Summer regattas


FORMAT: Six days of varied racing, laid marks and around the Carrick Roads. CLASSES: Any dinghy or cat with a Portsmouth Yardstick ENTRY FEES: Circa £90 for adult two-hander. SPONSORS: Henri Lloyd and others Social scene: Every night at RSC, plus each day a different club, Falmouth every night, plus the Red Arrows… TIPS FOR VISITORS: Book accommodation early; bring the family! CONTACT: Guy English, 01326 379029, info@ mysailingclub.org www.mysailingclub.org


FALMOUTH WEEK August 11-18 Port of Falmouth Sailing Association (six clubs) EVENT DETAILS: Classics August 11, then seven days of racing for yachts, MOCRA multihulls, keelboats, dayboats, traditional classes. Both class and handicap (PY and IRC) racing. FORMAT: Regatta and windward-leeward courses in Falmouth Bay or the Carrick Roads. One or two races/day. Champagne Day on Wednesday. CLASSES: Practically anything – try us! ENTRY FEES: Circa £100, see NoR on website. SPONSORS: Henri Lloyd and others. SOCIAL SCENE: At a different village club each afternoon plus Falmouth Town en fete entertainment every day, Red Arrows on Wednesday – then fun night – and more! TIPS FOR VISITORS: Racing is serious but polite; be on your boat for the Red Arrows, and for the fireworks at the end of the week! Spectacular scenery and venues. CONTACT: Steve Nicholls 01326 211555, raceoffice@falmouthweek.co.uk www.falmouthweek.co.uk


FOWEY ROYAL REGATTA August 19–25 Royal Fowey YC and Fowey Gallants SC, Cornwall EVENT DETAILS: Racing for Dinghy, Keelboat and Cruiser classes. Notice of Race and entry form published on website in May. FORMAT: Passage Races August 19 and 20 for cruisers, then daily racing offshore and in harbour until Friday August 24 for all classes. Dinghy and keelboat classes two races a day and cruisers one a day except Wednesday when there will be two. Children racing in Troys and Fowey Rivers on Saturday morning. CLASSES: Cruiser IRC and PY classes. Falmouth Sunbeams, Troys, Fowey River and Dinghy Handicap Classes (PY up to 1650). Falmouth Working Boats and Offshore Dayboats, Shrimpers/ Crabbers etc. Five boats or more of same class starting will have their own class results. No multihulls or singlehanders. ENTRY FEES: Varies depending on type. Discounts


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for early payment and whole regatta. £100 down to £37 for juniors for four to six days racing. SPONSORS: St Austell Brewery, Knight Frank, plus others. SOCIAL SCENE: In conjunction with Fowey Carnival Week. Flora dance, carnival procession, harbour working boat race and Red Arrows on Thursday. Crab catching, pasty eating and Town Quay entertainments daily. Raft and gig racing. Not forgetting the locally famous Fowey Town Band! Two firework displays. TIPS FOR VISITORS: New to Fowey? Get here early and review dinghy parking arrangements at Caffa Mill, Old Station Park and Penmarlam. For visiting yachts, mooring discounts are available for regatta entrants. CONTACT: 01726 833573, honsec@rfyc-fowey.org.uk www.rfyc-fowey.org.uk/regatta_week.htm


PORT OF PLYMOUTH REGATTA July 21–29


Port of Plymouth Sailing Association EVENT DETAILS: Top class racing for yachts, keelboats, dinghies and classic yachts taking part in the Plymouth Classic Boat Rally. FORMAT: July 21-22 Regatta Yacht Series (up to eight races) in the Sound; July 21 White Sail Race; July 23–27 Evening Yacht and Dinghy Traveller Series; July 25–27 Rookie Series and coaching in the Cattewater; July 28-29 Regatta Dinghy Series (up to eight races) in the Sound; July 29 Classic Yacht Racing. CLASSES: Yachts: IRC, PY, Sportsboats, J80s, J24s, Trapper 300, Squibs, Seascape 18, Devon Yawl, White Sail cruisers. Dinghies: all classes welcome, asymmetric, fast and slow handicap classes. Separate prizes and start for individual yacht and dinghy classes dependant on entries (see NoR). ENTRY FEES: Yacht from £25, Dinghies from £15, White Sail Race £5, Rookie Series £10, Evening Yacht and Dinghy Traveller Series free. SPONSORS: Cattewater Harbour Commissioners (main sponsor), Hempel, Mayflower Marina,


