Dinghy Racing
Evening racing is the mainstay of club dinghy competition over the summer, without any tidal constraints for launch and recovery we sail every Wednesday and Friday evening from late April to mid-September (A, B and C Series). On Fridays we continue with a late afternoon D Series until late October. Sunday morning racing commences mid-September with the Autumn Series and Winter Series, followed by the Aussie Summer Series from January to March. Normally one race per day with a target duration of 60-90 minutes.
Key Dates for 2024
| Dinghy Evening Series Start | Wednesday 3rd April @ 1800 |
| Pursuit Race | Wednesday April 17th from 1800 |
| Sprint racing – 3 or 4 short races in Cathead bay | Friday April 19th 1st Start 1830 |
| Club Championships – Outside starts and PARTY! | Saturday 11th May Afternoon |
Steps for Registration 2024-25:
Step 1. Helms – create a Sailevent Sailor Account. You can skip this step if you already have an account because you used the etally solution last year at Warsash or at another event. This enables you to sign afloat and ashore electronically.
Step 2. Read the 2024-25 Dinghy Briefing presentation
Step 3. Read and understand the Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions
Step 4. Complete an Online Registration form – read the Declaration / Disclaimer carefully
Step 5. Add all the races to your calendar!
Step 6. Remember; you MUST etally afloat and ashore for every race you sail in.
Essential Links
- Calendar (search on Dinghy)
- Dinghy Briefing 2024-2025
- Notice of Race
- Sailing Instructions
- Start and course Guide
- Course Compass
- Racing Marks
- Checklists for Race Officers, RIB drivers and Starter recorders including pocket guides
- RYA form templates (Protest/Arbitration forms)
Old links for Aussie Summer Series
- Aussie Summer Series Entry Form
- Sailing Instructions for Aussie Summer Series (revised December 2023)
- Start guide & course guide for Aussie Summer Series (revised December 2023)
WATERPROOF COURSE CARDS (A5 sticky back) are available to buy @ £2.50 from Bob Cowan Blaze 866. Bobs contact details are up to date in the Members Directory.