Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

A Date for your Diary

Christmas Cards, Calendars & Gifts will be on sale in the clubhouse from 11am to 2pm on both Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th October.

At SC this week it was decided to rerun 2 of the three trophies postponed earlier in the season due to poor weather.

The kings cup will be awarded to the winner of the first race tomorrow (Sunday 12th October ) and the McKinlay Cup the second race. The only change to the expected programme will be mass starts and the same course for all classes.

The results will also count towards the Sunday points series for each class as normal.

Sunday 5th October
RACING IS CANCELLED

Good morning everyone, due to the wind and today’s forecast we have made the decision to cancel racing today.

Enjoy your Sunday.

Please be aware that the Southend 10K is being held this Sunday between 10.00am – 12.00 midday. The seafront will be closed from Victoria Road through to Church Road for the duration of the race, which will effect access to the slipway. There will be up to 2000 runners taking part in the race, which supports Havens Hospices. Please co-operate with race stewards.

For more information about the race including a map of the route please visit www.southend10k.com

With the end of season fast approaching, its time to dig out your winter steamer, bobble hat and boots and enter the Winter Series!
This can be completed using TBYC Membermojo, and selecting your appropriate boat category.
If you are not Winter sailing, storage can be paid for in the same way.
Sailing instructions will be posted on the website, socials and Club notice board next week.

Please note that participation in the Winter and Icicle Series is conditional upon each crew completing one assigned duty during the Winter or Icicle series. Mark Robinson will be coordinating the Winter duties over the next few weeks.

All those taking a winter duty (sailing or non sailing) will receive a £5.50 bar voucher on the day from the Duty Officer upon completion of their duty.

Jeremy Sandford

Rear Commodore Racing

Please note that due to lack of day light the Midweek race this Tuesday 16th September is cancelled.

Please be aware the RNLI Mulberry Fun Run is taking place this Sunday 14th September and they will be using the club slipway so it will be inaccessible until about 1:30pm

Sandhopper Nationals 2025

Amendments to Event Sailing Instructions

11. The Start

11.1. The start line is defined as the line between the mast on the Committee Boat displaying an orange flag and an outer starting line mark, normally of the orange or yellow inflatable type.

13. The Finish

13.1. The finishing line will be between the mast on the Committee Boat displaying a blue flag and the finish line mark.

Amended by Clara Hunter, TBYC Sandhopper Class Captain

We need volunteers to help with the following Club Racing duties this weekend please

Sat 06 Sep 2025 10:30 Autumn Sat – SS2 Crew

Sat 06 Sep 2025 10:30 Autumn Sat – RIB A Helm or SWAP with Richard Turner

Sun 07 Sep 2025 11:00 Autumn Sun (Shore Box) – Race Officer

The club tow car (BMW) is available to launch RIBs (any club member with a full license over 24 is insured to drive it)

If you have a duty coming up and want a refresher on what to do please come along to any race and let the Duty Officer know if you would like to join a displacement or the committee boat to help / observe.

Don’t forget you can swap a duty with a VOLUNTEER PLEASE duty

If you can help please volunteer / swap in the usual way via Dutyman or email [email protected]

Many thanks