Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

Last Sunday was the conclusion of the 2011 Icicle Series, great racing with over forty boats participating in the final two races. Following a small computer glitch with our results programme after racing I’m now pleased to say that the full results for this series have been uploaded.

Thanks to the Race Officers, Support Boat crews & the Results team.

The prizegiving for this series will now take place as part of the Club Race Officer Training evening to be announced shortly.

Top 3 places in each class are:-

Class: Asymmetric Cats

Class: Asymmetric

Class: Catamaran handicap

Class: Winter Monohulls

Class: Laser

Class: Sprint

Icicle Series  – Change to published Sailing Instructions 

In accordance with Rule 3 & 5 Changes to Sailing Instructions  / schedule of races 

Please be advised that Icicle 5 on Sunday 20^th March will remain at the previously published start time of 11:00hrs. 

A second race on Sunday 20th March will then commence as soon as practical after conclusion of Icicle 5. 

This is by popular demand to replace Icicle 2 which was not sailed due to unsuitable weather conditions. 

2011 Sailing Committee

I am at a conference on May 12th so unable to skipper SS3. Happy to take on a Saturday Race Officer duty not including June 26th – July 10th instead. Alternatively, if you are looking to swop because you are unsure about being RO, if you take my guard boat duty I would be happy to coach you as RO!

Robin

rft(at)primoplc.com

Hi Feva’s, We have and exciting new Logo and team shirts available!!!

Thanks to Sam Husk’s hard work and exceptional deal, we now have available personalised Musto polo shirts along with a special limited edition shirt for those going to the Feva worlds in Holland this year so we get to fly the TBYC flag in style!!!

The TBYC personalised polo shirts will be £13.72 each

The Limited Edition Worlds polo shirts will be £18.64 each

These Shirts will not be limited to sailors parents can also join the Feva

Please find attached order form ORDER FORM

If you would like further information then email me [email protected]

Also don’t forget the exceptional deal from RS for new Feva’s why not order one with your shirt!!!

Feva New Boat add RS Feva Advert

After careful negotiations with LDC Racing Sailboats we have secured a special TBYC discounted price on new RS Feva’s see link to add: RS Feva Advert in brief this will be dependant on minimum orders and is limited to 3 months so get in early to take advantage of the deal!!!

Some questions you may have

Q. what is the difference between Feva XL and Feva XL Race
A. They are basically the same except with the race the kicker system, outhaul system and main sheet are all upgraded also a lighter jib cloth

Q. is there a wide wheeled trolly with the boat
A. Yes

Q. Does the boat come with covers
A. Only top cover

Q. Does the boat come with road trailer
A. No

Finally this Saturdays training session weather permitting will be run by craig Asquith former Feva national squad coach so take advantage

Also if anyone would like to be included on the regular Feva class email updates then please email me your contact details at : [email protected]

Steve Hopper

I would just like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has followed and supported me throughout my sailing. Being in Australia and knowing you have the backing of everyone from your home club is brilliant. I’m sure most clubs dont follow members like we do at Thorpe Bay, and this is what makes us different to others. Thanks also to everyone who came down to the club last Thursday for the Champagne reception.

Daniel Henderson

Dan is flying back this week and i would like to invite you all to join in celebrating this fantastic achievement and welcome the Musto Skiff World Champion Dan Henderson and fellow competitor Ronny Barnes back to TBYC.
lets all raise a glass  for a World Champion.
this thursday 20th Jan 7.30

Bar and kitchen are open from 6,

hope to see you thursday

Peter Thompson Commodore

DAN HENDERSON WORLD CHAMPION MUSTO SKIFF 2011

First we had the ashes now the Musto Skiffs. Go the British !!!

Hi all, It is with great pleasure that I can announce that Dan Henderson has just been crowned Double Musto Skiff World Champion down under.
Dan, with the exception of day 3, has led the championship from start to finish with an impressive score line to count of 2, 2, 3, 4, 1, 1, 3, 6, 4 total score 26 points some 11 points clear of second place.

I think we would all like to join in and congratulate Dan in this awesome achievement

For the Final Results Click Here

A handicap fleet of 51 starters enjoyed fantastic blue skies & a cool South-Westerley breeze to compete in this years Thorpe Bay Yacht Club Frozen Sheets Race.

Race Officer Phil Crawford & his team set a triangular course with the competitors enjoying a beat towards the Pierhead from the busy mass start line in front of the clubhouse.

The race lasted just under two hours for the majority of the 49 finishers in the pleasant winter sunshine just prior to a spectacular sunset.

The top five final revised result positions were:

1st Gareth Davies – International Moth
2nd Kyle Stoneham – F18
3rd Steve Hopper & Paul Dell – 49er
4th David Hall & Paul Constable – Fireball
5th John Charles – RS600

Thanks to the Race Officers Team Phil Crawford, Margret Kennedy & Sally Ellingford, the support boat crews including Ivor Thompson in Pearl.

Thank you to the results team working hard under pressure inputting all the data Tony Padbury & Jeremy Sandford.

A full race results listing can be found under General Handicap header within the Sailing Results Tab on the L/H/S of the homepage.

Plus a big thank you on behalf of all the competitors & spectators to Sue Boygle / Sam Husk who provided hot liquid refreshments & mince pies from the Bosun’s Hut.

Thanks to Charles & Sophie Boygle who were of great assistance organising the prizes.

 Link to Pics below from Robin.

http://picasaweb.google.com/110247711209399521615/FrozenSheetsRace912011?authkey=Gv1sRgCOShop6kzI_F6QE#

2011 Brass Monkey SI