Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

The funeral will be held on Thursday 06th March in the West Chapel at Southend Crematorium at 16.00.

It is with regret and deep sadness that I have to announce that Jack Campling passed away today at Fair Havens Hospice. Jack was previously an active member of our cruising section having sailed extensively on “Pendragon” with family and friends.
Our sincere condolences to Nigel and family.
The funeral arrangements will be notified as soon as possible.

Mike Thomason
Commodore

Currently the shipping lane has centre lane buoys called SEA REACH 1 to SEA REACH 7 which are Pillar type Bouys. These are being replaced by port and starboard buoys either side of the deep Channel. This work is taking place on several dates over August.

This will affect anybody cruising the Thames Estuary, however those West Shoebury and East Leigh channel marker used by us for racing currently look unaffected.

More details on the work is available at New Yantlet Channel Bouys
The following link will be of use if you are interested in the current locations:Tidal Thames Recreational Users Guide

Due to the Sandhopper lift on Saturday and the Cruiser lift on Sunday the Dinghy park will be out of bounds to all but essential members on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Please avoid this area during these times for you own safety and that of other members.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Nick Elmore
Commodore

For safety reasons,  please make sure you complete any other boat movements before 2.00 pm Sunday 24th March and stay clear of the boat park and slip from then until the lift-in is complete.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Bill Dashfield
Cruising Section Secretary (for Rear Commodore, Cruising)

(Note: Start time moved forwards – initially published as 2:30 pm)

The Cruising Section is hosting a Quiz in the bar this Tuesday 12th March, and ALL MEMBERS are welcome.

It would be great if some of the other sailing sections got together a team – usually 4 – 6; we’d love to see more of you Sandhoppers, Fevas, Picos, Cats, Finns, Lasets, Sprints etc.

But you don’t need a team – just come by yourself and we’ll find you (and you’ll find us) convivial company!

There is no need to book; entry is £2 head which pays for the prizes.  (No food provided so eat first.)

Our quizzes are always challenging, interesting and fun and an enjoyable, healthily competitive evening is had by all.

(Sorry for the short notice…  see Cruising Sailing Dates  for forthcoming events. )

cheers

Bill (for Derek, Rear-Commodore Cruising)