Racing

Racing Programme

We run a dinghy racing programme starting in April till the end of October. 

Racing can be great fun. It is a good of improving your skills and meeting other members. We encourage experienced members to sail with less experience ones so that every one has a good chance of winning.

Types of races include

Class Races: Where all boats are the same type. e.g. Hartley 12s

Handicap Races: For mixed fleets. Each class of boat has its own handicap based on its speed.  At the end of  a race, finish times are adjusted for the class of boat, which means that the boat that finishes first may not necessarily be the winner.

Personal Handicaps We have introduced personal handicaps based on a person's position in previous races to give others a greater chance of winning.

Channel Races: Where the tide is less 8.5 metres, racing is more or less confined to the main channel which makes for exciting racing as boats are closer together.

Pursuit Races - Where the slowest boats set off first and the faster boats have to catch them

Dates for Races in 2025

Date Tide

Height

 Start Event
Sat 12 April 8.9 10:30 First Race
Thurs 17 April 8.3 13:15 Easter Race
Sun 11 May 8.5 10:15 Introduction to Racing Adult & Youth
Sun 25 May 9.1 09:00 Spring Bank Holiday Weekend Race
Sat 31 May 8.5 14:00 Channel Race
Sat 14 June 8.3 12:45 Channel Race
Sun 29 June 8.8 13:45 Race
Sun 13 July 8.6 12:30 Novice Helm Race
Sun 27 July 8.8 12:45 Race
Sun 10 Aug 8.8 11:30 Race
Sun 24 Aug 8.9 11:45 August Bank Holiday Weekend Race
Sun 7 Sept 8.8 10:30 Race
Sun 21 Sept 8.9 10:45 Race
Sun 5 Oct 8.5 09:30 Channel Race
Sat 25 Oct 8.6 12:45 Last Race

 

More information

  • To enter a race, add your name and preferred boat to the craft booking system.

Racing instructions and guidance

Volunteer to help with a race

We are always looking for volunteers to help start and time races and act as safety boat crew.