Dinghy Regatta - 12th July

We were very fortunate the weather was kind to us.

With two courses -

Slow handicap (mainly Oppies and Toppers ) racing in the head of the river - Four races held and

Fast Handicap (Lasers and RS Feva) racing from the channel into the head of the river and back into the channel to finish. - Three races held.

There was a good consistant fresh breeze, the rain stayed away, the sun even poked its face out and the water lasted - just!

Results

Nick Newlands Trophy for Fast handicap dinghies

1st Annie Thomas in a Laser (after countback)

2nd Aled and Mathew Parsons in a RS Feva

3rd Wyn Jones in a Laser

Dinghy Challenge Trophy for slow handicap dinghies

sponsored by Cardi Building Supplies

1st Harry Upton in an Optimist

2nd Hanna Campbell in a Topper

3rd Daniel Rowlands in a Topper

Ladies Helm

sponsored by Cardigan Windows

1st Hanna Campbell

2nd annie Thomas

The Captain James under 14yrs Cup

1st Harry Upton

2nd Hanna Campbell

The Club most Improved Young Sailor

Harvey Upton

The racing was keen and very close in almost ideal dinghy racing conditions.

After the Prize presentation made by the club President Harry Ashurst everyone enjoyed a BBQ the highligh of the choice of puddings was 'Baked Bananas with Chocolate'

After four races

Aberaeron Weekend for Cruisers

The Met Office had issued its weather warning and the wind was threatening to blow the boats out of the water but as the wind was from the east the brave decision was made and on Friday 4th July on the morning tide four cruisers started their scheduled race to Aberaeron.

The conditions made for a swift passage north to Aberaeron -
Line honours went to Pascanale, skippered by Alan Cooper in just over 3 hours and 35 minutes
Just less than half and hour later Islay arrived followed closely by Jigsaw and Cariad

After corrections allowing for handicap the results of the Aberaeran Passage Cup were-

1st Islay - Skipper - Tony Duckworth
2nd Pascanale - - Alan Cooper
3rd Cariad - - Alun Jones
4th Jigsaw - - Roy Constant

A most enjoyable evening was spent in Aberaeron Yacht Club, being wined and dined by members of Aberaeron, with the TBC crews being joined by Harry Ashurst (TBC President) and his wife Joyce, who travelled up by car.

After a generous breakfast care of members of Aberaeron the boats contemplated the race back to Cardigan this leg of the weekend being 'The Aeron Plate'
Alas no members of Aberaeron were able to join the race due to previous commitments but Eroica with Frazer McMillian and crew did join the fleet.

The journey down was considered to be in challenging conditions as was reflected in the line times.
Again Pascanale took the line honours in two hours and fiftyeight minutes swiftly followed by Islay, Carriad, Eroica and Jigsaw.

Jigsaw retired enroute having problems trying to reef (essential in the conditions) and Carriad opted for the direct route through the sound at Cardigan Island, which you're not suppose to do.

Results of the Aeron Plate

1st Islay
2nd Pascanale

All boats then had to stand off on a lee shore round the head from Cardigan Island waiting for the tide to arrive and allow then access to their births.

A great couple of days was had by all with the hope that Aberaeron boats might be able to visit TBC late season to allow return of hospitality

Regatta for Cruisers and Day Boats

The weather threatened to be awful the seas were certainly a bit lumpy but the weekend of the 28th/29th June was a definite success

13 Day Boats -Drascombes, Storms, Bay Raiders- from all over the country, with one couple travelling from Holland, enjoyed a weekend of; racing, cruising and socialising.
The sea state forced a last minute change of plans and a race from the channel up river and back to the pontoon at Patch was substituted for the planned race round Cardigan Island and beach landing at Poppit.
A mass stop at Prince Charles Quay in the town caused much amusement to passers by in the town centre and opportunity for refreshments at the Grosvenor for the sailors, which did delay racing progress (but Day Boat sailing has always been rather rlaxed).
Seamanship skills were tested including the local skill of 'getting out and pushing the boat off the sand' when straying from the main fairway.
There was a result-
Drascombe Trophy to 'Spindrift' skipperd by John Leigh from the TBC
Swallow Boats Trophy to Will West and Ian Jones in their Storm 17
The Club Burgee for Effort and Achievement was won by Michael rogers in his Storm petrel
'Cadenza'


Eight boats registered for the 'Captain James Trophy' race in the bay.
However only five made it to the start line; two boats remained stuck fast on their moorings due to the lack of water on the neap tide and a further boat had a rigging problem prior to startingand was forced to retire.
The remaining boats enjoyed a good race in a fresh breeze and very lumpy sea
Results
1st - Cariad - Alun Jones
2nd - Gwendon - Brian Thresh and family
3rd - Pascanale - Alan and Chris Cooper and Allen Kent
4th - Gwylan - Toc and Kate Swindells
5th - Dulcibella II - David Hill

The day concluded with a BBQ and Prize presentation in the club house

Sunday 19th

The Day Boats trailled to Aberporth and enjoyed the day cruising with a beach picnic, finally returning to the TBC for a Welsh High Tea before returning to all points North, South, East but not West.

A good weekend - thank you for all those who - Sailed, Didn't sail and helped

Engines Stolen

Overnight of Sunday 22nd and Monday 23rd June four outboard engines were stolen from the TBC yard.
Three of the engines were from Safety Boats and one from a members boat parked nearby.

The loss to the club is considerable and although they were all insured it will take time to process claims and purchase and fit new engines.

The safety cover for the Cruiser and Day Boat Regatta on 28th/29th July became a serious issue and consideration whether to cancel the Dinghy Regatta on the 12th July was in the forefront of all our minds.
All Youth Sailing had to be cancelled with immediate effect but fortunatly after the generousity of a member loaning the use of a suitable engine for the orange safety boat, sailing can continue in a limited fashion until the replacements arrive.

Engines stolen were - Mariner 60hp EFI (almost brand new) from the back of the new RIB
plus a 15hp and 20hp Honda outboards.

Please be mindful if offered, or buying, second hand outboard engines to check the provenance. The serial numbers of all the clubs boats are recorded with the Police and as they all carry chips -in theory they cannot be serviced or maintained by a boni fide agent without it becoming aware they are stolen.

The Police operate a 'Boat Watch' scheme - the forms are available in the club so use them.

TBC Youth Squad at Pembrokeshire Yacht Club

West Wales - Club Youth Racing Circuit - Results

WELL DONE TBC YOUTH SQUAD

The final Regatta of the CYRCs was held at Pembrokeshire Yacht Club on the 15th July
After consistance results throughout the whole series the TBC were rewarded with well earned honours.

Overall series results

Optimist class

Harry Upton - 1st having won at every location
Harvey Upton - 2nd an excellect result for a very young sailor

Topper class

Hanna Campbell - 3rd with limited time on the water, a brilliant result.
Daniel Rowlands - 4th first year on the racing circuit, very well done

Handicap fleet

Aled (helm) and Mathew (crew) Parsons - 2nd overall in their RS Feva in only their first year racing and first year in the Feva

We all look forward to further summer racing and beyond