Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

The Cruising Section is hosting a Quiz in the bar this Tuesday 12th March, and ALL MEMBERS are welcome.

It would be great if some of the other sailing sections got together a team – usually 4 – 6; we’d love to see more of you Sandhoppers, Fevas, Picos, Cats, Finns, Lasets, Sprints etc.

But you don’t need a team – just come by yourself and we’ll find you (and you’ll find us) convivial company!

There is no need to book; entry is £2 head which pays for the prizes.  (No food provided so eat first.)

Our quizzes are always challenging, interesting and fun and an enjoyable, healthily competitive evening is had by all.

(Sorry for the short notice…  see Cruising Sailing Dates  for forthcoming events. )

cheers

Bill (for Derek, Rear-Commodore Cruising)

Do you want to know how to..

Make fibreglass repairs to your boat
Repair holes / cracks etc with epoxy
Or just stick bits together properly
Then come to our…

FIBREGLASS & EPOXY MASTERCLASS

Wednesday 20th Feb – 8pm in the main bar

David Johnson will be giving another of his popular talks and demos on how to do various fibreglass works on your boat – focusing on fairing in keels (by popular demand)

Organised by the Sandhopper Class  – All members / classes welcome

SANDHOPPER QUIZ NIGHT

Friday 22nd Feb 2013

OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS

Tables of 6 to 8

Tony and Janet will be your quizmasters starting at 7:30 

Cost is still only £5 per person and includes antipasti to refresh you at half time!

Please book with Mark on 07957 801 099 or [email protected] 

Hello TBYC cruisers,

A quick round-up:

Welcome to Mike Pearmain

We are delighted to welcome Mike to the Club and the Cruising Section. Mike sails Sea Wicca, a 19’ bilge keel Sea Wych (this doubles the size of TBYC’s Sea Wych class!).  He’ll be mooring her here from May.

Cruising Social functions for the next four weeks

Tuesday, 12 February:  Noggin & Natter, 8:30 pm, Bar

Tuesday, 19 February: RNLI First Aid at Sea, 8:30 pm, Commodore’s Bar  (TBC)

Tuesday, 26 February: Noggin & Natter, 8:30 pm, Bar

Tuesday, 5 March: Section Committee meeting 7pm Commodore’s Bar

Noggin & Natter, 8:30 pm, Bar

Not forgetting “The Engagement”, a farce from The Thorpe Bay Rotary Players on 15th March 2013, written by our very own Cruising Social Secretary, Gaynor. I’m sure she’d be delighted to sell you tickets…  make up a party…

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Now Sold Enforced sale, due to my arthritic deterioration.

Many of you know how I stand – not very well in fact! The arthritis in my feet and ankles has deteriorated to a point where it has, at last, got the better of me. There is not much that can be done for this problem. You cannot have a new foot the way you can have a new hip, so sadly I cannot sail anymore. It is impossible for me to maintain my boat as I can longer climb into her in the dinghy park, or get underneath to paint or walk out to her on the mud.   Sorry to burden you with my ills, but that is why I have to sell “Sandpiper” quickly.

So, if someone would take by boat quickly for just £1,000, I would be pleased to let her go, but only for an immediate sale, and for her to be sailed at Thorpe Bay, and she has to be taken “as is.

“Sandpiper” is not in immaculate condition.  It has been difficult to get done all that I should do.  However she is fit to race for a while as she is.  There is no osmosis and sails, rigging and fittings are OK.  Last season she served us ideally without any trouble.  At the beginning of the season we were still participating in fairly wild conditions with no problem, without anything needing immediate attention.

If you wish to have a look at “Sandpiper”, she is first on the right down the steps into the dinghy park.

If you are interested or want more information, please contact me – John Boshier

Built 1977.  White with blue lower hull.

Fully equipped with 2 suits of Lonton & Gray sails, anchor, paddle, boat hook, depth sounder, etc.

New floor fitted 2 years ago. New shrouds and lowers. New cover this year.

All relevant paperwork.

£3,500, but will consider any reasonable offer.

Please contact Nick Laking 01702 582642 (H) 07768 498647 (M) or [email protected]

On Saturday afternoon the Sandhoppers are being lifted out of the water and into the dinghy park. On Sunday some Cruisers are being lifted out of the water and into the dinghy park.

Members are asked to avoid the dinghy park on both Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Whilst boats are being moved the dinghy park will be closed to all but essential personnel.

Thank you in anticipation of your cooperation in this matter.

Nick Elmore
Commodore

Well done to Peter Thompson & Rupert Snow from the sandhopper fleet for spotting one of our cruisers in trouble drifting in very windy conditions with 5 people aboard, They swam out to seasafe 3 and effected a rescue and tow back to the mooring.

TBYC are very lucky to have such diligent and competent people who are willing to take it upon themselves to help others.

Thank you also to the RNLI who  attended and assisted with securing the vessel and bringing the crew ashore .

The Sandhopper Nationals will be held on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd September. Entry form, Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions are attached.  Questions – contact Paul or Rupert.

The Nationals dinner will be held at TBYC on Saturday, 7.30  for 8.00 pm.  Enquires – contact Mark Robinson.

Sandhopper Nationals 2012 Entry Form

sandhopper NOR 2012

sandhopper si revision

Spider Number 43 For Sale

Good condition

New this season – a “David Johnson” Rudder & tiller along with new floor.

Two seasons ago we completed a major overhaul with New Mast, boom, rigging, blocks & Sails.

Relocation requires us to sell

£4,000

Contact Peter Evans on 07986 591 440 or [email protected]