Category: Regatta

MSBA Classic Boat Event, 12 July 2014

Classic boats Medway Council are holding the third river festival on Saturday, 12 July 2014. The Medway and Swale Boating Association (MSBA) supported by the Medway Yacht Club and the Wilsonian Sailing Club are supplementing the 2014 Medway River Festival with a Classic Boat and Ship Event.

The Medway Dinghy Regatta will take place on the Saturday and Sunday under the flag of the Wilsonian Sailing Club. If we can attract a sufficient number of classic racing dinghies, the club will offer a dedicated start.

Of particular interest are the classes that raced on the Medway in the classic era; when that was depends how old you are! These classes included; Flying Fifteen;  18ft National; Swordfish;  Snipe;  Hornet;  5-0-5;  Firefly;  Wayfarer, and; in smaller numbers within handicap fleets;  W.E.C. Redwing;  YW Dayboat;  Heron;  Mirror etc. etc.

In addition to the classic racing dinghies, we hope to have local historic tugs and a dockyard VIC on the water along with visiting ‘Gaffers’ by sea and road. Many historic vessels in the Medway area, that are not able to leave their berth will be open for interested visitors and, of course the Chatham Historic Dockyard has much of interest to offer.

For further details contact Brian Corbett on medwayclassics@aol.com

REYC invites all comers to Mary Cup race on 28 Sept

Ken Gorton of the Royal Engineer YC invites all cruiser-racers (monohulls only) to the Mary Cup race on Saturday 28 September. If you do not have an NHC handicap please contact Ken well in advance.

Download: [Sailing Instructions] [Entry Form]  [Notice of Race]

Swale News

To paraphrase Mark Twain, reports of the cancellation of the Swale Regatta were greatly exaggerated. Alan Thorne, Rear Commodore of Hollowshore CC, informs us that the regatta did take place on the Friday. It was a great race around the island from The Receptive Buoy, Faversham, to Queenborough. Only Saturday and Sunday races were cancelled. The prize-giving was held on Friday July 5th.

The Swale Smack and Sailing Barge Match, organised by the Kentish Sail Association, was exceptionally good on Saturday with ideal conditions.

The next MSBA Business Meeting, on Tuesday 8 October at 7.30 pm will be at Hollowshore Cruising Club. All our member clubs and organisations are invited to attend.

MSBA Dinghy Regatta, 12-14 July

Wilsonian Sailing ClubAlong with the racing, there’s lots going on off the water , so come and join us whether you want to sail, spectate or socialise.

On the water:

  • 2 races on Saturday and 2 on Sunday, with 3 to count if all four races are completed.
  • REMEMBER Sunday racing kicks off at 10.00 hours!
  • Entry Fee – £5 for double-handed boats, £4 for single-handers
  • 12 or more boats of the same Class entered and paid with prior arrangement prior to 10.55 on Thursday 11 July will qualify for their own separate Class and start
  • 6 or more boats of the same Class entered prior to race 2 with race committee’s discretion will qualify for their own Class (but will share their start with the relevant handicap fleet with which they would otherwise qualify)
  • Prizes for individual race winners, perpetual for Classes & keepsake Class positions

Off the water:

  • Friday evening (12 July) – bar will be open and food available
  • Saturday breakfast, lunch and evening BBQ
  • Sunday breakfast and lunch
  • Free raffle after the BBQ with excellent prizes donated by Hyde Sails
  • Selection of real ales in the barrel, as well as the usual selection of bottled beers and lagers

Notice of Race & Entry Forms are available from www.wilsoniansc.org.uk

Medway Yacht Club Keelboat Regatta, 11-14 July 2013

Medway Yacht ClubOne of two Medway regattas on the same weekend, the MYC Regatta is open for Dragons, Sonatas, Squibs, Old Gaffers and 4 other classes of Cruisers based on their NHC rating, which is the new handicapping system from the RYA, replacing the Portsmouth Yardstick. Race positions will also be calculated on an IRC basis for boats so rated. The regatta starts on Thursday evening with an evening race at Upnor Sailing Club, open to all comers followed by a barbeque. For more information visit the MYC website at http://www.medwayyachtclub.com/2013%20Regatta%20Detail/index.html

Medway River Festival, 6 July 2013

Sonatas from Medway Yacht Club racing at the festivalThis year’s free council-run festival will be bigger and better than ever before. It will be a  fun-packed day of activities centred on and around the River Medway, best viewed from Chatham Waterfront where there will be lots to see on and off the water.

If you want to try a boat or have a go at sailing, a shuttle bus will take you to and from the Boat and Chandlery Fair at Gillingham Marina.

Races and floating river processions are among the plans with colourful displays of yachts, rowing boats, motor cruisers, barges, tugs and kayak activities taking place on the River Medway. Local clubs and associations will be offering support and advice shore side for everyone to learn more about the river. Live music, nautical-themed performances, food stalls and children’s entertainment are also planned for the festival.