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Summer Regattas 2014
SUMMER REGATTAS 2014
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ummer regatta weeks are a great opportunity to meet new friends and greet old ones, combining fantastic racing on the water with vibrant socials on shore. The diversity of multi-class summer events in the UK and further afield ensures there is an event to suit every kind of racing aspiration and literally any budget,
We’ve scoured the country for the our essential listings of this year’s best regattas and race weeks ranging from the glamour of yacht racing at Cowes Week to small family-focussed dinghy regattas. The locations are stunning and with jam-packed racing and social
programmes, these weeks can offer incredibly good value for a holiday. Some clubs offer free camping or caravanning pitches on site and don’t miss our pick of the accommodation on page 82. There is plenty of inspiration to be found in this year’s annual Yachts & Yachting guide. Then all you need is a calendar to book yourself in for a week of sailing and socialising!
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NORTH BASSENTHWAITE WEEK
August 2-10 Bassenthwaite SC, Dubwath, Cumbria OVERVIEW: Nine days of competitive sailing and great social fun for all the family. RACING FORMAT: Eight separate starts at three minute intervals for each of the designated classes. CLASSES: Flying Fifteen, Laser, Enterprise, RS200, GP14, Fast Handicap 850-1000, Medium Handicap 1001-1125, Slow Handicap 1126-1200, Topper and Mirror handicap. Class starts subject to change depending on entry levels. ENTRY FEES: Inclusive entry for 17 races: £94 crewed, £68 singlehanded, increasing for entries received after June 15 to £113/£82. Weekend series £28/£20, midweek (nine races) £79/£55. SPONSORS: TBA SOCIAL SCENE: Nightly for adults excluding final day, including commodore’s reception, live entertainment and discos. Children’s activities most days, including junior discos. Prize-givings first Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, final Sunday. ACCOMMODATION: Caravanning and camping on site with superb facilities, plus many local hotels and guest houses. TOP TIPS: Book early to reserve camping and caravanning pitches as despite extensive grounds these get taken up quickly. CONTACT: Event brochure and further information available from Mark Somerville or Leslie Ann Pearson, via mailbox@bassenthwaite-sc.org.uk www.bassweek.org.uk
EAST COAST SAILING WEEK
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ROYAL YORKSHIRE YC 157TH ANNUAL REGATTA
August 2-9 Royal Yorkshire YC, Bridlington, East Yorkshire OVERVIEW: Open regatta sailed in the magnificent Bridlington Bay. RACING FORMAT: Committee boat starts, two/ three races per day, windward-leeward or bay courses depending on class. One coastal race for A & B (cruisers) and Contessa 26. CLASSES: PY Cruisers, Contessa 26, Squib, Yorkshire One Design. ENTRY FEES: £90 for the week, £20 per day. SPONSORS: Principle sponsors KPMG and Lloyds TSB. SOCIAL SCENE: Vibrant! Provisionally a social event each night. TOP TIPS: Book early. Many B&Bs, guest houses, etc. in the vicinity of the club, caravan/camping site at RYYC. Dinghies section one mile south down beach. Entry forms, SIs, NOR available from website soon. CONTACT: Secretary, Royal Yorkshire YC, 01262 672041, sec@ryyc.org.uk www.ryyc.org.uk
ULLSWATER REGATTA & HOLIDAY WEEK
Ullswater Regatta – August 9-10; Holiday Week – August 11-15 Ullswater YC, Howtown Road, North-east shore near Pooley Bridge, Cumbria OVERVIEW: Ullswater Regatta is a popular competitive weekend for keen racers, followed by
Holiday Week, which offers something for everyone on and off the water in a relaxed holiday atmosphere. RACING FORMAT: The weekend Ullswater Regatta offers a series of five races sailed as a minimum in two handicap fleets over conventional and windward-leeward courses. Holiday Week has a five-day racing programme with class and handicap racing, pursuit and novelty events, plus a long distance island race. CLASSES: Open to all dinghy classes. Keelboats larger than 20 feet and catamarans please call prior to entry. ENTRY FEES: Regatta – £35 doublehander, £20 singlehander. Holiday Week – TBA. SPONSORS: TBA SOCIAL SCENE: Fun events for the whole family with special children’s activities. Fully-serviced kitchen and bar, marquee and evening entertainment with live music. ACCOMMODATION: On-site facilities for camping and motorhomes with room for all in the ‘Birkett’ field. See UYC website for local hotels and B&Bs. TOP TIPS: Excellent racing on Cumbria’s most beautiful lake. Off the water try hiking, mountain biking, a trip on an Ullswater Steamer and everything else the lovely Lake District has to offer. CONTACT: Graham Donkin, 078 6310 1483, grahamdonkin34@gmail.com www.ullswateryachtclub.org
EAST BRANCASTER STAITHE SAILING WEEK
August 11-15 Brancaster Staithe SC, Harbour Way, Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk
OVERVIEW: A family-friendly race week with a variety of classes for both adults and juniors. RACING FORMAT: One race a day using both the harbour and North Sea as sailing areas depending on the class. Briefing on Sunday, August 10. CLASSES: Fast and Slow Handicap, dominant fleet classes (e.g. Laser, Laser 2000, Hawks), Cockles, Fast Juniors and Slow Juniors, Adult and Child. SOCIAL SCENE: Family orientated social events and bar open throughout the week. ACCOMMODATION: Plenty locally but early booking is recommended. TOP TIPS: An enjoyable week for all ages, with plenty to do on the north Norfolk coast for any non-sailors and when the tide goes out! CONTACT: Kiki Spink on 07900 690161; sailingweek@bssc.net www.bssc.net
BURNHAM WEEK
August 23-30 The Joint Clubs Committee with organising authorities for each day as follows: Royal Corinthian YC (23/24); Crouch YC (25/26); Royal Burnham YC (27/28); Burnham SC (29/30). OVERVIEW: Eight-day regatta with a selection of racing days, as below. ENTRY FEES: Eight-day regatta £240; Bank Holiday weekend £135; mid-week regatta £120; Bank Holiday and final Saturday £180; Single entry £45. Discounted rates for entries before August 15 are shown in the Notice of Race on the website. CLASSES: Class 0 Multihull, Class 1, 2, 3 IRC, Class 5 Local Handicap with spinnakers, Class 6 Local Handicap without spinnakers, International Dragons, RS Elites, Hunter 707, Sonatas, Squibs, Stella, RCOD, RBOD, ECOD. Bank Holiday weekend dinghy regatta is open to Ospreys, Phantoms and
