YACHTS YACHTS SUMMER REGATTAS YACHTING. Passionate about sailing since 1947

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1 YACHTS Passionate about sailing since 1947 YACHTING YACHTS SUMMER REGATTAS

2 SUMMER RACE WEEKS 2012 SUMMER REGATTAS photo: David Harding/Sailing Scenes Summer regattas can offer a really rewarding way to spend a holiday, and there are plenty to choose from to suit all ages and every kind of sailing. Entry fees in some cases start at just a few pounds, and the emphasis is usually on fun as well as racing most regattas combine great on-the-water management with a fantastic on-shore social scene. You can be as competitive as you like, or simply make it a great holiday. For families, summer regattas are an ideal opportunity for enthusing children, and a number of clubs provide events specifically for youth and junior sailors, in addition to Planning your summer? Check out Y&Y s essential guide to the major multiclass summer regatta weeks in Britain and Europe their main summer race week. This year s listings aim to cover the key multi-class summer regattas in England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and the Channel Islands, plus a couple in Europe, but as ever rely on organisers submitting their information. In addition to using our guide, it is well worth keeping an eye on what is happening in your area, or at clubs in other locations you might plan to visit. This year the combination of the 2012 Olympics and the Queen s Diamond Jubilee mean there will be one-off regattas in addition to the usual annual fixtures. Sailing clubs on the Isle of Wight, for example, have joined forces to organise a special Diamond Jubilee regatta from June 2-4, which will include keelboat and dinghy racing, invitational match racing and team racing, plus of course lots of onshore parties. With so many events to choose from and so much to celebrate in 2012 there s never been a better year to combine time off with time on the water. You can be as competitive as you like or simply make it a great holiday 72 Yachts & Yachting May 2012

3 Sportsboats: Class 6.50, Laser SB3, Longtze, Seascape 18, Open 5.70 and Open 7.50; IRC classes: expanding each year, and also benefitting in 2012 from the 50th anniversary of the Cowes Deauville in collaboration with RORC and Deauville YC, and the Trophée IRC Normandie which is grouping together the most attractive events in Normandy to provide a regional circuit. Social scene: A fine festival on shore in the marina and in the clubs, with three highly entertaining evenings lined up! Tips for visitors: Numerous practical facilities: lifting and marina facilities free of charge for two weeks, 50 per cent reduction on LD LINES for crossings from Le Havre Portsmouth for foot passengers, vehicles and trailers, as well as special hotel rates. NoR and registration available on the website. Contact: via photo: Ingrid Abery CHANNEL ISLANDS Jersey Regatta September 6 9 Royal Channel Islands YC, St Helier YC and St Catherine s SC Event details: The Brewin Dolphin Jersey Regatta is the leading event in the Islands packed sailing programme and the biggest multi-class regatta held in Channel Islands waters. Now in its 14th year, the regatta attracts increasing numbers from Guernsey, the UK and France. Racing takes place in the beautiful natural arena of St Aubin s Bay and off the Island s south coast, providing a tremendous spectacle. Format: Sportsboat, cruiser-racer and dayboat classes scheduled to have two races back-to-back on the Friday, with dinghy and sport-catamaran classes having one or two late afternoon races. All classes scheduled to have three races back-to-back on Saturday and Sunday. Trophy and place prizes for each class for each day plus the Brewin Dolphin Best in Class trophies over the three days. Integrated in cruiser-racer class two, the Quarter Ton fleet will compete for the Island ARK trophy. Also prizes for best visiting boats in each class. Classes: Class 0 (IRC) sportsboat; Classes 1 & 2 (IRC) cruiser-racer; Class 3 (Jersey Handicap) cruiser-racer; Class 4 (Jersey Handicap) traditional dayboat; Class 5 Formula 18 sport catamaran; Classes 6 & 7 (ISAF Small Catamaran Handicap) Open sport-catamaran; Classes 