Mount Batten Centre, Plymouth Yacht Brokers, Plymouth Yacht Haven, Sutton Harbour Marina, Ullman Sails, Yacht Parts Plymouth. SOCIAL SCENE: Full programme including post racing BBQs, live bands, daily draws, prize givings, sailing suppers and socials at the Royal Plymouth Corinthian YC (regatta HQ) and various other hosting clubs. TIPS FOR VISITORS: Free yacht berthing and dinghy parking (subject to availability). With the Plymouth Classic Boat Rally and the Barbican Jazz and Blues Festival taking place during the Port of Plymouth Regatta, the historic Barbican area will be at its lively best. CONTACT: Colin Richards, enquiries@ plymouthregatta.com www.plymouthregatta.co.uk


SALCOMBE YACHT CLUB REGATTA August 12–17 Salcombe YC, Cliff Road, Salcombe, Devon EVENT DETAILS: The Henri Lloyd Salcombe Yacht Club Regatta offers competitive racing with a varied social programme to suit all, plus a very warm welcome. FORMAT: One race a day for each class around the stunning Salcombe Estuary and weather permitting out to sea too. CLASSES: Fast and Asymmetric handicap, RS200, Medium handicap, Enterprise, Larks, Laser, Laser Radial, Topper, Junior Handicap, National 12, Salcombe Yawls, Solos and cruiser racing. Entry fees: Circa £95 regatta entry + harbour dues, boat parking at Mill Bay and trailer parking (£35). Early entry discount. SPONSORS: Henri Lloyd, The Salcombe Boat store, Winder, John McKillop & Co, Amelias Attic, South Sands Hotel, Higher Rew Camping & Caravaning… SOCIAL SCENE: A varied week of fun and entertainment, fleet dinners, live music. TIPS FOR VISITORS: Boat parking on Mill Bay, a trolley service to Mill Bay runs from Batson on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning before


the regatta. Separate Universities Cup. There is a substantial discount for the third and subsequent boat entries in any one family. FAQ on website. CONTACT: Jayne Morris, sailing coordinator 01548 842593, info@salcombeyc.org.uk www.salcombeyc.org.uk


TORBAY WEEK August 24-29 Babbacombe Corinthian SC, Torquay; Brixham YC; Paignton SC; Royal Torbay YC, Torquay. EVENT DETAILS: See website. CLASSES: Cruisers and dinghies, including junior dinghies ENTRY FEES: Free mooring, fees according to class, see website. SPONSORS: TBA SOCIAL SCENE: Every evening there are social events at one or more of the three of the Torbay sailing clubs. The sailing regatta coincides with Torbay Royal Regatta with a variety of land based activities, plus a Red Arrows display, fireworks and a large fair during the week! TIPS FOR VISITORS: Enter early to get reduced entry fees. CONTACT: Christine Siegmund, director, RTYC, 01803 292006, info@torbayweek.co.uk www.torbayweek.co.uk


WEYMOUTH DINGHY REGATTA July 14-15 Castle Cove SC, Weymouth, Dorset EVENT DETAILS: Organised by Yacht Clubs of Weymouth FORMAT: Racing starts 1300 Saturday, 1030 Sunday. Three races back to back each day, with a mix of course configurations to include windward-leeward, trapezoid and so on in Portland Harbour and Weymouth Bay. CLASSES: International 14, Laser 4000, Laser 2000, Asymmetric with PY below 1061; OK, Scorpion, Fast handicap PY below 1161, Slow handicap PY


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