July 16-19 Royal Northumberland YC, Blyth, Northumberland OVERVIEW: An open regatta, offering four days of handicap racing for all abilities and classes, in Blyth Bay, welcoming visiting yachts for East Coast Sailing Week – the premier yachting and sportsboat event of the year for the east coast of Scotland and the north-east coast of England, with shore side entertainment, live music, food and bar facilities. RACING FORMAT: Eight handicap races over the four days, over short and medium ‘round the cans’ courses and some longer cruising courses for the white sails classes. CLASSES: Fast Handicap, Slow Handicap, Sports Boats, White Sails Class. ENTRY FEE: £50 SPONSORS: Available (yet to be announced). SOCIAL SCENE: Live music at the venue, food and bar facilities. ACCOMMODATION: Visitors moorings, launching facilities and space for camping. Local amenities within a short distance. CONTACT: Tony Blenkinsop or Iain Robertson,
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Dinghy Handicap PY numbers below 1200 which comply with class rules. £52.50 discounted as above. SPONSORS: Allens, Burnham Yacht Harbour, Craft Insure, Mickey Gooch, Premium Liferaft, Strutt&Parker. SOCIAL SCENE: There are social events in the clubs every night – together with many local restaurants (Chinese, Indian, Thai, European, British) and a plethora of public houses catering to all tastes. There is also a local and unique cinema experience to be had. ACCOMMODATION: Affordable accommodation is available at the supporting clubs, local public houses, caravan sites etc. Access by road or rail, Southend Airport is also close by. Marine/swinging moorings available. CONTACT: Contact details and full event details can be found on the website. burnhamweek.org.uk
Winkle Brigs and Bumpkins, Dinghies Fast, Medium and Slow. ENTRY FEES: To be released in due course. SPONSORS: TBA SOCIAL SCENE: Bands playing and events every day at both clubs after racing. Food available at both clubs and there are many local pubs and famous eateries and takeaways. ACCOMMODATION: Available for all budgets – hotels, houseboats, bed and breakfast, camping. TOP TIPS: Something for all the family and all age groups. Try our famous native oysters and locally caught fish. Go crabbing on the jetty. Wonderful beach for the non-sailors, where one can view the racing. CONTACT: Secretary Maggie Haddow 078 3786 6562, chair Rachel Gozzett 078 8777 7996, email fhaddow@btinternet.com merseaweek.org
EAORA OFFSHORE REGATTA
PYEFLEET WEEK
June 19-22 East Anglian Offshore Racing Association OVERVIEW: The regatta comprises three offshore races starting from Harwich on June 19 with a race to Ostend, followed by a lay day on June 20. Then on June 21 there will be a race from Ostend to Ramsgate and on June 22 a race from Ramsgate to Harwich. RACING FORMAT: Offshore CLASSES: IRC and NHC rated yachts that comply with ISAF Safety requirements Category 3 plus Category 2 life raft. ENTRY FEES: Check the EAORA website. SPONSORS: TBA SOCIAL SCENE: Supper in the Haven Ports YC at Levington on June 18 and June 22. Lay day with party at Ostend on June 20 and party at Ramsgate on June 21. Prize-giving party at Haven Ports YC as soon as possible after the finish on June 22. CONTACT: EAORA Chief Race Officer, Brian Bolton, 077 9337 2548, eaora1949@gmail.com or brianfg.bolton@btinternet.com www.eaora.org.uk
MERSEA WEEK
August 10-15 Dabchicks SC and West Mersea YC, Coast Road, West Mersea, Essex OVERVIEW: Mersea Week is a ‘family and friends’ orientated week. The sheltered waters of the River Blackwater estuary provide perfect conditions and space to run daily racing with expert race management and courses for all. RACING FORMAT: Daily starts and prizegivings for all classes. The week includes many traditions, not least the Round the Island Race (Mersea Island) for the coveted Coconut Trophy (dinghies only) on the Wednesday. CLASSES: IRC, Local Handicap and White Sail Cruisers, Classic Yachts and Gaffers, Smacks,
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August 9-16 Brightlingsea SC, Oyster Tank Road, Brightlingsea, Essex OVERVIEW: One of the unmissable events of the east coast. Each year over 100 boats make Pyefleet Week part of their summer holiday plans. RACING FORMAT: Class and handicap racing; one race a day for each fleet. Fleets alternate between morning and afternoon starts giving a variety of tides and sea breezes. Gold medal handicap race on the Wednesday. CLASSES: All classes eligible with fast and slow handicap fleets. Both monohulls and catamarans encouraged. Any class with six or more entries for the week gets a class start. ENTRY FEES & SPONSORS: To be confirmed. SOCIAL SCENE: Vibrant evening entertainment with bands, curry night, quiz night, commodore’s reception and prize-giving. TOP TIPS: Enjoy the committee boat starts, make the most of the tides and relax or party when you have the afternoon off with no need to sail until the following afternoon! CONTACT: David Charlton 01206 302206; vcsailing@sailbrightlingsea.com www.sailbrightlingsea.com
RAMSGATE WEEK
August 17-22 Royal Temple YC, Westcliff Mansions, Ramsgate, Kent OVERVIEW: Ramsgate Week is the Royal Temple YC annual regatta and is widely recognised as the friendly regatta and the alternative to Cowes. RACING FORMAT: The IRC classes have two series, Monday and Tuesday for the IRC Regional Championship (five races) followed by the Ramsgate Week Series Monday to Friday, which includes entries from Holland, Belgium and France. The Cruiser Classes have one race per day Monday to Friday. Trophy days include Sunday August 17