8 & 9 (Portsmouth Yardstick) Open dinghy. Entry fees: Classes 0 to 3: ( 40 for early bookings); Classes 4 to 9: ( 20 for early booking). Reduced fees for competitors aged 16 and under. Full details in NoR. Sponsors: Brewin Dolphin in association with Jersey Marinas and Jersey Tourism. Social scene: Thursday: registration, ice-breaking reception, skippers briefing and issue of freebies. Friday: commodore s buffet reception. Saturday: regatta supper and party night. Sunday: buffet reception and prizegiving. Tips for visitors: September is busy and it pays to book early. Visit Jersey Tourism s accommodation service on the Island is well-served by airlines and ferries, nightlife is vibrant, plus a host of superb and affordable restaurants. The annual pop concert Jersey Live is the previous weekend with the annual Jersey International Air Display the following Thursday. Jersey Marinas will provide free berthing for the week before and throughout the regatta; discounted fees for boats wishing to arrive earlier. There are refuelling stations in St Helier with ship chandlers adjacent to both St Helier and St Aubin s harbours. Contact: Regatta secretary Helen Le Marquand , regatta director Bill Harris , info@jerseyregatta.com ISLE OF MAN Douglas Regatta and IoM Cruiser Championship June 30-July 1 Douglas Bay YC, Douglas, Isle of Man. Event details: Handicap racing for cruisers. Format: Three races, no discards. Race one on Saturday, races two and three on Sunday. Classes: IRC, PY, Sigma 33 Entry fee: Free entry Sponsors: Moore Stephens, Douglas, Isle of Man Social scene: BBQ and entertainment 6pm Saturday; prizegiving and buffet 4pm Sunday. Tips for visitors: Book a berth with Douglas Harbour Control, / Contact: Mike McMahon, / , info@douglasbayyachtclub.com EUROPE Normandy Sailing Week June 8-10 Le Havre Event details: Already the biggest racing event on the French side of the Channel, the event is asserting itself among the major international meetings of northern Europe. In 2012, Normandy Sailing Week has set its sights high with 150 entries targeted (114 in 2011) and nearly 1,000 competitors. Supported by three major clubs (CNPV SNPH SRH), a highly involved marina team and the Ligue Haute-Normandie (Upper Normandy League). Format: The fleets are again split into three main groups, each featuring around 50 boats. Classes: One-Designs: M34, J80, FC 7.5; Kiel Week June Event details: Kieler Woche combines an extensive sailing programme with the largest summer festival in northern Europe, with over 1,800 events to entertain 3 million guests. The regatta attracts 5,000 sailors from 50 countries, with almost 40 sailing events, and more than 400 regatta starts on 10 race courses. Classes: June 16-20: Olympic Classes / ISAF Sailing World Cup (470, 49er, 2.4mR open, Finn, Laser, Laser Radial W, Neil Pryde RS:X, Std. M, High-Performance Dinghy W, Multihull mix gender) June 21-24: International Classes (29er, 420, 505, Contender, Dragon, Europe, Flying Dutchman, Folkeboat, Formula 18, H-Boat, Hobie 16, J 24, Kielzugvogel, OK, A-Cat, Laser Radial M, Laser 4.7, Starboat). June 16-23: Offshore and keelboat. Tips for visitors: For NoR, online registration and loads of info visit the website. Contact: via IRELAND Cork Week July 7-13, racing starts July 9 Royal Cork YC, Crosshaven, Co. Cork Event details: Held every two years, Cork Week is Ireland s most prestigious regatta and always attracts an International fleet. Format: Five different types of races over five days. Windward-leeward, trapezoid, slalom, Olympic and harbour courses. Classes: IRC Classes 0-6, One Design, White Sail Entry fees: Dependent on size of boat, start at Euro 360 Social scene: Entertainment and bands every night in the tented village. Tips for visitors: Prepare for the fun regatta of the year! Contact: Mary Creedon , mary@corkweek.ie or info@corkweek.ie May 2012 Yachts & Yachting 83

4 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, 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, or , ionacornish@talktalk.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: 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) , bdss@clyde.org 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, , , office@whyw.co.uk 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 photo: Yachting Images* May 2012 Yachts & Yachting 81

