4824, ionacornish@talktalk.net www.rfyc.net


SCOTTISH SERIES June 1-4 Clyde Cruising Club EVENT DETAILS: The Brewin Dolphin Scottish Series is Scotland’s premier keelboat racing regatta, on Loch Fyne, Clyde Estuary. REGATTA FORMAT: Various start lines and courses from windward-leeward to passage races. CLASSES: IRC Classes 1-5, CYCA, CYCA restricted (no spinnakers), Sigma, Sonata, SB3, RS Elite, Etchells, Sonar etc. ENTRY FEES: £130-£350 SPONSORS: Brewin Dolphin, Tunnocks, Argyll & Bute, Highland Spring, Tarbert Enterprise Company, Tarbert Harbour, RYA Scotland, Crown Estates. SOCIAL SCENE: Tarbert Village Hospitality plus event marquee, bands etc. TIPS FOR VISITORS: The centrepiece of IRC racing in Scotland – the place to be if not booked for the Thames for the Queen’s Jubilee Pageant. CONTACT: Clyde Cruising Club +44 (01)41 221 2774, bdss@clyde.org www.brewindolphinscottishseries.com


FORMAT: Two races Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday with an offshore, Duke of Edinburgh race to the Bell Rock on Thursday and one race on Friday. CLASSES: Keelboat handicap, Sportsboats, Squibs and white sail ENTRY FEES: £65 SOCIAL SCENE: Various receptions and social events included. Friday prizegiving buffet Friday tickets can be ordered on arrival. TIPS FOR VISITORS: Just come and enjoy a great week with free moorings and a taxi service to your boats. There is plenty in the area for families to visit. CONTACT: David Nicol, 01382 477516 www.royaltay.org


FINDHORN WEEK July 2–6 (Regatta Weekend June 30–July 1) Royal Findhorn YC, Findhorn, Moray EVENT DETAILS: Open event for dinghies and multihulls, including separate event for novices. FORMAT: Two races each day on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Friday, best in each class for overall champion and race for Best of the Rest. Fun race Wednesday not part of series. CLASSES: All dinghies and multihulls, classes for six or more boats of same type. ENTRY FEES: Singlehanded £40, doublehanded £50, triplehanded £60, singlehanded (novice) £30, doublehanded (novice) £40. SPONSORS: TBA


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SOCIAL SCENE: Family activities during the week include a sandcastle competition, triathlon for charity, sports day, golf, treasure hunt and much more. Free social event every evening, just pay for your meal. Commodore’s reception, quiz night, games night, karaoke and prizegiving. TIPS FOR VISITORS: Fun week for all the family. Extensive activities both on and off the water. Come for a week’s holiday and bring the whole family. Plenty for non sailors to enjoy. CONTACT: Iona Cornish, 01309 674814 or 077 2952


WEST HIGHLAND YACHTING WEEK July 28-August 3 Joint Regatta Committee of Royal Highland YC, Oban SC and Western Isles YC EVENT DETAILS: A moving regatta taking in three venues – Craobh, Oban and Tobermory – amongst the stunning west coast scenery. A distinctive blend of competitive racing combined with a varied and full après sail social programme. FORMAT: Feeder races from Oban (north) and Gigha (south) bring yachts to muster at Craobh


for the start of the regatta, which then offers a mix of passage and Olympic style racing for 10 classes using CYCA and IRC handicap systems. Four classes are for restricted sail and the event is designed to offer something for everyone, with the emphasis on family participation. CLASSES: CYCA and IRC handicap classes. ENTRY FEES: £15 for all yachts for feeder races; for all other races as follows: Yachts under 25ft LOA £34 per race day or £170 for the series; yachts 25ft to 35ft LOA £36 per race day or £180 for the series; yachts over 35ft, up to 40ft LOA £38 per race day or £190 for the series; yachts over 40ft LOA £40 per race day or £200 for the series. Late entries, accompanied by a late entry fee of £5 per race day (£25 for series). SPONSORS: Scottish biscuit company Tunnock’s, Tobermory Harbour Association, Tobermory Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Argyll and Bute Council, West Coast Motors, Caledonian Oils, Flit Autos. To be confirmed: The Oban Common Good Fund, The Crown Estate and Caledonian MacBrayne’s ferries. SOCIAL SCENE: Includes grand regatta opening party, barbecues, inter yacht touch rugby, beach party, and prizegiving night with ceilidh rock band. TIPS FOR VISITORS: Enjoy the carnival type atmosphere at Craobh Marina on Saturday night. Book early if staying in hotels. For non-sailors view the racing in the Firth of Lorn from Ganavan on Monday and Tuesday then take the afternoon ferry to Mull on Wednesday and have an overview of the racing fleet up the Sound of Mull. Walk out to Ardmore Point on Thursday to see both racing fleets and watch the yachts starting early on Friday from Tobermory Bay to head back down the Sound of Mull to Oban on the final race. Enjoy the headline events each evening from the social programme and the prizegiving dance. CONTACT: Jim Lowe, Joint Regatta Committee, 01875 341 662, 07717 083 472, office@whyw.co.uk www.whyw.co.uk


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