– the Round the Goodwin race for the Noot Cup – and Friday’s famous Ramsgate Gold Cup. CLASSES: Ramsgate Week accommodates three IRC classes, three cruiser classes (spinnaker and non spinnaker). ENTRY FEES: Full week £175 or daily £45. SPONSORS: Daily supporters include Ramsgate Council, North Sails, Dolphin Sails, Henri Lloyd and Icom. SOCIAL SCENE: You get to meet all the competitors in the newly refurbished club bar, and the town – only a five minute walk from your berth – now offers an abundance of bars and restaurants. The Royal Temple YC also has an excellent restaurant open every evening followed by free live entertainment every night. TOP TIPS: Full information about accommodation and event details is always available on the website. CONTACT: Carol Jackson, 01843 591766, ramsgateweek@rtyc.com or info@rtyc.com www.ramsgateweek.com
STONE WEEK
August 4-8 Stone SC, St Lawrence Bay, Essex RACING FORMAT: A mixture of line and committee boat starts on the River Blackwater. CLASSES: Open to all adult dinghies and catamarans. Includes the Unicorn nationals. SOCIAL SCENE: There is a full social programme throughout the week starting with the
commodore’s reception on the Sunday evening. TOP TIPS: Free camping available on site. CONTACT: Caroline on 07885 461170, email csbstonesc@hotmail.co.uk www.stonesailingclub.org.uk
WHITSTABLE WEEK
July 28 – August 1 Whitstable YC, 3-4 Sea Wall, Whitstable, Kent OVERVIEW: Five days of competitive dinghy and catamaran racing, and friendly social events at Whitstable YC. RACING FORMAT: Two back-to-back races every day, with a rest/fun day on Wednesday. CLASSES: Dinghies and catamarans suitable for launching from the beach – contact club if in any doubt. Fleet racing for Lasers, Tasars, Merlin Rockets and handicap racing for catamarans (particularly Dart 18s, F18s, Hurricanes and Tornadoes), and other dinghies (especially Wanderers and Toppers). ENTRY FEES: Full week adult: £50 per boat; single day adult: £15 per boat; full week cadet (aged under 18): £20 per boat. SPONSORS: TBA SOCIAL SCENE: Social events planned for each evening at Whitstable YC, or sample the local delights of the award-winning Whitstable pubs and restaurants on the club’s doorstep. ACCOMMODATION: Comfortable bunk rooms are available to rent in the club, and the town of
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half-price. Book using SailRacer via UTSC website. SOCIAL SCENE: Good food, friendly welcome, full social programme. Daily quality catering and bar facilities. Supper on Friday evening, Saturday BBQ included in the full week fee, and the social highlight is the party night on Sunday with cocktails, food and entertainment in the riverside marquee. ACCOMMODATION: Camping is available adjacent to the club. Please book with entry. For other accommodation, ranging from local B&Bs to the Compleat Angler Hotel, contact Marlow Tourist Info 01628 481 717, marlow_office@wycombe.gov.uk TOP TIPS: Riverside clubhouse with lawns and easy launching from new frontage. Beautiful setting, wide range of facilities within walking distance and many local attractions for non-sailors in Marlow and the surrounding area. CONTACT: John Dighton, rcsailing@utsc.org.uk bew.utsc.org.uk
JUNIOR BOURNE END WEEK
Whitstable has a great selection of hotels, B&Bs, self-catering accommodation and camping/ caravan parks close to the club (see wyc.org.uk/ about/accommodation). Book early as the summer months can be busy in the town. TOP TIPS: Whitstable YC is just an hour from the M25 on the north Kent coast, where the Thames estuary meets the North Sea, offering sailing in sheltered waters at all times of the tide. For non-sailors Whitstable offers lots to do from local shops to art galleries; cafés and pubs to a Michelin star restaurant, plus coastal walks and cycle paths from Seasalter to Reculver. This year Whitstable Week coincides with Whitstable Oyster Festival: www.whitstableoysterfestival.com CONTACT: Robert Govier, Rear Commodore Sailing, 01227 272942, whitstableweek@wyc.org.uk www.wyc.org.uk/on-the-water/Whitstable_Week
WROXHAM WEEK
July 27-August 3 Norfolk Broads YC, Wroxham Broad, Wroxham, Norfolk OVERVIEW: Week-long open regatta with social events every night (some pre-booking required). RACING FORMAT: Class and handicap racing CLASSES: All dinghies, plus keelboats: Yare and Bure One Design, Broads One Design, Yeoman and International Star Class, and qualifying River Cruisers. ENTRY FEES: £1.50 per race / 75p singlehanded.
SPONSORS: None SOCIAL SCENE: Events every night; see website for details. ACCOMMODATION: Plenty available locally. TOP TIPS: Sign up for evening events in advance to avoid disappointment. CONTACT: Jo Launchbury, club manager, 01603 782808, manager@nbyc.co.uk www.nbyc.co.uk
SOUTH BOURNE END WEEK
May 24-28 Upper Thames SC, Bourne End, Bucks OVERVIEW: ‘River racing at its best’, Bourne End Week is the annual regatta of Upper Thames SC and has been run for over 100 years. RACING FORMAT: Class and handicap racing will take place each morning and afternoon. There will be class racing for OKs, Wayfarers, Merlin Rockets, RS Fevas, and Handicap, plus the national championships for the historic Thames A-Raters. There will also be a new Classic trophy for pre-1985 and under 16 feet dinghies. CLASSES ELIGIBLE: Merlin Rocket, Wayfarer, OK, RS Feva, Handicap and Thames A Rater. ENTRY FEES: Full prices shown, discounted early online booking encouraged. Full week/daily fee: Doublehanded £65/£18, singlehanded £40/£11, Thames A Rater £154/£35, helms under 18
May 29-May 31 Upper Thames SC, Bourne End, Bucks OVERVIEW: Fun on the water: a mixture of racing, fun and games. Join in if you are 18 or under. There is race training for those who want, with the opportunity to compete in the Junior Bourne End Week regatta. The event is organised and run entirely with the support of parents. RACING FORMAT: Activities and racing each morning and afternoon. CLASSES: Use of boats included, RS Feva and Topper. ENTRY FEES: See website. SPONSORS: Principal sponsor Rotary Club of Bourne End and Cookham. SOCIAL SCENE: Friendly welcome, good food on site. Daily catering, ending with a family barbecue and prize-giving on Saturday. ACCOMMODATION: Camping is available adjacent to the club. Please book with entry. CONTACT: See website, or email jbew@utsc.org.uk jbew.utsc.org.uk
