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All-Contessa Regatta to be held at Yarmouth in June

by Jeremy Rogers Ltd. 26 Apr 2023 14:52 BST 9-11 June 2023
The first ever all-Contessa Regatta © Jeremy Rogers Ltd.

The first ever all-Contessa Regatta will be held by the Royal Solent Yacht Club in Yarmouth and take place on the weekend of the 9-11th June.

There are class starts for Contessa 32s, Contessa 26s, and Contessa 28s as well as an 'all Contessa' start. Together with a full and fun programme of parties and dinners on shore, this looks certain to be a great weekend for all Contessa lovers, whether you are a racer or a cruiser. All are very welcome.

Book for the Contessa Regatta on the Royal Solent Yacht Club website here.

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