GURNARD JUNIOR REGATTA July 29-31 Gurnard SC, Isle of Wight EVENT DETAILS: Regatta for under 16s, with race and regatta fleets. FORMAT: Three days with 12 short races in Gurnard Bay. Two fleets sail on separate courses, with the more able children racing unaided, while novices are given full coaching and support. All entrants must be minimum RYA Level 2 qualified. CLASSES: Optimist, Pico, RS Feva. ENTRY FEES: Singlehanders £30, doublehanders £40 (late fees apply after July 3). SOCIAL SCENE: Evening entertainment Friday and Saturday nights, prizegiving on Sunday. Gurnard Green, beach and play area are right next to the club. Snacks available from the club. Watersedge café next door has hot food/ice creams. TIPS FOR VISITORS: Book early, ferries are likely to be busy, and accommodation in and around Cowes is at a premium. There is a holiday park about a mile from the club and several campsites in the surrounding area. CONTACT: Chris Symons, dinghyweek@gurnardsc. org.uk www.gurnardsc.org.uk


MUDEFORD WEEK July 28–August 3 Mudeford SC, Mudeford, Dorset EVENT DETAILS: Seven days of racing and fun events, with a social event every evening. FORMAT: One or two handicap races each day followed by a family fun race. Racing is divided into two fleets: 3-lap and 2-lap based on PN, sailor experience and ability. CLASSES: All dinghies, but high performance deep centreboard/rudder craft are at a severe disadvantage in Christchurch Harbour. The Laser is about the right size singlehanded boat, with a large variety of other singlehanded and crewed boats. ENTRY FEES: £50 for the whole week for adults; youths and juniors half price. Entry possible for individual days. SOCIAL SCENE: Social event every evening.


TIPS FOR VISITORS: Get to know the harbour and its shallows before racing starts! CONTACT: Mike Roach 01202 477553, roachfoxwood@aol.com www.mudefordsc.org


POOLE WEEK August 26-31 Parkstone YC, Poole, Dorset EVENT DETAILS: A long established, family friendly regatta with excellent racing in Poole Harbour and Poole Bay for a wide range of dinghy and keelboat classes. ENTRY FEES: £85 per boat (£70 for singlehanders). SOCIAL SCENE: A full social programme will be provided during the week. TIPS FOR VISITORS: Come and join in the fun at one of the best clubs in the UK that is lucky to sail in one of the most beautiful harbours in the world. Accommodation is available locally. NoR and entry forms available on the website. CONTACT: Bill Lauste, general manager, 01202 743610, office@parkstoneyc.co.uk www.parkstoneyachtclub.com


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CAMEL WEEK August 11-17 Rock Sailing & Water Ski Club, Wadebridge, Cornwall EVENT DETAILS: This is the major week in the club’s calendar, with over 100 competitors in ultra-fast craft and catamarans competing on level terms with smaller, slower boats for 10 major trophies and a host of lesser prizes. This is an event for sailors at all levels of racing skills, sailed for enjoyment, a real family week with social events throughout. CLASSES: Classes with PY: 0-1649 ENTRY FEES: TBA SPONSORS: Sharps Brewery, St Austell Brewery, Quba Sails, EADS SOCIAL SCENE: BBQ, family quiz night, live music with ‘Souled Out’. CONTACT: Kim Oakes, 01208 862709,


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JUNIOR CAMEL WEEK July 26-August 1 Rock Sailing & Water Ski Club, Wadebridge, Cornwall EVENT DETAILS: Junior Camel Week attracts a big fleet of novice and more experienced sailors up to the age of 18. As well as competitive sailing over five days, there is a strong social programme with a barbecue and disco, a supper, beach games and much else to enjoy. Novice sailors join in with the main fleet but have a separate start and are carefully supervised at all times. There are two days devoted to race training for those being introduced to the sport. CLASSES: Classes with PY: 987 - 1649 ENTRY FEES: TBA Sponsors: John Bray Cornish Holidays, Ann’s Cottage SOCIAL SCENE: As above CONTACT: Kim Oakes, 01208 862709, info@rswsc co.uk www.rswsc.co.uk


DARTMOUTH SAILING WEEK Dinghies August 25-28 Yachts and keelboats August 29-September 2 Royal Dart YC, Dartmouth YC, Dittisham SC, South Devon EVENT DETAILS: 168th Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta. Dinghy racing: seniors at Dittisham, juniors at RDYC. Yacht Passage Race from Torbay on August 29 followed by four days of racing in Start Bay for keelboats and yachts. FORMAT: Dinghies on river courses. Keelboats and yachts spread over three courses in Start Bay, IRC on windward-leeward and others on triangle-based courses. CLASSES: Junior dinghies: RS Vision and Feva, Topper, Optimist. Senior Dinghies: Solo, Laser, Handicap. Yachts: Up to three IRC and three PY divisions. National Squib, Devon Yawl, Gaffers. ENTRY FEES: See Notice of Race on website SPONSORS: Henri Lloyd plus many local sponsors SOCIAL SCENE: Whole town taken over by the regatta, visit www.dartmouthregatta.co.uk for full details of non-sailing related information. TIPS FOR VISITORS: Until you have ‘done’ Dartmouth you haven’t experienced the best in the West! Accommodation and restaurant seating is snapped up quickly so book very early. CONTACT: Joint regatta sailing committee secretary 01803 752704; info@dartmouthweek.com www.dartmouthweek.com


FALMOUTH DINGHY WEEK August 12–17 Restronguet SC, Mylor Churchtown, Falmouth EVENT DETAILS: Part of Falmouth Week. Morning starts, handicap and class racing – six boats gets own start; can incorporate class or club competitions. Prizes every day.


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