CHICHESTER HARBOUR FEDERATION REGATTA WEEK (FED WEEK) August 11-15W Under the burgee of Hayling Island SC, Sandy Point, Hayling Island, Hants OVERVIEW: One of the most popular dinghy race weeks in the country, attracting in excess of 360 entries last year. RACING FORMAT: Races are sailed over three separate courses in Chichester Harbour. There is one race per day with three results to count, with the exception of the Tera, Topper, Optimist and Slow Handicap fleets, which have nine shorter races with six results to count. CLASSES: Class racing for Artemis 20, Finn, Flying Fifteen, Foils, Laser, Laser Radial, Laser 4.7, Merlin Rocket, Optimist, RS200, RS400, RS Feva, RS Tera,
Solo, Topper, plus five handicap fleets: Slow, Medium and Fast, Medium Asymmetric and Fast Asymmetric. Handicap racing normally based on HISC-modified Portsmouth Numbers but may be varied at discretion of race committee. ENTRY FEES: Week or daily entries available. SOCIAL SCENE: A social is held at a different Chichester Harbour club every evening. TOP TIPS: Great racing in a broad stretch of open yet sheltered water in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Sandy beach and safe swimming for all the family. CONTACT: sailingsecretary@chifed.org www.chifed.org
COWES WEEK
August 2-9 Cowes Week Limited, Regatta House, Cowes, Isle of Wight OVERVIEW: Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week is the world’s best-known sailing regatta with between 800 and 1,000 competing boats and 7,000 sailors racing. It has a huge amount to offer sailors and spectators with a packed racing schedule and entertainment programme. RACING FORMAT: One round the cans race per day for each of the 40 classes. CLASSES: Cruiser-racers racing under IRC are split into at least eight classes according to rating; Cruisers using the free Island Sailing club rating system (ISCRS); Sigma 33; Sigma 38; Contessa 32; First 40.7; Quarter Ton; multihulls racing under the MOCRA rating rule; J/111 incorporating their European championships; J/109; and 16 classes of open dayboats including a sportsboat class using IRC. ENTRY FEES: From £184 to £565 for eight days racing assuming early bird entry (see Top Tips). SPONSORS: Aberdeen Asset Management is the title sponsor of Cowes Week and supporting sponsors confirmed at the current time include Boss Watches, Chatham Marine, Gill, Laithwaite’s Wine, local letterbox, Volvo and the Isle of Wight Council. SOCIAL SCENE: Full details are available on the Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week website from the end of May. A packed social programme includes cocktail parties, dinners and balls as well as a variety of live music each evening throughout the town with something for everyone. The festival atmosphere at the regatta is unique. TOP TIPS: Competitors wishing to take advantage of the early-bird discounted entry fee should enter before midnight on Monday May 26. This year an early-bird booking discount also applies at the main berthing providers in Cowes, on ferry travel with Red Funnel and with the accommodation agencies of Regattalets and Quay Management. Spectators can get in amongst the race action by booking on one of the spectator boats. Online bookings can be made via the event website from June onwards. CONTACT: The Regatta Office, 01983 295744, admin@aamcowesweek.co.uk www.aamcowesweek.co.uk
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passage race from Brixham on Wednesday August 27, followed by four full days of racing for all classes in Start Bay. CLASSES: IRC and non-IRC divisions, sportsboats, keelboats, dinghies. ENTRY FEES: See NOR on the website. SPONSORS: Dart Harbour, Baltic Wharf, Darthaven Marina, Dartmouth Chandlery, Ravenspring, Yachts of Dartmouth, Timber Cut. SOCIAL SCENE: Vibrant, including air displays and fireworks! ACCOMMODATION: There are many holiday flats, hotels and guest houses in the area as well as campsites. Details are available from www. dartmouth.org.uk. Early booking is advised. Dart Harbour have kindly agreed to waive harbour dues (but not berthing fees) for competing boats for Wednesday night to Sunday night inclusive. CONTACT: Regatta Office on 01803 752704 or email info@dartmouthweek.com www.dartmouthweek.com www.dartmouthregatta.co.uk
August 10-16 Organised by Port of Falmouth Sailing Association, with host clubs Helford River Sailing Club, Mylor Yacht Club, Restronguet Sailing Club, Royal Cornwall Yacht Club, St Mawes Sailing Club, Flushing Sailing Club. OVERVIEW: Close and competitive racing on all seven days. Racing for IRC classes, multihulls and handicap yachts in Falmouth Bay. This year, IRC yachts also race in the three-day Spinlock South-West Area Championships from Sunday to Tuesday. Racing for Falmouth Sunbeams, Falmouth Working Boats, Ajaxs, St Mawes One Designs, Marieholms, Gaffers and smaller handicap yachts in the Carrick Roads. RACING FORMAT: Windward-leeward and regatta racing in Falmouth Bay; regatta racing in the Carrick Roads. Champagne Race on Wednesday in Falmouth Bay. CLASSES: All yachts are welcome to enter. Classes with more than six entries may be given separate starts. Daily entries are welcome. ENTRY FEES: £120; discounted early entries £105. Daily entries: £20. SOCIAL SCENE: Daily prize-giving and regatta teas at the host clubs: Sunday, Helford River SC; Monday, Mylor YC; Tuesday, Restronguet SC; Thursday, Royal Cornwall YC; Friday, St Mawes SC; Saturday: Flushing SC. Many evening social events at various locations in Falmouth, particularly Events Square. Regatta prize-giving on Saturday evening in Events Square. ACCOMMODATION: Considerable hotel and B&B accommodation available in Falmouth and the surrounding area. Also, many campsites and caravan parks. CONTACT: Chris Davis, Port of Falmouth Sailing Association secretary, tel: 01326 378996 www.falmouthweek.co.uk
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FALMOUTH DINGHY WEEK
