Regatta Guide
Photos: ISportography. TV, Bassenthwaite SC, IHolly Hancock, Alan Hanna, Chrissie Westgate]
SUMMER RACE WEEKS GUIDE 2021 Following the challenges and canned events of the Covid-19 pandemic, many regattas are looking forward to welcoming visitors again this summer and gearing up for a bumper staycation season. With ever-changing guidance, remember to keep an eye on regatta websites for any latest updates, including if one of your favourite regattas is not listed here as usual, since organisers may still be working through the needs of their club/s, volunteers and any local restrictions. Overall, however, there is lots of optimism that 2021 will see a successful return to the sociable race weeks we all know and love. With stunning locations and regattas ranging from family-friendly fun to world class competition, whatever your boat or budget, there will be an event for you! NORTH BASS WEEK 31 July-8 August, Bassenthwaite SC, Bassenthwaite Lake, Cumbria OVERVIEW: Nine days of racing and partying in the beautiful Lake District, at the foot of Skiddaw and close to the town of Keswick. Camping available on site. Social programme for all the family. A mix of fleet and handicap racing suits all abilities. Some races are run as a series whilst other races are one-offs. The best value summer race week! INSIDER TIP: Tactically make friends with a GP14 sailor, with a plan to borrow their boat for one of the two highly-
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contested pursuit races. GP14s have won more than any other class! SPONSORS: The Lakes Distillery and Craftinsure.com WEBSITE: bassweek.org.uk
INSIDER TIP: Use the tides to work out your best route on the day! SPONSOR: Yachtmaster Insurance WEBSITE: www.3rr.uk and horningsailing.club
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ALDEBURGH REGATTA 15-20 August, Aldeburgh YC, Aldeburgh, Suffolk OVERVIEW: Over 200 sailors enjoy class racing for Wayfarer, Laser, Dragon, Flying Fifteen, Loch Long, Cruisers and Lapwing as well as handicap fleets. The largest fleet is the highly competitive beautiful wooden 21ft Loch Long One Design keelboat, with in excess of 30 boats fighting it out on the fixed river
60TH ANNIVERSARY THREE RIVERS RACE 5-6 June, Horning SC, Norfolk Broads OVERVIEW: The Three Rivers Race sees upwards of 100 boats leaving Horning Sailing Club to participate in this tough 50-mile endurance race, which sees competitors sail through the night, across the Broads, and lowering their masts under three bridges.
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start line in front of the clubhouse. Something for everybody and a great social programme to match. There is also Aldeburgh Junior & Youth Race Week, 8-12 August, with everything from beginner coached Optimist sailing to competitive racing for Laser sailors. Fabulous sailing on Suffolk’s beautiful tidal River Alde adjacent to the North Sea for a consistent breeze and an active social programme make this an unmissable week for all the family. INSIDER TIP: Don’t forget to visit the world famous concert hall at Snape Maltings and the renowned fish and chip shop in the high street. WEBSITE: aldeburghyc.org.uk
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