Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

The two Regattas are both 3-day events; this Saturday, Sunday and Monday.  They will cover all abilities and can be sailed in any boat including Optimist’s, Pico’s, Lasers, Toppers and RS Tera’s and RS Feva’s. We would like to see as many as possible sail these special events. We have two options:

Those who can sail a Beat, Reach and Run are encouraged to enter the ‘Rebellious Bowl’ Regatta, starting from the Committee boat. There will be two Races each day with a separate Cadet start. Each race will be 40 minutes using large inflatable buoys. Nick Alston will be organising and supporting the Cadet sailors.

For those Cadets who prefer, there will be an ‘Inshore’ Regatta with a trapezoid course with support for the younger, less experienced and less confident sailors. There will be five short, one lap races each day, which should give everyone an action-packed experience and a chance to develop their sailing skills in a fun and safe environment. The only requirement is a willingness to sail; either single handed or with a crew. This sailing activity is organised by Andras Gal. Parental help would be appreciated.

It is hoped that the Cadets will be able to sail all three days and all the races, however less is fine.  There will be a Briefing/training session on Friday evening for ‘Rebellious Bowl’ Cadets and a separate session on Sailing skills for ‘Inshore’ Cadets.  See below:

Rebellions Bowl Regatta Programme

Friday 19.30 Briefing to cover sailing rules, starting procedure and course.

Saturday 9.39 start (on the water by 9.09).    Two races.

Sunday 10.09 start (on the water by 9.39).     Two races.

Monday 10.39 start (on the water by 10.09). Two races. Prize giving in the Club House ASAP after races.

Inshore Regatta

Friday 19.00 Briefing to cover sailing skills and rules, starts and course.

Saturday 9.30 start Five mini races.

Sunday 10.00 start Five mini races.

Monday 10.30 start Five mini races. Prize giving in the Club House ASAP after races.

It would be helpful to E-Mail either Nick Alston [email protected] or Andras Gal [email protected] your intentions to sail including the days. This is not essential but would be helpful.  We welcome as much racing as possible.

Click on the link for the Sailing Instructions.TBYC Regatta SSI 20018v2

TBYC Regatta SSI 20018v2

NOTE AMENDED SI’s as I’d forgotten the sandhoppers..oops

as per TBYC SIs 2018, A1 and D will be displayed on the front of the committee boat, A,B,C and D on the stern of the committee boat.

It’s the regatta this weekend, come down sail and join in whether your an old hand or a new to the sport. We have a schedule of races starting with a briefing at 8am on Saturday and live music and beer in the evening. Supplementary Sailing Instructions are attached, see you Saturday.

Firstly thanks to Howard for volunteering to do 2 race officers and 3 RIB launch this weekend!

We need volunteers to help with the following Club Racing duties this weekend please

Sun 06 May 2018 15:00 Spring Sun – SS7 Helm – swap with Scott Weller or volunteer please

Mon 07 May 2018 15:30 Hunter Cup – SS8 Crew – swap with Mark Thompson – NOW COVERED THANKS NOAH PRINCE

Please do keep an eye on this post as other vacancies may arise.

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

We need volunteers to help with the following Club Racing duties this weekend please

Sat 28 Apr 2018 11:00 Spring Sat (2 races) – SS7 Crew – volunteer needed – COVERED NOW OK

Sun 29 Apr 2018 11:30 Club Long Distance Yantlet Trophy – tbc

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

We need volunteers to help with the following Club Racing duties this week please

Tue 24 Apr 2018 19:00 Mid week 1 – SS2 Crew – volunteer needed

Wed 25 Apr 2018 19:00 Mid week 2 – SS2 Helm – volunteer needed

Wed 25 Apr 2018 19:00 Mid week 2 – SS2 Crew – volunteer needed

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

Notice of Race

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We need volunteers to help with the following Club Racing duties this weekend please

Sat 31 Mar 2018 11:30 Spring Sat – RIB Launch – volunteer needed
Sat 31 Mar 2018 11:30 Spring Sat – SS2 Helm – volunteer needed
Sat 31 Mar 2018 11:30 Spring Sat – SS2 Crew – swap with Andrew Bicknell or volunteer needed
Sat 31 Mar 2018 11:30 Spring Sat – SS5 Helm – swap with Brant Chapman or volunteer needed
Sat 31 Mar 2018 11:30 Spring Sat – SS5 Crew – swap with Simon Steptoe or volunteer needed

Mon 02 Apr 2018 12:30 Peter Hayes Trophy – RIB Launch – volunteer needed
Mon 02 Apr 2018 12:30 Peter Hayes Trophy – SS3 Crew – volunteer needed

Mon 02 Apr 2018 12:30 Peter Hayes Trophy – SS7 Helm – swap with Johnno Gillies or volunteer needed

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

The 2018 Sailing Instructions are attached covering club racing from 30 March 2018 to 7 October 2018.

For Spring, Summer and Autumn series races, the same 3 starts ( at 3 minutes intervals) , 3 courses ( 2 windward/leeward and 1 square) and 5 fleets ( Windward/Leeward, Slow Catamaran, Fast Mono-hull, Slow Mono-hull and Sandhopper) as in 2017 are retained.  There is no separate Cadet fleet /series/course in 2018.

One change for 2018 is that results for all general handicap trophy races ( except the pursuit race) will also count towards  the series ( Spring, Summer, or Autumn)  in which the race occurs.

Reminder: Helms who have entered any series race ( including the Midweek Series), and which now include trophy races, can claim average points for a particular race if they are undertaking any of the club race duties ( except Duty Officer) on that day. Average Points can be claimed by indication on the Declaration Sheet on the day.

TBYC SI’s 2018 – March 2018