Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

We need volunteers to help with the following Club Racing duties this weekend please

Please do volunteer if you can help as without these racing can’t go ahead.

Thu 02 Jun 2022 13:00 McKinlay Cup – Race Officer – COVERED thanks to Peter T

Thu 02 Jun 2022 13:00 McKinlay Cup – Assistant Race Officer – COVERED thanks Pippa M

The club tow car (BMW X3) is available to launch RIBs (any club member with a clean license over 25 is insured to drive it)

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 by emailing [email protected]

If you can help please volunteer / swap in the usual way via Dutyman or email [email protected]

Many thanks

This Saturday 28 May 2022 there will be a training session for cadets.
Briefing at the beach 9:45, going afloat at 10:00.
Safety: two RIBs with me and Mark
We need further safety crew parents, getting marks out, and help at the beach for launching and recovery

This session is not suitable for sailors who have never sailed before.
Minimium age is 8

Primary targets are sailors wishing to improve their tacking and basic upwind skills.
Sailing single handed if possible (not much benefit for the crew in these sessions).
Those who have been on the water a few times already, but not competent or not brilliant in sailing a triangular course. No racing experience, or little racing experience with lack of confidence.

As resources are limited, It is essential that you let me know if your sailor is coming.
For safety reasons the group has limitations. Your sailor may be asked not to come out if the numbers are unsafe. If I know in advance, we might organise do two sessions consecutively.

Andras

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This Sunday 29th May

Briefing at 10.45 (changed and rigged, meet on the sea wall). Leaving the beach at 11.00.

This activity is aimed at the more experienced Cadet Sailors to develop their Racing skills. Sessions include exercises to improve boat handling, sailing a set course, starting and finishes with a series of short races.

CADETS ARE TO COMPLETE THE FULL SESSION, coming back during a session is not an option due to safety reasons. Parents are encouraged to help with preparation, recovery and on-the-water.

Please complete the short form to register your child for this session. Click here 

(This allows me to prepare the Race sheet and save so much time on the day)

Coach: Nick

With the fantastic turnouts this year, especially with seeing many new cadet sailors joining the main racing, we have become a victim of our own success. Namely, congestion on the slipway.

We don’t want anyone to feel that they are compromised in trying to launch but at the same time it must be understood that it is free to use by any member of TBYC.

If members could follow these guidelines then I’m sure it will make it easier for all.

TBYC Slipway Protocol

Congratulations to Isla, Roxy, Amelie, Harrison, Grace and Sophie for successfully completing their RYA Stage 2 dinghy sailing course held at the club on 14th and 15th May.

This is our first ever in house RYA sailing course organised by the club so well done to all those who have made it possible by ensuring we received our RYA accreditation for sailing courses which is not easily achieved.

Also thank you to our instructors for the weekend  Sam, Louise, Ellie and Nick and over seen by our Chief Sailing instructor Adam.

The Nore Race is running this year, sponsored by Essex Rigging.

Programmes are available on the TBYC Bar. You can also download a copy from www.benfleetyachtclub.org.

The Prizegiving will be the following Friday night as usual which is the 15th July at Benfleet Yacht Club. All Competitors Crews, Family and Friends are welcome.

It is not long until the event so please get your entry in as soon as you are able.

Email: [email protected]
Address: Canvey Road | Canvey Island | Essex | SS8 0QT

We have a few places remaining on the emergency first aid at work course being held at TBYC on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 23rd June 7-10pm delivered by Mark Petty-Mayor.

The cost of this is £75 and it is a nationally and RYA recognised qualification.

Places will be offered on a first come first serve basis.

Please email [email protected] to secure your place