Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

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Well done to Allen Burrell, who came 2nd overall at the UK Masters & Northern Finn Championship at West Kirby Sailing Club on 3/4th September and is now the UK Finn Masters Champion and 1st Grand Master.   Brilliant news! See report attached from Yachts & Yachting:

http://www.yachtsandyachting.com/news/192078/Suntouched-Sailboats-Finn-UK-Masters

Racing on Sunday 25th September was originally scheduled for 8:00am.

This has been amended to 5:00pm. Enjoy your lie in.

Video – UK Cadet 2016 Class National Championship 2016

Here’s a glimpse at what it’s like to take part in the Cadet Class National Championship at Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) which took place last week.

Ben Warrington GBR 8541 & Katy Lloyd GBR 9029 were part of the 50+ fleet last week. If you think your children would enjoy participating at this level with entrants from Belgium & the Netherlands contact Howard Warrington or myself and we would be delighted to tell you more about life in the Cadet Class – for children & adults.

Thanks all for a fantastic response to this appeal – we only really need RO for Sunday now

On Saturday 27th August 19:00 Summer Sat

SS3 Crew        –       VOLUNTEER REQUIRED PLEASE

On Sunday 28th August           09:00 Summer Sun – 2 Races

KEY ROLE OF RACE OFFICER IS STILL NEEDED TO RUN THIS RACE

Race Officer    –       VOLUNTEER REQUIRED PLEASE
SS2 Crew        –       SWAP with Paul Chapman OR VOLUNTEER REQUIRED PLEASE

The below have all been covered now – thanks to all the volunteers!

On Friday 26th August           19:00 Midweek 8

Race Officer    –       Now covered – thanks to Kevin Iles
Assistant RO    –     Now covered – thanks to Janet Willsmer

On Sunday 28th August           09:00 Summer Sun – 2 Races
SS5 Helm        –       Now covered – thanks to Andras Gal
SS5 Crew        –       Now covered – thanks to Andras Gal
SS7 Helm        –       Now covered – thanks to John Casson
SS7 Crew        –       Now covered – thanks to Michael Lloyd
RIB Launch/Recovery     – Now covered – thanks to Steve Hopper

On Monday 29th August           09:30 Autumn Access Trophy

SS5 Crew        –     Now covered – thanks to Michael Lloyd
SS7 Crew        –     Now covered – thanks to Tony Padbury

If you are able to help out by doing any of these duties please volunteer through DutyMan or reply to this email ([email protected])

The 2016 Sandhopper Nationals will be held at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club over 3 days on Friday 19th, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August. SI’s, NOR and entry form are available from the links below with copies also available at registration.

Sandhopper Nationals 2016 SIs V1

Sandhopper Nationals 2016 NOR V1

Sandhopper National 2016 Entry Form

Don’t forget, to compete in the National Championship the helm must be at least an associate member of the SCBA. If you have not joined this year, please contact Janet Willsmer via [email protected]

NOTICE ON BEHALF OF RACE COMMITTEE FOR SANDHOPPER NATIONALS 2016 CREW SUBSTITUTIONS

1. Regarding crew substitutions, the Race Committee is aware that in some cases crew may not be available on all three days due to work commitments. At the same time we are conscious of the risk of suspicion that crew is varied to suit weather conditions.

2. For these reasons we are giving notice that there will be a cut-off date for substitution requests due to non-availability of crew. Such requests must be received no later than noon on Friday 12^th This date is chosen to give helms time to confirm their crewing arrangements, whilst being far enough ahead that the weather cannot be reliably predicted.

3. Of course the default arrangement should be that the same crew is used throughout the meeting, but if you know you will have to substitute due to non-availability a request should be submitted to the Race Officer, [email protected] no later than noon on Friday 12^th August. Please state the reason the substitution is needed and the names of crew.

4. Substitutions requested after this cut-off will be dealt with in the normal way, taking due account of the reasons.

If you have any questions regarding the event please contact Mark Robinson on 07957 801 099 or [email protected]

A bright and early start for the

Peter Hayes Trophy

Mass start at 9:00am – code flag R

TBYC Club Sailors attended several Nationals last weekend, some travelling further than others. Here is a quick round up of results.

Hurricane Nationals   – 8 TBYC Entries   – Top Place Paul and Robert Palmer 5th out of 21 boats.

Results at Hurricane Nationals Results

Finn Nationals           – 3 TBYC Entries   – Top Place Allen Burrell 8th out of 59 boats.

Results are at Finn National Results

Shearwater Nationals – 1 TBYC Entry    – Top Place Dion and Anna Allen 8th out of 16 boats.

Results are at Shearwater Nationals Results

Well done to all that entered National events (couldn’t help noticing a Paul Beasley in the Finn Results). It takes a lot of time and commitment in preparation and attending.

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race finishes later this afternoon / evening off Southend Pier, very much worth a watch as they come up the Estuary, they are off the suffolk Coast at Aldeburgh this morning.
https://www.clipperroundtheworld.com/race/standings