Another event that as a club we have demonstrated that we welcome these events and that we support them well. We have had many excellent comments from sailors that were visiting and this would not have been possible without our members. This includes the Sprint 15 sailors that entered but also worked hard until they were on the water, all those that volunteered and went on a Rota (some supplying boats), those members and cadets that came down from the club house at short notice to help on the beach (Rupert Snow is memorable “Aim at me”), the staff we employ (over 900 pints of beer were poured) and finally everybody that were friendly to all the visitors over the weekend.
Even though everybody does this unpaid, please remember this has brought required funds into the club in entry fees, catering and refreshments behind the bar.
There was success for Thorpe Bay out of the 83 boats sailed with the us winning the Team Event. Finley Cullender was 1st Junior, Gerald and Nathan Sverdloff was 2nd Two up. Steve Healy was 6th overall, 1st over 50 and 5th Most Improved, Gary Sverdloff was 2nd Most Improved, Keith Persin 3rd Heavyweight. The following Thorpe Bay Sailors were all in the top quarter overall Steve Healy, Andrew Wood, Chris Tillyer, Jim Bowie, Gary Sverdloff, Peter Thompson and Andrew Hannah. Although well done to everybody else. Peter Thompson without doubt showed us all up, sailing in shorts and shirt, often standing (must be his skills from the paddle boards) and being there at the front of many races.
Thank you to everybody for your time.
Paul Morgan (and Steve Healy), Sprint 15 Captains.
This weekend the club is hosting the Sprint 15 Nationals. This is a good opportunity for the all members to join us in the fun off the water. We have arranged entertainment on both Saturday and Sunday night. Both nights it will be starting around 8:30. Sunday Night it will be following the Sprint 15 Association Dinner, so if this is still ongoing when you arrive there should be room around the bar and on the balcony to have a drink. Please don’t stay away just because you don’t know anybody that sails a Sprint 15.
Saturday – Martin McNeill’s Bottleneck Blues
Martin McNeill and his band are local and regularly play at pubs/concerts etc in Essex. On Saturday night he will play for us as a trio supported by a JJ Zarbo on the double base and a drummer. When possible they are supported by West Weston singer/harmonic player extraordinaire. They can be appreciated every 3rd Sunday at the Railway, Southend.
Sunday – Darren Jones – Acoustic Guitarist
Darren Jones…’The Kid From Canvey’ due to play live at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club. “An upcoming artist with a talent which will charm you to just want more from him. His amazing acoustic sound, quick ‘Clint Eastwood’ like hands, and beautiful lyrics set him aside from the rest. He plays original songs of his own, and loves to cover classic songs from all eras in his own style.”
The Sprints have been putting together their main list of helpers. However we will require as many volunteers as we can for help on the Beach and in the Car Park and hope that we can enlist that from all the members. Please could you let us know if you can help by emailing us on [email protected] or by adding your name to the list at the bar and letting us know when you would be available.
Help on the Beach will involve (this should all be dry, unless it rains)- helping sailors across the beach, collecting and retrieving trolleys all under the supervision of the Beach Master for the day. If you feel that you can’t handle a trolley alone, we will get you to pair up with somebody on the day to work as pairs. Launching and Retrieving will be Saturday (09:30-11:30, 15:00-16:30), Sunday (10:00-11:30, 15:30-17:00) and Monday (11:00-12:15, 14:30-16:00)
Help in the Car Park will involve giving an initial welcome note to people as they come in, unhooking their trailers, boats and moving them into the boat park, ensure they then park and camp in the allocated areas all under the supervision of the Parking Marshall for the day. This will take place Friday (16:00-23:00) and Saturday (06:00-12:00).
We look forward to hearing from you and thank you in advance of volunteering.
Paul Morgan and Steve Healy (Sprint 15 Joint Captains)
We have sourced a couple of Sprint 15’s that can be used by anybody that is happy sailing one and would like to race in the Sprint 15 Nationals. We have confirmed that with our main Insurers that this is OK as long as we supply the sailors names that will be sailing them. There is the cost of entering and joining the association, however if your entry goes in now there is a £15 reduction and as it will also be your first Sprint Nationals another £20 discount to cover Association membership.
For more details please send us an email to [email protected] or speak to myself, Steve Healy or Paul Morgan.
I am delighted to announce that at this year’s Regatta party we will be welcoming the world famous ‘JiveSwing’ to provide our entertainment. They are a dance company who specialise in 1940s Lindy Hop, Blues, 1920’s Charleston, Cake Walk and Authentic Jazz. They will be doing some demos overseen by an experienced teacher and then inviting members to join in. Jive Swing have appeared on programmes such as Britain’s Got Talent and Wartime Farm as well as many adverts for major companies and they regularly tour the world.
Tickets are now on sale at the bargain price of just £10 for adults and £5 for children to include food and entertainment, available from Sara Speller.
Scott is offering the following yummy 2-course menu:-
Mains:
Chicken Korma & Rice
Sausage, Mash & Onion Gravy
Desserts:
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Apple Tart & Custard
Food is available from 6.00pm and the entertainment will commence at 7.00pm.
Please use the attached form to order your tickets and indicate menu choices. There are also hard copies of this form on the bar. TBYC Regatta Form 2014
Please enclose either cash or a cheque with your form and put it into the Club postbox marked “Attention Sara Speller – Regatta Party”. If you prefer to pay by card, please do so as usual at the bar, ask a member of staff to mark your form “paid” and pop it into the Club postbox, again marked “Attention Sara Speller – Regatta Party”.
Any queries, including from visiting sailors who are unable to purchase tickets in advance, please contact Sara Speller on 07799 892732 or the Club Secretary on 01702 587563.
The annual Sailing Supper is taking place on Saturday 29th March, 7.00 p.m. Tickets are now on sale, priced £12.00 each, and older cadets are welcome. We will be dancing til late to JB Entertainments disco.
Please use the attached form to order your tickets and indicate menu choices. There are also hard copies of this form on the bar. Sailing Supper Ticket Order Form 2014
The menu is:
Fish Supper
Lasagne & Chips
Sausage & Mash
Spotted Dick & Custard
Fruit Salad & Ice Cream
Please enclose either cash or a cheque with your form and put it into the Club postbox marked “Attention Sara Speller – Sailing Supper”. If you prefer to pay by card, please do so as usual at the bar, ask a member of staff to mark your form “paid” and pop it into the Club postbox, again marked “Attention Sara Speller – Sailing Supper”.
Any queries, please contact Sara Speller on 07799 892732.
TBYC are hosting the the Sprint 15 Nationals this year. The Notice of Race and Entry form has been published on the Sprint 15 website, however this should referenced from our home site.
Please note there is a discount for early entry and if it is your first Nationals, this will benefit sailors that may have to join the association as they are borrowing a Sprint.
2003 boat in good condition for age. Rare eye-catching blue hulls with black sail trim.
Ready to sail. 2 kites – one in blue and in good condition with a few small patches, one in red with a huge repair down the middle useful as a training kite. 2 Jibs – one brand new, one with a broken zip – may be worth repairing and keeping as a spare. 1 Main in good condition.
Foils have a few marks consummate with age. Full set of foil bags, deluxe top boat cover and Eurotrax big wheeled launching trolley.
Reluctant sale due to lack of use.
