Dates for your Diary...

The 2013 YCW Weymouth Keelboat Championships will be held over five days with six races (two discards) commencing,

Wednesday 14th August in Portland Harbour at CCSC committee boat 18:30 first start

Thursday 15th August in Weymouth Bay at WSC committee boat 18:30 first start.

Friday 16th August 17:00, Long distance race for keelboats with competitors expected to finish after sunset. One race around the cans for Squibs

Saturday 17th August Weymouth Bay, two races starting no earlier than mid day. Around the inshore cans.
Social Saturday evening at WSC

Sunday 18th August Weymouth Bay. One long race around the outer cans (Two around inshore cans for Squibs)

Prize giving Sunday afternoon at WSC.

The YCW committee has listened to feedback and have moved the event into the school holidays, made it five days, allowed for a long distance race and yet propose to keep the entry fee as low as possible utilising race management teams and resources already in place.

Additionally, having the races in the evening allows competitors and crews the chance to go to work and yet still enjoy a full programme.

By fixing the date early we hope that you can plan your diaries accordingly.

Booking will be online, saving paperwork and time.

Classes will be National Squibs, IRC 1,2,3 Two PY classes and a gentlemans (non spinnaker) class.

The Impala class association have made enquiries about holding their nationals as part of the regatta.

Visiting boats will be very welcome.

I’m excited already!

Steve Dadd
YCW Regatta Chair 2013