Jan
05
2012
Why Not You ?
Why should the kids and your partner have all the fun? Are you chauffer and cheerleader but stuck on shore and sometimes bored? Do you sometimes stare with envy at the powered boats chasing the sailing boats around, or people aboard our luxury Committee Boat?
Just because you do not want to go sailing, does not mean you cannot be part of club sailing activities, so why not get out there amongst your children and partners?
Many club members are only here for the social side, and that’s great. Hundreds are cadets, and that’s fantastic. Hundreds race, and that’s brilliant. Some only sail casually on a nice day, and that’s terrific. Others want or have to support their family, which is fine as well. Continue Reading »
Jan
05
2012
Saturday from Noon for an afternoon, and then Sunday morning, of training.
We plan to hold 6 or more ‘clinics’ ranging from how to start a race (whether you are in a sailing boat, or on the flags), to how to get the best trim from your sails (whether one sail or three), to racing strategy (whether not being last to becoming National Champion).
It is possible we might get onto the water late afternoon on Saturday for a couple of hours for practical sail trim and race tuition, so bring sailing kit if you might sail, and wet/wind proof and warm clothes, with Buoyancy Aid if you have one, for a support boat experience.
Sea conditions dependant, we intend to bring the Committee Boat into the slipway/shore so everyone can come have a look at our fantastic new asset.
This will be training and activity geared to adults. Whilst Cadets may of course attend clinics, the Cadet Section will be working on keeping younger Cadets occupied.
So if you are interested in taking ‘the next step’, whether it is your first step to knowing what the starting flags mean, or what to do and not do when boats meet on the water, or you are already a good racer but just can’t seem to get past the guy always just in front, we aim to have clinics which appeal to all. We already have two multiple National Champions signed up to spill their secrets, so don’t miss this opportunity to find out how they got to the front of the fleet!
Jan
05
2012
Please would you make sure you write all members e-mail addresses on the form when you return it to the Club Secretary with Membership Forms and subscriptions. E-mail is a primary, very swift and cost effective method of communications between the Committees and Club Members. By post the club spends hundreds of pounds on one letter, i.e., the cost of the paper and the postage. By e-mail the Club spends no money! For that reason alone, unless really necessary, postal communication on general matters is just not feasible, but we do not want anyone to miss out on opportunities. We are currently missing several hundred members e-mail addresses. E-mail circulation will not disclose your or your families e-mail addresses to other recipients.
Dec
19
2011
I would like to thank Debbie Kilkelly and all her helpers, especially Santa himself, for making the Christmas Party great for all our cadets.
It was a wonderfull occasion enjoyed by 64 cadets and many parents – Well done.
Nick Elmore
Commodore
Dec
12
2011
A starting watch was found yesterday on the green in front of the dinghy park. If anyone has lost this watch please contact me 0770 2299555.
Nick Elmore
Dec
08
2011
Hi All, for all you armchair sailors, and following popular demand I am sponsoring a trophy for the best placed TBYC virtual boat in the game. For those of you who have not entered or who do not know about it, then here are a few facts. The virtual race mirrors the actual Volvo ocean race covering 8 legs over 9 months. The game has in excess of 120000 virtual boats. leg 1 is complete but we will run each leg as a race in a series and load the entrants on Hal’s racing programme as a series. The series will have 2 discards for the 8 legs to enable newcomers to join in and possibly win!!!. After the first leg the top five TBYC boats were 1st Daren Fitchew, 2nd Jeremy Sandford, 3rd Steve Healey, 4th Steve Hopper and 5th David Hopper.
The next leg starts on Sunday 11th Dec 2011 so get registered and join in the banter and fun!!!
You can register at http://www.volvooceanracegame.org/play
Then please leave a comment on this article so we can enter you and your boat in the regatta.
Happy armchair sailing Steve Hopper
Dec
06
2011
Sat 24 Dec Bar 11.00 – 3.30 & 5.00 – 11.00 Kitchen 11.00 – 2.30
Sun 25 Dec Bar 12.00 – 2.00 Kitchen Closed
Mon 26 Dec Bar 12.00 – 7.00 Kitchen Closed
Tue 27 Dec Bar 11.00 – 7.00 Kitchen 10.30 – 2.30
Wed 28 Dec Bar 11. 00 – 11.00 Kitchen 11.30 – 2.30
Thu 29 Dec Bar 11.00 – 11.00 Kitchen 11.30 – 2.30
Fri 30 Dec Bar 11.00 – 11.00 Kitchen 11.30 – 2.30
Sat 31 Dec Bar 11.00 -3.00 & 7.00 – 1.00am Kitchen 11.30 – 2.30
Sun 01 Jan Bar 11.00 – 7.00 Kitchen 11.30 for pre-booked brunch
Mon 02 Jan Bar 11.00 – 7.00 Kitchen 11.30 – 2.30
Tue 03 Jan Bar and Kitchen back to normal hours
Nov
30
2011
Hi All, Due to other sailing commitments for a large number of our cadets it was not possible for them to be at the official TBYC prize giving this year. So following our Cadet committee meeting last night it was decided to hold a Cadet Prize Giving Thursday Evening 8th December at 19.30 at TBYC We all look forward to seeing you at this celebration of our young cadets
Steve Hopper
Nov
29
2011
Sunday 18th December – 4pm to 6pm
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Disco and Party Games by Groovy Tunes
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Drinks, Nibbles and a Gift from Santa
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Tickets only £5. Available now from behind the bar.
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Please bring your ticket with you to give to Santa’s helpers.
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The Commodore Bar will be open for parents.
Nov
14
2011
….Not enough minutes in the day?
….Always running late to the club?
….Missing that all essential start by vital seconds?
….And hate that long walk on a rainy day carrying a heavy, dripping wet, freezing cold bag full of cold sailing gear down that slippery slope and across that oh so boggy field?
Well fear not, the answer to your prayer is here. Available very shortly is the best parking space at the club complete with your very own personal name plate.
Keep extra dry and warm as you open the rear door of the club and throw your bag straight into the boot of your waiting car, only a mere 5 steps from the changing room door.
If you wish to take advantage of this once in a lifetime offer, please let me know…AND if that isn’t enough, there’s more….you inherit the grand title of sailing secretary to maintain this space:)
Seriously though folks, this position still has to be filled for next year. Give me a call if you wish to find out more about the role. You would be well supported and can even have a trial park in the space, see for yourself how much time and effort can be saved!
So go on, be part of a successful team and help give something back to the club.
IT NEEDS YOU!
