Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

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Our Cadets had a tremendous day participating in the Matt Dear Trophy. 25 Cadets in 15 dinghies travelled to TEYC, some by sea, to compete in this annual event, which attracted 31 boats. Hannah and Lydia gained 1st place in their RS Feva closely followed by Pippa and Isabella in their ‘420’. Third was Luke in his Laser, followed by Daniel also in a Laser and in fifth position was Nathan  who was also the first Pico. They all crossed the Start line within seconds, tacking to gain clear air and fought in light winds to get to the windward buoy. The wind direction changed making the next leg a challenge for everyone. The battle increased on the final leg resulting in victory for TBYC.

This event is run by The Matthew Dear Foundation to raise awareness about the dangers of Appearance & Performance Enhancing Drugs after Matthew Dear’s life at 18 was cut tragically short, by having a fatal reaction to taking these steroids.  https://www.matthewdearfoundation.co.uk/Home.html

We are proud of all our 25 Cadets for their participation in this race and congratulations to them all. Thank you to TEYC for hosting this event and making us feel so welcome.

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Congratulations to all the participants of this year’s TBYC Cadet Regatta who raced in challenging conditions over the weekend.

Over twenty boats, including visitors, sailed with considerable skill, completing 6 races in their respective classes; Youth, Junior and Pico.

A big thank you to Scott Weller and his team of volunteers making this event so successful.

Sailing instructions for the TEYC events this weekend.

Matt Dear Sailing Instructions
Briefing at 11:30 in their clubhouse.
Starting at 12:30 at TEYC. (Start time confirmed, as in some places it is listed as 12:00 and 1:00)

TEYC Interclub SIs 2019
Starting at 13:00 at TEYC.

Please find attached SI’s and NOR for this weekends regatta

TBYC Youth & Junior Reggatta NORs

TBYC Youth & Junior Reggatta SIs

• Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September – TBYC Junior Regatta – Official briefing at 1300, first Race 1430 hours (See poster below, optional Friday Meeting to cover the Sailing Instructions)
  

• Saturday 28th September – Matt Dear Trophy at Thames Estuary Yacht Club. (Please attend the Friday Meeting or contact [email protected] )
  

• Sunday 29th September – Interclub Cadet ‘Team’ Race (Put into teams of 4 boats). (Please attend the Friday Meeting or contact [email protected] )

• Explain the Course/Sailing Instruction for the Junior Regatta.
• To organise who is racing in the Matt Dear and Interclub Races. We will need to organise transportation for the Picos; RS Fevas, 420 and Lasers will sail to TEYC under supervision.

If you are planning to use a club boat for the Youth and Junior Regatta at the weekend, please ensure you have requested the boat to avoid problems Saturday.
You are free to turn up and use the club boats on Saturday, however priority will be given to those who have reserved boats. So far I have 2 Picos reserved.

The weather for the upcoming weekend is going to be excellent so make sure this is in your diary.
Whilst chatting after sailing there will be food available for £6.99. Prebook at registration (although open to all members). Don’t go home and cook stay for a Lasagne, Chilli Con Carne or Chicken Goujons.