Torbay Week 2010 early entry closing date is looming
by Katina Read 20 Jul 2010 20:09 BST
20-25 August 2009
The closing date for early entry discount for this year’s Torbay Week is August 1. The six day event, starting on Friday August 20, is run by the Bay’s four sailing and yacht clubs and includes a four day yachting championship together with social entertainment each night at the clubhouses.
Free berthing is again provided at town moorings by Tor Bay Harbour Authority, together with free launching for dinghies taking part.
Torbay Week director, David Homer, praised the way the four clubs have worked together again in order to ensure a world class event for the south coast.
“We’ve consistently received great feedback from competitors about the standard of racing at Torbay Week. We’re extremely fortunate to have world class race officers in Torbay who together with all our volunteers will again be running a fantastic event.
“Entries can now be made online with discounted entry fees available until August 1. After this the cost of entering will go up to the full price.”
Entry can be made using the online payment system on the Torbay Week website or manually by sending an application form which can be found on the website to the administration department c/o Royal Torbay Yacht Club, Beacon Terrace, Torquay, TQ1 2BH.
Entries start at £25 for a dinghy, £65 for a PY cruiser and £75 for an IRC cruiser.
Torbay Week is organised by the Torbay Week Management Group for Babbacombe Corinthian SC, Brixham YC, Paignton SC, Royal Torbay YC.
Around 200 boats and 700 competitors took part in 2009. The event is supported by the English Riviera Tourist Board and Tor Bay Harbours.