A very well done to Howard Hawkes who in his sprint (yes I know) won the race on sunday, with no wind to start just rain and 44mph half way round it was a very exciting race, once again the sandhopper fleet out numbered all the other classes with Zues sailed by Rupert Snow taking first amongst the sandhoppers, this is ruperts first win of the season and im sure his improved performance was down to the training session we held in the morning thanks to Peter Thompson.  Alex Farrell was the star of the day helming Apollo surviving multiple knockdowns and still managing second place. Chris Clark put in a very disappointing show in sandstorm with third position, but it is thanks to his tuition with Alex over the last two years that the pupil has started to beat his master, i’m sure as he gets older he will also be able to out drink you chris?

Winter Series 2008 and Icicle Series 2009 documents (in Adobe PDF format) below.

Winter Series 2008 and Icicle Series 2009 Entry Form

Winter Series 2008 and Icicle Series 2009 Sailing Instructions

Did anyone else wonder if the winter series had started earlier than expected?

RFT

The Dinghy AGM is to be held on Wednesday 15th October at 8.00 pm.

If you’re a cat or dinghy sailor, please attend if at all possible – it’s the opportunity to have your say.

Due to a lack of ticket sales I regret that the launch party for Club 14:18 has had to be cancelled. A full refund will be given to the one ticket we did sell.

The aim of Club 14:18 is to keep our 14 to 18 year olds involved in activities both on the water and in the club house. We therefore hope to continue with Club 14:18 on a monthly basis from mid November. Friday night will be a meal followed by an activity such as cinema or bowling. Saturday sailing will be an opportunity to either join the club racing or try different boats out.

Further details to follow nearer to November.

Well done to Howard Hawkes for winning the Sprint 15 northern championships.

Dear All,

Having had a discussion with Barry last night I recomended this site for self testing.

I thought that it might be useful to anybody interested in taking courses.

www.sailtrain.co.uk/index.htm

There are great tests for IRPCS (International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea.) Including identifying Vessel Lights.

I have used the site extensively for Day Skipper Training and found it invaluable.

Maybe a permanent Link can be made?

Regards,

Wayne.

P.S for those doing CEVNI  There are two self tests here.  http://www.sailtrain.co.uk/cevni/index.htm Scroll down. (2nd Test is “Next Exercise” and includes lights) Good Luck.

Dear Catamaran and Dingy fleets doing the winter series, you need to register now! to take part but best off all we have some willing crew available, these two guys, Simon Brown and Garry Ellis are looking for more sailing experience and are newish members to the club. Drop me a line and I’ll pass on contact details or pop into the club and look on the notice board. Here’s to some cracking winter sailing, God knows it’s got to be better than this summer. Regards,  Struan

ust a reminder that there will be no cadet night this Thursday as they are now every other week. Please refer to your Sailing Programme for details.

Coming up this month are talks by Tony Clarke on October 9th and Ian Little on October 23rd. These will start at 7.15pm and last for about 20-30 minutes.

Hope to see you all then.

Bev Warrington

Congratulations to Annemeike and Martin who on squiffy won the sunday Sandhopper trophy, twelve sandhoppers took part in the light conditions and the close racing once again was great fun. Rupert and Linda in Zeus are improving each week and im sure my old crew will start to give me a run for my money next year, we missed Paul and Toby this weekend on Nemesis who in their last two races have lead from start to finish, hope to see you next week boys.

lets hope the remainder of the season is sailed in such glorious sunshine, only a few weeks left before lift out so lets keep the numbers up and remain the biggest single fleet racing at tbyc.