Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

On Saturday we had no volunteers to run the second rib.  We could not lower the engine on the one rib we had launched and the breeze was up.  Once again in the absence of volunteers a huge thank you to Peter, Rupert, Struan, Kerryn for not racing and jumping straight onto safety boats to ensure your safety during racing, Toby for launching 2 more ribs at short notice  and Paul Farrall for manning SS2 before the start during a pre race rescue of the RS which involved helm and crew separated form the boat and Chris Boshier who was helming SS2 sailing it in.  When thing go wrong, they go wrong quickly.  Without the swift and selfless actions of such active members of TBYC we would struggle to safely run our current busy racing programme.

Keep an eye on Paul Morgan’s Weekly sailing posts, if it says VOLUNTEER PLEASE, we need your help to keep others safe.  If you are around, inexperienced or not racing, keep some kit in the car and step up, your help is always welcome.

Thank you in anticipation.

Jeremy Sandford

Rear Commodore Racing

The use of Ribs to supplement our displacement Safety craft SS2 and 3 has become a common sight at TBYC.  Our Ribs provide excellent speed of response in an emergency situation, allowing the easy laying of the Start buoy and use of Special marks as well as taking the Race officer and displacement crews to their boats.  In order for us to enjoy use the Ribs they need Launching prior to the race and recovering after every one is ashore.

The task of launching and recovering the Ribs has now been added to Dutyman for the rest of July and August to keep track of who volunteer to do this essential job.  At the end of this time the Sailing Committee will review the situation going forward.

Treating launching and recovery as two separate duties we have 44 duties to cover over the next two months.  Rob Baily has kindly volunteered to cover this Saturday Launch and Recovery, with Toby Speller taking 18 of the duties straight away.  The remaining launch and recovery duties need covering if we are to see Ribs supporting our Weekend Racing.  If you can help, please volunteer through Dutyman, or email Janet, Graham and I to get your offer of cover added on to Dutyman.

Thank you all for your help and support in enabling the use of Ribs to continue at TBYC.  Without your help it won’t happen.

Jeremy Sandford

(Rear Commodore Racing)

We require a helm for SS3 this Sunday. Race starts at 2:30pm. If you can help please contact the Duty Officer Paul Morgan on 07741 201052 or volunteer directly on DutyMan. Your help would be appreciated.

We require a crew SS3 for this Thursday. Race starts at 7:00pm we need to launch both safety boats to cover Midweek racing. If you can help please contact the Duty Officer Nick Cotgrove on 07793 758775. Your help would be appreciated.

We require a crew SS3 for tomorrow. Race starts at 10:00am and all safety boats are required as it is a long distance race. If you can help please contact the Duty Officer Steve Healy on 07821 085700.

We are looking for a volunteer to take on a duty this Saturday
SS3 Helm – Saturday 30th May – Spring Saturday 10 – Start time 09:30hrs
If you are able to help out with this duty please volunteer through DutyMan or email [email protected]
Thanks in anticipation of your help.

Is anyone available to cover a duty on Sunday 3rd of May
Duty Type – SS3 Crew
Time – Race Starts 10:30 meet at slipway 9:30

Many Thanks

Garry Ellis

We have an opportunity to bring SS4 alongside the slipway this Saturday 25th April and carry out familiarisation and Race Officer training

If you are a Race Officer or ARO this year then please come along and familiarise yourself with the Committee Boat!

Sessions will cover moving the Committee Boat and setting up for the race along with any other Race Officer info and I plan to do sessions at 9:30 and 13:30

BUT I need to know if you are coming to arrange numbers etc so please let me know if you want to attend and which session (9:30 or 13:30) asap on below

Mark Robinson

[email protected]

07957 801 099

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