.

Has anyone picked up a pair of silver Harken sunglasses with straps in the dinghy park yesterday ? if you have can you put behind the bar for me to collect please, or call me on 07702 366053

Rick Paxman