Five days and counting until the Portsmouth Regatta
by Adrian Saunders 23 Jun 2014 08:44 BST
28-29 June 2014
With only five days to go until the resurrected Portsmouth Regatta, last run before the First World War, all the entrants from the Day boat and Big boat classes, the race committee, the sponsors and supporters are all looking forward to a great weekend of racing and socialising.
The regatta is designed to provide an affordable and enjoyable way for the small keelboat classes, IRC and Club Class Cruisers in the Solent to get together for a weekend of short races. The event is being organised to celebrate 150 years of the Royal Albert Yacht Club and 80 years of the Victory Class and the plan is to make the regatta an annual event.
The racing will organised by Portsmouth Sailing Club with plans well advanced to make the Regatta a big success. High tide on the Saturday will be 13:10 and it is proposed that racing will start at mid-day to allow time for boats to get to the racing area which will either be on the East end of the Spit and to the East of Southsea pier.
Sponsors and supporters have very kindly contributed to the organising and prize giving of the event including Rolly Tasker Sails, The Queens Hotel Southsea, Calverton Finance, Spinlock, digital print fx and RS Divers.
A BBQ and jazz band will be laid on at the Royal Naval Club and Royal Albert Yacht Club which all competitors and guests are welcome. Please contact the Royal Naval Club and Royal Albert Yacht Club on 02392 825924 to book and pay for your tickets.
All details, entry forms, sailing instructions can be found at www.portsmouthregatta.org