Following an investigation a decision has been taken to terminate the employment of the Secretary. The flag officers do not intend making any further comments in respect of the matter.
Peter Thompson
Commodore

Many thanks to Charlie from Hydes for a fantastic talk on sails and speed, over 70 members enjoyed a very informative fun evening, we are now looking forward to getting on the water to try out some of those tips.

Don’t miss this wednesdays talk on getting the maximum from your sails and increase your boat speed by charlie devenport from Hyde sails, starts at 8pm, be there early to secure your seat.

Hi Everyone

Friday 26th Feb is the first fine dining evening of the year and there is still time to book!

Starters

A selection of Mediterranean meats

Deep fried Brie

Sweet potato, chills and butternut squash soup

Mains

homemade beef wellington

baked cod with a chorizo herb crust

spinach and ricotta cannelloni

Desserts

warm crepes filled with red cherries with cream or ice cream

New York cheesecake

Cheese and biscuits

Coffee and mints

£20 per person. For bookings and pre orders contact Jo on 07500878249.

The time has come to re-vamp TBYC’s wine list and we need your help.

On March 19^th 2010 we shall be holding a wine tasting evening from 7.30pm

There are 80 tickets available and cost £10 per person, this price includes a buffet as well as wine tasting

Charity fines will be imposed on anyone who gets too sloshed! All fines will go to the RNLI Southend Lifeboat

Tickets are on a first come first served basis so book early to avoid disappointment

To book contact Kylie on 07734904824 or email [email protected]

Avoid disappointment and book early for forthcoming events at the club.

March 19th – Wine Tasting Night

April 3rd – Easter Hog Roast Party

May 15th – Summer Ball

More details about the following events will follow shortly with regular updates in the Newsbouy.

If you would like any more information please do drop me an email: [email protected]

After the popularity of last years race prep night we are planning another one for March 11th 2010.

A great chance to learn all you need to know about race tactics, rules etc

The kitchen will be open from 6pm.

Due to the popularity of this event last year please arrive early to get a good seat!!

With the sailing season approaching we have been very lucky to secure Charles Devonport from Hyde Sails who will be giving a talk on how to get the most from your sails, along with sail set tips and how to produce maximum speed.
this will take place on wednesday the 24th Feb at 8pm
see you there.

Many thanks to Jo and the catering team for working so hard over the weekend to feed us all, from a great friday night to catering for 90 for the lovely valentines meal, the team also fed us all after sailing on sunday whilst catering for a family christening in the commodores bar. a special mention of thanks also to the bar crew for keeping us watered for the duration.
Also happy birthday to our commodore Peter Thompson who is somewhere between 30 and 40 today.

Just a reminder of the times and dates for the Icicle Series.

Icicle Series 2010

Sun 3 Jan 14:16 Icicle 1 12:00
Sun 17 Jan 13:55 Icicle 2 12:00
Sun 14 Feb 13:03 Icicle 3 11:00
Sun 28 Feb 12:13 Icicle 4 10:30
Sun 14 Mar 11:28 Icicle 5 10:00
Sun 28 Mar 11:06 Icicle 6 09:30

see you on Sunday