Jun 18 2019
Archive for the 'Racing' Category
Jun 13 2019
Help required this weekend
hi guys, busy weekend this weekend, with club racing, a Contender and Laser open meeting and level 2 training.
Unfortunately we are missing some duty covers, if any of you can step up I’d be most grateful and don’t forget you can sign on and receive average points for the series.
Duties that need filling are
Saturday
Rib Launch
SS5 Crew
SS2 Crew
Sunday
Race Officer (shore box for club sailing)
SS5 crew
Jun 13 2019
2019 Nore Race, it’s soon, Don’t miss out – 23rd June
http://www.benfleetyachtclub.org/NoreRace.html
To contact the Nore Race Secretary, please send an email to: [email protected]
May 30 2019
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR DUTIES – THIS WEEKEND 1st & 2nd JUNE
We need volunteers to help with the following Club Racing duties this Sunday please
Sat 01 Jun 2019 10:00 TBYC Regatta – RO – covered thanks Grahame Dare
Sat 01 Jun 2019 10:00 TBYC Regatta – SS5 Crew – volunteer please
Sun 02 Jun 2019 11:00 TBYC Regatta – ARO – covered thanks Paul Morgan
Sun 02 Jun 2019 11:00 TBYC Regatta – SS2 Helm – covered thanks Mark Dean
Sun 02 Jun 2019 11:00 TBYC Regatta – SS2 Crew – volunteer please
The club tow car (RAV4) is available to launch RIBs with any club member with a clean license over 25 insured to drive it.
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
May 29 2019
Dinghy Night Thursday 30th May
By popular request, this Thursday evening is Dinghy night and by popular demand we will run another rules evening- nothing special just a whiteboard and discussion.
May 28 2019
TBYC Regatta & Beer festival
NOR & SSIs for TBYC regatta attached, these are supplementary to the Club SIs, note first start time on Saturday 10:00am, Cadets welcome, Cadets,please have a ribbon at the top of your mast to make identification easier for the Race Officer. Please note times have changed for Sunday compared to Version 1
May 21 2019
Thorpe Bay Regatta NOR – SSI 2019
NOR & SSIs for TBYC regatta attached, these are supplementary to the Club SIs, note first start time on Saturday 10:00am, Cadets welcome, Cadets,please have a ribbon at the top of your mast to make identification easier for the Race Officer, please note times have changed for Sunday compared to Version 1
May 06 2019
Yantlet Trophy Race – Monday 6th May 2019 SUPPLEMENTARY SAILING INSTRUCTIONS
These are supplementary to the TBYC 2019 Sailing Instructions.
Eligibility – The Yantlet Trophy Race will be open to any boat owned by a member of Thorpe Bay Yacht Club and with a PY of less than 1200. Boats with a PY of 1200 or over will race to the Leigh Buoy and back.
Safety – All competitors are reminded of the Regulations for the Prevention of Collision at Sea and in particular that ships in the channels will have restricted ability to manoeuvre or are constrained by draught and therefore have priority over sailing vessels. Keep a look out for ships in the shipping lanes and pass well astern. Plan and alter your course accordingly.
Safety disclaimer – by signing the declaration sheet for the Yantlet Race owners are accepting responsibility for their actions during the race and indemnifying the club accordingly.
The Start – there will be 2 starts from the committee boat.
Time Class Flag
12:30 PY = 1200 K
The Provisional Course(s):
PN = 1200
An upwind leg, Pier Head to Starboard, Leigh buoy to port, Pier Head to Port, club mark #5 to starboard and finish at the Shore Box Line.
The actual course(s) will be displayed on the blackboard to the west of the Bosun’s hut one hour prior to the start(s) and may include additional marks and/or a shorter course depending on weather conditions and wind direction/speed.