August 18-22 Organised by Restronguet SC and St Mawes SC OVERVIEW: Close and competitive racing for dinghies and catamarans in the Carrick Roads. Three day series, harbour race and final day race. RACING FORMAT: Series racing will be triangles and sausages for conventional dinghies, windward-leeward for asymmetrics and reaching legs for catamarans. The harbour race will cover the Carrick Roads and the format of the final day race will be determined during the week. CLASSES: All boats are welcome to enter. Classes with more than 10 entries will also be raced as a class with separate prizes. ENTRY FEES: Singlehanded £75, doublehanded £100. SOCIAL SCENE: An active social programme will be provided based around the host clubs of Restronguet SC and St Mawes SC. ACCOMMODATION: Considerable hotel and B&B accommodation available in Falmouth and the surrounding area. Also, many camp sites and caravan parks. CONTACT: John Bailey, Restronguet SC, 07887 502254. www.falmouth-dinghy-week.co.uk
FOWEY ROYAL REGATTA
August 17-23 Royal Fowey YC & Gallants SC, Cornwall OVERVIEW: Family-based regatta for cruiser and
day boats and dinghies. RACING FORMAT: Morning and afternoon races with passage races for cruisers, including IRC fleet. CLASSES: IRC, NHC Cruiser Fleet, Troy, Fowey River, Working Boats, Fast and Slow Dinghies. ENTRY FEES: See NOR on website. SPONSORS: St Austell Brewery and Knight Frank SOCIAL SCENE: Great family week, entertainment ashore for all and Red Arrows. ACCOMMODATION: Fowey Tourist Information Centre TOP TIPS: Book accommodation in advance to avoid disappointment. CONTACT: Royal Fowey YC, 01726 833573, honsec@rfyc-fowey.org.uk www.rfyc-fowey.org.uk www.foweygallantssc.co.uk
PLYMOUTH REGATTA WEEK
July 25 -27 Royal Western YC, Queen Anne’s Battery, Plymouth OVERVIEW: Classes for IRC, Portsmouth Yardstick/ NHC, Seascape 18 National UK Championships, J/24, Albin Ballad, Devon Yawl, White Sail race. RACING FORMAT: Up to four races Friday, Saturday; two races Sunday CLASSES: IRC, PY/NHC, non-rated cruisers, Seascape 18, J/24, Albin Ballad, Devon Yawl. ENTRY FEES: £15-£70 depending on class entered plus reduced berthing fees for visitors. SPONSORS: Cattewater Harbour Commission, RYA Active Marina, Ullman Sails, Astin Trophies,
Force 4 Chandlery. SOCIAL SCENE: Regatta marquee, food, live music. TOP TIPS: Enjoy the Barbican harbourside and the National Marine Aquarium. CONTACT: Nick Head, 01752 364508, rnhead@talktalk.net www.plymouthregattaweek.org
SALCOMBE YACHT CLUB REGATTA
August 3-8 Salcombe YC, Cliff Road, Salcombe, Devon OVERVIEW: Salcombe Yacht Club Henri Lloyd Regatta offers a great family week; sandy beaches and competitive sailing combined with the magic of Salcombe! RACING FORMAT: One race a day for each class. CLASSES: Fast & Asymmetric Handicap, RS200, Medium Handicap, Enterprise, Larks, Laser (Standard, Radial, 4.7), Topper, Junior Handicap, National Twelve, Salcombe Yawl, Solo & Cruiser Racing. ENTRY FEES: £125 SPONSORS: Henri Lloyd, English Braids, Jack Wills University Cup. SOCIAL SCENE: Live music, fleet dinners, Sundowner Terrace Bar. ACCOMMODATION: Camping, B&B, holiday cottages, www.salcombeinformation.co.uk TOP TIPS: SYC help you get your trolleys over to Mill Bay so you can enjoy sailing off the beach for a week. CONTACT: Jayne Morris, 01548 842593, info@salcombeyc.org.uk www.salcombeyc.org.uk
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TORBAY WEEK
August 22-27 Babbacombe Corinthian SC, Brixham YC and Royal Torbay YC, Devon OVERVIEW: Sailed in Tor Bay and Babbacombe Bay, with racing for keelboats, sportsboats, dinghies and junior dinghies, offering something for all ages and experience. Registration available from Friday August 22, racing commences Saturday August 23. Fleets will compete on courses in one of five race areas, each with experienced race management teams. Torbay Week supports the Sail 4 Cancer charity. REGATTA FORMAT: The main race series are spread over three or four days (dependent on class entered) with up to three races per day. There is also an additional one day series for dinghies on Tuesday August 26 and a pursuit race for both keelboats and dinghies on Wednesday August 27. Series and daily entry is available. See NoR for details. CLASSES: IRC, Unrated Cruisers (including Sonatas and Folkboats), Sportsboats, Asymmetric and Mixed Handicap Dinghies (including Devon Yawls), Junior Dinghies. Also incorporating the International Moth Grand Prix, 4000 class nationals and Tasar pre-nationals. ENTRY FEES: Vary according to race series and class of boat entered. Early payment discounts available. See NOR for details. SPONSORS: See Torbay Week website. SOCIAL SCENE: Daily social events hosted by the participating clubs. ACCOMMODATION: Plenty of local accommodation including hotels, guest houses, B&Bs, campsites and holiday apartments. Visit www.torbayweek.co.uk/where-to-stay.html or www.englishriviera.co.uk
TOP TIPS: Free berthing for competing boats in Brixham and Torquay harbours and on Oddicombe Beach in Babbacombe Bay. See NoR. CONTACT: Christine Siegmund, director, Torbay Week, info@torbayweek.co.uk www.torbayweek.co.uk
WEYMOUTH KEELBOAT REGATTA
July 25-27 Yacht Clubs of Weymouth: Royal Dorset YC, Weymouth SC & Castle Cove SC OVERVIEW: Weymouth Keelboat Regatta is run under the banner of Yacht Clubs of Weymouth with the competitors being based at either Weymouth SC or The Royal Dorset YC. Weymouth Bay offers a fantastic sailing experience: its consistent winds and friendly waters are among the reasons it was chosen for the 2012 Olympics. This year will again host the Impala fleet for their national championship. The event will be raising funds in support of The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust and Chesil Sailability. RACING FORMAT: A seven-race series with a mixture of courses in Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour. Impala national championship to be held on a separate course. CLASSES: All keelboats welcome: IRC, Handicap, Squibs, etc ENTRY FEES: Available online at www.weymouthregatta.co.uk SPONSORS: St James Place, Oasis Bistro, Thornlow Preparatory School, Dean & Reddyhoff Marina, Portland Port Authority, Weymouth Harbour Authority, Jacks Cafe. SOCIAL SCENE: Full social calendar Friday, Saturday and prize-giving on Sunday.
