Very light wind was troubling all of us, but we pushed the boats out anyway.
Cadet RIB and Polly was manned by parents, thanks for all the support on the land and on the water.
10 sailors in 8 boats, in Picos and Optimists experienced very light conditions and learnt skills to move ahead. There was bait placed tactfully in an Optimist hull, giving the sailors motivation to try to move, and they all did. This was followed by a paddling race. There was more discussion than push and the strong team was beaten by the experienced single hander.
Our team is building well, I am looking forward to focus the next session on starting and stopping once more before we move on to work on starting and upwind progress.
This is planned for the 22nd of April, Sunday, start at the water at 13:30.
Any cadet is welcome to join in, in any boat, help will be given to those who ask for it.
It is up to the parents / grandparents to encourage and take their sailors along.
There will be a sailor’s meeting at cadet night, Friday the 13th of April at 7 pm.
Let’s discuss our experience last Sunday, first session on the water!
De-brief.
Starting, stopping.
What to do to get a good start?
Plans for this Sunday.
Cadet Sailing
Training and Race
Sunday, 8th of April, 2018
(“Pico Race”)
Start on the water at 16:00 (4 pm)
Please, allow time for changing and rigging.
Any boat welcome (RS Tera, Optimist, Laser 4.7)
I recommend single handed sailing.
Parents – please, encourage and support your sailors !
All keen sailors are welcome, no particular experience needed.
Minimum requirement: willingness to go afloat.
Parent helpers welcome: rigging, road crossing, 2 pencil marks, launching Cadet RIB and sailing boats, going afloat on Polly / paddle board
Focus: stopping, starting – session 2
Warm up: sail around. Drill 1: stop and start, pick up a treat. Drill 2: stop on the whistle, start on the whistle, change direction. Drill 3: tack at the Cadet RIB. Game: cat and mouse. Race: 1 lap.
Please, see our YouTube channel: TBYCPicofleet – Andras
Training and Race Sunday, 1st of April, 2018 (“Pico Race”)
Start on the water at 12:00
Please, allow time for changing and rigging.
Any boat welcome (RS Tera, Optimist, Laser 4.7)
I recommend single handed sailing.
Parents – please, encourage and support your sailors!
All keen sailors are welcome, no particular experience needed.
Minimum requirement: willingness to go afloat.
Parent helpers welcome: rigging, road crossing, 2 pencil marks, launching Cadet RIB and sailing boats, going afloat on Polly / paddle board
Focus: stopping, starting
Warm up: sail around. Drill 1: stop for a treat. Drill 2: tack at the Cadet RIB
Game, race.
Please, see our YouTube channel: TBYCPicofleet – Andras
Hello,
Good Friday Lunchtime will consist of a selection of fresh fish either beer battered or pan fried along with a selection of main meals or snacks and the regular Cadet menu.
In the Evening I will be offering a tapas of Garlic Bread, Garlic Prawns, Bravas Potatoes, Aioli Potatoes, Squid, Chicken skewers, Whitebait, Chorizo in Cider, Meatballs in a Bravas sauce, flamed mushrooms in Sherry, Chorizo skewers, Padron Peppers and a fish stew.
Each dish is priced at £3.75
There will be 3 days of Cadet Race Training and a Mini Race series at the end of the Easter holidays for 11+ year old boys and girls. The training will be progressive and it is hoped that Cadets can attend all three days, however, less is still fine. The training will cater for all abilities, but the minimum requirement is to be able to sail a beat, reach and run.
We also welcome new Cadet members; a great way to meet new friends, while training and having a good time.
Dates:
Thursday 12th April 7.30 – 8.15 Training Room – Briefing and a recap on Rules, Starting and Safety
Friday 13th April – Meeting/briefing (changed) 9.00 am – On the water 9.30am
Saturday 14th April – Meeting/briefing (changed) 9.30 am – On the water 10.00am
Sunday 15th April – Meeting/briefing (changed) 10.30 am – On the water 11.00am
Reserve the dates for a great start to the season.
Parental help will be most appreciated to help on ‘Polly’ with Safety and Scoring etc.
Why not celebrate the end of another busy week with friends in homely surroundings with good food and a glass or two of something nice!
This week, Howard is offering the following great selection for Friday night: o Homemade burger o Cod or Haddock and Chips o Ham, Egg and Chips o Cumberland Sausage and Mash o Spicy Sausage and Bean Stew
On Sunday he will be cooking the following delicious menu: o Roast Chicken Breast wrapped in Pancetta, served in a cream tarragon sauce o Roast Beef o Roast Lamb
all with the usual great selection of vegetables and some tasty homemade desserts to choose from!
