Charles Devenport made me a new radial cut main and suggested I should publish events, later Chris Maloney  had the same idea and when Wayne got on my case I knew I had to tap the typewriter.

Events started 3 years ago when I bought a Kelt in the Algarve and TBYC member “Little Ray” volunteered to sail it back. Just before leaving he asked who else was coming? I replied that I wasn’t overly concerned as I had sailed approaching 100,000 ocean miles solo and shorthanded. There was a long silence then the Old Boy said “yes John but that was 30 years ago”, I was very very upset that he should think I was past it.

A few months later I became aware of a Jester solo race from Plymouth to Azores and I entered on my little Thorpe Bay mud boat. The solo delivery of 300 miles through the busiest shipping lanes in the world went well in 52 hours so I had confidence to continue the 1200 miles to Terceira.

I have sailed through the Azores before and the renowned High pressure can be a problem through lack of wind ; I had 36 hours of no wind which is pretty normal. I also had a period of 5 days hard on the wind in a good Force Six. I completed the trip in just under 12 days and was the third monohull out of 45 starters. I was very pleased with the position as the two boats ahead were fast bulb keel racing boats with experienced Skippers. The winning boat was based on an elongated minitransat, a rocket of a boat that only arrived 24 hrs ahead of my Kelt. Continue Reading »

I would like to pay tribute and give thanks to Kylie and her events team for a superb Summer Ball. Kylie has set the bar extremely high now for social events for the rest of the season which I look forward in supporting.

I would particularly like to thank JO and her team from AForderble Catering for serving a great meal with such a variety of choices. All served with a smile.

In particular I would like to thank our new Assistant Bar Manager Lorraine Merchant for keeping bar, members and guests well stocked for this event, coming as it does in her first week of employment at TBYC. Table service by the bar is much appreciated by all members and guests, well done.

A great event for Thorpe Bay Yacht Club.

All, please find links here to the NOR, Entry form and parental declaration if required

Thorpe Bay Regatta 2010 NOR SSI

TB regatta entry form

Parents_Declaration

I’m sure for all those that know him you will join me in wishing John Margarson Bon voyage and god speed.

We look forward to your safe return and the return party???.

For those that do not know John, he sailed his boat Fluffy, a Fgaro 1 to Plymouth a few weeks ago and is about to return to her to ready himself for his next Jester Challenge.

This  leaves Plymouth on the 23rd May 2010 across the Atlantic for Rhode Island USA. A  single handed challenge with no rules as such; and is for boats under 30ft.

The details of which are here:-  http://www.jesterinfo.org/

If you are interested once John is under way his position can be tracked at this website. (I checked it today and it looks like his been pacing round the house).

http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=06Q3hJCzauUquLjqtvnUIO029gDEgfzu6

God Speed John.

Regards

Wayne.

a 5th and then 5 bullets, just don’t play with your rig next time and make it a straight six!

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Did anyone find a Casio sailing watch in the changing rooms after Saturdays race. My son thinks he left his in there he was sitting on the benches by the shower. If anyone has seen it could they let me know on 07870 258724.

I have a problem regarding Cadet Week which I am sure others also have.

I have three cadets who want to be in the Racing sharks. We have access to two Picos but we need a fourth cadet. Our other children are not old enough. If anyone is interested please can you contact me on 07870258724.

Due to unforeseen family commitments, I’m unable to make Sea Safe 7 duties on May 16th. Please contact me on 07973 715522 or 01702 482124 if anyone able to swap duties (will be on family holiday 22/5 to 5/6, so not available these dates). Many thanks, Dan.

Many Thanks to Pete Thompson, Kylie and Struan on behalf of his Sprogs for offering to do my Duty. I beleive its Alex or Scott who may be doing it.  Much appreciated. And again to Pete for offering to help, if he can, on Polly.

Regards

Wayne.