Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

Dear all,

Applications have been flooding in and it looks like we will have a packed set of groups again this years!

There are still places left in all groups – but you only have until Friday the 25th May – this Friday – to submit entries for Cadet week 2012.

The contents of the brochure below should be self explanatory but should you have any questions please send an email to [email protected]. The forms within the pack should be printed and returned to the club no later than Friday 25th May.

Cadet week is always popular and numbers are limited,  applications will be handled on a first come first served basis, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

CADET WEEK 2012 BROCHURE

Regards,

Mike

Hi all,

Just a quick reminder that this weekend sees the start of the Spring T.O.P. series.  Johnno will be holding another of his exceptional coaching sessions in the Commodores bar at 14.50hrs, followed by some on water start practice before the main event.

If you would like to race but don’t have a suitable boat then please text Johnno on 07766 148285 to arrange to try the series.

A quick reminder of the Spring Series dates:

>Spring 1&2 – Sat 12th May

>Spring 3&4 – Sat 26th May

>Spring 5&6 – Sat 9th June

Great fun will be had by all.

Mike

Congratulations to Dave Hall for winning the K6 Euro Cup in Brunisse – Holland.

Dave and his crew won 8 out of 10 races on this popular inland sea.

Full report to Follow.

Come on down and join in a good variety of races this week-end.
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Saturday 5th May is the first of the club series races this year when we will be doing two short races back to back. First start at 11.00am and the second races as soon as possible after all have finished their first race.
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Sunday 6th May is the Benfleet Shield Race. A mass start at 11.00 am – the course will be on the blackboard but is likely to be an initial beat then round the pier and off to a mark at the entrance to Benfleet Creek and back – probably rounding a few other buoys on the way.
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Monday 7th May is the Not So Easy Race – a mass start at 12.00 midday – no-one yet knows the course – but it will be set on the day and must not be easy!!!

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Dear all,

Please find attached the brochure for this years Cadet Week.

The contents should be self explanatory but should you have any questions please send an email to [email protected]. The forms within the pack should be printed and returned to the club no later than Friday 25th May.

Cadet week is always popular and numbers are limited,  applications will be handled on a first come first served basis, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

CADET WEEK 2012 BROCHURE

Regards,

Mike

Yantlet Trophy Race – Sunday 22 April 2012

SUPPLEMENTARY SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

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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.

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Safety – All competitors are reminded of the Regulations for the Prevention of Collision at Sea and in particular that ships in the channel will have restricted ability to manoeuvre or are constrained by draught and therefore have priority over sailing vessels. If any boat is asked to change course by the crew of a safety boat she shall comply immediately or be disqualified from the race.

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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.

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The Start – there will be 3 starts from the committee boat.

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The Course:

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PN < 1200  and Cruisers

The course will consist of an upwind leg, Leigh buoy to Port, the Yantlet Tower to Port, Leigh Buoy to Starboard then finish at the Shore Box line. The actual course will be displayed on the blackboard to the west of the Bosun’s hut prior to the start.

PN >= 1200

The course will consist of an upwind leg, Leigh buoy to port and finish at the Shore Box Line. The actual course will be displayed on the blackboard to the west of the Bosun’s hut prior to the start.

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Well after the plane breaking down and getting delayed for 27 hours only to have a Virgin flight block the runway up for another few hours I’m finally here.

The boats got stuck in customs for a day and instead of a flatbed car lorry to onload all we got was a covered truck with a tailgate lift.

with some inginuity, brute strenght and plenty of ignorance all boats are on the deck and in one piece, all rigged up just having a bite to eat and then off for some training and hopefully be ready for the US Nationals starting tomorrow.

Awful weather here, 28 degrees and blowing 18-20knots from the West every afternoon.

Chris’s progress Click Here

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Well done to all those who took part in the Easter series and a huge thanks to Steve and Chris for organising the activities.

Prize giving will be taking place tomorrow (Saturday 14th) at 1300hrs in the main bar.