Jul 18 2023
Archive for 2023
Jul 12 2023
Cadet training cancelled Sunday
16 July 2023
(Piranha training)
At the Sailing Committee meeting decision has been made to cancel the training.
Reasons:
high winds are expected
Safety cover is not satisfactory
Limited resources due to Sprint Nationals
Club racing may not go ahead for similar reasons.
Andras
Jul 05 2023
Cadet Training – Combined Piranhas and Barracudas Training this Sunday 9th July
A more gentle breeze this week……. Hooray!
As part of our Cadet Development Pathway we invite Cadets who have basic sailing skills to this series of training sessions.
The training will develop the Cadet’s sailing skills through a series of exercises to a level that he/she can tack, gybe and control boat speeds, gaining the confidence to begin to race. Finish with basic races.
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15.15 (3.15pm) Meet in the Sail Training Room (Changed and rigged)
We will then do some Land drills to ensure everybody can tack and gybe RYA style.
16.00 Launch boats
17.30 Return to Shore
18.00 De-briefing and finish
Wetsuits and Buoyancy Aids need to be worn. Lots of support boats and coaches.
Parental support on the water is appreciated.
Please complete the short form to enter, click on link below.
https://forms.gle/sd3wbAqsLaBWkFRF8
Nick
Cadet Training and Racing
Jul 05 2023
Maylandsea Bay Sailing Club Sandhopper Open 15th & 16th July
The Notice of Race and the entry form for the MBSC Sandhopper Open Meeting on 15/16 July can be found on the ‘Open Meeting’ page of the MBSC website.
http://www.maylandseabay-sc.org.uk/index.php/sailing/dinghies/open-events
Also: The MBSC Social Event – just a few weeks away on the Saturday of the Sandhopper Open on July 15th! Everyone is welcome to join the evening with dinner from 6:30.
They will be serving beef or vegetarian lasagne, garlic bread and salad, followed by cheesecake, all for just £10 per head! This will be a great social evening at the club as previous events have proven!
Pre-payment required, please contact [email protected] for payment details.
If you would like vegetarian lasagne, please add this to the reference plus to make sure message me directly too at [email protected]
To help with catering and to avoid any disappointments, we will need payment by Wednesday 12th July please as we will be unable to accept new food orders after this date.
We all look forward to seeing you at the club on the 15th!
The MBSC Social Committee
Jul 03 2023
2023 Sandhopper Class British Association Rules
These are the 2023 Sandhopper Rules. These were agreed at the 2022 AGM (Held in January 2023) and the revisions have been published since Jan 2023 on the Class Association Website.
Jun 30 2023
Wow! 1 month to go until Cadet Week 2023!
Lots of organisation is continuing behind the scenes to ensure a fantastic week but I just want to give a massive thank you to all our sponsors this year. We couldn’t do it without out you support!
Jun 29 2023
Cadet Mini Race Series this Sunday 2nd July
Sunday 2nd July – CADET ‘MINI RACE’ SERIES.

Jun 26 2023
Dart 15 Sail Number 1548 For Sale
This Dart 15 has been sailed at Thorpe Bay for several year. The Dart 15 is now at an ideal location to buy and race at this years Nationals 15th-17th July.
Dart 15 Race – Sail number 1548
Large Wheel trolley
Two sets of sails
Overall good sailing condition
Boat storage has been paid at Thorpe Bay until October
£900
or sensible offers
Phone John on
07743 544124
Jun 23 2023
Sandhopper Class British Association National Championships at TBYC on 12th & 13th August 2023
Sandhopper Class British Association National Championships at TBYC on 12th & 13th August 2023.
Entries now open online.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7KdgizlCgjilGIIVRIpWR28a5RGX55FhmNM_eutQaFuV_9w/viewform
NoR and Si’s are contained within the form.
Jun 21 2023
Cadet Training – Piranhas Sunday 25th June
As part of our Cadet Development Pathway we invite Cadets who have basic sailing skills to this series of training sessions.
The training will develop the Cadet’s sailing skills through a series of exercises to a level that he/she can tack, gybe and control boat speeds, gaining the confidence to begin to race.
……
14.30 (2.30pm) Meet in the Sail Training Room (Changed and rigged)
We will then do some Land drills to ensure everybody can tack and gybe RYA style.
15.30 Launch boats
17.00 Return to Shore
17.20 De-briefing and finish
Parental support on the water is appreciated.
Please complete the short form to enter, click on link below.
https://forms.gle/sd3wbAqsLaBWkFRF8
Nick
Cadet Training and Racing