Archive
February 2009
News
Posted 10 February '09
This is an opportunity to celebrate the successes on the water of 2008 and look forward to the events in 2009.
Posted 01 February '09
TEAMORIGIN continued their winning ways with an impressive victory against cup holders Alinghi
Posted 03 February '09
Victory last night against the Greek Challenge assured TEAMORIGIN of the top place in their group.
Shifty conditions see first TEAMORIGIN loss
Posted 05 February '09
TEAMORIGINface firsts loss despite holding the lead against Alinghi for most of the race.
Testing times for TEAMORIGIN on day 2 of round robin two
Posted 06 February '09
Equipment failure forces TEAMORIGIN to retire whilst leading against BMW Oracle.
TEAMORIGIN back to winning ways
Posted 07 February '09
World class sailing moves by Ben Ainslie and TEAMORIGIN ensure victory for the team in the closest match of the series yet.
Another good day for TEAMORIGIN
Posted 08 February '09
TEAMORIGIN score an impressive wint against Emirates Team New Zealand in the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series
TEAMORIGIN move in to challenger sail-off
Posted 09 February '09
Despite a close loss TEAMORIGIN finish as 4th seed and continue to progress in the LVPS
TEAMORIGIN into the Quarter Finals
Posted 10 February '09
Following a strong win over Pataugas K Challenge, TEAMORIGIN have advanced into the Quarter Finals of the LVPS
Home Waters Cruise 28th June - 5th July
Posted 16 February '09
The Cumberland Cruise has been introduced to the club's cruising programme this year to create an event that lengthens the time the Cumberland Fleet is assembled each year, can be easily attended by smaller "Solent based" yachts, accompanies members heading west or to France for the Summer and could form a starting point for future Home Waters Rallies.
Henri Lloyd Discount now also available at Ocean Leisure
Posted 16 February '09
Royal Thames Members can now also benefit from a 15% discount at Ocean Leisure, Londons largest watersports retailer.
Posted 27 February '09
Brand new RTYC crested fleeces - now only £20 until 1st May!
Events
28 February '09 to 01 March '09
the National Championship of Two-Boat Team Racing in Keelboats (incorporating the Royal Thames Universities Challenge)
13 February '09 to 14 February '09
Younger Members' 'Lucky Ball' Friday 13th February
24 February '09
This is an opportunity to celebrate the successes on the water of 2008 and look forward to the events in 2009.
10 February '09
In this tutorial, Leo Dixon and Jon Pinner will look to review previous team racing events and look at scenarios that have occurred and lessons that can be learned from these events. In particular Leo will focus on some of the close team racing that occurred in last years BA Cup.
10 February '09
A friendly evening where all abilities are welcome. Chicago Movement Rubber Bridge if preferred.