Thorpe Bay Yacht Club

Tel: 01702 587 563

It is with regret that we have learned that Nikki Murdoch, wife to Ian and mother to Robyn and David, has passed away. We send our heartfelt condolences to her family and her many friends at TBYC.

Nikki’s funeral will be held on Tuesday 16 December 2025 at 12.00pm at Southend Crematorium and afterwards at Thorpe Bay Yacht Club.

Rayleigh Brass Band will be playing at the club again this year, on Wednesday 10^th December from 8.30 pm.  It’s a jolly evening that will get you into the Christmas spirit.

You can book a table for dinner from 6.30pm. As well as the club’s usual menu the Christmas Fayre menu will also be available.  For Christmas Fayre you will need to book in advance, informing the bar of your menu choices at the same time.

This year the band’s chosen charity is Blood Cancer UK, a community dedicated to beating blood cancer by funding research, supporting those affected, and campaigning for change since 1960.

It is with regret that we have learned of the sad passing of Fred.

He was always present at the Club on Friday lunchtimes and will be sorely missed by members and staff.

It is with regret that we have learned that Nikki Murdoch, wife to Ian and mother to Robyn and David, has passed away. We send our heartfelt condolences to her family and her many friends at TBYC.

For all those Club Members that knew Pat, you are invited to a celebration of her life on Friday 21st November at Benfleet Yacht Club between 1.00pm-4.00pm. If you wish to attend, her family have asked that you wear something bright in her memory.

All sailors

Please find linked below the agenda for the Sailing AGM on Wednesday at 20:00!

All please do try and make it as it’s for the benefit of all the sailors at TBYC to have a chance to speak to the Sailing Committee about the racing, training & support and let their views and ideas be heard.

Sailing AGM Agenda

Thanks
Alex (Sailing Secretary)

It is with regret that we inform you of the passing of our long standing member, Patricia, who will be sadly missed at the Club.

There are still a number of Dinghies in the North of the Dinghy Park.

• If you have not paid for Winter Storage or Racing, you must remove your Dinghy by Friday PM latest.
• If you have paid and storing or racing your Dinghy, you still need to ensure Rows K, L, M and N are clear for lift out early Saturday Morning.

If you are unable to move your Dinghy in time, please ask a friend to help you, or contact your class captain or Sailing Committee to arrange assistance. The website and Facebook are good ways to ask for assistance should you find yourself unable to fulfil your club commitments.

It is simply unfair to leave it to others helping at lift out to clear Saturday morning and may result in a fine (Club Rules, Bye-law 3.1g).

This Sunday, 26th October, Sandhoppers will be lifted-out between roughly 7 am and 9 am.
For safety reasons (and at the tele-handler operators request), there will be absolutely no entry to the dinghy park or grass car park by foot or car during lifting.
Thank you