DoubleEnder
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Is anyone here going, or been in the past? I am thinking of giving it a go.....
http://www.britishclassicyachtclub.org/regatta/
http://www.britishclassicyachtclub.org/regatta/
Is anyone here going, or been in the past? I am thinking of giving it a go.....
http://www.britishclassicyachtclub.org/regatta/
Yep shall be going (again)!
There seems to a big overlap in types of entry. My boat is 34' 1952 fractional sloop, sporty but not a race yacht. What do you think would be the 'better' event? Is the Panerai very very upscale?
You would certainly fit in the Cowes Classics week. Some of the racers are very competitive but some are not, and don't wabt to be. I'd suggest that CCW is a broader spectrum. You don't need IRC rating and all the compititors are amatur.
That said I've never been to a Panerai event but I believe that some of the boats have professional skippers and the fact that the have race videos taken from helicopters tells me it's more upmarket.
Horses for courses. Why not call Jill at RLSC,metal her what you are looking for racing wise and ask her opinion?
You guys may also be interested in this one - I got an email about it yesterday. If you are, pm me your email address and I will forward the NOR and Social documents over to you.
The Royal London Yacht Club invites International 6 metre, 8 metre, Spirits of Tradition and IRC Classic Cruisers to enter the Cowes Classics "Tuning Fork" Regatta.
A new event in the yachting calendar for classic yachts designed pre 1970, with a hull material of wood or metal, and a minimum length on deck of 24ft (7.32m), and Spirit of Tradition yachts provided they are to a classic design.
Six races are scheduled from a Committee Boat in the Central Solent, with a full shore-side programme, including watching the RYS Bi-Centenary Beat Retreat with the Band of the Royal Marines from the Club Balconies/The Parade, and an appropriately themed Club Supper on Friday night, and a Summer Spit Roast on Saturday night.
Moorings have been reserved in Cowes Yacht Haven.
Expressions of interest by 30th April, with entries closing on 29th May.
The Royal London Yacht Club will maintain a list of owners seeking crew and crew availability.
I attach the NOR, Entry Form, and social event information.
Jill