Sep
17
2019
We have two weekends of ‘Special Event’ Cadet Racing.
- Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September – TBYC Junior Regatta – Official briefing at 1300, first Race 1430 hours (See poster below, optional Friday Meeting to cover the Sailing Instructions)
- Saturday 28th September – Matt Dear Trophy at Thames Estuary Yacht Club. (Please attend the Friday Meeting or contact [email protected] )
- Sunday 29th September – Interclub Cadet ‘Team’ Race (Put into teams of 4 boats). (Please attend the Friday Meeting or contact [email protected] )
The Matt Dear and Interclub Race have to be pre-organised. Club boats should be reserved at the Friday’s meeting or by contacting
[email protected].
THIS Friday 20th September 7.30pm – I will hold a meeting/briefing to:
- Explain the Course/Sailing Instruction for the Junior Regatta.
- To organise who is racing in the Matt Dear and Interclub Races. We will need to organise transportation for the Picos; RS Fevas, 420 and Lasers will sail to TEYC under supervision.
Once I have briefed the Cadets, I will hold a meeting with the parents at 8.15pm, to finalise numbers, fill in entry forms and to organise loading trailers etc. as for previous years.
Sep
17
2019
If you are planning to use a club boat for the Youth and Junior Regatta at the weekend, please ensure you have requested the boat to avoid problems Saturday.
You are free to turn up and use the club boats on Saturday, however priority will be given to those who have reserved boats. So far I have 2 Picos reserved.
Sep
17
2019
The weather for the upcoming weekend is going to be excellent so make sure this is in your diary.
Whilst chatting after sailing there will be food available for £6.99. Prebook at registration (although open to all members). Don’t go home and cook stay for a Lasagne, Chilli Con Carne or Chicken Goujons.
Sep
13
2019
Cadets and Parents,
Bart’s Bash briefing is at 11:30 on Sunday (optional)
All cadets welcome who would like to sail.
Meeting at the sail training room.
Nick is going to do the briefing about the Bart’s Bash.
I am going to do the briefing about the Junior Bart’s Bash.
Be prepared, change and rig your boats.
This is a world wide race dedicated to the memory of Andrew Simpson (Bart), olympic English sailor, who lost his life in a tragic accident when training for the America Cup in 2013. He won gold medal in the Star class with his friend, Iain Percy in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and also won silver medal at the 2012 London Olympics. He was the crew. He had brilliant instinct where to go, was also a great tactician. He studied at the University College London and gained a degree in Economics. He started sailing like all of you as a cadet and had many great friends in sailing. The Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation is supporting Youth Sailing. Donations are being collected word wide.
Please, pay tribute to Bart by trying your best, with fair sailing, respecting your partner and others on the water. Also consider being kind to younger sailors, showing good example and offering support and advice.
And – first of all – enjoy sailing and being with friends.
See you on the water:
Andras
Sep
13
2019
please see attached for the long version, however if you don’t want to read that,
Saturday 14th September
short version – ladies race + club racing, first race 11:30 mass start from committee boat, course upwind downwind with a spreader mark using special marks (orange inflatables). this will also count towards club points
Saturday Autumn 2nd Race ASAP after ladies race usual club racing, fleet starts, courses on the committee boat front and back.
Sunday 15th September – Barts Bash – First race
Main racing from committee Boat same course as Ladies race on Saturday, mass start 12:30, this will also count towards club points.
juniors – Barts Bash, trapezoid couse inshore start from one of the cadet safety boats (polly, SS9 or maybe a rowing boat(?))
Sunday Autumn 2nd Race , ASAP after ladies race usual club racing, fleet starts, courses on the committee boat front and back.
Sep
13
2019
Ten Sailors, cadets and adults successfully completed their Stage 3 Sailing course last weekend during a Sunset sail. The course, which included seamanship and racing skills plus meteorology and navigation knowledge was completed over four sessions on and off the water.
Congratulation to: Jonathan W, Toby W, Theo W, Lesley D, Aimee D, Joe H-F, Charlotte R, Nathan S, Ben E, Peter S.
Sep
12
2019
Saturday Evening will be a night to remember and we don’t want you to miss out. You can still arrange tickets. Gourmet Deli from Leigh are cooking up the best and plenty for everybody. For the price of a normal ball you will pampered with more than you have had previously, the usual great catering and band but also an very entertaining evening of free Casino game play. The ticket price is being used to it’s full so we can enjoy ourselves. All your friends and family are welcome.
Sep
11
2019
We need volunteers to help with the following Club Racing duties this weekend please
Sat 14 Sep 2019 11:30 Autumn Sat – RO – volunteer please
Sat 14 Sep 2019 11:30 Autumn Sat – Rib Launcher – volunteer please
Sat 14 Sep 2019 11:30 Autumn Sat – SS7 Helm – volunteer please
Sun 15 Sep 2019 12:30 Barts Bash – Assistant RO – volunteer please
Sun 15 Sep 2019 12:30 Barts Bash – Rib Launcher – swap with David Elkington or volunteer please
Sun 15 Sep 2019 12:30 Barts Bash – SS8 Crew – swap with David Elkington or volunteer please
The club tow car (RAV4) is available to launch RIBs
Before driving it please check you meet the club insurers criteria https://www.tbyc.org/club-duty-guidance/ under section Club Tow Car Duty Guidance.
If you have a duty coming up and want a refresher on what to do please come along to any race and let the Duty Officer know if you would like to join a displacement or the committee boat to help / observe.
Don’t forget you can swap a duty with a VOLUNTEER PLEASE duty
If you can help please volunteer / swap in the usual way via Dutyman or email [email protected]
Many thanks
