Sandhopper Class British Associaton

We will maintain a website for the Sandhopper Association for the forceable future. However, the ability to post has been removed due to attempts by hackers to gain access to the site over 900,000 times, we have deleted 2000+ posts that they had created and were about to publish.

Therefore we will encouraging all members to use the Facebook page to post updates about their Sandhopper experiences both new and old and to use this as the discussion board going forward.

Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in contact with the class Capt at TBYC.

The Facebook Page can be accessed by this link

https://www.facebook.com/SandhopperAssociation

To be held at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club on Saturday 17th February at 10.00am to discuss whether to continue to use blue sail cloth only.

The AGM will be held at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club at 11am on Saturday 18th November.
Calling notice

The 2017 Sandhopper Nationals will be held at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club over 3 days on Friday 8th, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th September. NOR and entry form are available from the links below with copies also available at registration. Full SI’s to follow.

Don’t forget, to compete in the National Championship the helm must be at least an associate member of the SCBA. If you have not joined this year, please contact Janet Willsmer via jwillsmer@talktalk.net
If you have any questions regarding the event please contact Mark Robinson on 07957 801 099 or mark.robinson3@vodafone.com

Sandhopper-Nationals-2017-Entry-Form

Sandhopper-Nationals-2017-NOR

The 2016 Sandhopper Nationals will be held at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club (see ww.tbyc.org) over 3 days on Friday 19th, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August. SI’s, NOR and entry form are available from the TBYC website via www.tbyc.org  with copies also available at registration.

Don’t forget, to compete in the National Championship the helm must be at least an associate member of the SCBA. If you have not joined this year, please contact Janet Willsmer via jwillsmer@talktalk.net

NOTICE ON BEHALF OF RACE COMMITTEE FOR SANDHOPPER NATIONALS 2016 CREW SUBSTITUTIONS

1. Regarding crew substitutions, the Race Committee is aware that in some cases crew may not be available on all three days due to work commitments. At the same time we are conscious of the risk of suspicion that crew is varied to suit weather conditions.

2. For these reasons we are giving notice that there will be a cut-off date for substitution requests due to non-availability of crew. Such requests must be received no later than noon on Friday 12^th August. This date is chosen to give helms time to confirm their crewing arrangements, whilst being far enough ahead that the weather cannot be reliably predicted.

3. Of course the default arrangement should be that the same crew is used throughout the meeting, but if you know you will have to substitute due to non-availability a request should be submitted to the Race Officer, alanrwillis@aol.com no later than noon on Friday 12^th August. Please state the reason the substitution is needed and the names of crew.

4. Substitutions requested after this cut-off will be dealt with in the normal way, taking due account of the reasons.

If you have any questions regarding the event please contact Mark Robinson on 07957 801 099 or mark.robinson3@vodafone.com

The 2015 Sandhopper Nationals will be held at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September. SI’s, NOR and entry form are attached.

Registration opens at 08:30 and the Race Officers briefing is at 09:15.

Don’t forget, to compete in the National Championship the helm must be at least an associate member of the SCBA. If you have not joined this year, please contact Janet Willsmer 07969 598309.

SH Nats 2015 Entry Form

Sandhopper Nationals 2015 NOR V2

Sandhopper Nationals 2015 SIs V1

The Spring 2015 Newsletter is now available – get your copy now!

Spring 2015 SH Newsletter

Went out to re-tie a few covers and took a few snaps – see below and link https://www.flickr.com/photos/130536123@N07/sets/

SANDHOPPER QUIZ NIGHT at TBYC

Friday 27 Feb 8pm prompt start and Food from 7pm

All welcome – Tables made up of any reasonable number – Entry £2 per person

Book your table with Janet on 01702 587 563  or email jwillsmer@talktalk.net

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Food is optional but why not kick the evening off with some of Steve’s Anti-pasti platters – order as many or as few as you like for your table!

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BOOK FOOD DIRECTLY WITH STEVE BULLUS at The Galley Kitchen

07947 741 946 or thegalleykitchen@outlook.com

Anti-pasti Platters @ £7.50 per head

Include: Selection of Italian charcuterie: Parma ham, Bresaola and Salami

Chargrilled peppers and aubergines

Thyme roasted tomatoes

Marinated olives

Fresh baked rosemary, potato and red onion Focaccia

Pecorino cheese

Sardinian “music paper bread

The SCBA AGM will be held at 11am on Saturday 29th November 2014 at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club, 115 Thorpe Bay Gardens, Southend on sea, SS1 3NW. The agenda will be forwarded to all SCBA members.