Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

3 Lasers traveled to Fishers Green Sailing Club on Saturday 27th June and were greeted with bacon butties, hot sun and a gentle breeze. There were 20 boats entered 7 of which were visitors. They have a large lake with numerous islands to navigate around which made for challenging moves down the runs to see which side of them to go. Local knowledge prevailed here big time as the wind shifts were massive, and getting on the wrong side of one cost you many places as i found out to my cost a few times ! This really is a lovely small friendly club who were very appreciative of us attending, i really would recommend it as one to do again next year. Well done to Chris Tillyer who scored a 2,3,2,3 to secure 2nd overall from the club hotshot.
I had a 10,8,7,6 for 8th overall, and Jeremy Doran had a 13,12,13,15 for 12th overall, and is improving at every event he attends.

On Sunday we have Cadet Training.

The aim of this session is to get the youngsters ready to race competitively, Olympic style!

Our target age is approximately 11 – 14 years, possibly those who have raced in the Pico Series and/or ‘New Cadet Racing’, but not excluding others who have basic skills.

The training exercises will cover:

Starting a race – be the first!
Fast tacking – every 20 seconds or less!
Mini-Races – 10 minutes a race, lots of manoeuvres and chances to win!

Fast and exciting …..  see you on Sunday.

Nick Alston  [email protected]  07815 113459

Four Lasers travelled from TBYC to Aldenham Sailing Club on Sunday 7th June, it was part of the Thames grand prix series and had a turnout of 27 boats, the wind was a lovely 8-10mph with a few large gusts thrown in from various angles just to keep you on your toes, and any missed tack or gybe could lose you half a dozen boats as the fleet was very very tight. There were some very good sailors from the circuit there with brand new boats, so it was good to see how we are doing outside of club racing, and also a test of the rules as these guys do not take prisoners !! Our overall results were Rick Paxman 11th, Nick Turner 13th, Jeremy Doran 24th, Richard Sands 25th. Lovely small and friendly club and a really good lake to do our 1st “pond” open on.

I have been contacted by several parents who have recently introduced their child to sailing at the club and are keen to participate in the New Cadet Racing and training.

However, they are either a helm (have a boat) and are seeking a crew or wish to crew.

I am happy to co-ordinate information, allowing youngsters to pair up and enjoy sailing together.

If you are interested, please provide the following details via my E-Mail below:

Name
Age ( Our target age for these sessions is Year 7 and above)
Boat (if appropriate)
Helm want a crew, Wants to crew
Approximate experience
Telephone number
E-mail address

I will then share this information.

Nick Alston    [email protected]

New Cadet Racing

This Sunday is the second session in our ‘New Cadet Race’ Series.

Let’s have a big turn-out!!!!

• 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 13.00 (1 hour before start.) There are two races but you can choose only to one if you wish.
• 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 14.03. (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 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.
• On Sunday there are two races. You can do both, but you will need to wait for the second race to be started. Check out the number of laps with the Support Rib.

Laser 182687 for sale, hull in very condition, always washed and cleaned, never been on beach ! all new ropes 2015, full xd fittings, standard sail always rolled and in good condition, comes with padded foils bag, trolley and brand new cover. Regular club race winning boat. £2500.00 Contact Rick Paxman on 07702 366053 or [email protected]

This weekend sees the first PICO Bank Holiday Series of the year. Two races a day over three days and a chance of a trophy!!
Date Start Time
Sat 02 May 2015 10:20
Sun 03 May 2015 10:50
Mon 04 May 2015 11:20

Looking forward to a large turnout and hope to see you
Could I ask two favours from those attending
1) Is anyone available to be Race Officer on Monday? Please let me know
2) If you are down on the beach then please give the Race Officers a hand they would greatly appreciate it

Regards

Garry

Well done to Alex Warrington who attended the Youth Nationals and came a very good 20th out of a very strong fleet of 65 last week. Also Chris Tillyer went to the Laser Masters Nationals and came a very good 13th out of a fleet of 35 in the Radial class with winds 35 – 40 mph over last weekend.

Well done guys from all the Laser fleet

We have arranged a Dinghy Instructor course and have 1 place available. Dates are 30th March to 3rd April.

To complete the course you will need to hold a PB2 and 1st Aid certificates. These can be done at a later stage.

Cost is £150. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to take the place.