ACCOMMODATION: Start here: www.dorsetforyou.com/387133 TOP TIPS: Subject to space, discounted berthing available alongside Weymouth Town Quay and Weymouth Marina. Weymouth is a family resort, with a gorgeous beach and amenities offering lots of opportunities for families and sailors alike. Each of the Weymouth sailing clubs are within easy walks of local attractions. See www.visitweymouth.co.uk or www.love-weymouth.co.uk CONTACT: Adrian Crook 07970 122718, adrian@weymouthsailing.co.uk www.weymouthregatta.co.uk
WEYMOUTH DINGHY REGATTA
July 12-13 Castle Cove SC & Weymouth SC, Weymouth, Dorset OVERVIEW: Run under the banner of Yacht Clubs of Weymouth with the competitors being based at either Weymouth SC or Castle Cove SC. Last year saw 103 entries. RACING FORMAT: Multiple classes racing over two courses, one in Weymouth Bay and one in Portland Harbour. ENTRY FEES: Available online at www.weymouthregatta.co.uk ACCOMMODATION: Start here: www.dorsetforyou.com/387133 TOP TIPS: Weymouth is a fantastic family resort town offering lots of opportunities for families to have fun whilst the sailors go and have their fun. Both Castle cove and Weymouth sailing clubs are within easy walks of local attractions. CONTACT: Richard Bowers, 077 9502 5611,
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WALES ABERSOCH DINGHY WEEK
July 20-25 South Caernarvonshire YC, Abersoch, north-west Wales OVERVIEW: This ‘must-do’ event has something on at the club every night and usually there are around 300 boats attending. Get this week in your diary! RACING FORMAT: Six days, one race per day, fun for all the family. Racing starts on Sunday July 20 at 1100hrs for the morning fleets and 1400 for the afternoon fleets. CLASSES: Laser, Solo, Singlehanded Mixed Dinghies, Laser Radial, Phantom, Topper, Tera, Cadet, Mirror, Miracle, Feva, RS200, Asymmetric Dinghies, RS400, Fireball, Slow Mixed Dinghies and Fast Mixed Dinghies, Optimist and Optimist Coaching by IOCA coach. ENTRY FEES: £50-£90 SPONSORS: Crewsaver SOCIAL SCENE: BBQ, bands, quiz night, paddle boarding, something every night. ACCOMMODATION: Check out www.abersoch.co.uk TOP TIPS: Have a look at the website, check out the village and book early. CONTACT: Jude on 01758 712338, jude@scyc.co.uk www.scyc.co.uk
ABERSOCH KEELBOAT WEEK
August 18-22 South Caernarvonshire YC, Abersoch, north-west Wales OVERVIEW: Cardigan Bay will once again be the backdrop for Abersoch Keelboat Week and is becoming the venue of choice for IRC and NHC racing on the eastern shores of the Irish Sea. South Caernarvonshire YC has unrivalled views across the bay for spectators, with superb facilities both on and off the water providing a wonderful base from which to sail. RACING FORMAT: Five-day regatta with eight races over a variety of courses including coastal. CLASSES: IRC, Sigma 33, NHC and Gents no-spinnaker. ENTRY FEES: £140-£190 plus mooring or marina fees. SPONSORS: Slam, Spar, Green Sea Photography, Hafan Pwllheli, Partington Marine, LWC, Boatshed.com SOCIAL SCENE: Daily prize-giving with in-it to-win-it draws; live music; great food on site and lively bar post-racing. ACCOMMODATION: Varied, including campsites, B&B, self catering properties and luxury boutique hotels. Visit www.abersoch.co.uk
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TOP TIPS: Book accommodation early! CONTACT: Catherine Hartley 077 9963 4763, SCYC 01758 712338, info@abersochkeelboatweek.org or jude@scyc.co.uk www.abersochkeelboatweek.org
August 11-15 Bala SC, Llyn Tegid, Bala, Gwynedd, North Wales OVERVIEW: Bala SC in the beautiful Snowdonia National Park is the ideal place for a family holiday and a chance to sail on the largest lake in Wales. The event provides a combination of racing and social events for all the family, and for the children there are treasure hunts, games and the always-popular bottle race. RACING FORMAT: The day usually starts with a coaching session covering some aspects of tactics, rules, etc, and is then followed by up to three handicap races each day. On one day there is a long distance race combining a picnic at the far end of the lake. CLASSES: All boats welcome (under 25 feet in length). ENTRY FEES: £45 for a singlehander and £68 for a doublehander. SOCIAL SCENE: Evenings usually take the form of a barbecue, quiz night, pub games, and fancy dress disco party. Bala itself has many pubs, restaurants and cafes. ACCOMMODATION: Bala has a wide variety of accommodation options including camp sites, guest houses and hotels, many of which are listed on the club website. TOP TIPS: This is a very popular event and many visitors come back year after year. CONTACT: Jenny Hull, 01244 376923, info@balasc.org.uk www.balasc.org.uk
MENAI STRAIT REGATTAS
July 28-August 9 Sailing clubs: RAYC; RDYC; RMYC; RWYC; CSC; CYC; MBBC; WKSC; HSC. Main host – Royal Anglesey YC and all but four races at Beaumaris. OVERVIEW: Racing daily over a fortnight for all classes of boat on the Menai Strait, the narrow stretch of water separating Anglesey from mainland north Wales. The event is largely based at Beaumaris towards the northern end of the Strait but other venues along the Strait are included right to Caernarfon towards the southern end. CLASSES: Wide variety including Fife, Mylne, Falcon, Squib, Seabird Half Rater, Hilbre, MSOD, Opera, Conway One Design, West Kirby Star, Etchell, Fast and Slow Handicap Dinghies, Cruisers, Keelboats, Multihulls, Nobbies. RACING FORMAT: Each day’s racing organised and run by a different club.
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ENTRY FEES: Available shortly in the programme and on the website. SPONSORS: TBA SOCIAL SCENE: Social events at various venues on most nights hosted by various clubs. ACCOMMODATION: Plenty available but book early in this, the busiest season. CONTACT: Shaun McLoughlin, 01248 810354, semcloughlin@gmail.com www.menaistraitregattas.org.uk
SCOTLAND FINDHORN WEEK
July 14–18 Royal Findhorn YC, Findhorn, Moray OVERVIEW: Open dinghy racing week taking place in Findhorn Bay. Includes a novice section. RACING FORMAT: Two races each day on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday. Fun race Wednesday if no racing lost Monday/Tuesday. Champion of Champions and Best of the Rest on Friday. CLASSES: All dinghies and multihulls. Class racing for six or more boats at the RO’s discretion. ENTRY FEES: Singlehanded £55, singlehanded (novice) £30, doublehanded £65, doublehanded (novice) £40, triplehanded £75. SPONSORS: TBA SOCIAL SCENE: Social events every night and also various family and children’s events during the day such as a treasure hunt, sports day and a charity triathlon. ACCOMMODATION: Local camping site and extensive holiday rental accommodation available. TOP TIPS: Family week in a friendly atmosphere.
