Hamble Classics Regatta entices some beauties
by Peta Stuart-Hunt 23 Jul 2016 11:19 BST
24-25 September 2016
Early bird entries close 1st August
The Royal Southern Yacht Club in Hamble is hosting and managing the racing for the inaugural Hamble Classics Regatta on 24-25th September 2016. Yachts already confirmed for this event include:
Bob Kat II, Breeze, Charm of Rhu, Cockleshell, Destina, Evensong, Finola, Ivy Green, Nancy, Sioma, Spinaway X, Strega, Thalia and White Heather; Folkboats Mahjong and YSA and XODs Calypso, Elicia, Mischief, Pepper and Sox.
Racing Classes - S&S Swan class announced
In addition to Classic Yachts of pre-1971 design, the International Metre classes, Classic Racers and Cruisers, Spirit of Tradition yachts plus Old Gaffers and Dayboats, organisers are delighted to announce a class for all Sparkman and Stephens-designed Nautor Swans. The Swan 36 Finola and Swan 38 White Heather are already entered.
Other invited production yachts include Folkboats, Twisters, SCODs, Contessa 26 and Contessa 32s, Nicholson 32s, 35s & 36s, the Cal 40, plus Tofinou and Monotype 7.5 sportsboats. Owners of other classic- style GRP yachts are requested to make contact with the Club. See NOR 3.1 - 3.4 on the event website for eligibility details.
Handicap Systems
The Hamble Classics will feature IRC class racing for yachts not in one-design or level racing classes (e.g. XOD and 6-Metres), or gaff rigged yachts sailing under OGA system handicaps (with thanks to Sue Pennison of the Solent OGA who will be processing the handicaps).
For those yachts currently without an IRC certificate, a low cost Single Event Rating (SER) is available from the RORC Rating Office. You can apply for an IRC SER rating as early as you like but the rating will only be issued a maximum of one month before the event, so don't delay as it can take 28 days to be processed.
Regatta Class
Additionally there are 'Regatta' handicap classes available for unrated yachts and will be based on the Royal Southern 'Club Class' handicap system. Data to obtain a Regatta class handicap needs to be lodged with the Royal Southern Sailing Office by September 1st; the application form is on the event website under 'Documents'.
Early entry discount ends on August 1st
The discount rate for early entries ends on August 1st so please enter soon. The Notice of Race and online entry is at www.royal-southern.co.uk/Afloat/On-line-Entry/Hamble-Classics-Regatta or call the Sailing Office on Tel: 023 8045 0302.
Hamble Classics Dinner
Tickets for the Hamble Classics Dinner will shortly be going on sale and we want to make sure that early entrants have first call for bookings. Tickets are £35pp for 3 courses with coffee, and tables of 10 (or up to 12) can also be reserved. Contact Tim Thubron at the Royal Southern Sailing Office on Tel: 023 8045 0302.