News
-
Scorpion and Sidewinder are back on the Water
The two club sports boats Scorpion and Sidewinder were returned to their natural element today in preparation for the summer (yes we hope there will be one). Click here for full more information on how you can enjoy sailing these fun boats And if
Published 18:28 on 11 Apr 2024
-
Anne Steele Arnett and the London Marathon
Club member Anne is running the London Marathon this year on Sunday April 21st. She needs our support as she raises money for the RNLI who she has volunteered with for the last 22 years. Follow Anne's progress and give generously to her JustGiving page
Published 07:05 on 9 Apr 2024
-
AGM & Prize Giving 2024
This year we are combiningour Annual General Meeting and Prize Giving on one evening, April 22nd starting at 19:30. Please do come along to support your club and get a better understanding of what weve achieved over the last year and what were planning next. We will also be celebrating the achievements of our dinghy and keelboat sailors during our annual prize giving. And of course we will have the
Published 20:11 on 4 Apr 2024
-
April Fools Day Regatta
Race Officer, James Stevenson, had a cunning plan for those that dared attend the April Fools Day Regatta at Coombe Cellars. The briefing was challenging enough without the sailing thrown in. Several marks around the River Teign were labelled with letters. James explained that each letter scored points between 1 and 5 with the aim of accumulating as many points as possible. BUT to score points you first had to
Published 08:07 on 2 Apr 2024
-
April Fools Day Sailing Celebration
April Fool's Day Sailing Celebration So last year your Commodore had the privilege of being crowned TCYC's first ever April Fool when winning this coveted sailing award at Coombe Cellars. Lets hope that come April 1st this year some other fool will come along and steal it away. Our Chief Jester , James Stevenson, has dreamt up an even better challenge for our
Published 21:35 on 20 Mar 2024
-
Model Yacht Demo
Ever fancied a go sailing a model yacht? We have a few keen model yacht racers in our midst and they're going to lay on a demo next Wednesday 6th March at Coombe Cellars. There should be six boats arriving, being driven by members of the Torbay Model Yacht Club and led by our own Liam McGrath. They use radio controlled sailing craft and race a specific one design yacht, the Josway Dragon
Published 16:20 on 29 Feb 2024
-
Successful Race Officer training course
In response to member requests the Club ran a very successful Race Officer Training morning last Sunday 14 th Jan 12 would be race officers responded to the invitation and enthusiastically participated in 3 hours of modules designed to provide would be race officers all that they need to take on a duty or two going forward. Thank you for taking the time to attend. Tea, coffee and doughnuts were on hand
Published 12:14 on 15 Jan 2024
-
New Year Dinghy Regatta
Seventeen hardy souls ventured onto the River Teign at Coombe Cellars over the weekend of January 6th and 7th. Sharing the water with the rowing gigs on the Saturday was a challenge but provided some great spectacle for all the supporters along the river bank. The rowing course was set to the east of TCYCs clubhouse predominantly along the south shore while the sailors were to the west and mainly over toward
Published 06:44 on 8 Jan 2024
-
Tribute to Andrew Bart Simpson
Iain Percy pays to tribute to Andrew Bart Simpson Still fondly remembered by so many that knew him, Iain Percy pays tribute to his childhood friend and sailing partner on what would have been his 47th birthday.. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-67742700 Furthermore, the Andrew Simpson Foundation wrote a letter of thanks to TCYC for the support and funds that we raised during our
Published 08:29 on 22 Dec 2023
-
Paul Barczoc
Paul Barczok 1953-2023 It is with great sadness that TCYC informs you of the tragic, sudden death of Paul Barczok who collapsed with a heart attack on Monday 11 th December on the back beach. Paul was a dedicated, hard working , life member, Trustee and Treasurer of TCYC for many years.
Published 17:40 on 12 Dec 2023
-
Safety Boat Training - Huge Success
Safety Boat Training - Huge Success Nineteen members attend 2 hour training session Hugely encouraging to see so many of our safety boat drivers and crews attend this shore based training session. Chief Powerboat Instructor, Andy Colyer, led the event supported by Vic Weston and Richard Bryant. This year we have experienced a couple of near-miss events in adverse weather conditions which have
Published 18:38 on 9 Dec 2023
-
