May
02
2019
Tune in to BBC Radio Essex tonight for “Your Essex” programme Hosted by Jodie Halford
The show starts 19.00 Hrs and goes on for 3 Hrs
The Commodore (Steve Hopper) & Sailing Secretary (Alex Farrell) will be on the show talking about Thorpe Bay Yacht Club at around 20.30 Hrs
This show is a special on Thorpe Bay
95.3 FM – 103.5 FM & Digital Podcast available after the show
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0765gvc
fast forward to 1;38.17 to hear Steve and Alex
Apr
30
2019
A two day Sail Training with 3 Races each day for Cadets, led by Nick. (Results from all races are displayed on the Cadet Notice board).
Sunday – Sail Training and Racing, Part One – Briefing; changed and rigged in the Sail Training Room at 11.00, on the water at 11.30.
Monday – Sail Training and Racing, Part Two – Briefing; changed and rigged in Sail Training Room at 11.30, on the water at 12.00.
Saturday – More experienced Cadets – Why not join in with the Club Racing?
Sail Training and Racing – these sessions will be aimed at all abilities (must be able to beat, reach and run, and be able to sail to and from the training area), and be a great way to start the season.
Weather forecast (taken on Tuesday) is Sunny, 10 mph winds – Perfect!
Coach: Nick [email protected] 07815113459
Apr
26
2019
Hi Folks’, Whilst we are finalising the arrangement for permanent catering, we are maintaining full service with the appointment of relief chefs.
This week we have Chef Gary and he has put on an exciting Menu with tweaked and reasonable prices! Please support the club catering during this time.
Eat & Be Merry, look forward to seeing you all. Wayne
Apr
25
2019
Amendments to 2019 Sailing Instructions have been published and details are in SSI amendments 2019
These have also been integrated into the published 2019 Sailing Instructions in Club Racing Information
Apr
23
2019
NO!! CANCELLED AGAIN DUE TO FORECAST. AGGGGHHHH!
Just found out the Re-run of this event will be next weekend – April 27th, 28th – more entries have been added so it will be 20 minute racing rotating around the classes. Fingers crossed for good weather this time! – Good Luck!
Many of you may be aware of the Endeavour Trophy. Named after the 1934 British Entry to the America’s Cup. The Endeavour is the annual “Champion of Champions” race held at the Royal Corinthian YC in Burnham.
The much coveted (and extremely valuable) trophy can only be entered if you have won a National Class Championship within that year. All classes sail the same dinghy – currently RS200’s over a weekend’s fleet racing in a series of very short upwind/downwind courses.
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