All welcome, whether to sail or just watch. CONTACT: Iona Cornish 01309 674814 or 077 2952 4824, ionacornish@talktalk.net www.rfyc.net
SCOTTISH SERIES MAY 23-26
Clyde Cruising Club, with the event held in Loch Fyne, based at Tarbert OVERVIEW: Come and celebrate the 40th year of Scotland’s premiere regatta in the stunning surroundings of Loch Fyne. Great racing and great social with friends from near and far. A new format including the re-introduction of the Gourock Race will challenge expert seasoned racers and give those new to racing a taster of the fun to be had both on and off the water! RACING FORMAT: A variety of laid mark course racing and two passage races. CLASSES: IRC/CYCA ENTRY FEES: £160-£395 SPONSORS: Tunnocks, Argyll and Bute Council and Clyde Challenger. SOCIAL SCENE: All the usual Tarbert social activities from great bands and the Event Tent to local bars and restaurants and shore-side activities for kids and adults alike. ACCOMMODATION: Aboard or ashore. TOP TIPS: Book early. CONTACT: Jennifer Rolland 0141 221 2774, office@clyde.org www.scottishseries.com
WEST HIGHLAND YACHTING WEEK July 12-18
Run by the Joint Regatta Committee of Royal Highland YC, Oban SC and Western Isles YC based in Oban OVERVIEW: A unique moving regatta taking in three venues – Craobh, Oban and Tobermory – and the stunning scenery of the west coast. The event has evolved a distinctive blend of competitive racing combined with a varied and full après-sail social programme. A feeder race from Oban brings yachts from the north to join those from the south to muster at Craobh Marina for the start of the regatta, which has a big weekend onshore party for 2014. RACING FORMAT: The regatta offers a mix of passage and Olympic-style racing for 10 classes using the CYCA (Clyde Yacht Clubs Association) handicap system. Four classes are for restricted sail and the event is designed to offer something for everyone, including family participation. ENTRY FEES: £30 for feeder race and for all other races as follows: yachts under 25ft LOA £36 per race day or £180 for the series; yachts 25ft to 35ft LOA £41 per race day or £205 for the series; yachts over 35ft, up to 40ft LOA £46 per race day or £230 for the series; yachts over 40ft LOA £51 per race day or £255 for the series. Late entries, £5 per race day (£25 for series), or alterations to entries may be accepted at the race committee’s discretion. SPONSORS: Tunnocks; Tobermory Harbour Association; The Crown Estate; West Coast Motors; Argyll and Bute Council. SOCIAL SCENE: A full after-sail entertainment programme is on offer, including a grand regatta opening party, barbecue, family swimming, prize-givings, live ceilidh music and dancing. TOP TIPS: Enjoy the carnival type atmosphere at
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IDEAL LOCATIONS Inspiring ideas and local knowledge of the best places to stay for your summer regatta holiday
NORTH: Bassenthwaite, Bass Week, Lake District Embleton Spa Hotel (www.embletonspa.co.uk) is about a mile from the club and offers family apartments, plus Alistair the manager is a keen sailor. Bassenthwaite Lakeside Lodges offer a view of the racecourse. Prices for a two-bed lodge in August over the weekend start from £449. Three-bed lodges and lodges with hot tubs also available. www.bll.ac/index.htm
SOUTH: Cowes Week / Poole Week Andrea at (www.regattalets.com) specialises in letting private houses for the duration of the event. The George Hotel in Yarmouth is RIB-able from Cowes. The Anchor (www.theanchorcowes.co.uk) and the Union (www.unioninncowes.co.uk) both are right in the town. The Fountain Hotel (www.isleofwight.com/fountainhotelcowes) has just had a refurbishment. Parkstone YC website lists members who offer Bed and Breakfast and houses to let for visiting participants – many within walking distance of the club and with utility rooms for hanging wet kit etc. Click the accommodation link at www.parkstoneyachtclub.com/pageabout. SOUTH-WEST: Salcombe Week / Falmouth Week / Torbay Week Seaside holiday towns with mountains of accommodation available: The Red House B&B in Falmouth (theredhousebandb.co.uk) was recommended. Torbay Week website is advertising The Haldon Guesthouse (www.haldonguesthouse.co.uk) and apartments at the former Salcombe Hotel ‘The Salcombe’ come with parking and a pontoon mooring (www.coastandcountry.co.uk) and are highly sought after. WALES: Abersoch (Dinghy and Keelboat Weeks there) There is a very informative accommodation page under the Visitors menu on www.scyc.co.uk. The highly rated Tyn Y Mur campsite has its own website and is the closest to the town: www.tyn-y-mur.co.uk SCOTLAND: West Highland Yachting Week This is a mobile feast of an event visiting Croabh Haven, Tobermory and Oban. There is a forum on www.whyw.co.uk, which might yield a room for the night, or else there are three youth hostels in Oban: The Oban Youth Hostel, SYHA and Oban Backpackers. IRELAND: Cork Week The event’s ‘official hotel partner’ is Carrigaline Court www.carrigcourt.com plus there are a dozen hotels and B&Bs listed on the website (www.corkweek.ie). CHANNEL ISLANDS: Jersey Pomme d’or hotel & Royal Yacht hotel are both opposite the St Helier marina, or the Radisson hotel overlooks Elizabeth marina in St Helier. Further afield, there’s an endless array of holiday lets, hotels etc, plus some unique self-catering options including a selection of coastal forts in the St Ouens Bay area, and a couple of campsites that specialise in Mongolian Yurts: www.jersey.com
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EAST: Burnham Week In Burnham, the Oyster Smack Inn (www.theoystersmackinn.co.uk) was highly recommended, as was The Ship, which is perhaps slightly cheaper and more pub-like and the landlord is himself a stalwart of the Burnham fleet. Creeksea Barns is out of town but just 10 mins walk from the Yacht Harbour and has self-catering converted barns.
Craobh Marina on Saturday and Sunday night. Book early if staying in hotels and for restaurants. Plenty for non-sailors, including taking the afternoon ferry to Mull on Wednesday for an overview of the racing fleet up the Sound of Mull. Enjoy the headline events each evening from the social programme and the prize-giving dance at the Argyllshire Gathering Halls. West Coast Motors are running their special West Highland Yachting Week bus service for competitors between Dunstaffnage Marina and Oban. CONTACT: Joint Regatta Committee, office@whyw.co.uk www.whyw.co.uk
IRELAND VOLVO CORK WEEK
July 5-11 Royal Cork YC, Crosshaven, County Cork, Ireland OVERVIEW: Since 1978, sailors from Ireland and all over the world have enjoyed Cork Week. Ireland’s most prestigious regatta has evolved over the years taking into consideration the changes within the sport but the sailing grounds in and around Cork Harbour have stayed the same. Cork Week offers a variety of courses from Atlantic wind and waves to the tricky tidal confines of Cork Harbour and the legendary ‘craic’ ashore, hosted by the Royal Cork YC, significantly adds to the fun.
