Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

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]

Obsession Vs Prey downwind

Rupert at his best

Footage from today

Many thanks to Tony Padbury & Janet for a brilliant evening, the questions were excellent and it was great to see the teams from age 15 to 80 all enjoying a lovely time together.

We should do it more then once a year, lots of very positive feedback in the boat park this morning.

Thanks again from the fleet and friends.

The club will be ordering new chain for race marks / safety boats etc shortly so if you need a new mooring chain for your Cruiser or Sandhopper and would like to take advantage of any bulk discount and delivery to TBYC please let us know Midday Friday 29th Jan

Cruisers – please contact Rear Commodore Crusing John Williams

Sandhoppers – please contact Sandhopper Class Captain Mark Robinson

Price for Sandhopper 10mm chain is £3.43 per metre incl VAT

The following has been added to the Crew Wanted page on the Sidebar

Mike Threadgold
Crew Wanted
Class: Sandhopper
When: 2016 Summer Season
Contact Details: 864617 [email protected]