Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

congratulations to Nic Barnes who was part of the team that won this weeks J80 nationals, winning 5 out of 6 races, well done mate you are a star.

follow the link for Y&Y write up

http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/165760/MIQ-Logistics-J80-Nationals

The Bridesmaid has at long last become the Bride. Paul and Bruce Spratt are the national champions for 2012. Spratty has been chasing this title for almost 25 years in various sandhoppers with different crews, if only he had looked on his own doorstep before he could have managed it earlier, obviously Paul has benefitted  from Bruce’s tactics and this is what clinched them the title in an event that went to the wire in the last race. Peter Thompson & Paul Dell were second in their ‘no expense spent’ campaign, Prey held together thanks to gaffa tape and bent over six inch nails has acted as an inspiration to us all, Petes mum said she was so happy to have her duvet cover back which pete used for a spinnaker and wished she had ironed it as this may of taken him to top spot.

The romantic indian for two paid off for Burrell & Beasley as they performed so much better on the sunday bagging a first in race 3.

26 boats competed in TBYCs flagship event which draws crowds from around the globe.

The hot favorite in windrush threw away his title hopes when he sacrificed his massive lead and went to the aid of a floundering lesser spotted eagle, having seen the bird out to sea in serious trouble he gave it the kiss of life and cpr, he then swam back stroke with the eagle barely alive clinging to his chest for two miles to the shore, he then ran barefoot for 3 miles to the rochford bird sanctury where the professionals took over. He declined to comment as the publicity shy Barry wanted to get back to his crew and complete the race.

Well done to team Spratt only 362 sleeps until we all do it again.

The event of the year is here and has kicked off in spectacular fashion.

26 yachts have entered for this years sought after trophy and the racing has been tight.

The bookies favorite and   peoples choice for winner this year decided to throw his discard in early and is looking for 2 bullets tomorrow to grab victory, currently lying in 13 place windrush is set to pounce and claim the prize, Duce & McBain refused to comment as they didnt want to give their winning secret away.

Apollo took line honours in the first race with father and son spratt team, we’ve all seen it before and sure enough they were 8th in the second race looking to work their way down the fleet tomorrow but holding second place overnight.

Sandstorms Clarke & Herve are holding 3rd thanks to Chris flogging away at his very stiff Hydes all week,

Undine with the willis Duo deciced to keep the committee boat company in race 2 and parked up for a chat with the race officers which is apparently what past commodores are supposed to do.

wanna be champions Burrell & Beasley are off to a slow start and are praying for more wind.

Aelous have kept very quiet and produced two 5ths putting them in 4th over night, however they will both get ‘Hopperd’ tonight and will slip down the fleet tomorrow.

The Snows caught a very lucky wind shift and have managed to place Zeus in 5th, lets hope their luck lasts.

The big surprise of the day is 707 guru Matt Rainbow and Jonno Gillies, the fleet were concerned that such big hitters would clean up, however 2 DBLs have seen them at the bottom of the table and the rest of us are thinking about the 707 worlds as it must be easy pot hunting.

The main news of the day is Thompson & Dell who in their ‘no expense spent’ campaign are top of the leader board with a 2/1. amazing to see this old boat with knackered sails held together with bits of string and gaffer tape has managed to weave its way into the chocolates and has seen its value triple!! Thompson said he couldnt part with the boat as the 45 seconds he spent getting it ready meant so much to him and money couldn’t replace the fact that he almost broke out in a sweat pumping out the toilet to help reduce weight.

Tonights dinner looks set to be fun with people dodging hopper, looking for pearls of wisdom from the favorites in windrush, watching Spratty start to twitch as he thinks of being the bridesmaid yet again and looking on ebay for 707s.

Burrell & Beasley have decide to swerve tonight and are on a romantic meal for two at the local indian in an endeavour to produce their own wind tomorrow should it prove light again.

Battle has commenced and all is to play for.

A fantastic reception at the Island Yacht Club was given to our cadets, they all had a fantastic time thanks to the superb effort and warm welcome from Valerie Deane and the members of IYC.

If anyone knows of the whereabouts of the two black windsurfer masts which we use for the rafts during cadet week please contact Mike Thomason asap.

Spider Number 43 For Sale

Good condition

New this season – a “David Johnson” Rudder & tiller along with new floor.

Two seasons ago we completed a major overhaul with New Mast, boom, rigging, blocks & Sails.

Relocation requires us to sell

£4,000

Contact Peter Evans on 07986 591 440 or [email protected]

We will be holding our annual fun day out by the Mulberry Harbour on Saturday 14th July.

Everyone is welcome the more boats, toys and people the better, the committee boat will be out to ensure we have a toilet and cooking facilities, bring your packed lunch, soups and drinks these can be stored on the committee boat, all 4 Seasafes will be going, why not try a different boat to sail, water ski, donut or rounders?

For those of us taking boats we will be leaving TBYC from 10.30 if you are not taking a boat you can catch a ride on any seasafe or walk out later.

always a good day. Ive booked the sun and 28 degrees,. if the sun is late showing up don’t worry thats why we have wetsuits!

Went missing in the bar today reward if found call Richard on 07939007268 if found many thanks

Another excellent result from Master Al!

Report: http://www.finnclass.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=444%3Amichael-maier-wins-fourth-finn-world-masters&catid=71%3Amajor-championships-2012&Itemid=265

Results: http://www.pwllhelisailingclub.co.uk/finn2012/index.php/en/sailing/results-by-ranking