May 24 2019
contender and Laser Notice of Race
15th & 16th June 2019
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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.
May 05 2019
Racing May 5th
| Start Videos for Race 1 left and Race 2 Right | ||
| Hurricanes nailing it downwind and Feva Racing |
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| Sandhopper the Ultimate Racing Machine and Hornet Racing |
May 02 2019
May 3rd Friday Club Night 7pm Knots and splicing
The first Friday of each of the summer months is TBYC Club night. This month we start the bank holiday looking at knots and splicing.
Fridays Club night Knots and splicing programme.
- 19:00 starting with basic knots for beginners and intermediate cadets or adults who need a reminder.
- 20:00 Chris Boshier from Essex rigging will be here with all his tools and knowledge to teach us how to splice dyneema rope, covering anything from eyes, continuous sheets, to tapers, just ask Chris. Tony Clarke will then be going through splicing an eye in 3 strand rope .
- The whole hour will be informal, with a short explanation, demonstration, then time for you to have a go with the experts on hand to help you out if you are knot doing it right or teach you tricks and tips to ensure success.
- Chris is now our regional Marlow rope stockist and will also be able to offer advise on suitable ropes for that all important start of season refit as well as taking orders.
Apr 30 2019
Cadets on the water this weekend Sunday 5th and Monday 6th May
A two day Sail Training with 3 Races each day for Cadets, led by Nick. (Results from all races are displayed on the Cadet Notice board).
Sunday – Sail Training and Racing, Part One – Briefing; changed and rigged in the Sail Training Room at 11.00, on the water at 11.30.
Monday – Sail Training and Racing, Part Two – Briefing; changed and rigged in Sail Training Room at 11.30, on the water at 12.00.
Saturday – More experienced Cadets – Why not join in with the Club Racing?
Sail Training and Racing – these sessions will be aimed at all abilities (must be able to beat, reach and run, and be able to sail to and from the training area), and be a great way to start the season.
Weather forecast (taken on Tuesday) is Sunny, 10 mph winds – Perfect!
Coach: Nick [email protected] 07815113459
Apr 25 2019
Sailing Instructions Amendments
Amendments to 2019 Sailing Instructions have been published and details are in SSI amendments 2019
These have also been integrated into the published 2019 Sailing Instructions in Club Racing Information
