Aug 30 2015
Pico Sailing Monday – Abandoned
I am glad to say that the Picos have had a good 2 days of sailing, completing 4 races. Unfortunately I have had nobody come forward as race officer for Monday and therefore it has been abandoned.
Archive for the 'Monohulls' Category
Aug 29 2015
Pico Sailing this weekend
Today saw the start of a weekends Pico sailing (20 minutes after main sailing). Scott Weller and helpers did RO duty today and Paul Chapman and Sam Petty-Mayor will do tomorrow. If anybody can offer there services to complete it Monday then it will enable a whole Bank Holiday Weekend of Pico sailing. Please let me know if you can on 07741 201052, otherwise I will let everybody know if Monday is abandoned. Thanks.
Aug 28 2015
New Cadet Racing – Sunday 30th August
On Sunday there is the Pico Mini Series and the Benfleet Shield / TBYC Bank Holiday Mini Series. As most of our Cadet will want to compete in one of these, we will not run the New Cadet Racing.
Aug 20 2015
Contender, Finn and Hornet Open Meeting
Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September 2015
Entry Form, NOR and supplementary SIs are attached
Aug 10 2015
Safety Boat Cover
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
Aug 03 2015
Waldringfield Laser Open Meeting
3 of our cadet/youth sailors went to the lovely club at Waldringfield on the River Deben on Sunday for their annual Laser Open.
The fleet was split into full rig and radials. 24 boats all in all. A lovely breeze and blazing sunshine along with some great sailing.
In the Radials Alex Warrington won the day with Matthew Lloyd in 2nd. In the Full Rigs Peter Snow, in his first Open, was a very credible 14th.
Overall combined results were: Alex Warrington 6th, Peter Snow 15th and Matt Lloyd 17th.
Jul 22 2015
New Cadet Racing – Sunday 26th July 2015 – Start 18.00
New Cadet Racing
Another chance to sail in the ‘New Cadet Series’ and not so windy this time…. hopefully!
See you Sunday.
- The new course is aimed at all Cadets who can sail and to wish participate in a race with a shorter course, more laps over a reduced time.
- There will be prizes for the older cadet as well as the less experienced sailors. A coach in a dedicated Support Rib will support the races.
Races will be raced under the TBYC Sailing Instructions. http://www.tbyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/TBYC_2015_SI.pdf
Your guide
Cadet course
- There will be an optional briefing at 17.00 (1 hour before start.)
- The race will be a windward leeward course starting at the committee boat. It will be the second start with the Fast and Slow Monohulls at 18.03. (Time plus 3 minutes).
- First check the number of laps on the blackboard at the top of the slipway and / or check with Support Rib on the water. Your race can be shortened by the Support Rib.
- Once on the water, go to the Committee boat and look for the last number on the BACK of the boat, which indicates D on the diagram / or check with Support Rib on the water.
- On the starting signal, you will cross the line and beat to the CADET BUOY, which is a special buoy marked with a C. This will be your windward mark.
- Check whether a Red or Green flag is displayed on the Committee boat; Red – leave marks to port, Green – leave marks to starboard.
- Run or reach down to the course. You must NOT go through the line on the downwind leg (as written in the sailing instructions).
- Beat up through the line and onto the Cadet buoy and continue until the displayed number of laps are completed.
- As you cross the line the committee boat will record your time. They will not give you a signal. The Support Rib will blow a whistle unless is needed elsewhere.
Jul 17 2015
Race Officer Required for Pico Series this Sunday 19th
We need a Race Officer for the Pico Series on Sunday as I may not be able to make it. There are two races starting from the Shore Box first start 13:50 anyone interested please email me on [email protected]
Jul 16 2015
Rib Launch and Recovery Duty
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)
Jul 09 2015
New Cadet Racing – Sunday 12th July 2015 – Start 19.30
New Cadet Racing
This Sunday is our next session in the ‘New Cadet Race’ Series.
It looks like good weather, both sunny with some wind. It is a late start, so I will make it a 45 minute race. You should be packed away by 8.33 pm!
I do hope to see you Sunday.
- The new course is aimed at all Cadets who can sail and to wish participate in a race with a shorter course, more laps over a reduced time.
- There will be prizes for the older cadet as well as the less experienced sailors. A coach in a dedicated Support Rib will support the races.
Races will be raced under the TBYC Sailing Instructions. http://www.tbyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/TBYC_2015_SI.pdf
Your guide
Cadet course
- There will be an optional briefing at 18.30 (1 hour before start.)
- The race will be a windward leeward course starting at the committee boat. It will be the second start with the Fast and Slow Monohulls at 19.33. (Time plus 3 minutes).
- First check the number of laps on the blackboard at the top of the slipway and / or check with Support Rib on the water. Your race does not use a shortened course.
- Once on the water, go to the Committee boat and look for the last number on the BACK of the boat, which indicates D on the diagram / or check with Support Rib on the water.
- On the starting signal, you will cross the line and beat to the CADET BUOY, which is a special buoy marked with a C. This will be your windward mark.
- Check whether a Red or Green flag is displayed on the Committee boat; Red leave marks to port, Green leave marks to starboard.
- Run or reach down to the course. You must NOT go through the line on the downwind leg (as in the sailing instructions).
- Beat up through the line and onto the Cadet buoy and continue until the displayed number of laps are completed.
- As you cross the line the committee boat will record your time. They will not give you a signal. The Support Rib will blow a whistle unless is needed elsewhere.
