Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

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First Virtual Race report from Wes Absolom.

Typical TBYC banter – keep ’em coming!

The General Committee have appointed Peter Thompson to carry out weekly checks on the Dinghy Park and report. Also to check on windy days to ensure no harm comes to your boats and tie down if required.

Steve Hopper Commodore

Following tonight’s message from our Prime Minister. The General Committee have now decided that the time has come to sadly, close the dinghy park.  We are sure you will all understand the reasoning behind this. Other than going to work, shopping, walk or a run, we are to remain at home.

We ask all members to respect this decision and not enter the dinghy park or attempt to go for a sail. The reflection back on the club that we all love would not be favourable. This includes boat maintenance.

We will of course, review the situation constantly and look forward to being back on the water when the situation allows.

Thank you for your co-operation and please stay safe and well.  Keep watching the website and Facebook for updates and info.

Amendment to Race Schedule – Winter Series 2020

The final race on Sunday 22nd March will now consist of 2 races, sailed back to back. Start time remains the same at 10:00.

Race length will be at the RO’s discretion but likely to be shorter than normal.

As we have only had 1 race this winter series, the Sailing Committee decided to make this amendment.

All races will count for the series with no discards as per the Sailing Instructions.

Adrian Bunting                                    Howard Warrington
Rear Commodore Racing                      Sailing Secretary

TBYC SI 2020

Please see the above link to the Sailing Instructions for the coming 2020 Season. These take effect from the first race of the Spring Series.

Race Officers and Assistant Race Officers: Please take time to study these carefully as they will assist you in your role. Please take note of section 9 where some amendments can be found.

For this weekend and possibly for the next week at least, please would you refrain from using the grass car park next to the dinghy park. After the heavy rains recently it’s very wet and unsuitable for use.

Many thanks

Adrian Bunting

Rear Commodore Racing

As you can all see the weather approaching it is fair to say at this stage that sailing will be cancelled tomorrow. Please don’t travel unnecessarily. Duty crews – it’s your lucky day!

Please make sure that your boat is soundly secured in the dinghy park today and it would be very advisable not to enter the dinghy park tomorrow.

Looking forward to better winds next time.

We need volunteers to help with the following Club Racing duties next few weekends please

Sat 30 Nov 2019 12:00 Winter Sat – SS7 Helm – Swap with Nick Turner or Volunteer please

Sat 30 Nov 2019 12:00 Winter Sat – SS7 Crew – Swap with Grant Williamson or Volunteer please

Sun 01 Dec 2019 13:00 Winter Sun – SS8 Helm – COVERED THANKS DAVE AYRE

The club tow car (RAV4) is available to launch RIBs

Before driving it please check you meet the club insurers criteria https://www.tbyc.org/club-duty-guidance/  under section Club Tow Car Duty Guidance.

If you have a duty coming up and want a refresher on what to do please come along to any race and let the Duty Officer know if you would like to join a displacement or the committee boat to help / observe.

Don’t forget you can swap a duty with a VOLUNTEER PLEASE duty

If you can help please volunteer / swap in the usual way via Dutyman or email [email protected]

Many thanks

There is Feva Sail Training this weekend, although all Feva owners are aware and the club boat us being used, any interested cadets may attend any theory sessions by contacting Conrad Stevenson or myself. 08:30 start Saturday, 09:00 Sunday.