Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

The Endeavour is fast approaching! It is a one day Championship to pitch the best of each fleet against each other in a one design class.

This year again, the class of choice is the Sandhopper. It’s easy to sail and can involve the crews in the event. This year crews will be sailing against last year’s Sandhopper National Champions: Chris and Ken Clarke.

We do hope that people will accept the challenge in the spirit of the event and take part. If you can’t be there please speak to your class captains.

This year’s invites are:

Finn – Allen Burrell – Accepted Challenge

Sprint – Gary Sverdloff & Andrew Hannah – Accepted Challenge

Hurricane – Julian Reichert & George Warrington

Windward/Leeward – Nick Elmore & Andrew Wood Accepted Challenge

Laser – Chris Boshier & Dominic Speller Accepted Challenge

Cruiser – Paul Farrall & Alex Farrall – Accepted Challenge

Cadet – Winner or Cadet Week – Assisted by Alex Warrington – Accepted Challenge by default!

Sandhopper – Chris & Ken Clarke – Accepted Challenge

Single handed classes may select a crew from within their fleets.

Please let me know your acceptance of the challenge by email to mailto:[email protected]

This year the Hoodies come in 3 colours – Navy, Dark Grey and Pink

We are also offering Zip Up Hoodies in Navy and Dark Grey. (I am afraid they do not come in the Pink option)

As like last year you can have them three ways:

Front Only: TBYC Embroidered Logo on the front

Front and Back: TBYC Embroidered Logo on the front and TBYC printed on the back

Front and Back Cadet: TBYC Embroidered Logo on the front and TBYC CADET printed on the back

However this year you can personalised them with your name or nickname printed on the back!!!

See images below for examples and prices.

Please fill out the order form below and contact the office to pay or via Bank Transfer (ref surname/hoodie)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctFMLogyqVkzSPPYT8-c6lff9zQaLoJ4570zkApky7OdiBRA/viewform?usp=sf_link

LAST ORDERS 5th JULY!

Session full! If another session is possible we will prioritise those who couldn’t attend this weekend 😊

Saturday 18th June meeting at 13.30 on the beach rigged and changed

Andras and Mark D will be offering an additional small group session for up to 8 cadets who are transitioning to Piranhas for Cadet Week or who Piranhas who have not been on the water this year. If places remain they can be allocated to any cadet who expresses an interest.

If there is lots of interest, 2 short, 1 hour sessions maybe run.

It is essential that you comment on Facebook or email [email protected] to request a place.

Thanks

Lindsay Cadet Rep

Not going ahead:
After school sailing Thursday or Friday at 16:00
16-17 June 2022
After assessing the forecast we decided not to go ahead.
Thursday there was little interest anyway with a very short window.
Friday unfortunately there is increasing sea breeze with outgoing tide, not safe to coach a group with limited safety resources.
If you see parents and cadets, keep it in mind that there is no coaching, no safety boat cover.
I am sorry, I was keen, but the weather is not with us.
Andras

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.

Sat 18 Jun 2022 14:30 Summer Sat – Race Officer – VOLUNTEER PLEASE

Sat 18 Jun 2022 14:30 Summer Sat – Assistant Race Officer – VOLUNTEER PLEASE

Sat 18 Jun 2022 14:30 Summer Sat – RIB Launch – VOLUNTEER PLEASE

Sat 18 Jun 2022 14:30 Summer Sat – RIB crew – Swap with Ben Hole or VOLUNTEER PLEASE

Sun 19 Jun 2022 15:00 Summer Sun – SS2 Crew – Swap with Jim Johnson or VOLUNTEER PLEASE

Sun 19 Jun 2022 15:00 Summer Sun – SS2 Crew – Swap with Richard Smith or VOLUNTEER PLEASE

Sun 19 Jun 2022 15:00 Summer Sun – RIB Crew – Swap with Louise Woodley or VOLUNTEER PLEASE

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

After school sailing Thursday or Friday at 16:00
16-17 June 2022
With Nick we are considering arranging sailing for cadets.
Please, let me know if you are interested.

The weather is good, and there will be enough water for a sailing session each day.
Any sailor in any boat could come who can sail independently (at least tack around and stay in the sailing area). This is not a learn to sail course.

Experienced sailors may wish us to set up a practice race course and may ask for racing drills.

For less experienced sailors we will provide coaching and supervision.
The aim of the session is to enjoy sailing in a sunny weather and have fun.
I will ask sailors to remain in the agreed sailing area to ensure appropriate safety cover.
Parents, we will be grateful for your help with safety.

Please, let me know if you are interested:
Andras

Nice to see Sandhoppers making it into the press for a mention by Sue Pelling regarding Burnham Week: https://www.sail-world.com/news/250150/?source=rss

On Sunday 12 June 2022 , Havens Hospices will be holding the Southend Half Marathon Event . Full details can be found in the attachment.

Access to the grass  car park will be prohibited from 08.45 – 12.00. If you are in the car park before 08.45am you will not be able to get out until after midday.

Racing on 12 June starts at 09.30am so most of you will have crossed the road by the time it is closed, otherwise please take notice of the stewards and give way to the runners.

Half marathon