REGATTA FORMAT: Variety of courses inside and outside Cork Harbour. CLASSES: IRC Classes, Two-Handed Class, White Sail Only Classes, One Design Classes. ENTRY FEES: Standard Fee: Sportsboats €250; 25-27ft €275; 28-33ft €300; 34-39ft €375; 40-44ft €400; 45-64ft+ €450. SPONSORS: Volvo Ireland SOCIAL SCENE: Live music and the legendary Craic of the Royal Cork YC. ACCOMMODATION: Various options available in Crosshaven and surrounding villages and the city of Cork. TOP TIPS: Fantastic sailing conditions and famous Irish hospitality! CONTACT: Royal Cork YC, +353 (0)21 4831179, address:info@corkweek.ie www.corkweek.ie
CHANNEL ISLANDS JERSEY REGATTA
September 11-14 Royal Channel Islands YC, St Helier YC & St Catherine’s SC OVERVIEW: The UBS Jersey Regatta is the star event in the Island’s busy sailing programme and the biggest multi-class regatta in Channel Islands waters with well over 100 boats competing in 2013. Fun and excitement for all and a very warm welcome for visiting boats wanting to pit their
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ACCOMMODATION: Large variety of hotels, houses etc. to rent TOP TIPS: Airport is only a 10 minute drive from the yacht club. CONTACT: Viviane Mainemare, Sports Coordinator, + 34 971 726848, coordeportiva@rcnp.es www.rcnp.es
KIEL WEEK
prize-giving (St Helier YC). ACCOMMODATION: First stop… Jersey Tourism website, www.jersey.com TOP TIPS: Book early if you need hotel accommodation. The island is buzzing in September, especially during Regatta Week with the Jersey International Air Display over St Aubin’s Bay on the Thursday. The Island is well-served by airlines and ferries; the nightlife is vibrant with a host of superb restaurants, clubs and pubs. Complimentary berthing is being provided by Jersey Marinas during the week of the regatta. There are refuelling stations in St Helier Harbour with ship chandlers nearby and at St Aubin. CONTACT: Mrs Helen Le Marquand, 0044 (0) 1534 732229, info@jerseyregatta.com www.jerseyregatta.com
June 9-15 Sirius Evénements in partnership with the Upper Normandy Sailing League and Le Havre’s main clubs (CNPV, SNPH, SRH), supported by the City of Le Havre OVERVIEW: For its 9th edition, ‘la Normandy’ as it is known offers a packed week of activity with harbour courses, coastal courses in the Baie de Seine and the 250-mile race around the Isle of Wight and Cotentin. Ten different series and three race zones. CLASSES: One-Design classes (J/70, J/80, First Class 7.5, M 34 and J/111) and IRC classes. SOCIAL SCENE: Plenty of fun and festivity on shore. ENTRY FEES: NOR is available on the website and registration is open. CONTACT: www.normandy-week.com, registration section, and also via Facebook. www.normandy-week.fr
NORTH SEA REGATTA
Yacht Club Scheveningen, The Hague, Holland May 27-June 9 OVERVIEW: Every Whitsun weekend, the harbour of Scheveningen becomes the beating heart of the Dutch competitive sailing world, for the annual Delta Lloyd North Sea Regatta. CLASSES: About 25 classes including big yachts, keelboats, Olympic classes, catamarans and dinghies. RACING FORMAT: Offshore racing, including the RORC North Sea Race, and round-the-cans racing. SOCIAL SCENE: Well known for its side-events, including live music. www.dlnsr.nl www.jachtclubscheveningen.com
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August 2-9 Real Club Nautico de Palma OVERVIEW: International regatta RACING FORMAT: Windward-leeward races CLASSES: IRC, ORC, Soto 40, TP 52, J80 ENTRY FEES: TBA SPONSORS: Mapfre SOCIAL SCENE: Palma de Mallorca
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wits against Jersey’s best. This year the regatta incorporates the Channel Islands IRC Regional Championships for boats with IRC ratings, including boats with Spinlock IRC Limited Validity TCCs. RACING FORMAT: Racing takes place in and to the south of the beautiful natural arena of St Aubin’s Bay over windward-leeward, triangular and ‘round-the-cans’ courses. Three back-to-back races are scheduled each day for the sportsboat and cruiser/racer classes, under the auspices of one race committee, whilst all other classes have fewer races on the Friday but also three back-to-back races on Saturday and Sunday under the auspices of another. CLASSES: Sportsboat, cruiser/racer (IRC rating and Island Handicap classes), dayboat, dinghy and sport-catamaran. ENTRY FEES: Sportsboat and cruiser/racer – £60 discounted to £40 for early entry; Dayboat, dinghy and sport-catamaran – £30 discounted to £20 for early entry; reduced rates for junior entries. Entry fees include complimentary drinks and suppers on all but the ticketed regatta party night (£15 per head). SPONSORS: Lead sponsor UBS AG with Jersey Marinas and Jersey Tourism. SOCIAL SCENE: Thursday September 11 – registration, skippers’ briefing and ice-breaking reception (St Helier YC); Friday 12 – commodores’ reception and buffet supper (RCIYC); Saturday 13 – regatta party (RCIYC); Sunday 14 – supper and
June 21-29 Kieler Yacht Club, Norddeutscher Regatta Verein, Verein Seglerhaus am Wannsee and Hamburger Segel-Club in conjunction with the German Sailing Federation and International 29er Class Association OVERVIEW: Kieler Woche is billed as the ‘biggest sailing event in the world’ and combines extensive sailing with one of the largest summer festivals in northern Europe, offering a packed nine-day programme of entertainment on and off the water. RACING FORMAT: The sailing event comprises: Olympic Classes / EUROSAF Champions Sailing Cup, June 21-25; International classes, June 26-29; 29er Europeans, June 23-29; Offshore, June 21-28. CLASSES: Olympic classes, international classes including 29er, 420, 505, Bavaria B/One, Contender, Europe, Flying Dutchman, Folkeboot, Formula 18, Hobie 16, J/24, Laser 4.7, Laser Radial (open), Musto Performance Skiff, OK Dinghy, plus offshore classes (ORC I, II, III/IV) and keelboat classes, including J/70, J/80, Melges24, SB20, X-99. SOCIAL: Apres-sail party every night and live bands. ENTRY FEES: All details and NOR available on the website. CONTACT: Kieler Yacht Club, +49 431 8 50 23, regatta@kyc.de www.kieler-woche.com
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