Jul
18
2024
RACE OFFICERS – PLEASE NOTE
From the TBYC Sailing Instructions. Don’t get yourself protested!
9.2 The Course – Shore Box Starts – Club Series Racing
Shore Box starts are to be used only when:
a) The Committee Boat is in use for an Open Event other than club racing
b) The Committee Boat is unusable and is agreed with either the Rear Commodore or Sailing Secretary
c) For Mid-Week, Winter and Icicle Series or when noted in the club calendar.
If racing is to be conducted from the Shore Box an orange flag will be flown from the shore box gantry.
The course will be designated on the blackboard at the West end of the Bosun’s Hut.
Jul
16
2024
We need volunteers to help with the following Club Racing duties tonight & this weekend please
Tue 16 Jul 2024 19:00 Midweek – SS2 Crew – COVERED thanks Nic Rivers
Sat 20 Jul 2024 10:00 Yantlet Trophy – RIB A Crew – COVERED Thanks Penny
Sun 21 Jul 2024 11:30 Summer Sun – ARO – Volunteer please
The club tow car (BMW X3) is available to launch RIBs (any club member with a clean license over 25 is insured to drive it)
If you have a duty coming up and want a refresher on what to do please come along to any race and let the Duty Officer know if you would like to join a displacement or the committee boat to help / observe.
Don’t forget you can swap a duty with a VOLUNTEER PLEASE duty by emailing [email protected]
If you can help please volunteer / swap in the usual way via Dutyman or email [email protected]
Many thanks
Jul
10
2024
This Sunday, 14th July we have combined training for Barracudas and Piranhas.
Briefing is at 16.00 (on sea wall, changed and rigged) Leaving the beach at 16.15.
We will be finished in good time to see England win the Euro finals!
If attending, it is very important to fill in this form: https://forms.gle/BxwjGVPW5eSrppKL8
Nick and Andras
Jul
08
2024
With just under a month to go please
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Return perpetual cups polished and engraved!!!!
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Check your boat and equipment; you must have sail numbers and painter
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Get out on the water and practice! – Stingrays 27th July, Piranhas & Barracuda’s 28th July, sail to TEYC 21st July
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All cadets need to wear a full wetsuit, buoyancy aid, boots – spray top, hat, sunglasses, gloves are useful
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Adults will require a buoyancy aid while on and in the water and parents must remain of the club site throughout the week
Jul
03
2024
It is with sadness that I announce that John Glynn a long standing and active sailor until the last couple of years passed away peaceful today.
John had been a member since 1975 and also sailed at Halfway Yacht Club.
Funeral arrangements will be circulated when known.
On behalf of TBYC we send our condolences to his brother Peter and all his family.
Adrian Bunting
Commodore TBYC
Jun
27
2024
21 July 2024 Sunday
Meeting at 9:00 at the dinghy park
TEYC sailors are joining us to sail around the Pier with the incoming tide
9:45 Sailing off the beach
11:00 TEYC safety boats meet us at the head of the Pier
11:30 estimated arrival to TEYC
12:15 BBQ, free food for cadets
13:00 duck race
14:00 leaving TEYC, and sail back home
16:00 arrival back home
Please, sign up on this form:
Only first name and age needed.
https://forms.gle/L62vsqwQ8VGwKZtt7
Jun
27
2024
We are pleased to report that 12 cadets successfully completed the Stage 2 Youth Sailing Course last weekend.
Our sailors made great progress over the two days, developing their sailing skills and knowledge.
We could not have had better conditions allowing us to teach all elements required in depth.
We benefitted hugely from our newly qualified Assistant Instructors.
Senior Instructors: Nick and Andras
Dinghy Instructor: Sam
Assistant Instructors: Francis, Isla, Luke and Oliver
Congratulations go to our cadets: Jack, Seb, Oscar, Jack, Lois, Harry, Yago, Jasper, Arthur, Ketan, Oliver, Oscar
Nick and Andras
Jun
22
2024
CADET WEEK 24 HOODIES
Available to order now!!!!
We are pleased to announce we have an exciting design especially for Cadet Week 24.
They come in either blue or grey and you can add a personalisation of a name too. Available in kids and adult sizes.
Please place your order via this link
https://thorpebayyachtclub.deco-apparel.com/shop/category/Cadet-Week-2024?c=4861571
THE IMPORTANT INFO:
*This is a one time print run so orders will need to be placed by the end of 19/7/24 when orders will close. Don’t miss out!
*Please select deliver to TBYC on your order and they will be ready for you to collect at registration. If you select delivery/collect, your order will not be ready before 4/8/23.
*Check the sizing guide within the photos on this post.
*With your order an account will be created via Brand Identity for their TBYC merchandise shop.
Jun
13
2024
Applications are now open for the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme – Stage THREE at TBYC
Application Form – click on the link https://forms.gle/XSkwM5B6XL1Uc61C6
Application form for the RYA Stage 3 Course and Assessment on Saturday 6th and 7th July 2024 starting at 09.30 each day, finishing at 17.30 at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club. (Registration is at 9.15 on Saturday). This course is aimed at Cadets who can sail confidently, or have gained Stage Two with one year’s experience. Normally, Year 7 or above.
There are 12 places available on this course.
The course is designed by the RYA to ‘……develop rigging and sailing techniques.
The course requires two full days of ‘on-the-water’ training, classroom and field activities and assessment. Every candidate must complete both days and reach a reasonable standard to be awarded ‘RYA Stage Three’, a nationally recognised certification. Appropriate clothing must be worn. The course is run by your RYA Qualified Club volunteer coaches.
The cost is £30 to cover administration, RYA Youth Sailing Scheme Book (G11) if not already have one, Certification and RYA Registration. Please wait until your application has been accepted before making payment.
RYA Stage Three – TBYC Scheme of Work (a guide) https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/c53j6jbqrcct5ajgkir3j/RYA-Stage-3-Scheme-of-work-2024.docx?rlkey=nhu0k9bcadckftu9a0klmppqc&dl=0
Nick Alston RYA Senior Instructor [email protected]
Adam Smith RYA Senior Instructor
Jun
13
2024
Please see amended SI’s
Amended points are: 9.5, 9.8, 11.7 and 11.8. Clarifying a downwind start from the shore box.
TBYC SI 2024 ver 2
