Tees & Hartlepool Yacht Club

Anyone visiting THYC last weekend, or even driving along the sea front, surely couldn't help but notice a myriad of little orange sails just off-shore. The RS Tera Northern squad set up their training camp on Saturday & Sunday with 21 sailors taking part. Although the conditions finally beat them into submission by Sunday afternoon, the Clubhouse provided an excellent base for on-shore training & we are assured that everyone enjoyed their visit. For some of the squad it was the first time sailing on coastal waters, the strong conditions did not dim enthusiasm & we hope to welcome everyone back next year.
The RS Tera is a one-person  dinghy in the RS Sailing range of sailing boats. It is recognised by the International Sailing Federation as an international class, and is a popular boat for beginners and for children to race.
THYC's James Armstrong took part in the RS Tera World Championships earlier this year, held in Carnac. Read about his experience below:
 

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To mark NATION INCLUSION WEEK 2017, Sky Sports news team filmed at THYC, illustrating the Club as an example of how accessable sailing really is. In March this year THYC received The RYA Club of the Year Inclusivity award. You can read the full RYA report here..

Friday 6th October 6pm £3.50 including Pie & Peas.

Places still available.

This is a family fun night to raise money for the THYC Childrens Xmas Party. Please let us know if you would like tickets so that we know the number of pies we need! 

Contact Clare, Liz or the bar.

Our friends at SYC are offering free tents in their compound on Friday night the 21st July to watch the air show followed by the Firework display, they have a great viewing balcony and food and beer... my contact is Phil Lingwood and I would suggest any members who are interested to get in touch with either him or SYC direct or me and I can pass information on. Phil has not said to pre book, but I think courtesy says we should tell them if anyone coming,

Phil.lingwood@live.com

Power Section aiming to leave THYC circa 12.00 on the Saturday weather permitting of course.

Mike Walker

THYC Northumberland Cruise Wednesday 19th July – Sunday 23rd July

Join us for a cruise in company to Newton by the Sea along the beautiful Northumberland coast.

We welcome Yachts and crew members to this cruising event

Wednesday 19th Hartlepool to Blyth (RN Yacht club) Tyne High Water 12.09hrs

Thursday 20th Blyth to Newton anchoring overnight
(Don’t forget your dingy for going ashore)

Friday 21st Newton to Amble Tyne High water 14.25hrs

Saturday 22nd  afternoon cruise to Royal Quays Marina (Leave Amble about 13.00hrs)

If you are going to the Sunderland Air show why not meet up at the Royal Quays on Saturday night for a Beer and a cruise back to Hartlepool on the Sunday.

Please register your intent at the below email address

Stephen.passmore@ntlworld.com

or telephone 07825 748511 for further details

Anchoring is weather dependant and we may need to adjust the plan. Maybe the North East weather will be good to us with sun & westerly winds.

Saturday May 6th and dinghy sailors begin to gather in the compound in anticipation of a breezy and bouncy weekend regatta. With the first race scheduled to start at 11am the mixed handicap fleet of Flying Fifteens, Lasers and a Streaker, along with some of the clubs younger members in Toppers and Optimists, set about launching. Edward and Olivia made it to end of the outer piers before both deciding the wind and waves were too much for their Opi’s and sensibly turned back to the shelter of the harbour for a play in calmer conditions. Well done for trying!

Out on the course most of the fleet was set for the first start, except for 2 Flying fifteens. Hard luck the countdown began without them and the first race was underway. The Lasers and Streaker were bunched up together for most of the first lap with Micky Early managing to keep his Laser just in front. The second lap Micky was able to pick up his pace and break away from the Streaker of Peter Kitchen. Vital if he was to stand a chanc...