Cadet Sail Training and Racing this Sunday 11th August.

Briefing; changed and rigged in the Sail Training Room at 8.30am, on the water at 9.00am.

This session is aimed at all abilities and will help our young sailors make progress with their sailing, racing and boost their confidence on the water.

Participating Cadets should be able to beat, reach and run, at least at a basic level, and be able to sail to and from the training area.

We will be thinking about the RULES and sailing a ISAF S-shaped course.

Coach: Nick

TBYC Endeavour Trophy – 2019

Commodore, Steve Hopper suggested that we invite all last year’s class winners to sail in the Sandhopper against our National Champions. Little did he think I’d take him at his word! We did it. And what an event it was.

Poaching the name from the Royal Corinthian’s famous and highly prized Endeavour Trophy, we set about our own. Although after some discussion it was decided that this should be a perpetual trophy, sailed each year but for any class to offer the challenge and defend their honour against the top crews in the club. Next year we could be in Picos, Hurricanes, Lasers; whoever offers up the challenge first.

This inaugural year was ours. The Sandhopper. Eight very special owners offered up their boats to be used in the regatta which was a resounding success. Lots were drawn for who sailed which boat at the cadet week prize giving, with an invite going to the winners of the cadet week to take part. Of course, we had to handicap our National Champions and they gracefully accepted to sail Primo – our class boat kindly sponsored by Primo Insurance. She’s very overweight with old sails, ropes and spars and most of the anti-fouling missing of her hull.

Here’s how the day went…..

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Brand new white Hyde main sail and genoa,
used only a couple of times.
Second set of blue Hyde main sail and genoa
with large clear windows.
3 spinnakers.  One Hyde, fairly new, with bag, two Lonton & Gray.
Rudder with cover.
Summer & winter boat covers.
Anchor
New mooring chain in 2018.
Fast boat in very good condition.  Minimal maintenance required.
Ready race or cruise.
A bargain at £5,500.  Contact Mike 01702 864617 or 07523 202708

Due to changes in the numbers of Cadet in Stingrays, We have needed to revise the teams. The revised teams will he posted at the YC before registration this afternoon.

This year Stingrays is as popular as ever but is relatively young and inexperienced so we have worked really hard to make the teams as balanced in average age and experience as possible. Thank you for your support with this as we move towards another fantastic week on water and the beach.

Please find the Cadet Week volunteer rotas posted on the Cadet board in the club. Janet will also be emailing copies out to entrants today. Adults may swap duties other than support boat by mutual agreement and ensure the swap is written on the master copy posted on the board. Thank you for volunteering, the week only happens because we help in one way or another. All other queries to me please.
Looking forward to another great week, please check Facebook for Lindsay’s kit list and make sure you are ready, see you all at registration on Sunday.