The weekend saw 23 Sandhoppers compete in the East coasts event of the year. flukey conditions and light winds with a strong tide tested the boats to the max, postions changed from leg to leg with the helms not be allowed to lose concentration for a second.
Overall winners were Alan Burrell & Paul Beasley, ranked outsiders due to their weight (lots of pies and feta cheese on holiday the week before), they sailed superbly and were worthy winners, 2nd place went to Phil Crawford & Margaret Kennedy who had an excellent weekend of results to get pipped by just 1 point for the title. 3rd position went to Sue & Will Daly who were so far ahead on the first race we thought everyone else would be timed out..
A great weekend was had by all and a big thank you to all the race officers and support boat crew.
TBYC at its best, fantastic sailors, great facilities, volunteers, food and club house.
The Sandhopper Nationals will be held at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September. NOR, SIs and entry form are attached. Please note that the briefing on Saturday has been put back from 10.00 to 10.30am.
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, contact Janet Willsmer 07969 598309.
This Saturday, due to the tide times, the race is scheduled as a Supper Race starting at 17:30. Following on in similar prizes for the successful Breakfast Races, the winner of this Supper Race will be awarded with a voucher covering Supper for 2 at the club.
After racing the Commodores Bar will be serving drinks as the Main Bar is being used for Private event.
The Club kitchen will be open until 7.30 pm for after sailing meals. If you’d like Scott to keep something for you call him on 07717 027372.
Races 1-3 postponed due to lack of visibility, no wind, 6″ of rain….
Thank you to Alan and his Race team for all their efforts in trying to make today happen, but at 14:00 after postponement, coffee and teas we finished the decision was made to postpone racing till Sunday. We convene again tomorrow for 13:30 Committee Boat start. Thank you to Tony and his Safety Team for launching and recovering the Ribs today.
TOP’s will also be running from the race box tomorrow, with 3-6 short races starting at 14:20 under the Race management of Scott Weller.
I hope to see you all at 18:00 for the BBQ, Disco… and foam?!
