May 14 2019
Archive for 2019
May 11 2019
Cadet Week Forms 2019 – Entries Closed
Its time to register for this years summer of fun, 29th July – 2nd Aug.
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- Read the information pack and arrange your boats and partners, then…
- Complete the forms, you must volunteer!
- Return the forms with a cheque (or bank transfer this year)
Closing date is 13th May. After that date we will look at group totals and confirm your entry.
Thank you to all those who have helped and volunteered to help this year.
Jeremy
Cadet Week Information pack 2019
Cadet Week Registration Pack 2019
May 09 2019
Ball Menu 2019 – Orders Urgently Required
May 09 2019
Last weekend’s Cadet training and races
Well done to the 23 cadets in 13 boats who endured the cold weather and gusting winds to complete two days of training and racing last weekend. The Cadets aged between 8 and 15 of all abilities practised their beating, reaching and running skills together with practise starts and finally completed a series of two laps races.
The Programme for the Cadet Training/Races led by Nick and Andras is published in the Cadet Tab under SAILING (on the left hand side), together with the Results. DON’T FORGET TO CHECK YOUR RESULTS, CADETS!!!!
May 06 2019
Yantlet Trophy Race – Monday 6th May 2019 SUPPLEMENTARY SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
These are supplementary to the TBYC 2019 Sailing Instructions.
Eligibility – The Yantlet Trophy Race will be open to any boat owned by a member of Thorpe Bay Yacht Club and with a PY of less than 1200. Boats with a PY of 1200 or over will race to the Leigh Buoy and back.
Safety – All competitors are reminded of the Regulations for the Prevention of Collision at Sea and in particular that ships in the channels will have restricted ability to manoeuvre or are constrained by draught and therefore have priority over sailing vessels. Keep a look out for ships in the shipping lanes and pass well astern. Plan and alter your course accordingly.
Safety disclaimer – by signing the declaration sheet for the Yantlet Race owners are accepting responsibility for their actions during the race and indemnifying the club accordingly.
The Start – there will be 2 starts from the committee boat.
Time Class Flag
12:30 PY = 1200 K
The Provisional Course(s):
PN = 1200
An upwind leg, Pier Head to Starboard, Leigh buoy to port, Pier Head to Port, club mark #5 to starboard and finish at the Shore Box Line.
The actual course(s) will be displayed on the blackboard to the west of the Bosun’s hut one hour prior to the start(s) and may include additional marks and/or a shorter course depending on weather conditions and wind direction/speed.
May 05 2019
Racing May 5th
Start Videos for Race 1 left and Race 2 Right | ||
Hurricanes nailing it downwind and Feva Racing |
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Sandhopper the Ultimate Racing Machine and Hornet Racing |
May 02 2019
May 3rd Friday Club Night 7pm Knots and splicing
The first Friday of each of the summer months is TBYC Club night. This month we start the bank holiday looking at knots and splicing.
Fridays Club night Knots and splicing programme.
- 19:00 starting with basic knots for beginners and intermediate cadets or adults who need a reminder.
- 20:00 Chris Boshier from Essex rigging will be here with all his tools and knowledge to teach us how to splice dyneema rope, covering anything from eyes, continuous sheets, to tapers, just ask Chris. Tony Clarke will then be going through splicing an eye in 3 strand rope .
- The whole hour will be informal, with a short explanation, demonstration, then time for you to have a go with the experts on hand to help you out if you are knot doing it right or teach you tricks and tips to ensure success.
- Chris is now our regional Marlow rope stockist and will also be able to offer advise on suitable ropes for that all important start of season refit as well as taking orders.