5 Summer regattas 1161 and above. Entry fees: Juniors 15, singlehanded 26, doublehanded 32. Social scene: July 14, party: supper, daily prizes and music; July 15 main prizes at Castle Cove SC. Tips for visitors: Weymouth s Spirit of the Sea Festival continues throughout see www. spiritofthesea.org.uk. Overnight security arranged for July 14. Road trailers may be stored off-site. Contact: Paul Robbins , Diana Gill , info@weymouthregatta.co.uk, Paul14315@hotmail.co.uk Weymouth Keelboat Regatta July 7-8 Weymouth SC, Weymouth, Dorset Event details: Organised by Yacht Clubs of Weymouth Format: Racing starts around 1030 each day, Saturday three races, Sunday two races, all back to back with courses a mix of configurations including windward-leeward set in Olympic waters in Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour. Classes: IRC 1 (TCC & above), IRC 2, IRC 3 (TCC & below); PY 1 YCW PY 1020 & below, PY 2 YCW PY 1021 & above, PY 3 Non-Spinnaker YCW PY, Squib, J/24. Entry fees: All boats except Squibs and J/24: 30 ( 40 late entry) for one day; 40 ( 60 late entry) for two days; Squib 15 ( 20 late entry) for one day or 30 ( 40 late entry) for two days; J24 85, includes berthing. Social scene: July 7, party, supper, daily prizes and music. July 8, main prizegiving at Weymouth SC. Tips for visitors: Weymouth s Spirit of the Sea Festival continues throughout, see www. spiritofthesea.org.uk. Weymouth Harbour offers discount for participants in Weymouth Regatta. Contact: Steve Dadd , Diana Gill , info@weymouthregatta.co.uk, stephen.dadd@yahoo.com WALES Abersoch Dinghy Week July South Caernarvonshire YC, Abersoch, Gwynedd Format: One race per day, am or pm. Registration Saturday July 21, racing starts 1100 July 22. Classes: All classes of dinghies from Optimists to 49ers: Asymmetrics (PY up to 1010); Mixed dinghies (Fast & slow PY Up to 1180); Singlehanders. Any fleet of less than 10 boats may be moved to the relevant handicap fleet. Entry fees: Check NoR at Sponsors: Abersoch Boatyard, Crewsaver, GJW Direct Social scene: Full entertainment package photo: Andy Green/fotoboat included in entry fee. Live music most nights, karaoke and prizegiving, bar and restaurant. Tips for visitors: Abersoch is a thriving coastal village. Fabulous beach. Very much a family week, with serious sailing. Great assortment of accommodation to suit all from camping/ caravanning to holiday lets, B&Bs and hotels. Contact: Sarah Lloyd, dinghy week captain, , sarah@abersochdinghyweek.net, or Jude, SCYC, , Abersoch Keelboat Week August South Caernarvonshire YC, Abersoch, Gwynedd Event details: Five day friendly regatta in the beautiful sailing waters of Tremadog Bay against the backdrop of the Snowdonia mountains. Format: Daily racing for five classes on windward-leeward, round the cans and coastal courses, up to two races a day. Classes: IRC, Sigma 33 one-design, PY and Gentlemen s no spinnaker. Entry fees: based on length Sponsors: Wombat, Spar, Tu Mewn, Boatshed. com, Robinsons Brewery, Hafan Pwllheli, Partington Marine, Totally Abersoch Social scene: Live music, quiz night, daily prize giving, plus hog roast and restaurant open daily. Tips for visitors: Book accommodation early. Half price marina berths available at Hafan Pwllheli. Bring the family for great beaches, good shopping and great bars and restaurants. Contact: Catherine Hartley, , info@abersochkeelboatweek.org Menai Straits Regattas August 6-18 Beaumaris (Royal Anglesey YC) but also down to Caernarfon. Event details: 12 days of racing in one of the best sailing waters in the UK. All clubs from north Wales to the Wirral area run a day of racing. Format: Classes from offshore yachts to dinghies. Classes: Offshore; Mersey Mylnes, Royal Anglesey Fifes; Menai Strait One Designs, Half Raters, Falcon One Design, National Squib, Conway One Design, Hilbre One Design, Hoylake Opera, West Kirby Star, Handicap dinghies, Optimist. Entry fees: As per 2011: Up to July 23: Two weeks/12 days (dinghies 30 per week; under 18s 20 per week) One week/six days: 70; daily rate 13. Late entries after July 23: Two weeks/12 days Dinghies 35 per