Dear All,
Apologies for not writing earlier. Our boat Fly was on the Harbour Authority's winter haul out site in Brixham (a public car park) and the crane comes for only one day to lift us all back in the water. It can be a bit fraught as one remembers things forgotten on the to do list that should be done before launching.
Below is more information on what is an excellent event.
The Brixham Heritage Sailing Regatta held over the Spring Bank Holiday (Saturday 27 May 2017 – Sunday 28 May 2017) has its roots in the Sailing Trawler races that have been held in Torbay since the early 1800’s. Revived by enthusiasts in 1997 and under the organisation of the Heritage Sailing Committee, the event will once again be hosted by Brixham Yacht Club.
The Regatta is not a race; it is what is called a Corinthian Fleet sail in company. Handicaps are applied to Classes 2 to 6, (Junk rigs of any age are in class 2) purely so that the Regatta Officer and their team can judge which boats have shown the best expertise and sailing skills during the afternoons event.
Entrants should send an entry and rating form before the start of the event so that the Time Correction Factor can be calculated. http://www.brixhamheritagesailing.org.uk/entry/entry.htm
We sent our entry and rating forms for Fly and a cheque for £20 to the Heritage Sailing Committee today.
Entry fees include a Regatta Pennant, Collectable Mugs (maximum of 12 per boat), complimentary Fish Supper at the Yacht Club and free pontoon berthing in Brixham on the Saturday and Sunday nights, (this can be extended to Friday night if necessary).
Entry fees 2017; Up to 18 Feet = £10; 18 Feet - 40 Feet = £20; Over 40 Feet = £40
Proposed timetable
FRIDAY 26th MAY - For early Regatta arrivals. The Yacht Club will have an ‘A la Carte‘ menu available in the evening from 1900. Booking is advisable.
SATURDAY 27th MAY Regatta boats arrive in Brixham. It is intended to organize a passage sail in company from Dartmouth to Brixham on Saturday 27th May. Start is to be at 1100 hrs adjacent to Mewstone East Cardinal Buoy.
1700 - 1930 Regatta Registration on board Brixham Sailing Trawler ‘Vigilance’
1800 - 1940 A water shuttle will run from the Town Pontoon to the Yacht Club (Times approx). There is no return shuttle.
1945 Welcome at BYC
2000 Complimentary Fish Supper at the Yacht Club for participating Skippers and Crews
There will also be a raffle during Saturday and Sunday, with the draw on Sunday evening after the Prize Giving.
2145 Approx Fireworks on Brixham Harbour Middle Quay (Courtesy of BrixFest)
These were very good last year. The fireworks are reflected in the windows of the houses on the surrounding very steep hills
SUNDAY 28th MAY
0830 - 0945 Water Shuttle from the Town Pontoon to the Yacht Club
0900 - 1000 Regatta Registration at the Yacht Club
0930 - 1015 Skippers briefing at the Yacht Club
Return Shuttle to the Town Pontoon once the briefing is finished
1130 Parade of Sail off the Breakwater - Time approximate
1245 Class 1 start
1310 / 1315 Class 2a / 2b start
1320 Class 3 start
1325 Class 4 start
1330 Class 5 / 6 start
1730 - 1900 A water shuttle will run from the Town Pontoon to the Yacht Club
1800 Sailing Suppers from 1800 until 2045, the club will be busy so first come first served !
1900 Prize giving at the Yacht Club followed by the Raffle Draw
2015 Live music and end of Regatta Party
If you need more info post a question here so all can see.
May the tide be with you,
Ted and Fiona