Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

The 2016 Sandhopper Nationals will be held at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club over 3 days on Friday 19th, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August. SI’s, NOR and entry form are available from the links below with copies also available at registration.

Sandhopper Nationals 2016 SIs V1

Sandhopper Nationals 2016 NOR V1

Sandhopper National 2016 Entry Form

Don’t forget, to compete in the National Championship the helm must be at least an associate member of the SCBA. If you have not joined this year, please contact Janet Willsmer via [email protected]

NOTICE ON BEHALF OF RACE COMMITTEE FOR SANDHOPPER NATIONALS 2016 CREW SUBSTITUTIONS

1. Regarding crew substitutions, the Race Committee is aware that in some cases crew may not be available on all three days due to work commitments. At the same time we are conscious of the risk of suspicion that crew is varied to suit weather conditions.

2. For these reasons we are giving notice that there will be a cut-off date for substitution requests due to non-availability of crew. Such requests must be received no later than noon on Friday 12^th This date is chosen to give helms time to confirm their crewing arrangements, whilst being far enough ahead that the weather cannot be reliably predicted.

3. Of course the default arrangement should be that the same crew is used throughout the meeting, but if you know you will have to substitute due to non-availability a request should be submitted to the Race Officer, [email protected] no later than noon on Friday 12^th August. Please state the reason the substitution is needed and the names of crew.

4. Substitutions requested after this cut-off will be dealt with in the normal way, taking due account of the reasons.

If you have any questions regarding the event please contact Mark Robinson on 07957 801 099 or [email protected]

Update:You can add these directly to your electronic calendar by saving the linked file below and importing to your calendars (works with most)-  Pico_Calendar_for_2016.ics

A bright and early start for the

Peter Hayes Trophy

Mass start at 9:00am – code flag R

TBYC Club Sailors attended several Nationals last weekend, some travelling further than others. Here is a quick round up of results.

Hurricane Nationals   – 8 TBYC Entries   – Top Place Paul and Robert Palmer 5th out of 21 boats.

Results at Hurricane Nationals Results

Finn Nationals           – 3 TBYC Entries   – Top Place Allen Burrell 8th out of 59 boats.

Results are at Finn National Results

Shearwater Nationals – 1 TBYC Entry    – Top Place Dion and Anna Allen 8th out of 16 boats.

Results are at Shearwater Nationals Results

Well done to all that entered National events (couldn’t help noticing a Paul Beasley in the Finn Results). It takes a lot of time and commitment in preparation and attending.

Piranhas and Barracudas!

If you enjoy cadet week, the fun goes on.
Talk to your friends, come to Pico Racing.

Start at 09:20 on the water

Proposed meeting in the dinghy park: 8:30 – 9:00
please, change and rig your boats first

Briefing on the beach at 9:10
Triangular course little west off Piranha beach,
committee boat start (Polly and pencil marks)
2 laps, each race

Please, see our YouTube channel:
TBYCPicofleet

Notice of Race and Entry Form on the following links for 6th – 9th August 2016:

Hurricane Nationals 2016 Entry Form v2

Hurricane Nationals 2016 Notice of Race

Dear Parents,

I had a two last minute requests from parents, who are looking for a Pico for their cadets to sail with on cadet week.

I would also be grateful for a couple of spare main sails and jibs, we have a boat offered, but her sails are not available (owner abroad).

If you have a boat which is not being sailed by cadets and you would be willing to offer it, please email or ring me.

Borrowing a Pico is not associated with high risks, nevertheless I feel that such agreement should be directly made by the parties on a basis that if damage occurs, it will be rectified.

Thanks very much:

Kind regards:

Andras

Andras Gal

Last Sunday after finishing the Sprint 15 Open, I unfortunately misplaced my Downhaul.

It was on the boat when I took the sail down, therefore I lost it somewhere between the beach and the dinghy park.

If you found it I would appreciate if you would let me know as it is a surprisingly expensive part and required to sail the boat.

It is very similar to the one in the attach photo.

Thanks. Paul Morgan 07741 201052.

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race finishes later this afternoon / evening off Southend Pier, very much worth a watch as they come up the Estuary, they are off the suffolk Coast at Aldeburgh this morning.
https://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/race/standings