week/ 6 per day; Under 18s 25 per week/ 5 per day. One week/six days: 80; daily rate 15. Social scene: Very good social life with after sailing events most evenings in local venues. Tips for visitors: Book accommodation early. Pressure is always on at the last minute. Contact: Shaun McLoughlin, secretary, , semcloughlin@gmail.com Valero Cruiser Week July 4 6 Neyland YC, Milford Haven Waterway Event details: Evening racing, all starts at 1830 Format: Racing around the cans. Classes: IRC, PY, Byron James, White sails Entry Fee: 30 Sponsors: Valero Pembroke Social: Live band Friday night presentation Tips for visitors: Take advantage of the evening racing and explore the Pembrokeshire coast and countryside during the day. Contact: Secretary Gwyn Phillips, , gwynphill@yahoo.com SCOTLAND East Coast Sailing Week July 2-6 Royal Tay YC, Dundee Event details: ECSW has been shared between the Forth, NE England and the Tay since its inception following Royal Tay s Centenary in It is co-incidence that the 25th anniversary sees the event back at the Tay. 80 Yachts & Yachting May 2012

6 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, , info@ mysailingclub.org Falmouth Week August 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 , raceoffice@falmouthweek.co.uk Fowey Royal Regatta August 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 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: , honsec@rfyc-fowey.org.uk Port of Plymouth Regatta July 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 Regatta Yacht Series (up to eight races) in the Sound; July 21 White Sail Race; July Evening Yacht and Dinghy Traveller Series; July Rookie Series and coaching in the Cattewater; July 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 Salcombe Yacht Club Regatta August 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 , info@salcombeyc.org.uk Torbay Week August 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, , info@torbayweek.co.uk Weymouth Dinghy Regatta July 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 photo: Jon Buckler* 78 Yachts & Yachting May 2012

7 photo: Paul Wyeth Gurnard Junior Regatta July 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 Tips for visitors: Get to know the harbour and its shallows before racing starts! Contact: Mike Roach , roachfoxwood@aol.com Poole Week August 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, , office@parkstoneyc.co.uk SOUTH-WEST info@rswsc co.uk 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: Entry fees: TBA Sponsors: John Bray Cornish Holidays, Ann s Cottage Social scene: As above Contact: Kim Oakes, , info@rswsc co.uk Dartmouth Sailing Week Dinghies August 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 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 ; info@dartmouthweek.com Falmouth Dinghy Week August 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. 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. Camel Week August 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: 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, , photo: David Harding/Sailing Scenes May 2012 Yachts & Yachting 77

8 Wednesday Queen s Cup lunch. Tips for visitors: Book by May 1 for early registration discount. See website for camping details. Contact: Derek Berry , John.A.Dighton@googl .com Junior Bourne End Week June 7 9 Upper Thames SC, Bourne End, Bucks Event details: JBEW is a mixture of fun and games and includes racing for the older children for the JBEW Regatta Championship. Come and join in if you are 18 or under. Children as young as three have enjoyed taking part in recent years and continue to demand to come back! Those that want to get some race training and the opportunity to compete in the JBEW Regatta. Parents and guardians are required to volunteer to ensure a smooth running event and a safe environment. Classes: RS Feva, Topper Entry fees: 35 in advance only Sponsors: Rotary Club Social scene: The clubhouse will be open every evening, with a bar for the oldies and various fun and games for the youngsters. Tips for visitors: All entrants and their families may camp onsite for a 10 charge per pitch. Contact: Donna Rouse, jbew@utsc.org.uk August 20, 1300 on Tuesday 21, 1400 on Wednesday 22, 1445 on Thursday 23, 1530 on Friday 24. 