Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

Thanks to David, Toby, Steve, nick, Paul, Rupert, chaz, Peter and Len from the sandhopper fleet for fitting the new fenders to the slipway which I’m sure will be appreciated by all..
Also thank you to sam husk who was scrubbing the slipway from very early till late with the aid of a small team who very kindly turned up to help. If you missed the opportunity to help you could always buy sam a beer next time you see her in the club.

Calling all Members

I would really appreciate your help cleaning the slipway this saturday morning(17th July) start time is 9.30am.
The more helpers the quicker it can get finished well before sailing at 3.00 and the less my back will hurt if i’m the only one 😉

We’ve hired a pressure washer and will have some scrappers and brushes but if you have a broom/brush please do bring it with you.

Please do come if your free and able, i know its hard work but the more of us there the easier it will be.
A BIG BIG THANK YOU in advance for all of you that come and help.

Sam Husk

solo 4057

Tickets for the Caribbean night are still on sale from behind the bar,

adults £10 and children up to the age of 13 £8 – this price includes a Caribbean themed bbq and steel band entertainment….. plus much more!

We are in for a hot weekend and tomorrow there will be a bbq at the club from 5pm and will cost £5 per person. For all you energetic lot there will be the cadet v lark rounders match, everyone is welcome to join in!!

Found, between packing my boat away after racing on Saturday and uncovering it on Sunday, a newish looking bouyancy aid appeared in it. If the owner would like it back, please let me know. Number is in the racing programme booklet or add a comment to this post.

Kevin Iles

Race Officer and Race Officer Assistant Swap required for August 14th.

Unfortunately neither of us are able to complete the duty due to a clash with an unforeseen boat delivery to Torquay.

Please let me know if you can assist.

Thanks,

Nic (07590 562487)

Does anyone want to crew on a Hurricane Wednesday night? Please give me a ring on 07795 097438 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              07795 097438      end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
Also crew required for Stone hurricane open this weekend.

As some of you will be aware, I am part of a team intending to row across the English Channel in the next few days when the weather settles down (now 90% sure for Sunday). If conditions are right, we are also hoping to beat the current record of 2 hours 40 minutes. Why? You might well ask!

It’s all for charity: The AHOY Centre, which is based in east London, provides water based activities for young and disabled people in one of Britain’s most deprived areas. In particular it does a lot of work with young offenders and those who are not in education, giving them some structure to their lives, often for the first time, regularly leading to RYA qualifications and similar.

For more details see www.ahoy.org.uk.

Anyone wishing to sponsor us is very welcome to do so and the JustGiving site is: www.justgiving.com/xchannelrowing.

Thanks for your support
Kevin Iles