NORTH


BASSENTHWAITE WEEK August 4-12 Bassenthwaite SC, Lake District EVENT DETAILS: Nine days of competitive sailing and great social fun for all the family. FORMAT: 17 races, each with nine separate starts at three minute intervals for the designated classes. Mix of series and individual prize races. Two all-fleet pursuit races. Junior, ladies, 60 plus race. Olympic theme for some racing in 2012. Start times normally 1100 and 1430, but with later start on first day and earlier finish on final day. CLASSES: Flying 15, Laser, Enterprise, RS200, GP14, Fast handicap (PY 850-1000), Medium handicap (PY 1001-1125), Slow handicap (PY 1126-1200), Topper and Mirror. Class starts subject to change dependent upon entry levels. ENTRY FEES: Inclusive entry for 17 races: £94 crewed /£68 singlehanded if received by June 15 or £116/£83 until regatta starts. Weekend series £28/£20; midweek (nine races) £79/£55. Camping prices vary – see website for details. SPONSORS: Insurance4dinghies SOCIAL SCENE: Every night including commodore’s reception, quiz night, film night, live entertainment, car treasure hunt and discos. The club has a well stocked bar. Children’s activities most days, and one or two junior discos in the evenings. TIPS FOR VISITORS: Caravanning and camping on site with superb facilities, plus many local hotels and guest houses. Book early to reserve caravan and camping pitches as, despite extensive grounds, these get taken up quickly. Early bookings receive significant discounts. Meals available throughout the day from outside caterers using club’s galley. Chandlery on site. Photography from DE photo. RYA junior training available for families entering the week’s racing. CONTACT: mailbox@bassenthwaite-sc.org.uk www.bassenthwaite-sc.org.uk


ROYAL YORKSHIRE YC 155TH REGATTA August 11-18 Royal Yorkshire YC, Bridlington, East Yorkshire EVENT DETAILS: Open regatta sailed in the magnificent Bridlington Bay 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: Principal sponsors KPMG and Lloyds TSB SOCIAL SCENE: Vibrant! Provisionally a social event each night, including formal regatta ball on Saturday August 18. TIPS FOR VISITORS: Book early. There are many


B&Bs, guest houses etc in vicinity of club, caravan/camping site at RYYC. Dinghies section one mile south down beach. Entry forms, SIs, NoR available from website soon. CONTACT: 01262 672041, sec@ryyc.org.co.uk www.ryyc.org.uk


ULLSWATER REGATTA AND HOLIDAY WEEK Regatta Weekend, August 4-5 Holiday Week, August 6-10 Ullswater YC, Pooley Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria EVENT DETAILS: Weekend regatta Saturday and Sunday with two days of racing followed by five days of family fun and racing Monday to Friday. CLASSES: Classes with recognised handicap. ENTRY FEES: TBA SOCIAL SCENE: Enjoy a holiday and some great racing on Cumbria’s most beautiful lake. TIPS FOR VISITORS: Camping available at the club. CONTACT: Sailing secretary, 01768 486333, sailing@ullswateryachtclub.org www.ullswateryachtclub.org


EAST


BRANCASTER STAITHE SAILING WEEK August 5-10 Brancaster Staithe SC, Brancaster Staithe, Norfolk. EVENT DETAILS: Family race week shared between tidal harbour and North Sea depending on class and age group. FORMAT: A mixture of class and handicap racing with entries for both adults and juniors. CLASSES: Fast and Slow handicap, Topper, Laser, Laser 2000. ENTRY FEES: Varied from £15 to maximum £45 per boat – discount for early entry before end of July. SOCIAL SCENE: Family oriented social programme including BBQ, disco, games night and model boat racing. TIPS FOR VISITORS: Come and enjoy a week at the unique north Norfolk coast – please book accommodation as local campsite, holiday


cottages and guest houses all fill up for August. CONTACT: Brian Lambert, 0796 7376401, sailingweek@bssc.net www.bssc.net


BURNHAM WEEK August 25-September 1 The Joint Clubs Committee runs Burnham week on behalf of the Royal Corinthian YC, Royal Burnham YC, Crouch YC and Burnham SC. EVENT DETAILS: One of the most popular east coast regatta race weeks, with a glittering history and regular participants who have in the past included former Prime Minister Edward Heath. Close quarters and tidal sailing in and around the waters of the River Crouch. Open to fast and slow handicap dinghies, cruisers, one-design and IRC yachts alike, Burnham Week offers something for everyone, including a sparkling social scene. FORMAT: One or two races daily, depending on class and program. Competitors can enter the full week or just the Bank Holiday Weekend Points, Mid Week Points or Final Saturday, with races for prestigious trophies throughout. CLASSES: IRC classes 1-4, Multihull, RS Elite, Stella, Dragon, 707, Squib, Sonata, RCOD, RBOD, Osprey and Dinghy Handicap. Up-to-date list can be found on the website, new classes are welcomed. ENTRY FEES: Depend on races entered and class. SPONSORS: Burnham Yacht Harbour, Premium Liferafts, Allens, CraftInsure, Burnham Storage, Broadgate Paper. SOCIAL SCENE: With each club laying on social options, whether you’re simply looking to relax with friends or party the night away, there’ll be an option that suits you. Bank holiday weekend and mid-week prizegivings, with the infamous final prizegiving and ‘tour of the Town Cup’ after racing on the final Saturday. TIPS FOR VISITORS: Burnham-on-Crouch in east Essex is around one hour from central London, and offers a wide range of affordable accommodation plus with a number of chandleries, boatyards and yacht service companies. Preferential mooring rates are available for participants and the four clubs provide plenty of options for food, drink and


the all-important social! CONTACT: info@burnhamweek.org.uk www.burnhamweek.org.uk


EAORAWEEK June 29-July 6 Inland Waters of the Netherlands EVENT DETAILS: Notice of Race at www.eaora.org.uk FORMAT: Offshore and inland round the cans races CLASSES: IRC rated yachts ENTRY FEES: See EAORA website SOCIAL SCENE: Prizegiving parties every night in different ports. CONTACT: Brian Bolton, 077 9337 2548, brian.bolton@btinternet.com www.eaora.org.uk


MERSEA WEEK August 19–24 West Mersea YC and Dabchicks SC, Essex EVENT DETAILS: Competitive family oriented week; generations of families taking part with more people coming back year on year. Great location with plenty of accommodation, and the River Blackwater provides an excellent safe area for the sailing. FORMAT: Racing Sunday to Friday for Week’s Points championship, lay day Tuesday for the unique Round Mersea Island race for dinghies. CLASSES: Dinghies, Mersea Fishermen’s Open Boats (known as the Brigs), smacks, classic yachts, local PY handicap and IRC yachts. ENTRY FEES: £40 for the week for yachts, £30 for for dinghies. SPONSORS: Adnams Brewery and Hempel (formerly Blakes) Paints. Plus local daily sponsors. SOCIAL SCENE: Prizegiving every night, Friday night Week’s Points prizegiving party, with live bands playing every afternoon and most evenings, games, quiz night, funfair, culminating on Saturday August 25 with the Town Regatta with racing, watersports, shore-side musical entertainment and grand firework display. TIPS FOR VISITORS: Mersea is a great place to holiday, with a variety of accommodation (see


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