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 (two races on the Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, one race on Friday). Classes: Artemis 20, Finn, Flying 15, Laser, Laser Radial, Laser 4.7, Merlin Rocket, Optimist, RS200, RS400, RS Elite, RS Feva, RS Tera, Solo, Topper, plus handicap fleets. Handicap racing normally based on Portsmouth Numbers but may be varied at discretion of race committee: Fast asymmetric handicap (899 and below) and foiling boats; Medium asymmetric handicap ( ); Fast handicap conventional (1035 and below); Medium handicap ( ); Slow handicap ( ). Entry fees: 48 per boat for the week ( 39 for singlehanded dinghies); 36 per boat per week ( 27 for singlehanded dinghies) for youth helms (under 18 on August 20). Daily entries available. Social scene: A social is held at a different Chichester Harbour club every evening. Tips for visitors: 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: Jean Sagues, , or sailing secretary, HISC, , sailingsecretary@ chifed.org Cowes Week is the world s best-known sailing regatta with around 1,000 competing boats and 8,000 sailors. It has a huge amount to offer sailors and spectators, with an exciting racing schedule and packed entertainment programme. Format: One round the cans race per day for each of 40 classes of open dayboats and yachts. 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; Sigma 33; Sigma 38; Contessa 32; First 40.7; Quarter Ton; MOCRA Multihulls; J/109; plus 16 classes of open dayboats, including a sportsboat class using IRC. Entry fees: From 175 to 540 for eight days of racing assuming early bird entry. Sponsors: Aberdeen Asset Management is the title sponsor of Cowes Week. Supporting sponsors at time of print include BOSS Watches, Gill, Isle of Wight Council, Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare, Mount Gay Rum, Sperry Top-Sider, Talisker and Wightcable. Social scene: The festival atmosphere at the regatta is unique. 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. Full details available on the Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week website from the end of May. Tips for visitors: Competitors wishing to take advantage of the early-bird discounted entry fee should enter before 1700 on Monday June 4. This year an early-bird discount also applies at Cowes Yacht Haven, Shepards Wharf Marina and East Cowes Marina until 1700 on Monday June 4. Spectators can get among the race action by booking a place on a spectator boat. Bookings can be made via the website from June onwards. Contact: Regatta office, , admin@aamcowesweek.co.uk Cowes Dinghy Week July 30-August 3 Gurnard SC, Isle of Wight Event details: Magic Marine Cowes Dinghy week is a friendly but hotly contested regatta sailed in the waters of the western Solent, attracting around 150 entries from sailors of all ages, in a range of classes. Format: One or two races per day for each class on a rota basis, with each race lasting between 45 minutes and two hours. Classes: Any dinghies with PY below 1400 are welcome. Separate starts for any class with eight or more entries, plus three handicap classes. The area is difficult for foilers! Class starts are envisaged for at least RS400s, Shadow cats and Lasers (all rigs). Entry fees: 55 adults, 35 under 18 (late entry fees apply after July 3), visiting entries from the mainland are free. Sponsors: Headline sponsor Magic Marine. Social scene: Bands and hot meals most nights including barn dance and BBQ. Prizegiving on Friday. Gurnard Green, beach and play area are right next to the club. Watersedge café next door has hot food/ice creams. Tips for visitors: Book ferries and accommodation in good time it s the holiday season! Gurnard Pines holiday park and several campsites nearby. Contact: Mark Southwell, , dinghyweek@gurnardsc.org.uk Chichester Harbour Fed Week August Federation Week is run under the burgee of Hayling Island SC, Sandy Point, Hayling Is, Hants Event details: Start times are 1230 on Monday Cowes Week August Cowes Combined Clubs, Regatta House, Cowes, Isle of Wight Event details: Aberdeen Asset Management photo: Rick Tomlinson* May 2012 Yachts & Yachting 75

