Jun
07
2023
We have supported the Matt Dear Race for Cadets at Thames Estury Yacht Club for several years. It is one of our ‘away’ events that all Cadets who can confidently sail a course can enjoy.
This prodigious Race is in memory of Matthew Dear who tragically lost his life after taking Anabolic steroids, is to raise the awareness of the dangers to young people.
It attracts Cadets from all our local clubs and is well organised with trophies donated by the ‘Dear’ family. There is no entrance fee.
We will hold a meeting on Thursday 15 June at 7.30pm to collect Entry forms and consider/organise transport of boats. I will also brief the Cadets for 30 minutes after speaking to parents.
The Entry form is here
Matt Dear Entry Form 23. Please print it out and give it to me on Thursday.
If you can’t make the meeting, please send the form directly to me. I will then register you.
Programme:
Saturday 17th June:
Transport boats by road to TEYC (There may be support for those sailing to TEYC for experienced sailors and faster boats – TBA)
10.00 Matt Dear Briefing at TEYC
12.00 Race Start (Race lasts approximately one hour)
ACTION REQUIRED
They have asked for numbers in advanced. It would very useful if you filled in this very short reply form ASAP to let me know if you are attending
Let’s have a great attendance this year.
Nick Alston
Cadet Training and Racing
Jun
06
2023
Unfortunately over the weekend clothing has been taken from the ladies changing room. May I ask all members to be vigilant and not to leave valuables in the changing rooms. The back door of the club is to remain closed at all times and not propped open. However this is a good time to remind members that when in sailing attire access to the changing rooms and toilets should always be by the back door to assist keeping the club cleaner and nicer for all members.
If any member has lost items over the weekend please email me direct so that I am aware.
A shame to have a negative post but members need to be aware.
Can I also use this post to say a big thank you to all those involved organising and helping run a very successful regatta weekend in strong winds. 46 boats took part and it was particularly pleasing to see so many cadets out racing on the big course. Well done to all.
Jun
03
2023
TBYC’s Regatta is in full swing
– pop down after racing on Sunday for a cake to celebrate 75 years of TBYC
Jun
01
2023
Please see the Sailing Instructions for the 2023 TBYC Regatta.
TBYC-Regatta-SSI-2023
Briefing at 9am on Saturday morning.
Have a great regatta!
Howard
Rear Commodore
May
28
2023
Rib Towing Training- Monday from 14:00 (for the non mud golfers!)
Meet at the ribs at 14:00 for anyone wishing to learn or improve on your rib towing. We’re always in need of help launching the ribs.
There are some good tricks to learn that will make life easier for you.
Let me know if you’d like to join us.
May
27
2023
TBYC RNLI Pursuit Race 27th May 2023 SSI’s
Race Duration and Entry
Entry fee for the race is a £3 per boat voluntary contribution. – All proceeds will be donated to the RNLI. Please place the entry fee in the container located on the main bar on the race day.
The Race Duration has been calculated based on the slowest class, International Cadet, sailing for 2 hours. Start times for all other classes have been calculated based on the handicap numbers in use at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club as at May 2023.
Classes not allocated a start time should contact the race officer by midday Saturday 27th May latest to be allocated a start time. Add DM email
Competitors sailing boats without a start time allocated that do not contact the race officer before this time will not be eligible to race.
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May
24
2023
Sunday 28th May we have the first CADET ‘MINI RACE’ SERIES.
This is open to
all Cadets who can sail a Trapezoid course (Beat, Reach and Run). There will be up to four short races with
support as needed.
It is aimed at those Cadets who do not regularly sail in the Main Clubs races. (Those who recently completed RYA Stage 2 are very welcome).
17.00 Briefing on Sea wall. (Please be changed and rigged).
17.15 Leave Beach
(This really helps to prepare the Race and Attendace sheet before the event.)
Nick and Andras
COMING UP…..
Piranha Sail Training on Sunday 4th June – Meet changed and rigged at 10.00 in the Sail Training Room. (Change of programme). Details will follow.
May
19
2023
Although the club will be open, the kitchen will be closed on Thursday 25th May and Thursday 1st June