9 Summer regattas website). Good restaurants and pubs, great beach, crabbing for the kids and of course great racing. There really is something for everyone, fun for ALL the family. Famous Mersea Weeker Saskia Clark, who is competing in the 2012 Olympics in the Women s 470, is hoping to compete in Mersea Week 2012 (as she did last year) if her hopefully gold medal-winning diary allows it! Contact: Greg Dunn , chairman@merseaweek.com Pyefleet Week August 5-10 Brightlingsea SC, Brightlingsea, Colchester, Essex Event details: Based in the Colne estuary, this week provides competitive open water racing in a safe environment, an ideal week for beginners and experienced sailors. This is combined with a great social programme and friendly family atmosphere, making it one of the best east coast sailing weeks available. Format: Five race series with one race per day for each class, with starts alternating between mornings and afternoons. Big Wednesday is an all-in handicap for the Reg White Gold Medal Trophy. Local courses in the Colne Estuary provide a variety of sailing with a mixture of committee and club line starts. Classes: All classes welcome, starts provided for Mirrors, Fireballs, Lasers, SB3s, Fast, Slow, Cat and Cadet handicap. Any class with five or more entries will be included as a class. Entry fees: To be announced (see website). Social scene: Range of family focused social events included in entry, with commodore s reception, BBQs, live bands and the famous Big Wednesday Caribbean night with steel band. Tips for visitors: Great event for a family holiday on the Essex sunshine coast, providing a relaxed but competitive sailing week with excellent socials. Book early as accommodation can be limited. Contact: Dave Gibbons, , commodore@sailbrightlingsea.com Ramsgate Week July 30 August 4 Royal Temple YC, Ramsgate Event details: Ramsgate Week is the Royal Temple YC annual regatta; widely recognised as the friendly regatta and the alternative to Cowes. Excellent sailing conditions, with numerous racing buoys in constant depth and unprotected yet sheltered water. The start line, be it the usual club line or from a committee boat, is just minutes from the harbour entrance. Format: The IRC Coastal Series will consist of three qualifying races between Monday July 30 and Wednesday August 1. The IRC International Regatta is four races between Thursday August 2 and Saturday August 4, including the Noot Cup normally Round the Goodwins on Thursday August 2, two races for the QEII Cup and the famous Ramsgate Gold Cup on August 4 forming part of Ramsgate Week Regatta July 30 August 4. The Cruiser Series for Class 5, 6 and 7 will have six qualifying races, one per day, between Monday July 30 and August 4. Classes: Three IRC classes, three cruiser classes, including one with spinnaker, and two white sail classes. Entry fees: Full week 150. An early bird discount of 50 on full week entry fee will be available if paid in full before May 31. Sponsors: Various daily sponsors including Hornby Hobbies, Icom, Shepherd Neame. Social scene: Free live entertainment every evening Tips for visitors: Families can enjoy the regatta as part of a summer holiday, with Ramsgate boasting fine sandy beaches. European holidays in July make it easy for competitors from the continent to come over and 2012 sees a return to the famous afternoon après sail. Ramsgate town, a few minutes walk from the marina, has bars and restaurants catering for all tastes, including five excellent restaurants underneath the club house. The marina, in the historic Royal Harbour, offers 200 berths with water and electricity provided, lifting and repair facilities available. There are a number of hotels and B&Bs, plus advice on arranging crew houses is available. Contact: Carol Wilson, , info@rtyc. com Stone Week July 30-August 3 Stone SC, St Lawrence, Essex Event details: Open to all adult dinghy and catamaran classes. Format: Mix of committee boat and line starts around the River Blackwater. Social Scene: Full social programme throughout the week, commodore s reception Sunday evening July 29. Tips for visitors: Camping available. Contact: Jan , club , secretary@stonesailingclub.org Whitstable Week July 30-August 3 Whitstable YC, Whitstable, Kent Event details: Whitstable Week has a racing series from Monday to Friday plus evening entertainment. Racing is held in Whitstable Bay with only a 10 to 15 minute sail to the course from the club. The bay offers the opportunity for full size triangle and windward-leeward courses in all wind directions. This gives the opportunity for each fleet to sail their ideal course. Boat parking is on the beach or a short wheel from the harbour beside the club. Format: Two races per day eight race series plus one day with cadet and fun racing. Classes: Asymmetric, Laser, Laser Radial, Merlin Rocket, Tasar, General handicap, Slow handicap, Large cats (with spinnakers), Slow cats. Entry fees: 35 per boat for the week or 10 per day. This includes entry to all entertainment and club facilities. Sponsors: Towergate Insurance Social scene: Bands, quiz nights, BBQs. Tips for visitors: Book early and take advantage of club accommodation ( 20 pp per night) Contact: Jane Robinson, , office@wyc.org.uk, Wroxham Week July 22-July 29 Norfolk Broads YC, Wroxham Broad, Wroxham, Norfolk Event details: Olympic themed open regatta week with eight days of open class and handicap racing. Format: Most classes three races per day. See the website for full programme Classes: All single and doublehanded dinghies (Allcomers B, handicap racing), including Norfolk One Design. Separate races for Optimist fleet. Keelboats: Broads One Design, Yare and Bure One Design, Yeoman (Allcomers A), Star. River Cruisers registered through the River Cruiser Class. Entry fees: 1.50 per boat per race. Singlehanders 75p per race. Social scene: A hugely entertaining and busy week with social events every evening: Sunday July 22, Greek evening with supper and live Greek band (pre book); Monday July 23, quiz night with supper (book on the day); Tuesday July 24, Wroxham Week dinner (pre book); Wednesday July 25, fish and chip night; Thursday July 26, Wroxham Regatta Day, since 1888, additional races plus supper and live band; Friday July 27, Olympic opening live on big screen with supper; Saturday July 28, end of regatta party, meal, live band and dancing; Sunday July 29, closing day and grand prizegiving with scones to celebrate! Tips for visitors: Free parking for all visitors and competitors. No mooring or launching fees for competing boats. Fantastic clubhouse facilities and changing rooms. Clubhouse restaurant open every day from breakfast at 0800, bar open every day from Contact: Jo Launchbury, , manager@nbyc.co.uk SOUTH Bourne End Week June 2 6 Upper Thames SC, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire Format: Two races per day per class over four days and one general handicap race on fifth day, plus Rater race for the Queen s Cup. Classes: Merlin Rocket, Wayfarer, OK, Feva, Firefly, Handicap, Thames A-Rater Entry fees: Thames A Rater: 137 all five days ( early entry); 31 daily ( 28 early entry). Two-handed dinghy: 58 all five days ( 50 early entry); 16 daily ( 14 early entry). Singlehanded dinghy: 35 all five days ( 30 early entry); 10 daily ( 9 early entry). Cadet entries half price. Sponsors: Lafarge Social scene: Friday welcome supper; Saturday BBQ; Sunday cocktail party; Sunday supper; Monday curry and live music, Jerry Stretch Rock Guitar Classics; Tuesday Diamond Jubilee lunch; 74 Yachts & Yachting May 2012

10 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 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 ), Medium handicap (PY ), Slow handicap (PY ), 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 Royal Yorkshire YC 155th Regatta August 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: , sec@ryyc.org.co.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, , sailing@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 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, , sailingweek@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 EAORA Week June 29-July 6 Inland Waters of the Netherlands Event details: Notice of Race at 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, , brian.bolton@btinternet.com Mersea Week August 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 photo: Graeme Sweeney/Marineimages* May 2012 Yachts & Yachting 73